EPA Banning Racecars?! The PFI Speed story...
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2021
- EPA Threatens Small Speed Shop with $180,000 Fine.
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Recently, the EPA issued a fine against PFI Speed, a small speed shop in Colorado, for selling just 37 Hondata S300s over a two-year span. The fine was issued after company owner Brent Leivestad complied with an EPA inquiry for details about the company’s sales. Without any other contact from the EPA, Leivestad was shocked to receive a letter accusing the shop of selling illegal products. The letter included an $18,000 fine that, if not paid within 30 days, could increase to as much as $180,000.
“I was dumbfounded. I couldn’t even believe it,” said Leivestad. “I am a speed shop and sell race parts-I didn’t know that was wrong. I didn’t understand the basis of the EPA’s claim, I didn’t go in front of any trial or talk to anybody from the EPA, and the threat of ‘settle and pay within 30 days or else’ felt like a real shakedown intended to deny my rights.”
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“There are thousands of legitimate motorsports businesses that are at risk of EPA overreach,” said Dr. Jamie Meyer, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President. “The EPA is putting these businesses-which are typically small, home grown, less sophisticated shops-in situations where they have to take on the full might of the federal government. The EPA is doing nothing to validate its enforcement efforts, and these small businesses are left with little choice but to comply.”
“The RPM Act must be passed into law to provide the racing community with certainty and confidence in the face of EPA threats,” said Meyer. “Without the RPM Act, businesses will shut down and the entire motorsports community will be severely impacted. It’s time for the motorsports community to push back and protect our racing rights.”
Leivestad agrees: “I’ve been doing this for 20 plus years, and it sounds like the EPA is trying to put us out of business. We need to get behind the RPM Act and get it pushed through now, more than ever.”
Additional information about the RPM Act, which was recently introduced in the House of Representatives and is expected to be introduced in the Senate soon, can be found at saveourracecars.com Motorsports businesses and enthusiasts are encouraged to contact their legislators and urge them to pass the RPM Act to clarify that it is legal to convert street vehicles into dedicated race cars used solely on the track.
Racing businesses and enthusiasts can also join the fight to protect motorsports at www.performanceracing.com/membership.
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PFI Speed isn't going anywhere, we love you Brent!
Hell Yes!!!!! Let's good boys!!!!!
Anyone that loves cars and high performance but voted for Biden or ANYONE on the left, well than y’all helped create the problem
@@titanary68 🤦🏻♂️
brent is the craziest most awesome breath of fresh air in the industry no one on this planet has the energy and positive attitude that Brent does and the EPA should be ashamed and also should have some check's and balances and be required to have trials in the court if law because as it stands they are above the law
@@titanary68 what an uneducated comment.
We are all in this wild fight to save our race cars! It’s still super hard for me to believe that some unelected officials can decide what race cars should be and what we are aloud to do with our cars , our dreams ,and our goals. We are in this to win this. So please sign the #rpmact and keep fighting
These agencies themselves are unconstitutional, let alone the rules they lay down. Folks need to start realizing the the EPA, FDA, NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, all of them, claim authorities which were never delegated by the member states of the union. Remind your county sheriffs that, as the only elected law enforcement officers in the land, directly answerable to the People of the county, they are the authorities within their counties and they can defend People against all the federal agencies, tell them to leave their counties, and arrest them if they return or for otherwise violating the rights of the People.
Keep fighting the fight Brent there are a lot of people behind you and most of the country agreeing with you, they don't know what they are up against!
Freedom is being attacked and its an inside job, this “administration” is teaming with the enemy and we all have so much to be worried about, hope everyone is prepared to defend our freedom
@@Franks_Garage It's not a partisan agenda. Top globalist George H.W. Bush, Mr. New World Order himself, signed the United States into the United Nations climate agenda in 1992. And every Republican in major office since, except for Ron Paul, has played ball.
I'm with you bro the government should not be attacking law abiding hard working citizens.
When you get a seemingly innocuous letter from any government agency, get an attorney. Don't screw around.
I have met so many guys in my life who would have some sort of some substance abuse (or used to) issue if it wasn't for cars and racing. This is a way that grown men who work 8,10, and 12-hour days unwind on the weekends. It's a way that they pass down how to service your car to their children. It's a way that they can pass down a healthy distressing outlet.
The EPA needs to realize that many of the advances in car technology come directly from racing activities.
Good luck trying to teach an "radical government organization" anything.
Do you really think that they will be willing to listen to anyone else but themselves ??
9 more years till gas car are banned, motorcycle might survive a bit longer though.
@@channelofstuff6662 🤣
As long ast thes democrats are in office well be putting up with shit like this it's all about power and haven control over people
They do not care.
