Recognizing and congratulating the Martinsville Missile's land speed record for a stock car.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1262
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-12T19:59:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1262) formally recognizes and congratulates the "Martinsville Missile," a stock car, for setting a land speed record of 253 miles per hour on March 23, 2026, at the Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It highlights the car's connection to the VA250 Car Project, part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Key Provisions
- Describes the Martinsville Missile as a 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger with a 258 cubic inch engine producing 1,000 horsepower and capable of 9,500 revolutions per minute.
- Credits designer Joey Arrington (Franklin County, Virginia) and driver Tommy Hurley (Ridgeway, Virginia).
- Notes historical ties of Southside Virginia (Martinsville and Henry, Patrick, Franklin counties) to stock car racing and untaxed whiskey production.
- Links the achievement to the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission (VA250), chaired by Delegate Terry Austin, and its VA250 Car Project, devised by Danny Turner (former Martinsville mayor), Joey Arrington, and former Congressman Virgil Goode.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives congratulates the VA250 Car Project for the record.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a simple resolution (non-binding), which expresses the House's opinion but does not create, amend, or repeal any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Symbolic only: Boosts recognition for local Virginia motorsports history and the national 250th anniversary celebrations.
- No direct effects on government agencies, citizens, or international relations; may indirectly promote tourism or pride in Virginia's contributions to U.S. history and racing.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- VA250 Car Project participants: Joey Arrington, Tommy Hurley, Danny Turner, and Virgil Goode (positive recognition).
- Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission: Gains visibility for its motorsports initiative.
- Local communities: Martinsville, Ridgeway, Franklin County, Henry, Patrick, and Botetourt counties in Virginia.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Expresses collective congratulations via Mr. Griffith (sponsor).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- None significant: As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal force and requires no presidential approval. It aligns with congressional tradition of honoring local achievements but carries minimal political weight beyond symbolic support for patriotic and regional events. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-05-07: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Recognizing and congratulating the Martinsville Missile’s land speed record for a stock car. — issued 2026-05-07 — PDF (2 pages)