Ludachris
Founder & Zookeeper
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Newcastle,
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I urge all automotive enthusiasts out there, if you love cars, PLEASE take 5 minutes to read the linked article and sign the linked petition - yes, this is the same petition many of us signed over a year ago, but we all have to sign it again: https://www.sema.org/epa-news
The EPA is STILL of the opinion that it is illegal to convert a street car into a race car for competition use only (not to be driven on public roadways) if it means removing the emissions equipment in the process - which is usually done when building a race car for competition use. They refuse to create an exemption for it in the case of off road/competition usage. They're doing this by going after manufacturers in the aftermarket who make tuning devices that allow vehicle owners to tune their cars - even though the products are meant to be for off-road use, the EPA is still fining the manufacturer and shutting down their product lines, putting the onus on the businesses in the industry instead of the individuals who buy the products. It's like shutting down Krylon's spray paint line to help prevent graffiti. This obviously stands to kill off amateur racing as we know it, along with all companies out there that make any type of tuning devices. We know a few that could be affected.
This thread isn't meant to create outrage or spark more political bickering - please don't reply with any partisan content. The RPM Act actually had/has bipartisan backing and regardless of our political views, it should be something we can all get behind. This is simply a plea to get people to take action in a meaningful way that will help save our hobby and amateur racing... really, it's the only meaningful tool we have available to us. Though this thread is political in nature, since it involves contacting your representatives, let's save the typical comments and memes to be posted on social media please. The old "no politics" policy still applies to help prevent the same toxic atmosphere we've all seen on FB. I don't want those arguments to distract from the topic.
Please sign that petition. It will automatically send letters to your representatives based on your address - the letter is already written for you.
The EPA is STILL of the opinion that it is illegal to convert a street car into a race car for competition use only (not to be driven on public roadways) if it means removing the emissions equipment in the process - which is usually done when building a race car for competition use. They refuse to create an exemption for it in the case of off road/competition usage. They're doing this by going after manufacturers in the aftermarket who make tuning devices that allow vehicle owners to tune their cars - even though the products are meant to be for off-road use, the EPA is still fining the manufacturer and shutting down their product lines, putting the onus on the businesses in the industry instead of the individuals who buy the products. It's like shutting down Krylon's spray paint line to help prevent graffiti. This obviously stands to kill off amateur racing as we know it, along with all companies out there that make any type of tuning devices. We know a few that could be affected.
This thread isn't meant to create outrage or spark more political bickering - please don't reply with any partisan content. The RPM Act actually had/has bipartisan backing and regardless of our political views, it should be something we can all get behind. This is simply a plea to get people to take action in a meaningful way that will help save our hobby and amateur racing... really, it's the only meaningful tool we have available to us. Though this thread is political in nature, since it involves contacting your representatives, let's save the typical comments and memes to be posted on social media please. The old "no politics" policy still applies to help prevent the same toxic atmosphere we've all seen on FB. I don't want those arguments to distract from the topic.
Please sign that petition. It will automatically send letters to your representatives based on your address - the letter is already written for you.
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