The EPA does not care about you
The EPA does not care about them
The EPA does not care about technology
The EPA does not care about efficiency
The EPA does not care about the environment
The EPA cares about themselves
The EPA cares about control
Its heartbreaking to hear that he feels like he let people down. Our government is out of control.
Then do something about we have that right
Is?...you mean been out of control. Whn it rings the neighbors for bell it's "pffft. "
But it's arriving to all our doors NOW
That's what you get when you vote for Joe Biden or any Democrats that wants so-called electric clean energy that isn't clean
Out of control? More like gaining more & more control.
@@Itsa_Mea not if we won't let em
Seeing Brent's hold his emotions back is rough given how awesome and positive of a person he is...seeing the frustrations.
Guilty without a trial, sounds more to me like extortion!!!!
Sounds like somebody in the gov is using the EPA as a hedge for their EV, charging and lithium stock.
Choopin mountains in half so we can blame you for the bad wether...lol...
Yep smh
@@badasswood Makes ya wonder what the EPA has to say about arson in the name of protest. Will the EPA charge BLM and ANTIFA with environmental crimes?
Truth
@@UnrulyRider Biden just won the state of Arizona for the 411th time. Get over yourself. 🤣🤣
100% glad you chose to stand your ground and show people this is a joke.
People go missing for less money!! It needs to start happening
This is know joke! We Racers must get rid of these agencies there not constitutional don’t y’all know that?
But it’s not standing his ground - it’s rolling over to say ‘proof of race car required’
That’s simply capitulating. The sale of a part is commerce, don’t need a speed shop enforcing sales rules on buyers.
That’s pushing back on the wrong group.
What speed shops are enforcing sales and rules on buyers. Racers are tired of this Agency called EPA and the petition to get rid of the EPA which is part of the 3 Branches of Government let’s start there first there a made up agency of the Administrative government not the Republic Government of We the American people they started this fight using finds and deals we’re not negotiating with them we’re taking them down and closing their doors for good. Tell them that….
@@CopperAboriginies one of his solutions offered would be only selling parts to proven racers with proven race cars.
He says so right in the video.
I understand he’s shell shocked from the Feds showing up - but a disclaimer ‘for race use only’ should be good enough, rather than saying ‘sorry, you’re not building a race car so I you can’t buy the part’.
That’s all I’m saying, we can’t win this war by excluding certain buyers.
Brent was like "it's so nice to meet you!"
Dude was like " look we are just trying to pass the rpm act, and you are where the spotlight is so...."
Wtf
The interviewer was awkward af 😂 just glad Brent was able to speak his side.
Very glad you guys did this interview with Brent. He needed a opportunity to voice himself on a bigger scale! Supporting you man!!
Apparently "Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness" has no standing anymore.
Especially when people vote in WOKE politicians and regimes like we have now.
We have the right to pursue happiness, not obtain happiness.
@@erikturner5073 this all started under Trump. Is he what you consider a "woke" politician?
@@ericmiles11 under Trump or by Trump, many people get the confused. Many things happen within an administration that are not directed by the President.
@@littleworlds6378 Okay, to get philosophical, it's been said that true happiness is never obtained, it's realised.
"...complied with an EPA inquiry for details about the company’s sales..." That was the mistake. I don't care if it's a local cop or the EPA, DON'T ANSWER QUESTIONS! And call your lawyer.
This literally couldn’t have happened to the nicest guy out there with the biggest heart honestly Brent we support u and just keep your head high, so unfair the world is not working properly
You’re a great guy Brent! I love trying to do little bit here and there to help out all you people at PFISPEED. Cases of Chocolate chip cookies etc. love watching everything you and the gang do in the shop and especially seeing the cars you work on and GOOFY BUILT engines he rebuilds for everyone that runs down the track! Hang in there! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Brent is such a positive person. I hate to see him face adversity like this keeping him from reaching his potential.
It’s terrible to watch. You can tell he’s a genuine good dude. It shouldn’t be happening to anyone but it’s even worse when it’s such a good hearted person.
This will only make him shine even brighter nothing will stop Brent from being the best that he and those around him can !
unfortunately, good people like him are perfect targets for shit stains to "make an example" of.
