Valve Cover Racer General Rules
The Race Marshalls: Cory and Jeni Drake
The Cars:
Cars will be subject to some minor inspection so as to adhere to the rules and may very well be laughed at.
A valve cover must be of the type designed for a internal combustion car engine only
Dimensions: Max 24" in length, 12" in overall width, 10" overall height
Valve cover in race ready form may not exceed five ( 5 ) pounds.
No engines or propulsion in any form other than gravity
Cars must have all four (4) non metallic wheels on the surface at all times and not exceed six inch (6") in diameter.
Wheels may be affixed to the valve cover in any manner either inside or outside of the cover. If outside, the wheels may not extend forward of the leading edge of the valve cover
No part may extend forward of the leading edge of the valve cover
Weights are permitted in any solid form (no liquids) but may not be of a variable type i.e. move while racing
Track type and distance to be determined and shall have rolled blankets - pads or similar item to arrest the movement of the cars.
The Race:
Should two racing cars should exit the track or have a mechanical failure prior to reaching the designated finish line, the car that has traveled the further distance shall be the race winner and advance to the next race.
If one car crashes into the another car or restricts the other car's performance the offending car shall be disqualified and the other car shall move on as the winner to the next race.