[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 320 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 320


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 20, 2003

                                Received

                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of 
                              motorsports.

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.

            Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2003.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.