Blossom 2026: The Final Sprint Before Genesis

This is it! The final season before Genesis Week, and everything is on the line.

Blossom 2026 isn’t just another chapter in Upland Championship Racing, it’s the defining stretch that will determine who earns a place among the elite. Every race, every lap, and every point now carries more weight than ever, as racers battle to secure their spot in the Genesis Week Grand Final.

With the competition at its peak and the margin for error smaller than ever, this season will separate contenders from champions. And in this critical moment, consistency is key, because all rules and formats remain unchanged from last season. No surprises, no adjustments, just pure competition.

The road to Genesis runs through Blossom 2026 and only the best will make it!

Register, Race, Rise to the Top

This isn’t casual cruising, this is Championship Racing, where skill, speed, and strategy lead to real rewards.

To compete in the Blossom 2026 Racing Series, players must purchase the new collectible Championship Racing Pass from the Upland Store for 30,000 UPX. This pass is more than your entry, it’s a limited-edition keepsake and your all-access ticket to the full five-week season.

A snapshot of all Racing Pass holders will be taken on Tuesday April 7th at 9 AM PT. Only those holding the legit at that time will be eligible to race.

Once you’re registered, you’re in the running for weekly qualification rounds and the season’s top prizes. While anyone can register, only the top 18 fastest qualifiers each week advance to the finals, where leaderboard points and championship glory are on the line.

This is a professional-level league, and the rewards reflect that. All registration UPX goes directly into the season’s prize pool, creating a lucrative purse that’s split among the top performers at the end of the season!

Meet the Championship Leaders

Wonderland Season continued the Upland Championship Series, and what a season it was. Congratulations to all the winners and every racer who earned a spot on the leaderboard.

Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just entering the circuit, the Championship Series is designed to give everyone a shot at climbing the ranks. Consistency, speed, and determination can get you to the top.

Take a look at the current Championship Leaders and see who’s setting the pace:

Think you’ve got what it takes? There’s still plenty of track ahead.

Built by the Community, for the Community

While Upland provides the tools and platform, the series is now run by the community itself. Leading the charge are our Community Racing Commissioners: Masschef and Antman89.

These honorary roles come with a custom commissioner badge and dedicated role in the official Upland Discord.

Commissioners will be coordinating all championship races and live shows, ensuring that this remains a structured, competitive, and community-driven experience. New commissioners may be added over time, depending on the needs of the league.

Each week, racers will compete live in the Weekly Racing Stream, hosted by the Racing Commissioners. These live shows bring the action front and center, complete with commentary, results, and leaderboard updates for the entire community to follow.

Have questions? Want to get involved? Head to the Racing Channels in the Upland Discord to connect with the commissioners and other racers who are ready to help you get started.

Discord Racing Hub

If you haven’t yet don’t forget to join us in the racing hub in the officialUpland Discord! Players can now opt-in for racing notifications by selecting the new racing role, granting access to race-day updates, commissioner announcements, and live coordination. This role can be found in the #about-racing channel.

This will be the hub of race day, from qualifying to finals. If you’re serious about racing, head over now and activate your racing role to stay in the loop!

Championship Format: Skill Meets Strategy

Each season of the Upland Racing Circuit spans 5 weeks of competitive racing, followed by a Championship Final in Week 6.

Racers compete weekly to set the fastest time on a track designed by the community and selected by the Racing Commissioners. Points are awarded based on finishing position each week, and those points determine who advances to the Season Championship.

Each season’s finals will unfold at an iconic Upland monument, this season the Blossom Season Big Ben Monument Speedway in London will host the finals.

To qualify and compete each week, here’s how it works:

Each week, a new community-designed track is featured.
Racers compete to set their fastest time during the Thursday to Monday qualifying window.
Qualifying is open from Thursday at 9 AM PT to Monday at 9 AM PT.
Racers can run the track as many times as they want, only their fastest time will count toward qualification.
The top 24 fastest drivers qualify for that week’s competition.
Points are awarded based on weekly performance. These points accumulate over the course of 5 weeks and determine who advances to the Season Championship.
Top 12 racers at the end of each 5-week season advance to that season’s Championship Final in Week 6.

Winners of each Season Championship earn points on the official Championship Series Leaderboard. These points accumulate across all five seasons of the year and determine who qualifies for the Genesis Week Grand Final, the ultimate race for Upland’s top racers!

Championship Racing Rules

Max Performance Score (MPS) Cap: All races are limited to MPS 260 to ensure balanced, competitive racing.
All races must be set to public
Qualifying Phase: Runs Thursday 9 AM PT through Monday 9 AM PT on a track chosen by the Racing Commissioners.
Eliminations: The 6 slowest qualifiers are eliminated. The top 18 advance.
Semi-Finals: The 18 advancing racers are split into three balanced heats, seeded by qualifying times:
Heat 1: Positions 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18
Heat 2: Positions 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17
Heat 3: Positions 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16
Finals: The top 2 finishers from each semi-final move on to the Final Heat (6 racers total).
Final Rankings: All 24 racers are ranked by their times across the three race phases:
Top 6: Final Heat results
Positions 7–18: Based on semi-final race times
Positions 19–24: Based on qualifying times

This format rewards both speed and consistency. With weekly points, season titles, and a path to the Genesis Week Grand Final on the line, every second on the track matters.

