Get ready, racers! Wonderland Racing Season kicks off on December 1st at 9 AM PT and runs until Wednesday, January 15th, with the thrilling finals taking place on Friday, January 17th, at 11:30 AM PT. This holiday season brings festive new challenges, updated rules, and the opportunity to compete for glory in Upland’s dynamic racing landscape.
What’s New in Wonderland Season?
The Wonderland Racing Season introduces some key updates to keep the competition fresh, fair, and festive:
Single Leaderboard Participation:
Racers may only appear in the top 10 on one leaderboard. Players who place in the top 10 on multiple leaderboards will only receive prizes from their highest-ranking leaderboard and will be removed from all others.
Mandatory Qualifying Laps:
All races must now include a qualifying lap for points to count on the leaderboard. Races without a qualifying lap won’t contribute to your score, so start strong and finish stronger!
Updated Championship Circuit MPS Cap:
The MPS range for the Championship Circuit leaderboard has been adjusted up to 175–240 MPS, allowing racers to utilize more power-ups during Wonderland Season.
Power-Ups Available for Purchase:
Power-ups will be available for purchase with UPX during at least one sale announced during the season. Stay tuned for more details.
Season Overview
From multiplayer races to leaderboard dominance, the Wonderland Racing Season offers opportunities to rise to the top, earn valuable rewards, and secure a coveted spot in the Championship Circuit Finals.
Start Date: December 1, 9 AM PT
Leaderboards Close: January 15, 9 AM PT
Finals: January 17, 11:30 AM PT
Just like last season, the top 12 racers in the Upland Championship Circuit (175–240 MPS) will advance to the semi-finals and finals, but with even more fierce competition, every race counts.
Wonderland Season Racing Leaderboards
Upland Championship Circuit (175 to 240 MPS): https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/ded814b6-4e03-468a-aae8-e21e15bbf116/page/45HeC/edit
153 to 160 MPS: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/761ced7b-5031-447d-90cb-afb061456e93/page/45HeC/edit
133 to 152 MPS: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/3c324a7e-90b5-4b84-80bf-17b3e37ee4b2/page/45HeC/edit
90 to 132 MPS: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/4d352a7d-752b-4451-962c-cc5f43e31c3a/page/45HeC/edit
Karts: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/934063e8-03b6-4d23-bcfe-d0bbc0bbddb2/page/45HeC/edit
Congratulations to everyone currently on the Championship Circuit leaderboard. The current standings are as follows:
Power Ups and MPS
This Wonderland season, Power-ups will be fully integrated into your Max Performance Score (MPS) and live on day 1. These boosts add layers of strategy, allowing you to customize your approach and dominate the track.
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 only able to win on one leaderboards.
- 175–240 (Upland Championship Circuit)
- 153–160
- 134–152
- 90–132
- Karts
Remember, only public multiplayer races with at least three real players and a qualifying lap 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 with qualifying laps will count towards points on the leaderboards. Below is how you earn points throughout the Wonderland 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 that include a qualifying lap 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, January 15th, at 9 AM PT, with the leading 10 racers on each leaderboard being awarded prizes.
The top 12 from the Championship Series leaderboard (176–240 MPS) will advance to the finals on Friday, January 17th, 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 Wonderlad Season Tokyo Towers Monument Speedway in Tokyo 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)
Prizes
The top 10 racers in each leaderboard will receive prizes, with special unique badges for Championship Series (176–240 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
Wonderland Manufacturer Block Explorer
2nd Place
100,000 UPX
Wonderland Manufacturer Block Explorer
3rd Place
75,000 UPX
Wonderland Manufacturer Block Explorer
4th to 10th Place
50,000 UPX
Wonderland Manufacturer 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 Wonderland Racing Season promises to be a thrilling and competitive chapter in Upland’s racing legacy. With updated rules, the inclusion of power-ups, and the stunning Tokyo Towers hosting the finale, this season is set to be unforgettable.
Will you take the wheel and race toward victory? The Wonderland Season begins on December 1st, don’t miss your chance to make history!