The sad reality is, even IF these parts were being sold to folks using them on the street, what percentage of the cars driving down the road are fitted with these parts??? It has to be less than 1%! The EPA should be picking better battles to fight that will actually impact the environment rather than fuck with people's livelihoods just because they can...
epa should just be shut down, even the government in some are like you want to shut down a billion dollar industry
What's fuched is that I can roll my 69 Big Block 461 600hp 442 tearing up 6-7mpg premium fuel and the cars running these systems still burn fuel 5 times cleaner than my car, make more hp and because of the age of my car I'm good......🤦♂️
@@krazykozey2259 Don't give them any ideas
@@threefiftyone4726 right lol. Personally this whole situation is a lobbyists wet dream. But I look at it like the Gun Bans. Not happening we're in America. Maybe if you live in liberal cuckoo land California but here in Florida we'll keep doing what we do. Now as for new cars well..... They'll all be electric in 20-30 years. I started collecting cars and trucks 5 years ago when Teslas started showing momentum. Any pre-egr will be worth big money in 20. Nascar will be electric in 10 years and soon enough NHRA drag cars will be also. The last carburetor Mohicans like myself will be racing nostalgia class in 20 lol. I'll be 55 then oh god....😳
Because the REAL environmental offenders cut them their checks!!
am so glad someone has Brents back. He is such a nice and humble guy just trying to help out fellow racers. Really hope he wins this one.
It's sad that it happens to people like Brent. He seems like such a good respectful dude. We support you Brent..
the world is changing, and its forgetting who build it... its guys like Brent... not the fucking suited guy behind a desk...
This is what this country is all about, Sticking up for each other against government overreach! Great job Brent. You have a huge following wanting to see you beat these bully’s!
When it comes to either the EPA or the IRS I don’t care what lawyer you have, your fucked either way. He is gonna have to close shop or pay the fine.
Right on, right to pollute!
That's where you are wrong this is our land not government. We need to fight back and remove government and place honest ppl not corrupt politicians. All the politicians should be hung till death
jane blogs stfu
@@dillonoliver27 I agree but there is always government trying to take away the people’s freedoms. It’s our job to fight back.
Brent is so positive in the face of this adversity. I've signed!
Brent has to be the most genuine person I’ve ever seen!
Here in Europe they test emmissions yearly to get a sticker to be road legal. It doesn't matter if you have a custom ecu and put a v8 in a mini cooper. as long as it emits emissions lower than the law then it passes... America is fast loosing its "land of the free" motto :( ... Good luck PFI!
That's how "it used to be here" now they are over reaching our lives
in australia we still really just need evap system a cat and low db sounds and its ok :P
@@tristanmeadows yeah we have the db law as well... easy to pass that though.
Well I live in Europe. Your are not allowed to put a v8 in a mini Cooper just as long emissions are lower. You you need also upgrade whole driveline and brakes and more to pass. It sounded a bit to easy, but it's possible.:)
@@RC_ALL_DAY that can be a pain in the ass to make I legally. I mean 100% legally not 50% I pay a little extra and hope no one looks too close.
For me in comparison you can do basically anything in the us.
Jea I know some states are stricter than other
22:05 This is how the EPA is trying to shut down the racing industry and even shut down enthusiasts from doing work on our own cars.
They've made it no secret thar they want laws passed to keep you from even fixing your own car
They want a monopoly like tesla has. Tesla doesn't have to abide by federal law and supply consumers with parts so if you buy one they are throw aways. Lol people that think electric cars are cleaner are absolutely fools just from mining the lithium and building the batteries I would say just that one part is worse than what a gas or diesel will do to the environment in its entire life.
So... modifying street cars with off road use only parts and tunes? Is that what this is about?
@@willybones3890 I guess to begin with it won't stop there. Just like the EPA and California's genius dep setups for diesels lol
@@willybones3890 I think you want it to be about that... 🤣🤣🤣
This is about having the freedom to do what you want to YOUR vehicle and YOUR responsibility if it is used on public roadways. There are many people who follow the law and those that don't. We should never make policies or legislation that infringe on other's freedoms regardless of "the goodness" behind the legislation. Goodness should be compelled individually through accountability and instead of making ridiculous laws that hurt others who follow the law. Instead, hold those accountable actually breaking the law.
It is not the responsibility of a shop to determine if a vehicle is a track only vehicle. That is on the end user and should be enforced as such. I shouldn't be punished because 19 year old Johnny wants me to put straight pipes on his car. What Johnny decides to use it for is his responsibility, not mine. The same argument applies to guns. It is not the fault of the shop who sold the weapon if it was to be used in a crime. The crime falls on the shoulders of the individual. Now can they make a thing where you have to fill out a something similar like a background check to purchase off road parts... sure they could. But its going to create more problems than it is actually going to solve.
Though, this is apparently too much work for our police though because they are too busy harassing Shantae driving while black. You see what I'm saying??
Lastly look at who benefits from this kind of crackdown. Big businesses that are pushing this legislation to increase revenues. This isn't about "clean" energy. This is really about big businesses lobbying for their own selfish desires. We are slowly legislating individual freedoms away and you are falling for it because you rationalize it through some type of perceived "for the greater good" mentality. When in reality that is just you who simply wants to be recognized and feel good about how others perceive you because it is an innate part of our ego.
