and offering criticism against certain policies which, in the organization's view, unreasonably restrict the ability to travel by personal automobiles and don't achieve intended safety goals. Corporate status and foundation The National Motorists Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Waunakee, Wisconsin. NMA describes itself as a "grassroots advocacy organization". It does not publish membership statistics or funding sources. Previous usage The National Motorists Association was also the name of an older automobile club in the United States, founded in 1922, which merged with the American Automobile Association in 1923. See also State motorcyclists' rights organizations (ABATE) Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association References External links National Motorists Association Political advocacy groups in the United States 1982 establishments in the United States Motoring Advocacy groups