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MODIFYING STOCK VEHICLES FOR RACING
(Mr. KELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, motorsports are one of America's favorite pastimes and play an important role in our economy.
Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District is home to Selinsgrove Speedway, Clinton County Motor Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Beaver Springs Dragway, and thousands of racing fans, myself included. Some of my best memories are at the raceway, enjoying the sights and sounds with our community and family.
That is why I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act, or the RPM act. Automotive fans have long altered stock vehicles for competitive racing, a practice that is as old as the sport itself. In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule that would make modifying stock vehicles for racing illegal. The RPM Act would ensure that this doesn't happen, permanently protecting this practice.
The racing industry has a rich history, and I believe it should be protected from burdensome regulatory barriers.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 88
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