Need to get a lawyer! Need to show that each car runs for 1.5minutes. need to show what type of fuel is used. Need to show how much Co2 and other pollutant out put! Need to speak to your congress person, senator, and local leaders. Need to get signatures to show politicians your voting power!
When the EPA asked for that stuff, say "sure as soon as you get a search warrent."
The EPA is getting like the ATF all they do is "shake down" good people that are harming no one.
You build race cars that run cleaner as far as emissions that the big auto makers.
@@rwwisehart Unfortunately, welcome to the party. Regulations, regulations, and more regulations, while a guy making an honest living gets kicked in the throat while criminals are literally rewarded with entering our country illegally.
Hopefully everyone who sees this votes the leftists out so Americans can continue to enjoy their freedoms before it's too late.
I love how genuine and sincere Brent is. When he talks about his family and his passion he chokes up. I have never owned a Honda but a car guy is a car guy (gals are “car guys” too!). We have to unite and push back before our hobbies are gone.
Not just hobbies, but the ability to just fix your car and drive it on the road if you want. I have a 1994 truck that the ecu circuit board just burnt out on. With EPA trying to ban aftermarket ecu's the only choice you have is finding a used ECU that could potentially fail due to age again. The manufacturers and EPA don't care about old vehicles, they'd rather you throw em out and buy a new one. They also don't care if all the ridiculous new emissions equipment on new vehicles fail within a few years and end up in a landfill.
@@trashman1694 So true. What’s worse is, just one volcano ends their argument.
@@trashman1694 reading about your situation blows my mind. This whole thing is so backwards.
@@nilloc28 Yup the earth is constantly emitting all these gases into the environment naturally. Almost everything we buy comes from China that has basically no emissions regulations on their factories, far surpassing any vehicles we could own. But this isn't about emissions, it's about control.
God bless SEMA! Car shows/events and track days for the next millennium. RPM ACT!
EPA is just like the ATF, and it's all about CONTROL over the peasants !! We need to take actions like rare bread trigger did !! That guy has balls.
Brent is a legend. He's light in a dark world and there are many that stand behind him. We need more people like Brent and less government
Then stand with him, and let’s get rid of the EPA the line has to be drawn in the sand. There not constitutional their an Agency made up by a group of people to regulate big corporations and now here they are on using tactics of threats
I prefer no govt
@@CopperAboriginies good comment. Administrative law is unconstitutional. All they legally can do is mandates which are suggestions not law. But here we are.
@@CopperAboriginies I hold multiple epa certs and it's all just extortion. Private citizens can break the law. I have to pay money and take tests so they can fine me for doing what normal people can get away with
@@CopperAboriginies part of those tests say that ozone can't be replaced and they don't know how it's made but I sell a machine that makes it 🤔
Here's my issue... I'm all for the RPM act, race cars have been around since the start of the automobile but it all started with some random person modifying their STREET CAR in their garage. Who is fighting for us? I don't have the money to build a track only car! Nor do I have a race track close to me so I would need to have a truck and a trailer along with that track car. So now I'd also need space to store a race car, a trailer and a truck plus daily driven vehicles for my wife and I. Not everyone that wants to race has that opportunity, most of us simply modify our daily drivers to make them funner, faster, look better or lower/higher. We are Hot Rodding! We want our cars to be as clean running as possible, we want as much power as possible, we want clean air to breathe too! Why is it if I put a new engine and emissions equipment that get 30mpg in a vehicle that is 30years old and only got 10mpg with little to no emissions equipment that vehicle would no longer be "technically" legal because it no longer complies with 30 year old emissions standards, or because that out of date equipment was removed or tampered with?
I'm building a gas sipping Honda accord.
@@crazeguy26 I've been working on increasing mileage and power running ethanol, and I have been coming up with ways to make ethanol to fuel my vehicles. Its actually quite easy to do, won't work with gasoline at all, and it burns clean only emitting CO2 and H2O. The EPA doesn't give a damn, if I was working with something newer than I am (Its almost all pre 1974) they'd probably come after me too. Its not about the environment, its about controlling us and our movement.
yep everyday ordinary guys like us are being thrown under the bus to appease the epa and the liberals who's policies are driving them.
@@angrybastard7364 no, sake. Like most things, rice doesn't burn until it's fermented. 🤣😂
@@Smurphenstein what about the rice converters?
Thanks for supporting Brent and the bois
Well Done! Im not even really a car guy but i have love for it! Brent and PFI are great! Thanks PRI !
I've watched Bret and PFI speed for years on UA-cam and have never seen him once race anything on the streets. All his cars are purpose built for the racetrack only and all the cars these parts went to are for track use only. If you ask me he should be refunded his fine and be allowed to continue business without any issues.
