Introducing the Upland Kart Open: A New Weekly Racing Opportunity

August 03, 2026

Introducing the Upland Kart Open: A New Weekly Racing Opportunity

A new way to get started with racing is coming to Upland!

The Upland Kart Open is a free weekly contest designed for new and developing racers who want to try competitive racing in a fun, accessible format. Each Kart Open will run alongside the Pro Racing Championship, using the same track and the same weekly competition window.

There is no season-long leaderboard, championship standing, or long-term commitment. Every week is a fresh contest and a new opportunity to race.

New to racing or looking for tips? Head to the Race Chat channel in the Upland app or on Discord to meet other racers, ask questions, and learn how to get started.

The Kart Open will run across five weekly contests across the following speedways:

​Update: The track for the first week was found to have an error on it. We have now switched toGoose Island 1097 N Cherry Ave, Chicagoas the first week’s race track.​

  • August 6–10: Tyner Zephyr
  • August 13–17: Road Rager Square
  • August 20–24: Rancho Oakey
  • August 27–31: Do Galeao
  • September 3–7: Country Club Drive

Each weekly contest runs from Thursday at 9:00 AM PT through Monday at 9:00 AM PT, with the following prize pool awarded every week:

  • 1st Place: 25,000 UPX
  • 2nd Place: 15,000 UPX
  • 3rd Place: 10,000 UPX

Here’s everything you need to know before you hit the track.

Free to Enter

The Kart Open has no registration fee.

Each weekly contest will run from Thursday at 9:00 AM PT through Monday at 9:00 AM PT, matching the Pro Racing Championship qualifying window.

Racers will compete on the same community-created track featured in that week’s championship event, bringing the whole racing community together around one schedule and one course.

How It Works

The weekly Kart Open leaderboard will be ranked by each racer’s fastest single completed run.

Unless otherwise announced for a specific race, all Kart Open events will follow these standard requirements:

  • MPS: 80
  • Race Type: Both private and public races count
  • Power-Ups: Not permitted

These requirements may change from race to race to mix things up. Any changes will be announced before that week’s contest begins; otherwise, the standard requirements above will apply.

Racers may make unlimited attempts during the contest window, giving everyone the chance to learn the track, practice their lines, and improve their best time.

Results will be announced each Monday and prizes will be awarded.

Weekly Prize Pool

The top three Kart Open racers each week will receive:

  • 1st Place: 25,000 UPX
  • 2nd Place: 15,000 UPX
  • 3rd Place: 10,000 UPX

The top three times will also be featured on the Commissioner Stream alongside that week’s championship results.

Each week stands on its own. Once one contest ends, the leaderboard resets and the next Kart Open begins on a new track.

Built for New Racers

The Kart Open is intended to provide a welcoming, low-stakes introduction to Upland racing.

It is a place to learn how racing events work, gain experience on community-created tracks, improve through repeated attempts, and compete for weekly prizes without paying a registration fee.

Racers who have posted a time in the Sizzle Season Pro Racing Championship may still participate in the Kart Open for fun and post times to the leaderboard. However, their times will not count toward the official Kart Open standings, and they will not be eligible for weekly prizes.

Kart Open Schedule

Week 1: Tyner Zephyr by ifily

Distance: 2.40 miles
Address: 6043 Zephyr Ln, Bakersfield, CA, US
Kart Open: Thursday, August 6 through Monday, August 10

Week 2: Road Rager Square by antman89

Distance: 2.06 miles
Address: 6804 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA, US
Kart Open: Thursday, August 13 through Monday, August 17

Week 3: Rancho Oakey by mikebenzie

Distance: 2.39 miles
Address: 2805 Bryant Ave, Las Vegas, NV, US
Kart Open: Thursday, August 20 through Monday, August 24

Week 4: Do Galeao by cruzerito

Distance: 1.12 miles
Address: Rua Gustavo Augusto de Resende, 471A, Rio
Kart Open: Thursday, August 27 through Monday, August 31

Week 5: Country Club Drive by mistermojave

Distance: 2.33 miles
Address: 3292 Radio Dr, Bronx, NY, US
Kart Open: Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7

Get on the Track

The Upland Kart Open gives new racers a simple way to experience weekly competition, practice their skills, and race for UPX prizes.

Entry is free, attempts are unlimited, and every week offers a fresh start.

One schedule. One track. A whole community racing together!