Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ("NASCAR").

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 139 Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (‘‘NASCAR’’). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 17, 2023 Mr. POSEY (for himself, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. WALTZ, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. JACKSON of North Carolina, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. MOONEY, and Mrs. TORRES of California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (‘‘NASCAR’’). Whereas the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (‘‘NASCAR’’) is the sanctioning body for the premier form of motorsports in the United States; Whereas NASCAR was incorporated in Daytona Beach, Flor- ida, on February 21, 1948; Whereas NASCAR was formed to organize and promote stock car racing in the United States; Whereas NASCAR has become the premier motorsports inno- vator, universally regarded as one of the world’s most successful sports entertainment properties; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Feb 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR139.IH HR139 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 139 IH Whereas the NASCAR Cup Series features one of the longest seasons in sports, which extends across 10 months of the year, with large on-site audiences averaging over 100,000 spectators per weekend; Whereas NASCAR has expanded throughout its history to become a global sport with series that race in more than 30 States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Brazil; Whereas, today, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually and its races are broadcast in nearly every coun- try around the world; Whereas NASCAR strives to ensure that each of its race events are economically successful, relevant, entertaining, and safe; Whereas NASCAR continually seeks to engage the core fan while igniting lifetime relationships with future fans; Whereas NASCAR champions and rewards a winning, inno- vative culture through sport, which has inspired genera- tions of Americans; Whereas the NASCAR Foundation has had a positive impact on nearly 1.7 million children and donated more than $43 million to children in need; Whereas February 21, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of NASCAR; and Whereas NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season will be a year- long celebration of the sport’s past, present, and future: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Feb 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR139.IH HR139 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 3 •HRES 139 IH (1) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Na- 1 tional Association for Stock Car Auto Racing 2 (‘‘NASCAR’’); and 3 (2) commemorates NASCAR’s contributions to 4 the United States economy and society throughout 5 its history. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Feb 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR139.IH HR139 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB