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Pennsylvania: Call Your U.S. Senators and Ask Them to Save Racing

The future of racing remains at risk! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken the position that it is illegal to make emissions system modifications to motor vehicles that are converted into racecars. This includes changes to the engine, exhaust or any other part of the emission system. There is a solution and support from your U.S. Senators is critical. S. 2659, the “Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016” (RPM Act) makes it clear that the Clean Air Act does not ban the modification of street vehicles for use in competition.

You Can Shape the Course of This Proposal

DON’T DELAY! Please voice your support for the RPM Act immediately by calling your two U.S. Senators:Sen. Bob Casey: 202/224-6324 Sen. Pat Toomey: 202/224-4254

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I thought hey already took care of this ?

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No. The EPA will not change the wording in the rule. This will force them to clarify.

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https://www.sema.org/rpm-bill-summary

UPDATE: JUNE 6, 2016 – While the EPA has withdrawn the proposal, the agency continues to assert authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate the modification of vehicles used for competition. Congressional action is the ONLY way to guarantee that street vehicles can continue to be modified for the track, well into the future.
Click Here to Write Your Congressional Reps and Encourage them To Pass It Into Law

Converting a vehicle into a dedicated racecar is part of American heritage. Until now, it has been an unquestioned practice by enthusiasts, industry and regulators that has worked harmoniously with previous application of the Clean Air Act.
The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), 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) will address any doubts regarding regulation of racecars and give the public and racecar industry much-needed certainty regarding how the Clean Air Act is applied.
Problem: In July 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule that would:

• Prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified vehicles into racecars.
• Make it illegal to sell any emissions-related parts for those cars.

The EPA contends this is “tampering” and that a vehicle is forever a “motor vehicle” subject to the Clean Air Act, even if it is unregistered, the license have been plates removed and the vehicle is never driven on the highway.
Solution: The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act):

• Confirms that it has always been Congress’ intent that racecars are not included in the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) definition of “motor vehicle.”
• Makes clear that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track.
• Confirms that modifying these vehicles for exclusive track use would not be considered tampering.