EPA To Prohibit the Conversion of Street Cars into Race Cars

[Chris1529]

from post above...."Also, comments attributed to an EPA spokeswoman at the end of this article seem to indicate that EPA does not intend to go after vehicles used solely for racing. However, she says “The EPA remains primarily concerned with cases where the tampered vehicle is used on public roads, and more specifically with aftermarket manufacturers who sell devices that defeat emission control systems on vehicles used on public roads.”

...that is basically what my Senator's office told me.
that being said, it is still bad news for the car performance market.

[ss3011]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

from post above...."Also, comments attributed to an EPA spokeswoman at the end of this article seem to indicate that EPA does not intend to go after vehicles used solely for racing. However, she says “The EPA remains primarily concerned with cases where the tampered vehicle is used on public roads, and more specifically with aftermarket manufacturers who sell devices that defeat emission control systems on vehicles used on public roads.”

...that is basically what my Senator's office told me.
that being said, it is still bad news for the car performance market.

So they should take the proposed language out of the regulation. If it is written and approved, at sometime it will be enforced .

[Chris1529]

Originally Posted by ss3011

So they should take the proposed language out of the regulation. If it is written and approved, at sometime it will be enforced .

Bingo!

[Chevy55]

"Congress has introduced a bipartisan bill that would protect race car enthusiasts from the EPA’s latest effort to prohibit the conversion of street vehicles into race cars. Known as the RPM Act, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 was drafted to ensure that turning street vehicles into race cars driven exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.
SEMA has voiced its support for the bill in a statement released earlier today:"
http://www.onallcylinders.com/2016/0...rts-suppliers/

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

from post above...."Also, comments attributed to an EPA spokeswoman at the end of this article seem to indicate that EPA does not intend to go after vehicles used solely for racing. However, she says “The EPA remains primarily concerned with cases where the tampered vehicle is used on public roads, and more specifically with aftermarket manufacturers who sell devices that defeat emission control systems on vehicles used on public roads.”

...that is basically what my Senator's office told me.
that being said, it is still bad news for the car performance market.

I imagine this would be the end of cruise nights too? A big problem around here was emissions testing all cars built after '67, yet a guy could build a "1932" Ford Roadster kit tomorrow with a Super Stock or NASCAR engine in it and be exempt from all testing because it is a pre-emissions vehicle in their eyes. Absolutely illogical.
Like all the "Green" folks flying their large jets to France rather than a teleconference?

[bill dedman]

Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico

Like all the "Green" folks flying their large jets to France rather than a teleconference?

Where's the "like" button?

[Nick Heath]

Regarding the RPM Act referenced a few posts up...

Here's a link to the SEMA Action Network page. This link will automatically generate a letter to your senators and local state representative based on the contact information you enter. It only takes a few minutes and I'd highly recommend it!

http://semasan.com/issue_alert.asp?g...711.1457907853

[Doug McCue]

more waste of government spending

[Bob Emery]

Originally Posted by Nick Heath

Regarding the RPM Act referenced a few posts up...

Here's a link to the SEMA Action Network page. This link will automatically generate a letter to your senators and local state representative based on the contact information you enter. It only takes a few minutes and I'd highly recommend it!

http://semasan.com/issue_alert.asp?g...711.1457907853

Letters sent....