The FIM FreeStyle Motocross World Championship is the official World Championship sanctioned by the FIM. FIM World Championship events are identical to the original "NIGHT of the JUMPs" and guarantee great events and top performances by the riders. However, FIM World Championship events are run with 12 riders. 8 riders are qualified by the World Ranking list, 2 will be selected by the national promoter and 2 by the National Motorcycle Federation of the hosting country.