Whooptopia 2027 Presented by: EMAX

😮 9th annual Whooptopia 2027 presented by: EMAX 🤯
Whooptopia 2027, the world's biggest whoop race, returns to the valley of the sun January 16th - 18th 2027 in Phoenix Arizona for the 9th year in a row!
The event will take place Saturday January 16th through Monday January 18th 2027 which is Martin Luther King weekend!
Tickets WILL sell out very quickly so be ready, they go on sale Saturday August 15th at noon PST! ⏰
Tickets: www.Whooptopia.org 🎫
Whooptopia 2026 crowned a new CHAMPION, Neon! Neon came with precision and focus leading him to being crowned the newest World Champion! Will he hold down his title for a 2nd year in a row, or will there be a new World Champion?!
Tickets: www.whooptopia.org 🎫
80 Pilot slots for Individual Racing: $100ea
40 Pilot slots for EMAX Stock Race: $50ea
Www.Whooptopia.org 🎫
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU READ THE RULE BOOK AS THIS WILL GUARENTEE, YOU'RE PREPARED FOR WHOOPTOPIA!
Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1hxcda94zKEFJM6HomC9V.../edit...
Let’s cover some of the basics to ensure your whoop is ready to pass tech inspection at Whooptopia 2027! 🙌
Whoop Requirements:
65mm Frame size Only ✅
Fully ducted frame ie: Cockroach / Meteor65 Frame / Fractal 65 / Meteor65Air Frame v1/v2 / Mobula 6 Frame / Crown Frame ✅
31mm Propeller Size Only ✅
Brushed or Brushless motors of any size ✅
1s Lipo Battery Only 270mah-350mah (Max Charge of 4.35v) ✅
25mW VTX Power Output Only (If your whoop does not have a 25mW option it may not be flown) ✅
CP antennas are NOT required ✅
There are a few very important details we want to share with all the pilots attending Whooptopia 2027 - so there are no surprises whatsoever when you are at the actual event itself.
Please note, these decisions were made to ensure the playing field is as fair as possible and not to upset any pilots. It’s impossible to please everyone but we will always try our best to do so. 😃
1.) 25mW ONLY. In the past there were times where a pilot's whoop was barely transmitting on 25mW setting therefore we would allow them to bump up their mW to be able to transmit higher. This is NOT acceptable this year. You are to arrive with proper working gear at Whooptopia. If your whoop is only transmitting 9mW on a 25mW setting you will NOT be allowed to bump up your mW, period. This comes down to ensuring your gear is working properly. If you are transmitting lower then 25mW we will let you know at tech inspection. You may still fly your whoop if it transmits too low but do know, very good odds you will have extremely poor video. If your whoop does not have a 25mW setting at all, it will not be allowed to be flown. No questions asked. If a pilot is caught bumping up their mW because they are transmitting low that pilot will receive a verbal warning. If it happens a 2nd time a pilot may be subject to DQ. Please do not be that guy or gal! 😎
2.) There is a few fc’s on the market that are known to have “floating” VTX’s. This is when you have your whoop programmed to a specific channel but it’s transmitting slightly off the channel you told it to be on. Example: if you’re assigned R8 and have a “floating” VTX your video will be transmitting perfectly on E7. This will be determined at tech inspection this year. If your VTX is “floating” we will not mark that whoop as passing tech inspection. Again, this is nothing against the pilot in specific but to ensure that all others in your heat are not penalized by your faulty gear causing poor video to all others. If your whoop does not pass tech inspection it may NOT be flown, period. In the past we allowed pilots to fly with “floating” vtx’s but this year, and on going, we will not allow it. We strongly suggest you arrive to Whooptopia with 2 brand new whoops at a minimum. The more the merrier. The best way to test this at home is with an RF Explorer if you have one. You can see if your gear is transmitting on the correct channel you are telling it to be on, and you can always verify what kind of mW it’s pushing out. This is what we will be using at tech inspection. Like last year, we will display what we are looking at on a projector so you can see exactly what we are seeing during tech! ⬆️
Current FC's not allowed to be used:
NewBeeDrone BBBLV3
HappyModel Diamond
BetaFPV F405 AIO FC
3.) Let’s discuss a bit about the different receiver protocols out there that will be used at Whooptopia. 🫡
- Redpine: Redpine is known to be a low latency link. As it is SPI there is nothing you need to change or set up to run Redpine. As it sits is perfectly acceptable.🧨
- ELRS: For those of you using ELRS you are not to exceed 500hz for your packet rate and you are not to exceed 100mW for your power. For best performances we would suggest running 500hz and 100mW. (Note: if you are flying with ELRS you will be required to prove you are on the above mentioned settings within your external module, so please ensure you have your lua set up to be able to enter the menu to prove such at tech inspection). If you are unable to prove your ELRS settings at tech inspection we cannot mark it as passing tech. So please, if you come on ELRS, make sure you can prove your settings at tech inspection! Very very important. 🚨
