EPA Seeks to Prohibit Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars

Well here's what I sent my Senator, guess I will wait for the guys in the black suits!!
"Dear Senator Portman,
It's recently been brought to my attention that the EPA is proposing regulation that will have a broad impact on the aftermarket/performance automotive industry in this country. Hidden in the proposal which is titled Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles; Phase 2
There is a section that drives at the heart of a long standing American culture, this being the modification of cars for off-road and competition use. I find it very dishonest to title a proposal for Medium and Heavy Duty eninges and then slip in something that will impact a great many people under this guise. Here is the paragraph I'm referring to

67. Section 86.1854-12 is amended by adding paragraph (b)(5) to read as follows: _ 86.1854-12 Prohibited acts. * * * * * (b) * * * (5) Certified motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines and their emission control devices must remain in their certified configuration even if they are used solely for competition or if they become nonroad vehicles or engines; anyone modifying a certified motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine for any reason is subject to the tampering and defeat device prohibitions of paragraph (a)(3) of this section and 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3).

I feel this will open Pandora's box to an all out assault on a long standing tradition. With all the issues we face in this world why would an entity such as the EPA be willing to invest time and resources to pursue something that has such a small impact? In earlier legislation these types of vehicles and actions were exempted. Right now there is a petition on change.org that has received more than 15000 signatures in 19 hours against this action.
https://www.change.org/p/president-...ent-the-epa-from-banning-vehicle-modification


Somewhere along the line these power grabs that tear at the culture and history of this great nation has to end.

I will close by asking what your stance is on this proposal and what I as a voter can do do block this agenda? "

For those of you that believe this or that won't happen, as has been stated, look at what has already happened. I honestly would not be surprised to find out the auto manufactures are a driving force behind this.