[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.