- Tracer / Ghost / Crossfire: if you are using tracer, ghost, or crossfire, you are not to exceed 100mW on your power. You will be required to prove your power level is not exceeding 100mW at tech inspection therefore please ensure you have the proper lua within your transmitter to prove it. If you are unable to prove your Tracer, Ghost, or crossfire mW power we cannot mark it as passing tech. So please, make sure you can prove your settings at tech inspection! 🤩
- FrSky / FlySky / Spektrum: No changes required. As they come is acceptable. 🤗
As we know this information may come off as harsh to some, we assure you the reasoning is to ensure all pilots have the best possible video and radio link throughout the entirety of the event itself. If any pilot is caught adjusting the above-mentioned settings above and beyond what is acceptable, the pilot will receive one verbal warning. If the pilot is caught a 2nd time, they may be subject to a DQ. If we experience issues within a heat do not be surprised if each pilot within that heat is required to prove their settings are appropriate on the spot. Please please please, play fair and there will be no issues! 🫠
Moral of the story, test your gear, make sure you have the abilities to prove your settings, and come prepared with multiple BRAND NEW whoops in case one or more of your whoops do not pass tech inspection. 🥴
That's it! Meet these requirements? Then you’re all set! If not, get to building to the above specs so your whoop is ready for the madness to come! 👏
Prizes For Individual Racing! 💰 💴 💵
In the past we have always offered $4,000 MINIMUM Cold Hard Cash for Individual Racing Pool given all 80 tickets sold! We do have a goal however of growing the pot beyond this based on event support! Please note if less than 80 tickets are sold the payout amounts will be properly adjusted based on how many tickets are sold. Given the fact ticket prices are set to $100 USD this year, and the fact we take EVERY single dollar raised from ticket sales as the prize purse, the purse is scheduled to grow this year!
Elite Class: 🔥
1st - Cash + Trophy
2nd - Cash + Trophy
3rd - Cash + Trophy
Pro Class: 🥵
1st - Cash + Trophy
2nd - Cash + Trophy
3rd - Cash + Trophy
Advanced Class: 🤠
1st - Cash + Trophy
2nd - Cash + Trophy
3rd - Cash + Trophy
Enthusiasts Class: 🥸
1st - Cash + Trophy
2nd - Cash + Trophy
3rd - Cash + Trophy
Hobbyist Class:🥳
1st - Cash + Trophy
2nd - Cash + Trophy
3rd - Cash + Trophy
Event Sponsors 😁
Event Title Sponsor:
EMAX - Www.EMAX-USA.com 🚁
Diamond Sponsors:
weBLEEDfpv - Www.weBLEEDfpv.com 🩸
BETAFPV - Www.BETAFPV.com 🤩
Platinum Sponsors:
HappyModel - Www.HappyModel.cn 😃
RadioMasterRC - Www.RadioMasterRC.com 💯
NewBeeDrone - Www.NewBeeDrone.com 🐝
Foxeer - Www.Foxeer.com 🦊
Mint MGS Garage Services ‼️
Gold Sponsors:
International Game of Whoop - Www.InternationalGameOfWhoop.com 🌍
Sponsor Packages:
Event Title Sponsor Package (One only) SOLD
Cost: $3,000
Benefits:
3 pilot tickets for individual racing (if solidified prior to ticket sale date of August 15th Value: $300)
Constant Logo on stream as Title Sponsor
Largest size logo on the event stream with dedicated page of only your brand.
Largest size logo on www.Whooptopia.org with a link leading to your company website and/or bio.
Special commercial segment used many times during the event on the livestream (Company provided commercial). 30 seconds maximum length.
Multiple social media recognitions leading up to and during the event.
Multiple amplified shoutouts during the live event.
💎 Diamond Sponsor Package 💎
Cost: $1500
Benefits:
2 pilot tickets for individual racing (if solidified prior to ticket sale date of August 15th Value: $200)
Large-size logo on the event stream.
Large-size logo on www.Whooptopia.org with a link leading to your company website and/or bio.
Special commercial segment used many times during the event on the livestream (Company provided commercial). 20 seconds maximum length.
Multiple social media recognitions leading up to and during the event.
Multiple amplified shoutouts during the live event.
⚡️ Platinum Sponsor Package ⚡️
Cost: $750
Benefits:
1 pilot ticket for individual racing (if solidified prior to ticket sale date of August 15th Value: $100)
Medium-size logo on the event stream.
Medium-size logo on www.Whooptopia.org with a link leading to your company website and/or bio.
Special commercial segment used many times during the event on the livestream (Company provided commercial). 15 second maximum length.
Multiple social media recognitions leading up to and during the event.
Multiple amplified shoutouts during the live event.
💰 Gold Sponsor Package 💰
Cost: $150
Benefits:
Small-size logo on the event stream.
Small-size logo on www.Whooptopia.org listed as an event sponsor.
Special commercial segment used many times during the event on the livestream (Company provided commercial) 10 seconds maximum length.
Multiple social media recognitions leading up to and during the event.
Multiple amplified shoutouts during the live event.