Brent is a stand up guy and a hard working businessman trying to provide for his family and employees. We're glad you've seen what we've seen - race cars racing on race tracks!
What about hot rodders, and people who build and drive pro-street cars? Where do we stand in the discussion?
@@Performanceracing Where do I sign the RPM Act and etc?
Brent and PFI deserve all of our support!
Hey, thanks for all the laughs I got from the Scotty Kilmer spoof over the years XD
@@chrisjay7736 Ey and thank you for saying so!
@@vrm86gt Yeah we shouldn't be punishing the little guys!
Brent, your a great man.
I only wish and pray that we have more men like yourself. You were raised the right way..
The EPA needs to go investigate illegal oil dumping, illegal tire dumping into waterways, improper car painting procedures, and emission stations. Parts sales has nothing to do with the environment. End user agreement already states that the client will use the product in a proper fashion. What a joke the EPA has turned out to be. Extortion at it's finest. Don't give in Brent! Thank you SEMA and PRI for supporting him!
Brent should be the international voice of motorsports. His positivity and passion is infectious and he should be the host for every car event, ever.
I highly agree
with CLAY MILLIGAN & CLEETUS McFarlane on the wings
@@islandclub7989 clay is amazing.... whenever he decides to retire it would be a crime if he wasn't hired as a host or reporter or some sort of trackside personality... that is if he even wants that...
As for cleetus, yeah he's an amazing host too...him and Brent feed off of eachother really well
and its because he is a nice guy that they are trying rob him.
@@glitchfactory98 I wholeheartedly agree.
This is clearly not a guy having a rant about his money being taken but literary ripping the life and soul out of him truly heart braking
We need to help pass the RPM Act and help Brent fight back.
Anyone who owns a business should pay attention to this situation. Brent made a mistake by just complying with a request for information from a Federal agency. PFI Speed should have reached out to a lawyer to find out what is protected and what has to be turned over to the EPA. Chances are, PFI screwed themselves over by just complying automatically. Let the EPA go through the courts to demand a copy of your records.
It's heart breaking to see the happiest guy on youtube forced into this state of mind. Be strong Brett, it ain't over till the mass challenged lady sings!
Brent is such an amazing person and PFI is a great American company. Makes no sense they would go after the small business and not the manufacturer. Shows the EPA isn't really out to protect the environment.
They never have. Or else cruise ship, airplanes, boat transportation would have taken a huge hit, also dams and such. Never seen the money they get going to plant trees or some sort of research for better environment.
All they are is corrupt and this is what happens when democrats Communist are in the majority and they get little pushback.
The COMMUNIST backed EPA is in it for one thing and one thing only... MONEY AND POWER. We the people are pissed off and it's time to make a stand! We racers aren't going anywhere! F YOU EPA!
It’s time to push back no way they can control what we do with our cars! Brent, pfi, speed shops we are behind you 110%🙏🏽
Heaven forbid you drive your race car to work or to the store once in a while.
The EPA is so outrageously out of line they’d probably try an fine us for a fart !!!!
What is wrong with clean air?
Such a great representation of an even greater company. All of our hearts dropped with Brent's (PFI) video dropped as a 'cry for help' as he put it in this video. What the EPA is doing is the crime here. We need to band together and march against this !
I expressed my disagreement with EPA over this issue with our Congressman, Brett Guthrie (R) KY. I received a letter from his office stating his support of the EPA. This appears to indicate Congressman Guthrie has become a supporter of Big Government, which is at odds with his constituents. This area is home of Ohio Valley Dragway, which holds several NHRA events.
PFI is a lifeblood of automotive enthusiasts! Pass the RPM act, God Bless Brent!
Talk about the definition of extortion, surprised they didn't send vinny and knuckles over to the shop.
They will, they are called federal agents.
Brent is one of the most humble and positive people I know
That quote about design I think is striking. As an engineer, there are different levels of design, there is engine design, there is ECU design, there is body design, etc. All of these things are snapped at one moment defining the design of that vehicle and all of the pieces of that design are maintained at Honda. By selling aftermarket parts including turbos, tuning kits, etc, we are reimagining that vehicle for a different purpose. If the vehicle was well suited for the intended purpose of racing, then PFI Speed would be out of business. These vehicles aren't. As such, they must be re-imagined and re-designed. By the EPAs own arguments, these vehicles are not being designed for on road use, and therefore they are applying the law incorrectly. Personally, this entire idea of the EPA playing shrink, and trying to get inside my head type of argument screams that they are trying to play make the accusation without proof. With the size of fine that they are levying, this must be a crime. Therefore, they need proof that indeed you sold parts for road vehicle use. The fact of the matter, the vehicles in question do not conform to any "road vehicle design" as designed by the manufacturer. The fact of the matter is that there is no evidence that these vehicles have been used for "on road use". The fact of the matter is that not only is there no proof that there was a crime committed, there is no indication that there was any intent to commit a crime. As such, even without the rpm act, the EPA has significantly over-reached and needs to be beaten back. (I do support the RPM act by the way).
