[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 320 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.320
                                     Agreed to November 20, 2003        

                       One Hundred Eighth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE FIRST SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
           the seventh day of January, two thousand and three


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas on March 26, 1903, a century of motorsports was inaugurated at 
  an automobile race held on a beach in Volusia County, Florida;

Whereas motorsports are now the fastest growing sports in the United 
  States;

Whereas races are conducted at numerous motorsports facilities located 
  in every State;

Whereas racing fans are able to enjoy a wide variety of motorsports 
  sanctioned by organizations that include Championship Auto Racing 
  Teams (CART), Grand American Road Racing (Grand Am), Indy Racing 
  League (IRL), International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), National 
  Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR), National Hot 
  Rod Association (NHRA), Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), and United 
  States Auto Club (USAC);

Whereas the research and development of vehicles used in motorsports 
  competition directly contributes to improvements of safety and 
  technology in automobiles and other motor vehicles used by millions 
  of Americans;

Whereas 13,000,000 fans will attend NASCAR races alone in 2003;

Whereas fans of all ages spend a substantial amount of time at 
  motorsports facilities participating in a variety of interactive 
  theme and amusement activities surrounding the races;

Whereas motorsports facilities that provide these theme and amusement 
  activities contribute millions of dollars to local and State 
  economies as well as the national economy; and

Whereas tens of millions of Americans enjoy the excitement and speed of 
  motorsports every week: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress recognizes the importance of motorsports and its 
evolution over the past century and honors those who have helped create 
and build this great American pastime.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.