Fz85 Gold Rush

The FZ 85 Gold Rush is FZ Shifter's season-long prize program for FZ 85 Junior Shifter drivers. In 2026, $10,000 in cash goes to the top five drivers in the Gold Rush points standings, giving young shifter racers real financial support as they move up.

Drivers enter with a one-time $100 fee, and then race the 11-round Gold Rush schedule over eight race weekends. Points come from Main Event finishes only: 9 for a win, 6 for second, 4 for third, 3 for fourth, 2 for fifth, and 1 for every other Gold Rush finisher. There are no dropped races, so every round counts.

The 2026 season ends October 3-4 with Round 11 at K-1 SKUSA, where the final standings will decide the payout:

1st Place: $5,000

2nd Place: $2,500

3rd Place: $1,250

4th Place: $750

5th Place: $500

2026 Gold Rush Schedule

• March 21-22: America's Trophy, Musselman Honda Circuit, Tucson (Round 1)
• April 25-26: K-1 SKUSA Double-Header (Rounds 2 & 3)
• May 23-24: Sonoma SKUSA (Round 4)
• June 20: AMP So-Cal Sprinters Night Race (Rounds 5 & 6)
• July 18-19: CCKRA at Santa Maria with SMKA (Rounds 7 & 8)
• August 15-16: Sonoma SKUSA (Round 9)
• September 12-13: Spring Mountain SKUSA (Round 10)
• October 3-4: K-1 SKUSA (Round 11)

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