TN HB1449

Expands the definition of "street drag racing" to include motor vehicle drifting stunts and reckless driving performed for spectators, and adds social media platforms as a means of organizing racing events

Broadens "participant" to include anyone who arranges, organizes, promotes, supervises, or sets in motion street drag racing—not just drivers—including passengers and spectators

Requires mandatory arrest and appearance before a magistrate for street drag racing offenses; officers cannot issue citations in lieu of custody

Authorizes vehicle impoundment for evidence collection with fees assessed to the defendant, and permits seizure and forfeiture of vehicles upon conviction

Establishes reckless endangerment by street drag racing as a Class E felony; effective July 1, 2026