The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019

Editor,

I respectfully request that Congress pass the Recognizing Motorsports Act, H.R. 5434/S. 2602, in 2020. The bipartisan RPM Act protects the right to convert an automobile or motorcycle into a race car used exclusively at the track.

Modifying a vehicle into a race car is an integral part of America’s automotive heritage. Many types of racing, including NASCAR, were founded on the premise that street vehicles, including motorcycles, can be converted into dedicated racing vehicles. Racing events are an economic driver for many communities and a source of affordable family-friendly entertainment for millions, with participants who range from professionals to novices using converted race vehicles.

Congress never intended for the Clean Air Act, CAA, to apply to motor vehicles modified for competition use only. However, the EPA maintains that CAA requires converted vehicles driven exclusively on the track to remain emissions-compliant.

The RPM Act clarifies that transforming motor vehicles into race cars used exclusively for competition does not violate the CAA. it is imperative that Congress passes the RPM Act to provide long-term certainty to racers and the motorsports business.

Sincerely,

Ken West

Havre