Blossom Kart Week: Fastest Wins on the Quail Circuit

Edit: The Leaderboard is LIVE NOW here​

The Blossom Kart Challenge is here and it’s more than just racing. It’s about laying the groundwork for a new seasonal tradition in Upland, where racing and real estate intersect.

This is the launch of seasonal Kart Challenges, where every event brings new parameters, new formats, and new ways to win. Sometimes it’s about consistency, sometimes about placement, but this time? It’s all about raw speed.

From Monday, May 12 at 9 AM PT through Wednesday, May 14 at 9 AM PT, head to the Quail Kart Circuit in Bakersfield, California. This staked, Kart-only showdown challenges racers to clock their fastest time, no power-ups, just you and the track.

This is an entry-level contest designed for both new and veteran racers to jump in, compete, and have fun, whether you’re chasing your first win or sharpening your edge for your racing career.

How It Works

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

• When: Monday May 12th 9 AM PT — Wednesday, May 14th 9 AM PT
• Track: Quail Kart Circuit, 7605 Wide Loop Rd, Bakersfield, CA
• Race Type: Public with AI opponents
• Vehicle Class: Karts only
• Defined MPS: 80
• Power-Ups: Disabled (MPS — 80)
• Stake: 100 UPX entry per race

This format strips racing down to its essentials. With AI opponents and no power-ups, every second matters. It’s an opportunity to showcase raw driving skill, and the perfect entry point for new racers looking to put their Go Karts to the test.

Your fastest time is what counts. Race as often as you like to shave off seconds and climb the leaderboard, every millisecond matters.

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 3 Fastest Racers: Receive the exclusive Kart Racer Badge and an Episode 8 Lore Legit.
• Top 25 Fastest Times: Earn an Episode 8 Lore Legit as a reward for your hardwork and skill.

No volume play here. This week, it’s precision over repetition.

New! Entry-Level Starter Karts

With official Go Kart challenges now part of every season, we’re encouraging players to explore the secondary market and support fellow Uplanders by picking up player-designed Karts.

But to make racing more accessible (especially for new players) we will be offering basic Starter Karts in the store so anyone who wants to join the fun can hit the track with ease.

Starting Monday, May 12 at 9 AM PT, a limited batch of Starter Karts will be available in the Extras tab of the Upland Store for 15,000 UPX. These are designed especially for new racers looking to get in the game quickly and affordably, no registration required.

Each purchase grants one of five unique Starter Karts, built to help you launch your racing journey. With an initial release of 1,000 these basic Karts are intended to be semi-permanent in the store and provide broad access to Kart racing for anyone ready to join the action.

Just the beginning

This event kicks off a new era of seasonal Kart Challenges, each with unique rules, formats, and ways to win. Whether you’re here to set record times or just experience the thrill of the race, there’s a place for you on the track.

So fire up your Kart, hit the Quail Circuit, and show us what you’ve got. We’ll see you at the starting line.