EPA Seeks to Prohibit Conversion of Vehicles Into Racecars, appears legit.

[TheJDMan]

Use this search form to find your elected officials at all levels of government. Write your officials, request that they oppose the EPA's proposed changes.

http://semasan.com/lookup.asp?g=semaga

[Ben@SpeedTech]

More support from gov't reps-

"H.R. 4715, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) was introduced by U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Bill Posey (R-FL) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) to ensure that converting street vehicles to race cars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. The practice was unquestioned until last year when the EPA published draft regulations that would make vehicle and engine conversions illegal and subject to the law’s tampering penalties.

The language in H.R. 4715 makes clear Congress’ intent to exclude competition-only cars from the scope of the Clean Air Act, including converted street vehicles, according to SEMA."

Read the whole article here- http://theshopmag.com/features/congr...car-protection

What he said- https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...&highlight=EPA

[JsTA]

For some reason I have the feeling that once the dust settles on this, race cars and all that will not be effected but modified street cars will be hung out to dry.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Claiming they're simply clarifying a rule already in place is something I have a hard time believing. Something tells me it's setting them up to allow, should they feel the need, for future laws being enacted and put into force. With any type of legislation that gives them power to enforce rules as they feel necessary it will lead to limiting our hobby in some way. It's likely impossible to limit race cars as they have stated and not have it affect street cars in some way too.

[TheJDMan]

Breaking News: White House Responds to Racecar Petition

Action, Support for Congressional Bill More Important Than Ever. ACT NOW!

Earlier this year, the White House was flooded with nearly 170,000 signatures from racing enthusiasts and industry stakeholders concerned about an over-reaching regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Obama Administration's “We the People Team” recently responded, noting that the EPA is still considering the proposed standards and that the issue is still in review. But we need to keep the pressure on Washington.

While the battle regarding the EPA proposal continues, the U.S. Congress has introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act, legislation which – if enacted into law – will ensure that street vehicles can continue to be modified for the race track. Even if the EPA removes the provision to prohibit the conversion of motor vehicles into racecars from its regulation, the RPM Act is the only way to guarantee that the practice of modifying street vehicles into dedicated racecars is protected not just today, but in the future as well.

Many legislators and government officials have voiced support for the RPM Act. However, many elected officials are still undecided. It is crucial that the entire racing community continues to send letters to their congressional lawmakers demanding support for the RPM Act. Take a minute to write your legislators below. Every letter counts!

http://www.semasan.com/page.asp?cont...6FED2&g=SEMAGA

[JsTA]

Originally Posted by TheJDMan

Breaking News: White House Responds to Racecar Petition

Action, Support for Congressional Bill More Important Than Ever. ACT NOW!

Earlier this year, the White House was flooded with nearly 170,000 signatures from racing enthusiasts and industry stakeholders concerned about an over-reaching regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Obama Administration's “We the People Team” recently responded, noting that the EPA is still considering the proposed standards and that the issue is still in review. But we need to keep the pressure on Washington.

While the battle regarding the EPA proposal continues, the U.S. Congress has introduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act, legislation which – if enacted into law – will ensure that street vehicles can continue to be modified for the race track. Even if the EPA removes the provision to prohibit the conversion of motor vehicles into racecars from its regulation, the RPM Act is the only way to guarantee that the practice of modifying street vehicles into dedicated racecars is protected not just today, but in the future as well.

Many legislators and government officials have voiced support for the RPM Act. However, many elected officials are still undecided. It is crucial that the entire racing community continues to send letters to their congressional lawmakers demanding support for the RPM Act. Take a minute to write your legislators below. Every letter counts!

http://www.semasan.com/page.asp?cont...6FED2&g=SEMAGA

Sent but I feel like mine will fall of deaf ears. One of my state reps was highly instrumental in getting our only local drag strip closed.

One thing I am still worried about is how this effects street cars. Is the RPM Act all inclusive towards them? It seems rather ambiguously worded in that regard and only looks to protect people that convert cars and will never street drive them again.