Weekly Track Schedule

Registered racers will compete each week on a public community-designed track to set their fastest qualifying time. All races must be completed in Public Race Mode with 260 Max Performance Score (MPS) limit.

Below is the full schedule of tracks and dates for the Blossom 2026 Championship Racing Season:

Week 1 — Northumberland by JUSTNFT3
3801 Harding Pl. Nashville, TN
Thursday, April 9th — Monday, April 13th (9 AM PT each day)
Finals: Friday, April 17th 10:30 AM PT

Week 2 — The Spooky Speedway by PREZENZ
2304 Seward Ave. Queens, NY
Thursday, April. 16th — Monday, April 20th (9 AM PT each day)
Finals: Friday, April 24th 3:00 PM PT

Week 3 — The Cheese Breeze by MORECHEESE
2120 Cruger Ave. Bronx, NY
Thursday, April 23rd — Monday, April 28th (9 AM PT each day)
Finals: Friday, May 1st 10:30 AM PT

Week 4 — Milneburg Jazz Loop by DADICEDADA
2444 Vienna St. New Orlean, LA
Thursday, April 30th — Monday, May 4th (9 AM PT each day)
Finals: Thursday, May 8th 3:00 PM PT

Week 5 — Shak Attack Speedway by SHAKTILYN
18831 Kinbrace St. Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, May 7th — Monday, May 11th (9 AM PT each day)
Finals: Friday, May 15th 3:00 PM PT

Championship Finals — NY Speedway
100 W 33rd St. Manhattan, NY
Friday, May 22nd at 11 AM PT

Weekly Points System

Points are awarded based on finishing position for all 24 finalists:

1st Place: 40 points
2nd Place: 37 points
3rd Place: 35 points
4th Place: 33 points
5th Place: 31 points
6th Place: 29 points
7th Place: 27 points
8th Place: 25 points
9th Place: 23 points
10th Place: 21 points
11th Place: 20 points
12th Place: 19 points
13th Place: 18 points
14th Place: 17 points
15th Place: 16 points
16th Place: 15 points
17th Place: 14 points
18th Place: 13 points
19th Place: 12 points
20th Place: 11 points
21st Place: 10 points
22nd Place: 9 points
23rd Place: 8 points
24th Place: 7 points

Top 12 racers after 5 weeks advance to the Season Championship in Week 6.

Note: The Championship Series Leaderboard for the year uses the same points format listed above, ensuring consistent and transparent scoring across every level of competition.

Team Racing

Alongside individual competition, Team Racing is back. Teams of four can compete together, with individual championship points contributing to the overall team score.

To participate, a team leader must purchase an additional Racing Pass and submit team information to Racing Commissioner Masschef in the official Upland Racing Discord. Each team will need five passes in total, one for each team member and one for the team itself.

Team competition runs through the entire season and culminates in a final race and team prize during Genesis Week 2026!

Power Ups and MPS

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. Remember, you can purchase Power Ups from the secondary market and they’re also available in the store every Thursday.

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.

Prizes & Rewards: Race for Glory and UPX

Championship Racing in Upland isn’t just about speed, it’s about winning big. Each season brings serious competition, and with it, a prize pool built by racers, for racers.

Seasonal Prizes

Every racer who qualifies and competes has a shot at the prize pool. Here’s how it breaks down:

All registered racers contribute to the seasonal prize pool through their 30,000 UPX registration fee.
Upland will add a bonus contribution for the top racers for each season’s prize pool, boosting the total rewards available to top racers.
Racers will win UPX prizes weekly based on their placement, which will be tracked and paid out at the end of each season after the finals.
At the end of each 6-week season, the prize pool is divided among the top-performing racers based on leaderboard rankings.

Additional Seasonal Rewards:

Top 3 racers each season will earn exclusive racing badges, showcasing their place on the podium.

Championship Series Prizes

The Genesis Week Grand Final is where the best of the best come to race, and the prizes scale up accordingly.

Winners of the annual Championship Series can expect larger UPX payouts, custom-made prizes, and exclusive racing rewards crafted just for Upland’s elite racers.

In past seasons, rewards have included custom racing gear,custom-designed karts, sparklet and more!

The top 3 finishers in the Championship Series will also earn extremely rare and prestigiousChampionship Badges, symbols of excellence that only the most elite racers in Upland can claim. These elite badges are not just collectibles, they’re marks of honor, worn only by the best racers in all of Upland.

As we get closer to the Genesis Week Finals, we’ll unveil the full set of prizes for this year’s ultimate champions, so stay tuned.

Have questions? Want to get involved? Head to the Racing Channels in the Upland Discord to connect with the commissioners and other racers who are ready to help you get started.

Community Tracks and Creator Rewards

Want to help shape the future of Upland Racing? We’re actively accepting community-designed track submissions through the official Upland Discord. If you’ve built a course you’re proud of, submit it for a chance to have it featured in official competition.

Tracks selected for the Championship Racing Series will be reviewed for fairness, balance and bug-free racing. As a thank you, the creator of each chosen track will receive 25,000 UPX once the track is featured in a live competitive week.

To support creators even further, we encourage racers to practice and race for UPX on these community-designed tracks. Every UPX race run on a featured track contributes to the track owner’s earnings, so by competing, you’re also supporting the builders behind the raceways.