How RateMyRide Voting Actually Works (The Honest Version)
The RateMyRide Team · June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Every registered member gets one vote per car, per day. Votes never expire, but the board is weighted toward recent activity — a car that’s been hot this week outranks a car that peaked last month with the same total.
That’s why you see crews coordinate “push nights.” It’s not cheating; it’s scheduling. The algorithm rewards a community that shows up.
Trending arrows show 24-hour movement. A green arrow means a car gained position; red means it slipped. The little flame icon means a ride is in the top 1% of momentum right now.
Want your build on the board? Hit Submit Your Ride, add your specs and photos, and let the people decide.
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