    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    MOTORSPORTS--RECOGNITION
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    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.

    Agreed to November 20, 2003.

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