Upland’s Harvest Racing Season 2024: Race for Glory and Championship Poin

6 min readOct 2, 2024

The Harvest Racing Season is here, and it’s time to put your skills to the ultimate test! From October 2nd to November 13th, racers across Upland will battle for leaderboard dominance, Championship Circuit points, and some incredible rewards.

With newly enhanced skill-based racing mechanics, every race is more competitive and thrilling than ever. Plus, the first Champions Circuit points are live on the leaderboard — marking the start of an intense race toward Genesis Week 2025!

Harvest Season Overview

The Harvest Season is a key chapter in the journey toward Genesis Week 2025. Racers will compete across various multiplayer races, battling for leaderboard dominance. Every race is a chance to show off your skills, build your racing legacy, and earn those all-important points toward the Upland Championship Circuit.

The stakes are high, and this season will see the top 12 racers on the Championship Circuit leaderboard advancing to the finals, which will be live-streamed by the Upland Racing League on November 15th at 11:30 AM PT.

Racing Just Got More Exciting: The Skill-Based Era

With the latest racing patch, we’ve upped the ante on the track. Racing is now more skill-based than ever, meaning your driving abilities will play a crucial role in determining the outcome. Whether it’s navigating sharp corners or timing those power-ups just right, your performance on the track will make all the difference.

Season Overview

This season is also the first where Champions Circuit points are visible on the leaderboard, giving racers a clear picture of their progress. Every win brings you closer to the Genesis Week 2025 Championship Circuit Finals, where the best of the best will compete for the crown.

Start Date: October 2nd, 9 AM PT
End Date: November 13th, 9 AM PT
Championship Finals: November 15th, 11:30 AM PT

Just like last season, the top 12 racers in the Upland Championship Circuit (175–226 MPS) will advance to the semi-finals and finals, but with even more fierce competition, every race counts.

Power Ups and MPS

This Harvest season, 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.

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 harvest 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, November 13th, 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, November 15th, 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 Week 2025 (more details below).

Each season’s finals will unfold at an iconic Upland monument, this season the Harvest Season Big Ben Monument Speedway in London 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
Harvest Diamond Block Explorer

2nd Place

100,000 UPX
Harvest Diamond Block Explorer

3rd Place

75,000 UPX
Harvest Diamond Block Explorer

4th to 10th Place

50,000 UPX
Harvest Diamond 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

The Harvest Racing Season promises to be one of the most exciting and competitive yet. With skill-based improvements, visible Champions Circuit points, and fantastic prizes on the line, this is your moment to shine.

The race to Genesis Week 2025 has begun. Are you ready to take the wheel? Let’s make this Harvest Racing Season one for the history books!

The race is on!