1974 NASCAR International Stock Car Racing Rule Book Section 19 -- Federation Internationale de l' Automobile

The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, hereinafter referred to as the "FIA", is the sole international authority entitled to make and enforce rules and regulations for the encouragement and control of automobile competition (including records), and is the final international court of appeal for the settlement of disputes arising therefrom [sic].

The FIA has established an International Sporting Code, hereinafter called the "Code", which provides (among other things):

That each Sporting Authority (ASN belonging to the FIA) shall accept and be bound by the Code.

That the National Sporting Authority, subject to such acceptance, shall be recognized by the FIA as the sole body having power to control automobile competitions in its own country, territories and protectorates.

That a National Sporting Authority shall have the right to delegate the whole or part of the powers granted by the Code to one or more Clubs in its country, provided the consent of the FIA is first obtained, and to revoke such delegation if it notifies the FIA.

That a National Sporting Authority may draw up its own National Competition Rules, but such Rules must be in conformity with the Code and approved by the FIA. Pending approval by the FIA, the Rules may be provisionally enforced.

The Automobile Competition Committee for the United States-FIA is recognized by the FIA as the National Sporting Authority (ASN) of the U.S.A., and is generally referred to as ACCUS-FIA. NASCAR, IMSA, USAC, SCCA and NHRA are members of ACCUS.

ACN (Automobile Club National) has been replaced by ASN (Autorite Sportive Nationale).

Automobiles meeting NASCAR Grand National Division specifications are referred to as Stock Cars.

Competitors holding FIA licenses may be recognized in world-wide competition and may be privileged to compete in events listed on the FIA International calendar.