Putt-Putt Enters the Race is a Junior Adventure in which Putt-Putt searches for the items he needs to prepare for the Car Town 500. This point-and-click adventure game aimed at children features simple inventory puzzles as well as various minigames, including a racing minigame at the very end.

Putt-Putt is invited to join the Car Town 500; first, however, he must collect various items to prepare for it: high-octane gasoline, racing tires, a flag with his racing number on it, and a safety helmet for his dog Pep.