My belief is that there is a group of EPA agents who are showing there superiors the "new" way of digging up enforcement by trolling through youtube videos all day. I wouldn't be suprised honestly if there isn't a think tank or other group trying to undermine any form of anything that regular people like that involves any connection to fossil fuels, fossil lubricants, or internal combustion engines. My thoughts on this are driven by seeing youtube blogs from other individuals engaged in performance tuning in the diesel arena and other areas where there have been massive fines. I don't know if it is just youtube, though there are others getting hit on youtube engaged in tuning and modifying internal combustion engines. This is very concerning as this cuts across right to repair, as well as our ability to teach our population how to design and build mechanical items. These skills are directly needed for war just like the amateur radio groups are pulled from during times of war to support military communications networks. Currently, our military and our ability to defend ourselves directly relates to electronics combines with combustion. All of the sorts of tests that you need to run to make sure a military digital radio system is properly functioning are also skills that you would need in order to program and peek these race cars. This is more that just a community under attack. This is a specific and very important skill set among our population which is under attack.
Stay strong brent keep your head up and you'll get out of all of this BS that EPA has against everyone not only you
Salute Brent. Hes showing the way for the next generation of enthusiasts. A living *LEGEND* Everyone should back him and sign that #RPMact
Appreciate you brother . Truly love this sport and all in it!
How often can we sign or need to?
My favorite part about Brent is that he isn't afraid to mention God, church, and his love for this country. Such a solid dude. I hope to shake his hand some day. I know we can win this fight together
So true
cringe lmao
@@UnrulyRider Go back to praising a country built on greed and racism. If anything it's amazing that they're banning gas powered cars. Global warming is very real every scientist who has spent their entire life on the matter says so.
@@UnrulyRider Yes because the scientists with PHD's and years of experience on the matter are talking out of they're ass. How dense can you be.
@@UnrulyRider Anyone commenting the hard R on someone else's channel over a UA-cam comment section argument needs to grow up. You are one sad man 😂😂
i just hope enough industry people stand up i mean the ones with power someone needs to keep brent going he is the nicest most humble guy he would drive 1000 miles to help a friend
As a racing community let's ask some important questions.
1. Who runs the EPA?
2. Who regulates them?
3. Who decides if someone actually broke a law?
4. Who can fine the EPA for being corrupt? Are they ever wrong?
5. How many people have "tuned" their vehicles and now it runs cleaner and burns less fuel?
6. If we buy a vehicle do we really own it? Or is the EPA sorta like the government and land taxes? Stop paying taxes and loose your land?
7. Who in the EPA sets the actual fine amounts? Some desk jockey who still frequents "Plenty Of Fish"?
8. Who in the EPA knows enough about OUR industry to honestly understand what is harmful and what isn't?
9. Does the EPA know that an airplane burns more fuel and pollutes more than hundreds of automobiles combined!?
10. Can the EPA fine Mother Nature? We all know a Volcano creates more pollution than mankind has in our history on this planet right?
All the EPA has evolved into is GOVERNMENT OVERREACH! And we pay their salaries people.... Let that sink in.
This is a problem that can be solved if we can get the right people to talk and work together.
True race cars that only ever see track time make up such a small number of vehicles, the emissions have a negligible effect on overall air quality. Race cars don't need to be emissions exempt either. We can make them reduced emissions. A limit needs to be found and set.
Amatuer car racing was born from the availabilty of production cars. Modifying your car is about as American as it gets. The EPA and even State Government is going to prevent us from touching the engine in even the simplest ways.
Here in Colorado, our new emissions laws require checking the ECU programming against a database. If the programming doesn't match, you fail emissions. This is regardless of what the programming changes are for. Want to change the temperature that your electric cooling fan turns on at because you tow? Now you fail emissions.
In the aftermarket world, we have the ability to make a 2000+ Horsepower engine pass the current emissions standards. But this doesn't matter if they won't even test the vehicle because of a programming mismatch.
We don't need emissions exemption. We need a pathway to pass emissions with modified vehicles.
There has to be an understanding that finding a way to pass emissions will lead to overall better air quality as it will prevent the current disaster of a situation were cars are returned to stock to pass, then immediately re-modified with no emissions equipment at all.
Sign the RPM Act: www.votervoice.net/SEMA/campaigns/45394/respond
Write your local and federal representatives: www.usa.gov/elected-officials
It will take the voices of all the enthusiasts to be heard to make a change.
