HARRISBURG, Pa. — The United States Motorsports Ass’n and the Motorsports Council of Pennsylvania officials have announced that Act 91 of 2022 (formerly SB 1171) was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Wolf on July 11.
This new law clarifies Federal interstate commerce laws as it relates to transporting various truck/trailer combinations throughout Pennsylvania.
Specifically, the new law amends PA Title No. 75 exempting motorsports tow vehicles/trailers up to 26,001 lbs. (tow vehicle, trailer, and/or combined weight of both) from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
An important provision in Act 91 exempts individuals traveling to a motorsports event from federal laws provided they do not have an employment contract requiring participation in the event, Not Withstanding, the receipt of prize money or sponsorship. This will be very positive for many of the estimated 5,000 race teams based in Pennsylvania as well as those traveling to the Commonwealth for motorsports events.
“As Chairman of the PA Motorsports Caucus, I was happy to sponsor the racing amendment to Senate Bill 1171,” stated PA Representative David Maloney. “This will be very helpful to all racers in our state, particularly grassroots race teams across the spectrum of motorsports.”
“This USMA and MCP advocacy effort began several years ago. Our legislators are hearing from the racing industry,” stated Robert Johnson from the USMA/MCP. “We thank the legislators, law enforcement, and all officials who assisted us with this legislation.”
Act 91 of 2022 will take effect in 60 days.