EPA To Prohibit the Conversion of Street Cars into Race Cars

[Fireofficer5]

How come the NHRA doesn't listen to us?

[CMcAllister]

In the past few days...

Marco Rubio has posted comments on his website opposing the proposed EPA regulations and included a link to the Whitehouse petition, encouraging people to sign it.

https://marcorubio.com/news/epa-race-cars-modified/

The EPA has reopened the public comment period for the proposed regulations.

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.”

ANY certified vehicle - those sold for street use since the late '60s - that has had ANY modifications that affect emissions equipment, will be a problem. That sounds like every single muscle car, resto-mod, hot rod, race car, etc. with tags, except those that have been restored to factory original.

The threats to the aftermarket are particularly troubling. What is their definition of "device"? How do we separate the parts and pieces we use on race cars from those used in a street legal car? It will be much easier for them to go after a Holley, Edelbrock, MSD or any other company making performance parts and impose huge fines and penalties, rather than single out individuals with a hot street car in their garage. What happens to the investment of the years spent, the billions of dollars and the value of these companies and the cars most of us own?

http://theshopmag.com/features/epa-r...race-mod-rules

This is the link for the EPA comments page. Please take the time to leave your comments. Speak up on behalf of the companies that make the parts and pieces as well as the people who have street and muscle cars that they are able to enjoy.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitC...2014-0132-0001

[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