around the nation are joining online petitions, writing to their local officials, and taking the internet by storm to voice their support for the RMP Act, otherwise known as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act.

Motorsports enthusiasts are fighting against EPA legislation, and trying to pass the Recognition for the Protection of Motorsports Act.

What is the RPM Act?

The RPM Act is a bill currently making its way through Congress, first introduced in 2016. It’s seen a massive uptick in support this year, thanks to the aforementioned internet storm, and the support of aftermarket brands and motorsports enthusiasts.

The bill was introduced to combat the EPA’s enforcement of the Clean Air Act in the motorsports world. Essentially, the Clean Air Act prohibits the conversion of street vehicles into racecars, stating that all vehicles need to be emissions-compliant. It also bans the production, sale, and installation of performance and custom parts in vehicles, street or otherwise.

Essentially, the enforcement of the decades-old Clean Air Act could cripple the motorsports and aftermarket industries.

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The fight for the protection of motorsports

Now, supporters of motorsport have been reaching out to their federal lawmakers to pass the RPM Act, stopping the EPA from banning the modification of street cars to racecars and the sale of performance parts.

According to

Motortrend

, over 1.5 million supporters have already written in to have their say, and Congress is well-aware of the bill.

Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Richard Burr (R-NC), who co-sponsored the bill, have spoken out about the need to protect an American pastime.

Sen. Tester remarked that the EPA’s legislation would place unnecessary regulations on motorsports hobbyists, who rely on the custom modifications to their personal vehicles to race.

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A balancing act

While the topic may seem quite divisive, the RPM Act seeks to allow the continued operation of the motorsports industry, but isn’t completely against the environmental intent of the EPA’s original legislation.

Lawmakers have spoken on the desire to honor the original intent of the Clean Air Act and its goal of

reducing emissions

, leading to cleaner air for all. Instead, enthusiasts and lawmakers believe that amateurs and professionals alike can continue to enjoy their favourite motorsports pastime.

At the same time, the EPA’s Clean Air Act can be updated and clarified to fit the needs of today.

In the meantime, the fight rages on to see the RPM Act pass through Congress in the 2021-22 session.

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