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    Attention: Show sponsors and show participants.

We have a new feature at this years show that will get your creative and competitive juices flowing. We are going to have extreme valve cover races. The only limitations are physical size and ground clearance, weight and gravity power. The rules for racers is attached.

There are two categories for racers:

  • Show sponsors (a corporate challenge)
  • Show participants (people displaying a car)

    Trophies will be awarded to winners in each category. Details on registration and race time will follow.

    If you have questions, please give me a call.

    Dick Zakrzewski
    330-209-4933 cell.


    • 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 internal combustion 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;
  • 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 32 inches
    Maximum Width 10 inches
    Maximum Height 10 inches
    Maximum Weight 10 pounds
    Maximum Wheel Diameter 6 inches
    Maximum Front Road Clearance 1-1/2 inches

    The rules for the track and race are as follows:
  • The track will consist of two lanes with each lane 12 inches wide;
  • Release pin is 1-3/4 inches from track to top of pin;
  • Both cars will be started at the same time from the start gate;
  • If a racer interferes with another car, he loses that round;
  • If a racer is hampered by a track problem, they get another run;
  • The racing will be double elimination for the top eliminator trophy;

    The judge's decision is final on all matters..