WASHINGTON, D.C. – Richard Petty joined SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) CEO Mike Spagnola in the nation’s capital on Tuesday to advocate for Congress to pass the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated race cars, and the motorsports-parts industry’s ability to sell products that enable racers to compete. Like most NASCAR drivers, Petty competed in race cars that started out as street-legal vehicles. “The RPM Act is essential to the racing industry and protecting the careers of young racers all over the country. During most of my racing career, my fellow NASCAR drivers and I competed in race cars that started out at as street-legal vehicles.”. The RPM Act reverses the EPA’s interpretation that the Clean Air Act does not allow a motor vehicle designed for street use—including a car, truck, or motorcycle—to be converted into a dedicated race car. “The RPM Act will save the livelihood of thousands of Americans, including many young race car drivers,” said Spagnola.

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