RPM Act Picks Up Seven Co-Sponsors in Congress
Support for the bipartisan Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act), H.R. 3281, continues to expand each day, as members of Congress continue to hear an outpouring of support for the bill from racers and the motorsports parts industry. Earlier this week, seven House members agreed to co-sponsor the bill, including US Representatives
RPM Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting recently commended U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) for introducing H.R. 3281, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill includes 48 original sponsors. The RPM Act protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated race cars and the
The EPA and Hot Rod Culture
This is kind of a gray area for me. Obviously, being a passionate car guy who’s willing to throw turbochargers on anything and really enjoys performance, it creates this internal conflict between wanting to be somebody who participates in a greener view of the future and the well-being of my passion, career and industry. I’m
ACT NOW: Tell Congress to Pass the RPM Act and Save Racecars
Protect your right to race! Tell Congress to pass the RPM Act now and stop the EPA from destroying motorsports in 2020.
RPM Act is Reintroduced in the US Senate
Several senators have reintroduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act). This bipartisan bill protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports parts industry’s right to sell products that enable racers to compete.
The RPM Act Moves to the Next Legislative Stage
A House subcommittee voted to advance the RPM Act to the next legislative stage in Congress on Wednesday. The Subcommittee on the Environment voted 13-9 to send the bill to the Energy and Commerce Committee for further evaluation.
New Congress Means New Opportunity to Save Our Racecars
The RPM Act is off to a fast start in 2017. The bill has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The RPM Act of 2017 protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles.
EPWI Calls on Colorado to Ratify RPM Act
Van Woensel is calling on the Colorado lawmakers to help pass the bipartisan Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. The bill is needed to confirm that it has always been legal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar used exclusively at the track.
RPM Act Gains Momentum
While the EPA has withdrawn a proposal that would have prohibited the conversion of street vehicles into race cars used exclusively for the track, the agency continues to assert authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate the modification of vehicles used for competition.
