YOUR TURN.<\/strong><\/p>\n The UGKL Rookie Cup is back.<\/strong><\/p>\n This one is for the pilots still chasing that first big result.<\/p>\n No stacked Pro podium. No sharks coming down to collect easy trophies.<\/p>\n Just racers, friends, folding tables, batteries, tents, questionable weather decisions, and a full day of proper UGKL-style backyard FPV racing<\/strong> at our usual home:<\/p>\n UGKL Training Ground, Putra Heights.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been improving, grinding simulator hours, building confidence at our local races, or simply waiting for the right race to finally send it\u2026<\/p>\n This is your race.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rookie Cup is designed to give developing racers a proper chance to compete for the podium.<\/p>\n You are eligible unless:<\/strong><\/p>\n If neither of those applies to you:<\/p>\n YOU\u2019RE IN.<\/strong><\/p>\n Everyone else is welcome.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be brand new.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be slow.<\/p>\n You just need to still be chasing that Rookie Cup podium.<\/p>\n Expect a proper UGKL race day:<\/p>\n Practice \/ Track Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifying<\/strong><\/p>\n Race Brackets<\/strong><\/p>\n Finals<\/strong><\/p>\n Prize Giving Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n The exact race format may be adjusted depending on pilot numbers, weather, race-day conditions and operational requirements.<\/p>\n Our objective is simple:<\/p>\n Give everyone plenty of flying and finish the day with some proper racing.<\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s Rookie Cup champion is taking home an awesome brand-new backpack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Something useful.<\/p>\n Something you can actually bring racing.<\/p>\n And something that lets everyone know:<\/p>\n You won the UGKL Rookie Cup.<\/strong><\/p>\n There may also be additional prizes available on race day.<\/p>\n But there\u2019s only one Rookie Cup champion.<\/p>\n UGKL will provide the:<\/p>\n Track \u2022 Timing System \u2022 Race Management \u2022 Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n Everything else?<\/p>\n That\u2019s on you.<\/p>\n This is still UGKL-style racing.<\/strong><\/p>\n Come prepared for a full outdoor race day.<\/p>\n Pilots should bring their own:<\/p>\n There is no fancy paddock waiting for you.<\/p>\n Set up your little pit area.<\/p>\n Charge your packs.<\/p>\n Help the pilot next to you.<\/p>\n Race drones.<\/p>\n That\u2019s UGKL.<\/strong><\/p>\n Video Systems:<\/strong> Analog & HDZero only All pilots must follow frequency management, safety briefings and Race Director instructions throughout the event.<\/p>\n Pilots are responsible for ensuring their equipment is safe, compliant and race-ready.<\/p>\n Eligibility will be checked against previous UGKL race results.<\/p>\n To keep the Rookie Cup fair:<\/p>\n Pro podium finishers from this year are not eligible.<\/strong><\/p>\n Last year\u2019s Rookie Cup podium finishers are not eligible.<\/strong><\/p>\n Everyone else is welcome to race.<\/p>\n The Race Director\u2019s decision on Rookie Cup eligibility is final.<\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019ve never made a final.<\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019ve made the final but never stood on the podium.<\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019ve been getting faster every race and you know you\u2019re almost there.<\/p>\n Good.<\/p>\n Come prove it.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bring your chair.<\/p>\n Bring your table.<\/p>\n Bring your tent.<\/p>\n Bring your power bank.<\/p>\n Bring every working quad you own.<\/p>\n And come race.<\/p>\n Your first podium has to happen somewhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n Why not here?<\/p>\n Welcome to the UGKL Rookie Cup 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n More details and registration:<\/p>\n ugklracing.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ud83c\udfc1 UGKL Rookie Cup 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Your shot at the podium this 26 Sept 2026. SUBJECT TO HAZE CONDITIONS<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd UGKL Training Ground, Putra Heights<\/strong> Open to everyone except pilots who have podiumed in Pro at a UGKL race this year or podiumed at last year\u2019s Rookie Cup.<\/strong><\/p>\n Proper UGKL-style backyard racing \u2014 bring your own chair, table, tent, power bank, race gear and everything you need for the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf92 Rookie Cup Champion takes home an awesome new backpack!<\/strong><\/p>\n 16 pilots. One Rookie Cup. 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\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udfc1 WHO CAN RACE?<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/div>\nEvent Format<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udf92 THE PRIZE<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nWhat UGKL Provides<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/div>\nTechnical Rules<\/h2>\n
\nMaximum VTX Power:<\/strong> 25mW unless instructed otherwise by Race Control
\nMaximum Battery:<\/strong> 6S<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\nRookie Cup Eligibility<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nTHIS ONE IS FOR THE ROOKIES.<\/h1>\n
\n\ud83c\udf9f RM50 per pilot<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd25 Only 16 tickets available<\/strong><\/p>\n