{"product_id":"mid-week-mini-series","title":"Mid Week Mini Series","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop racing for digital trophies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Race for a real seat on the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWelcome to the Team53 Mid Week Mini Series. We are taking the most dedicated grassroots sim racers and giving them a shot at real-world wheel time. This isn't just another sim league. It’s a driver development program designed to find the next real-world racer to join Eleven53 Motorsports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMaster the Mazda MX-5, prove your racecraft, and show us you have the on-track skill and off-track professionalism to make it to the real track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Season Champion takes home their choice of:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Real-World Seat: A fully funded co-driver seat in the Team53 Mini Cooper at a Lucky Dog Racing League (LDRL) endurance event next year. (Note: Winner must be eligible to hold a Lucky Dog Racing League license to claim this prize).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Cash Alternative: $750 Cash in lieu of the real-world seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePlatform: iRacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCar: Global Mazda MX-5 Cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSeason Dates: Late October through Mid-December 2026 (Includes an off-week for Thanksgiving)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTHE 7-RACE SCHEDULE (All Fixed Setup Races)\u003cbr\u003eAll Race Sessions will open at 8:30 Eastern Time. \u003cbr\u003e15 Minute Practice\u003cbr\u003e3 Lap Single Car Qualifying\u003cbr\u003e45 Minute Race\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOctober 28th: Barber Motorsports Park\u003cbr\u003eNovember 4th: Lime Rock Park\u003cbr\u003eNovember 11th: Virginia International Raceway (VIR)\u003cbr\u003eNovember 18th: Sonoma Raceway\u003cbr\u003eNovember 25th: Thanksgiving Off-Week\u003cbr\u003eDecember 2nd: Watkins Glen International\u003cbr\u003eDecember 9th: Laguna Seca\u003cbr\u003eDecember 16th: Road Atlanta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eHOW POINTS ARE AWARDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWe reward consistency, clean driving, and community engagement. Not just raw speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eRace Finish: Tiered points from 40 pts (P1) down to 5 pts (P40). 1-5 = 40 points. 6-10 = 35 Points. 11-15 = 30 Points 16-20 = 25 Points. 21-25 = 20 Points. 26-30 = 15 Points. 31-35 = 10 Points. 35+ = 5 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFastest Lap: +1 Bonus Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSafe Race Metric: Up to +20 Bonus Points based on your iRacing incident count (e.g., 0X = 20 points. 2X = 16 points. 4X = 12 Points. 6X = 8 Points. 8X = 4 Points. 10+ incidents = 0 pts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSocial Media Metric: +1 Point per day for posting verified content (clips, screenshots, write-ups) on the Team53 Facebook page and tagging us and our sponsors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eREQUIREMENTS TO ENTER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAn active iRacing subscription.\u003cbr\u003eHave an Active Discord Account\u003cbr\u003eOwnership of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup in iRacing.\u003cbr\u003eMust be of legal age and be able to obtain a Lucky Dog Racing League License.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWHAT YOUR $75 ENTRY COVERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eYour guaranteed spot in the field for all 7 races. League administration, race control, and live scoring. Contribution to the $750 cash prize purse \/ Mini Cooper rental fund. Access to the exclusive Team53 Mini Series Discord Channels. We are working to have league races broadcasted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eIMPORTANT FINE PRINT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEntry fees are non-refundable, as funds are immediately allocated to the prize purse and league operations. By purchasing this entry, you agree to the official Team53 Mid Week Mini Series League Rules and Code of Conduct. After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to join our official Discord server where the league schedule, server details, and driver briefings will be hosted. We must have a minimum of 40 drivers register to provide the Mini Cooper Seat. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Team53 Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616484524202,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8326\/3146\/files\/IMG-3346.png?v=1791725485","url":"https:\/\/team53racing.com\/products\/mid-week-mini-series","provider":"Team53 Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}