The Sizzle Drift: Queens Edition Takes Off!

Leaderboard is LIVE HERE​

The Sizzle Drift is coming and ready to heat up the streets of Queens, NY! From Tuesday, August 26 at 9 AM PT to Tuesday September 2 at 9 AM PT, Upland’s ultimate Kart-only Challenge is back, bringing fast-paced competition, leaderboard glory, and bragging rights for racers who can master the track!

The Sizzle Drift is a pure test of speed, precision, and racing skill. With two standout tracks, 1st Pigeon Kart Run and 1st Choice Kart, racers must push their limits to post the fastest combined time and claim the crown.

The Race Format

To qualify for the leaderboard, each race must follow these exact settings, make sure you’re racing under the right conditions.

• Track 1: 1st Pigeon Kart Run — 171–33 Aspen Place, Queens, NY
• Track 2: 1st Choice Kart — 22222 Hempstead Ave, Queens, NY
• Race Type: Public with AI opponents (Can race with no other players as long as ai is on and public)
• Vehicle Class: Karts only
• Defined MPS: 80
• Power-Ups: Disabled
• Entry Fee: 100 UPX per race
• Event Window: August 26 @ 9 AM PT — September 2 @ 9 AM PT

To make it onto the leaderboard, racers must post a time on both tracks. Your top time from each will be added together and only the fastest combined time will take the crown.

You can race as many times as you want during the event. Tweak your strategy, master the curves, and chase every millisecond, because in The Sizzle Drift, the smallest edge can mean total victory.

Leaderboard & Rewards

Here’s what’s up for grabs if you make it to the top of the leaderboard. The leaderboard will go live as soon as racing begins and will be posted right here, so you can track your standings throughout the contest.

• Top Racer: Kart Racer Bade + 250k UPX + Sizzle Season Ep. 2 Lore Legit
• Top 3 Fastest Racers: Kart Racer Badge + Sizzle Season Ep. 2 Lore Legit
• Top 25 Fastest Times: Sizzle Season Ep. 2 Lore Legit

Remember, this isn’t about the number of races you take part in, but the fastest speed you record on each track.

Starter Karts Available

New to the track? No problem. A Starter Kart Sale kicks off on Tuesday, August 26 at 9 AM PT, perfect for anyone ready to jump into the action.

No registration is required. Just head to the Upland Store when the sale begins. The Starter Kart bundle will be available for 15,000 UPX and includes one of five Starter Karts, each built to get you racing in no time.

The sale runs for one week or until sold out, so don’t miss your chance to gear up and hit the track!

Get Ready

The countdown is on, and the streets of Queens are calling. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or testing your Kart for the first time, this is your chance to make your mark.

No power-ups, no shortcuts, just pure racing skill. So strap in, hit the tracks, and chase that perfect run. The Sizzle Drift is here, let’s see what you’ve got!