Well said, 5250 Performance. I am personally disappointed with the growing perception that modified cars are in conflict with clean air and clean emissions.
Modern ECU's and catalytic converters allow a predictable pathway to clean modified vehicles. I personally modified my daily driver to use E-85 because I believe it is a superior, cleaner, fuel in a turbo-charged vehicle (my vehicle is delivered stock with a turbo-charger). However converting to flex-fuel to use a cleaner fuel means that I must update the ECU. My vehicle will now "fail" emissions testing in Colorado because of the recent legislation to which 5250 Performance refers. I am profoundly frustrated by this outcome since one objective of the converting to flex-fuel was a cleaner daily driver. I achieved that objective and my car is now cleaner than it was than when it was born, and yet it "fails" emissions testing in Colorado simply because the ECU has been updated to correctly and cleanly burn the cleaner fuel. There is no option currently in Colorado to actually test the emissions of the vehicle under current law, only the contents of the ECU are inspected.
I am happy to pay an additional fee to have the same format of actual emissions test that was available in 2020 and for which all required infrastructure is available in Colorado. Why is that not possible?
Those of you reading this reply can infer that I lived in Colorado and have a vehicle that will not pass the current emissions testing requirements in the State of Colorado. You might be wondering how I solved my problem? I left Colorado. One of the reasons I left Colorado is the sharp disappointment you read here with respect to my car and the emissions requirements that do not make sense. I have to believe that driving residents out of the State of Colorado was not an intended outcome of the recent emissions requirements.
Bullshit!!!! Mount St. Helens spewed WAY MORE emissions in one day than any vehicle has EVER spewed in the history of the automobile!!! It’s ALL about power AND NOTHING ELSE!! Don’t be sheep! Socialism needs to be fought on every corner! Keep America great!
Hurts to see Brent and the Pfi family go through this, you interviewed so well Brent. Backing you guys all the way from Australia.
Crazy Luke Bradford is my name too lol
Bastards any way..
I so dislike them..
Working with my son in my business has been great. He learned the ropes way sooner than I did. Next-generation is indeed the future and a bleSSing.
Everyone give this man a Dollar.. screw the EPA!
So honored to know people like Dr Jamie and seeing all that they do for us in this Industry 🙏🏽
Thank you for all that you do for this industry as well. Please share this video with your followers to help them understand the importance of the RPM Act!
@@Performanceracing come on bro , there’s a lot of people who has the Hondata on street cars running around pushing over 400hp
@@groundzero4044 And? What's the issue with that?
Although PFI is a small cog in the gear, this not only affects them but also the big guys. Summit Racing, Edelbrock, etc. Please sign the RPM Act! Mad respect to Brent and his team.
Indeed, this goes all the way up and down the chain.
I bet none of them have got a fine like these small guys.
@@raptor0040 i think jegs got hit with a fine as well
Where's the petition?
@@raptor0040 guaranteed they did
They can't demand anything without a warrant. 4th amendment, 5th amendment you have the right to not incriminate yourself.
These are my hometown boys! Much love Brent!
$18k in 30 days or its $180k sounds like the MAFIA !!!!!! Love you Brent !
The government is really out of line with this. Keep your head up Brent
Electric ⚡⚡⚡
@@johnnybgood774 if your referring to eletric cars, FUCK them! Gas powered for life!
@@kenb1918 that's what they are pushing for
It's the present WOKE regime we have now. This is what happens when the wrong people are voted, or INSTALLED in politics.
Gladi opened this , sorry to hear the EPA blackmailed you for 18 grand brother ! I get where your coming from , for the little guy that is a huge hit ! Many of us do this because we love it and if we make a little money during the fun than great and then government screws you !
I've known Brent since the early 90's. When PFI was part finders. This guy lives for this. Unit 731. If you know you know.
We are with you Brent/PFI team. You are keeping kids be better people off the street off drugs. You are helping adults follow dreams and passions. Keeping people alive. Personally your videos make me smile in the hardest times of my life. I am extremely obliged. Thank you. Live blessed and keep up what you do!!! J swap Jason.
Definitely sharing this I been watching PFI for many years after been done with drug abuse because I found a great hobby and awesome new friends in this industry that keep me strong and looking forward staying away from my old life slowly building my race car and helping each other, together we’re stronger
I traded my drug habit for racing as well.... it wasn't easy but it was worth it. And its cheaper
Brent seems like a genuinely good and honest dude and it's a shame the EPA is coming at good honest people like this and shaking them down. I'm not a big fan of Hondas myself but come the day that you can't even see a modified Honda on the road will be a sad day. I've tried to get friends of mine to sign the RPM Act but they either don't care or don't get it. It makes me mad because if it was something themat threatened their hobby or livelihood and do what I could to support and help protect it but most of them don't care about cars or the motorsports industry...
