The rules for the construction of the valve cover racer are as follows:

• No engine, propulsion or moving weights. Gravity is your friend.
• The racer must be made from an automobile or pickup gasoline engine valve cover.
• The valve cover must retain its entire original gasket-sealing surface.
• The racer can have a chassis, but the chassis cannot be inter-changed with any other valve cover body after it is registered for that days race.
• Nothing may extend beyond the gasket surface on the front of the racer.
• There must be a total of four wheels, either inside or outside of the valve cover.
• There must be a non-metallic wheel surface contacting the track.
• The racer must be clean (no sludge). If the racer drips oil or grease, it is disqualified.
• The racer must have a permanent number affixed to the surface.

The racer dimensions are as follows:

• Maximum Length - 30 inches
• Maximum Width - 10 inches
• Maximum Height - 10 inches
• Maximum Weight - 10 pounds
• Maximum Wheel Diameter - 6 inches

The rules for the track and race are as follows:

• The judge's decision is final.
• The track will consist of two lanes with each lane 18 inches wide.
• Release pin is 1-3/4 inches from track to top of pin.
• The driver will release their own racer on a starting green light. If you jump start, you lose that round.
• If a racer interferes with another car, it loses that round.
• If a racer is hampered by a track problem, they get another run.
• If there is a tech issue, the judge's decision is final.
• The racing will be double elimination for the top eliminator trophy.

For more information on valve cover racing, check out the various websites on the internet dedicated to the sport.
[Note: The rules above are subject to change].