Upland’s Sizzle 2024 Racing Season: Full Throttle for the Ultimate Championship

Get ready, Upland! The heat is on as we launch the Sizzle 2024 Racing Season, marking the full release of Upland’s Official Racing Series. No more beta — this is the real deal. We’re inviting all racers to hit the tracks and compete in this high-octane adventure, where every race counts towards a thrilling showdown during Genesis Week 2025.

Season Overview

The Sizzle season kicks off a year-long journey packed with intense competition. Starting Monday, August 5th at 9 AM PT, players will battle it out in public multiplayer races to earn points and climb the leaderboards.

The top 12 racers on the Championship Circuit leaderboard will advance to the finals, which will be live-streamed by the Upland Racing League on Friday, September 13th at 11:30 AM PT. The stakes are higher than ever, with a place in Upland lore and the Championship Circuit leaderboard on the line.

Power Ups and MPS

This Sizzle season, power ups will officially arrive, bringing a new dimension to Upland racing. Power Up functionality should open up in the coming weeks. Power-ups will be fully integrated into your Max Performance Score (MPS), and these boosts will add layers of strategy, allowing you to customize your approach and dominate the track. We will make an announcement as soon as they go live with more becoming available in the UPX store, stay tuned.

With MPS limits, the choice will be yours on how to approach a race. Do you go full throttle with a high-performance car or select a lower MPS vehicle to make room for power ups? This balance between raw power and tactical finesse ensures that every race is a thrilling and strategic challenge.

Sizzle Racing Season Details

Start Date: Monday, August 5th at 9 AM PT
End Date: Wednesday, September 11th at 9 AM PT
Championship Series Finals: Friday, September 13th at 11:30 AM PT

MPS Leaderboards:

MPS Leaderboards cater to a wide range of racers, with multiple opportunities to participate and win. Players are able to participate and win on multiple leaderboards.

• 175–226 (Upland Championship Circuit)
• 153–160
• 134–152
• 90–132
• Karts

Remember, only public multiplayer races with at least three real players will earn you leaderboard points.

The Point System

Players will only be able to gain points on each of the leaderboards by participating in public multiplayer races with stakes. Only public races will count towards points on the leaderboards. Below is how you earn points throughout the Sizzle Season for each of the leaderboards.

Only public races involving three or more real-life participants will be eligible for points during the season. The more players your race against, the more points you get.

• Race against 2 other real players: +1 point
• Race against 3 other real players: +3 points
• Race against 4 other real players: +5 points
• Race against 5 other real players: +10 points

Points for Staking

For staking points, the more you stake, the more you can win, with points awarded to the top three finishers in each race. There are 4 levels of race for stakes players can choose from to earn points during the season.

1,500 UPX Staked Per Player

• 1st Place: 5 points
• 2nd Place: 3 points
• 3rd Place: 2 points

5,000 UPX Staked Per Player

• 1st Place: 15 points
• 2nd Place: 11 points
• 3rd Place: 7 points

10,000 UPX Staked Per Player

• 1st Place: 25 points
• 2nd Place: 18 points
• 3rd Place: 12 points

15,000 UPX Staked Per Player

• 1st Place: 50 points
• 2nd Place: 30 points
• 3rd Place: 20 points

‍ Again, only public races with stakes with at least 3 or more real players will be eligible for leaderboard points. Races outside these amounts won’t qualify for multiplayer or staking points. Additionally, all community fees will be added to the prize pool for the leaderboard victors.

Leaderboards will close on Wednesday, September 11th, at 9 AM PT, with the leading 10 racers on each leaderboard being awarded prizes.

‍The top 12 from the Championship Series leaderboard (176–226 MPS) will advance to the finals on Friday, September 13th, at 11:30 AM PT. This round will feature two semi-final races followed by a final race to determine the winners.

These top performers will earn points for the Upland Championship Circuit leaderboard and will help determine who will participate in the Champions Circuit Finals during Genesis Week2025(more details below).

Each season’s finals will unfold at an iconic Upland monument, this season the Sizzle Season Eiffel Tower Monument Speedway in Paris will host the finals. The Upland Racing League will host and broadcast the finals, showcasing the pinnacle of Upland’s racing landscape.

Rules for Finals

• 12 racers in 2 heats of 6 will try to qualify for the finals.
• Finals Heats are determined by finishing place.
• Odd numbers, 1,3,5,7,9,11 will drive in heat 1
• Even Numbers, 2,4,6,8,10,12 will drive in heat 2
• Each race will include a qualifying lap to determine starting positions.
• Top 3 finishers from each heat will move on to the final
• In the event someone errors out of the race in the heat races, players can try to rejoin, if unable to control their car on a rejoin, then players are given the place that they finish with the driverless car ( likely last in the heat)
• ‍If a player errors out on the final race, then they are given the 6th place spot in the final, if more than one person errors out, then it will be based on the driverless car finishing time to determine who will get the higher place in the standings.

Prizes

The top 10 racers in each leaderboard will receive prizes, with special unique badges for Championship Series (176–226 MPS) top three finishers. These rewards not only recognize achievement but also fuel the competitive spirit of Upland’s racing community.

1st Place

150,000 UPX
Flame Face Block Explorer

2nd Place

100,000 UPX
Flame Face Block Explorer

3rd Place

75,000 UPX
Flame Face Block Explorer

4th to 10th Place

50,000 UPX
Flame Face Block Explorer

The Quest for the Crown: Upland Championship Circuit

The Upland Championship Circuit is the ultimate racing achievement, culminating each year during Genesis Week. Only the top 12 finishers from each seasonal series can compete in this grand finale, making every race a critical step toward glory.

The top racers at the end of each season will earn points towards the Championship Circuit Leaderboard, with prizes to be announced as Genesis Week approaches.

Champions Circuit Point Structure:

The following points are awarded to the top racers at the end of each season:

• 1st Place: 30 points
• 2nd Place: 25 points
• 3rd Place: 20 points
• 4th Place: 18 points
• 5th Place: 15 points
• 6th Place: 12 points
• 7th Place: 10 points
• 8th Place: 8 points
• 9th Place: 6 points
• 10th Place: 4 points
• 11th Place: 2 points
• 12th Place: 1 point

Final Thoughts

As the Sizzle season kicks off, remember that this is not just about the race — it’s about making history in Upland. Gear up, get ready, and let’s make the Sizzle 2024 Racing Season one for the ages.

The race is on!