Midwest Drift Leauge
Racing Competition 2026
What is MDL?
A collaboration of some of the best dedicated tracks across the Midwest.
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This is your chance to drive and compete with some of the best RC drifters the Midwest has to offer!
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Each track participating will host their own series with their own rule set. Those who qualify from each track will gain access to compete at the MDL-Finale in March.
(Location/Date to be announced soon)
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How do I qualify?
Either, Win 1 round @ a participating track -or- compete in half of the series rounds @ a participating track.
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Rule book for the Finale and details coming soon. Rules will closely match SDC 2025 ruleset.
Dates
Round 1 - December 7th
Round 2 - January 4th
Round 3 - January 25th
Round 4 - February 22nd
Finale - March TBD​​​
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Other Tracks also participating from MN, WI, IL, IN and MI
Rules
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Casa Drift-MDL Rules;
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RWD drive 1/10 scale only, no M-chassis
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Minimum body length 410mm,
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Bumpers required
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Minimum weight 1300g (fully loaded)
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No solid axle chassis, must be independent suspension
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No tire scuffing
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Comp Tire: Yokomo DRC and Shibata 200D​
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Points​
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10 pts for each battle won in the feature-
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3 pts for each battle won in seeding bracket
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1 pt for Top Qualifier
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Comp Format
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2 Qualifying runs
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Single Bracket Elimination
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Only 1 set of tires allowed for the entire season. You'll need to purchase your first set at Casa Drift and turn them at the end of every round.
Current Points Standings
Round 1 results tbd
Points for the current series are updated after each event
