Green auto racing? Are they kidding?

The EPA and Department of Energy are actually proud to be aligned with an auto racing circuit. That's the news from the Washington D.C. auto show. The EPA and DOE folks were at a press confefrence with the American Le Mans Series managers. And they were talking alternative energy and improved auto design. To hear the government types talk the Le Mans racers are a great way to test and exhibit new auto texchnology. Hmm. Guess we're not likely to shut down all the auto racing tracks to save fuel are we? Would all those NASCAR fans have to turn to roller-derby? Could bring bold patriotic social change. WQhat's more American thab roller derby?