With a Business Closure Order still in effect, Pennsylvania residents have not been able to do much outside of their homes, if anything at all. However, a new Pennsylvania bill that was drafted last week may offer motorsports competitors a bit of solace.
Initially, the executive order issued by Governor Tom Wolf prohibited the physical operation of businesses that are not life-sustaining until further notice. It was later amended to include a stay at home order. This meant folks were not able to experience the invigorating rush of participating in motorsports. To that end, the new Pennsylvania bill proposes the immediate resumption of outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports and racing, in the Keystone state.
We’re sure that the SEMA-supported legislation might seem a bit tone-deaf to someone whose loved one might be suffering from complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be physical, financial, or some other ailment. To that end, the bill requires such activities to adhere to the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We sympathize with those who may be facing difficulties during this time, and recognize the tension that exists between trying to keep everyone safe and healthy without imposing on the free rights of others. It seems the discussion of such a bill represents the consideration of both sides of the coin.
Ironically, jokes of a ‘quarantined track day’ have made rounds on the interwebs. It seems, though, that there may be something to this idea after all. Taking some extra health and safety precautions in order to go full-tilt around Pocono Raceway sounds like a pretty decent trade-off, especially when compared to doing laps around the living room.
The Pennsylvania bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on State Government, and we’ll keep our eyes out for updates as they come along. Personally, I’d love to take advantage of the opportunity to go stretch the legs of my Camaro ZL1 1LE. What are your thoughts on the matter? Speak to us in the comments below.
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Comments
Yes its a good idea too let people race on a track. But the stay at home orders need to be stopped. They should say the main people at risk should stay at home and those who want to go out can. its really that simple. Businesses can keep employees safe as much as possible but the working world can’t stop because of Virus that is showing less than 1percent death rate. We didn’t do this with the flu 2 years ago that killed a estimated 80k people if not more. It would have been more if they label those that die would have taken a test for the flu but really died from other heath conditions.
Spot on Joe. Disease is a part of life. We can be careful and take additional precautions, but still need to enjoy the one life we have! and that means pedal to the metal 🙂
I live in a red county in PA. The gov is being an ahole. I don’t see him signing this bill
Leave it up to our legislators! World is going to hell and they are making racing a priority.
Largest Legislative body in the US!! Need to cut the size in half and pay them less! Great example why term limits are needed!
we have term limits now, if you don’t like how they are doing you don’t vote for them and they become terminated
This is not a one plan fits all as our country is ever so diverse.
The locals should have more say over what they can or can not do.
Case example what Detroit needs vs upper Michigan are much different.
We need to open things where we can and isolate the areas in need.