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If you live in the United States, by now I’m sure you have heard that the U.S. House of Representatives have approved the $700 billion financial bailout plan, but not before sweetening it with $110 billion in tax cuts. One of those tax cuts directly relating to automotive racing….

2. Sec. 317. Seven-year cost recovery period for motorsports racing track facility. .

I bet you weren’t expecting that now were you? This obscure provision allows race track owners to right off the cost of their facilities over a seven year period. Track owners have been getting tax breaks for a while now from cities and states eager to get racers off the street and on the track. The provision will be extended 2 years till the end of 2009 and will cost $100 million. The provision encompasses all facilities including grandstands, parking lots and concession stands.

With gas prices going up its becoming even more painful for the average person to drive  a car these days, but what about for the motor heads? Those of us that drive more than just cars, we drive our hobbies, are gas prices affecting your auto modification behaviors? Is it time to sell the race car and by a Prius? Or maybe move to more visual mods instead of engine mods?

What’s your take on the video? Has big oil tried to get rid of electric cars? Can an electric car meet your needs?