CORSA provides the following guidelines as a convenience to event organizers and participants. Corvair Valve Cover Racing is similar in concept to the commonly-known “Pinewood Derby,” utilizing gravity-power racers competing in head-to-head eliminations on a two-lane track.

Racer Specifications:

           1. Must have Corvair valve cover used in construction.

           2. Gravity powered only, no motors, springs, magnets, jet-propelled, etc.

           3. Maximum weight 4.5 pounds, no minimum weight.

           4. Maximum length 16″ long, maximum width 8″ including tires.

           5. No part of racer to hang over start gate which is 3″ in height.

It is recommended that entrants make their racers with the wheels being the widest part of the racer.