EPA Proposal to Prohibit the Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars

Word of a new threat to auto racing enthusiasts from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) swept across the Internet and media outlets last week as the details of a 629-page EPA proposal titled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles – Phase 2” came to light. The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) warned that the proposal could have a massive negative impact on the $36-billion aftermarket parts industry by outlawing the removal of…