BEC Grand Prix Mayhem: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
About This Event
BEC Grand Prix Mayhem: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament at Bakersfield eSports Center on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Solo players race in heats of four, 150cc, random courses, standard items. Survive your heats and make it to the final four for one last set of races to decide the winner.
$20 to register early. $30 at the door. Prize pool scales with the number of players.
Rules & Format
Players split into heats of 4. Each heat runs 4 races on randomly selected courses at 150cc with standard items.
Top finisher from each heat advances to the next round. This continues until 4 players remain, then one final 4-race set decides the podium.
Auto-steer and smart steering must be turned off. No exceptions.
150cc only. All races on Nintendo Switch consoles provided by the center.
Course selection is random for every heat.
This is a heat-based elimination format and runs about 2 hours depending on player count.
Prizes
$10 of the entry goes to the prize pool. Payouts are based on total entries.
Schedule
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Check-in opens at 12 PM. Heat assignments posted at the start.
The bracket progresses through heats of 4 until a final group of 4 remains.
Event runs approximately 2 hours.
FAQs
Q: How much does it cost to enter?
A: $20 if you register early. $30 at the door.
Q: Do I need to bring my own Nintendo Switch or controller?
A: No. All races played on the center's Switches. House controllers available, but bringing your own is recommended.
Q: Can I use auto-steer or smart steering?
A: No. Both must be turned off before your heat starts. Staff will check.
Q: How are courses picked?
A: Random selection for every heat. Nobody picks.
Q: How does the bracket work?
A: Each heat has 4 players racing 4 rounds. Top finisher moves on. Final 4 race one last set.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hD6kkmmMBC or call 661-529-7447.