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EPA withdraws emissions rules for race cars

By John Siciliano

Published August 16, 2016 6:35pm ET

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EPA withdraws emissions rules for race cars — EPA said it would continue to consult with the racing industry before moving ahead with any rules. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar) | Tom E. Puskar

The Obama administration on Tuesday admitted to causing confusion by trying to regulate emissions from race cars, and has formally withdrawn its proposed rule for the motorsport industry.

The decision was included in new fuel efficiency rules for big-rig trucks that the Environmental Protection Agency finalized on Tuesday as part of President Obama’s broad climate change agenda.

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