If it came with a catalitic converter, the EPA will go after you if you mess with it. They have been doing that for 20 years.
Yeah, since the 70s. Back then there was 50 hp on the table, if you ditched the smog equipment and torched of the cat converter, but it was just as illegal then as it is now. If you are doing it for profit, it’s especially risky. I don’t know how you can be a mechanic and not know when your breaking the rules.
Absolutely Love Brent and his attitude. High level spokesman here.
Great story. I am in New Zealand and been following Brent for a while, I cant imagine life without racing and he has done nothing wrong. I tried to sign the RPM act but couldnt because not in USA. Thanks for supporting PFI and all the other shops that have been hit by this.
Thanks for your support, Richard.
You guys need to pay attention to what's happening in your area too. This happened without anyone voting for it! They just interpreted an old bill from like the 70s differently than they have in the past. It's a group hired by some politicians! It's total BS!
same i am in tasmania and would sign 100 times if i could!
Its so heart wrenshing to see Brent tear up in the PFI video about this.... Fix this!!!!!!!!.... Im a old biker from Norway so i cant make any inpact anyway.. I send my love for the racers out your way anyways LO&R GUYS !!!. PS : I cryed with you Brent !!!!!!
Totally behind you Brent! It's crazy what's going on! Lord Help us!
Brent, everyone knows that you're an incredibly genuine guy, and a super humble person.
Everyone has their own demons they fight with, every day... Dont be afraid to reach out to your peers and community
The EPA can never outlaw our passion for racing
Jump to the ground
As the turbo slows to cross the borderline
Run like the wind
As excitement shivers up and down my spine
Down in his barn
My uncle preserved for me an old machine
For 50 odd years
To keep it as new has been his dearest dream
I strip away the old debris
That hides a shining car
A brilliant red Barchetta
From a better vanished time
We fire up the willing engine
Responding with a roar
Tires spitting gravel
I commit my weekly crime
@@chrissmith7669 good song
We don't have any of this in the UK just yet, but times are changing for the motor industry...
Brent! D: I can't believe you are going through this.... We LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been following Brent & his team on UA-cam for a while now. To me he's a great fun loving guy who's hard working & knows his stuff. And I love the antics he gets upto with Cleetus & his gang.
Stay strong Brent, There's more than just the American race industry behind you. I'm a fan in Australia BTW. Keep doing what you do, and I'll keep watching.
brent is such an awesome dude and absolutely deserves the best, no one should have to deal with this but brent especially is such a wholesome guy and really a genuine gift to the racing community.
Share the crap out of this. Do your part. Great interview guys!
You didn’t let anybody down Brent!!!!
i think brent is probably one of the most positive and down to earth of all the people on this planet.
The EPA made a BIG MISTAKE coming after the car enthusiasts and racing. These are very passionate people and tight community and they cannot and will not win!!! It's also the best explanation of extortion. if you don't do this then your gonna have to pay more.... horrible for a free country to have this happening.
They are criminals with a badge
They are doing the same thing with COVID and the vaccine. We are getting it up the butt from every angle.
We'll just go underground if they shut it down lol
BBQ smokers will be on there list next
Lol the epa is doing what they want only because none of them have come up missing or Clintoned!
So EPA is going to start attacking the businesses that supply racing parts or modifications? This is beyond ridiculous.
Brent is one of the nicest🤙🏼 guy’s at the track
The opening gave me chills. PFI is an epic team.
Thank you for producing this video and telling Brent's story and hopefully the EPA will relax a little and work with the industry not against it . 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Here's the thing, if the EPA would do their job to limit the amount of pollution big multimillion dollar factories put out, there would be no need for them to bully around the common citizen.
The ammount of pollution that we the common folk contribute with is a ridiculously small percentage, compared to other sources of hazardous waste products.
Keep up the great work Brent!!!🇺🇸🦅🤙🏻 make America go fast again
Man, this had me tearing up.. it's always the good guys that take the toughest hits. Keep it up Brent I love having people like you out there speaking up for us and our community.. The car community is what helped me stay on the strait and narrow and kept me on track to avoid going down the wrong road. Sad to see government coming in to break up good people's lives and communities.
The first thing you should do after ANY letter like this from the .gov is get a lawyer.
I talked to my dad about this, a supervising investigator for the EPA in Denver. He didn't know anything about it, which he said means it came from some low level peon trying to make a name for themselves. I doubt that the wheels of time can be turned back on this incident, but now that a high level guy is aware, hopefully this is the last issue for race shops in Colorado.
I signed the RPM Act, I hope everyone will do the same.
Brent is a stand up guy! Which can be hard to find in the performance car shop