Amended legislation (S.B. 1239) to exempt motor vehicles prior to the 1981 model year from emissions inspection requirement was unanimously approved by California’s Senate Appropriations Committee on May 27. Having already been approved by the Transportation Committee, S.B. 1239 will now be sent to the full Senate for a vote by all members. Under the amended
The hot rodding community spoke — and the EPA has listened! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has removed language regarding converting emissions-controlled, street-driven vehicles for racing. The EPA statement said: “…EPA supports motorsports and its contributions to the American economy and communities all across the country. EPA’s focus is not on vehicles built or used exclusively
TALLMADGE, OH — Congressman Tim Ryan (D – OH13) visited Summit Racing Equipment’s headquarters in Tallmadge, OH Monday to express his support for racers and the RPM Act. Ryan, U.S. Representative for the 13th District of Ohio, is a co-sponsor of H.R. 4715, also known as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act).
California could expand a Los Angeles-area vehicle buyback pilot program reminiscent of the 2009 federal cash-for-clunker program statewide, potentially threatening older cars and cheap replacement parts availability. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) opposes the proposed California program, saying: “all scrappage programs hold the potential for enthusiasts to lose a valuable source of rare parts for vehicle
You can help protect your hobby against the EPA’s proposed rule prohibiting the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. Find your representative using these links: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ and http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/. Then, use the template below to craft your letter opposing the EPA rule. You can copy and paste the text into an email, fill in the appropriate information where
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. Supporters may contact members of Congress and urge them to support the RPM Act by clicking here. SEMA has already voiced
Hot rodders unite. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new regulation that would prevent you from converting your street car into a race car. This regulation would impact all vehicle types, including the sports cars, sedans, and hatchbacks commonly converted for use at the track, according to SEMA. It would also make
Thinking about buying a replica car like the ones sold by Factory Five and others? That used to mean purchasing a replica car kit, putting it all together, and then procuring and installing your own powertrain. But a new federal law will make it possible to buy a complete turn-key replica car from your favorite replica car
Federal government action to expand the National Wilderness Preservation System (which bans motorized vehicles) is threatening off-road enthusiasts’ ability to use public land and back-country trails they’ve enjoyed for decades, SEMA officials say. The trade association has long fought these legislative battles at the federal level on behalf of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all stripes.
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