[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 139 (Friday, September 8, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H8712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 2265, MOTOR SPORTS PROTECTION ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Funderburk] is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday I introduced H.R. 2265, the 
Motor Sports Protection Act to meet the threat to professional auto 
racing posed by Bill Clinton's assault on tobacco.
  If tobacco companies are forced to remove their sponsorship of racing 
the very existence of NASCAR, NHRA, and formula one is in doubt. NASCAR 
alone is a $2-billion industry. An advertising ban will put thousands 
of Americans out of work.
  Richard Petty the king of racing noted: ``That all race fans can 
rally around this bill and I want to help stop Big Brother from 
attacking law abiding, family oriented, hard working citizens who enjoy 
racing.'' Mr. Speaker, this is not about tobacco alone. It is about 
whether we will stand up and fight another blatant power grab by the 
Federal Government. We must draw the line against bureaucratic meddling 
with this wholesome, all-American sport. H.R. 2265, is the first step 
in our fight to win back Government for our people. Please join the 
effort and help save racing.

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