Note: All sponsors are welcome to include products in addition to the package costs if they choose. However, each sponsor package with a dollar value is offered at a cost, and not with a value of products. If your company decides to do products only, this will be classified as a GOLD SPONSOR package. We do offer a 50/50 split option for all packages minus the Title Sponsor package.📦
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of Whooptopia 2027 please see the sponsor package section located on www.Whooptopia.org 🎫
Location:
TBD (Likely the same venue but potentially in Tempe 15 minutes east of the original venue).
Event Schedule🔑
Whooptopia 2027 is scheduled to operate the same as past years. We will divide all 80 pilots into 5 separate groups per day (16 per group) where each pilot will get eight (😎 qualifying packs on the track.
Please Note: DO NOT BE LATE!!!! It is very important that you arrive ON TIME for tech inspection. If you do not get tech inspected during the designated time slots you will not be able to race! I repeat DO NOT BE LATE! Please see below for how tech inspection works. 🪭
Saturday January 16th:
Group 1:
7:30am - 7:50am: Tech Inspection / Pilot Registration
7:50am - 8:00am: Pilot Meeting / Track Walk Through
8:00am - 10:20am: Qualifying
Group 2:
10:20am - 10:40am: Tech Inspection / Pilot Registration
10:40am - 10:50am: Pilot Meeting / Track Walk Through
10:50am - 1:10pm: Qualifying
Group 3:
1:10pm - 1:30pm: Tech Inspection / Pilot Registration
1:30pm - 1:40pm: Pilot Meeting / Track Walk Through
1:40pm - 4:00pm: Qualifying
Group 4:
4:00pm - 4:20pm: Tech Inspection / Pilot Registration
4:20pm - 4:30pm: Pilot Meeting / Track Walk Through
4:30pm - 6:50pm: Qualifying
Group 5:
6:50pm - 7:10pm: Tech Inspection / Pilot Registration
7:10pm - 7:20pm: Pilot Meeting / Track Walk Through
7:20pm - 9:40pm: Qualifying
Qualifying day complete (Check group chat for seeding placements)
Race Schedule Sunday Elimination Rounds January 17th 🔑
Now that all 80 pilots have completed their qualifying it is time for double loss elimination brackets! Be sure to check the group chat to see which class you made so you know what time you need to be at the venue to compete in elimination brackets as well as your channel assignment! 🛎️
Sunday January 17th:
Hobbyist Class: Seeds 65-80
7:45am-7:55am: Pilot Meeting / Check-in
7:55am-10:10am: Double Loss Elimination Rounds
10:10am-10:20am: Award Ceremony
Enthusiasts Class: Seeds 49-64
10:20am-10:30am: Pilot Meeting / Check-in
10:30am-12:45pm: Double Loss Elimination Rounds
12:45pm-12:55pm: Award Ceremony
Advanced Class: Seeds 33-49
12:55pm-1:05pm: Pilot Meeting / Check-in
1:05pm-3:20pm: Double Loss Elimination Rounds
3:20pm-3:30pm: Award Ceremony
Pro Class: Seeds 17-32 / Check-in
3:30pm-3:40pm: Pilot Meeting
3:40pm-5:55pm: Double Loss Elimination Rounds
5:55pm-6:05pm: Award Ceremony
Elite Class: Seeds 1-16 / Check-in
6:05pm-6:15pm: Pilot Meeting
6:15pm-8:30pm: Double Loss Elimination Rounds
8:30pm-8:40pm: Award Ceremony
Elimination day complete and the new World Champion is crowned!
Race Schedule Monday January 18th:
This year for Whooptopia 2027 we are introducing something brand new for Monday! We are super excited to present to you the EMAX Stock Racing Day!
40 total pilot slots available:
Www.Whooptopia.org 🎫
Monday January 18th Schedule:
9:00am - 10:00am: Pilot Check-in / Tech Inspection
10:00am - 10:10am: Pilot Meeting
10:10am - 3:10pm: Qualifying (10 packs each pilot)
3:30pm - 6:45pm: Double Loss Elimination Bracket for top 32 pilots
6:45pm - 7:00pm: Award Ceremony
1st Place: Cash + Trophy
2nd Place: Cash + Trophy
3rd Place: Cash + Trophy
4th Place: Cash + Trophy
5th Place: Cash + Trophy
6th Place: Cash + Trophy
7th Place: Cash + Trophy
8th Place: Cash + Trophy
Tech Inspection:
Please note the required rig is NOT YET forsale by EMAX but will be soon (Projected by mid October)! However, here is a bit of insight just so you know what to expect. Each pilot competing in the EMAX Stock Race will be required to purchase their own rig. The rig will NOT be able to be modified in ANY way whatsoever. Literally NOTHING. The ONLY adjustments you will be allowed to make are your Rates, your Modes, and your Camera Angle! The Stock rig will have an adjustable camera mount pre-installed. We also will allow pilots to use a EM2.0 to BT2.0 converter if you choose to do so but you cannot replace the plug as a whole.
We will have a STOCK diff ready to drop onto your rig to ensure you have not adjusted ANYTHING. Don't complain, EVERYONE will be setup the EXACT same way.
We will also be ensuring you did not adjust any ESC Settings as well. So please, for the love of God and all that is holy, just change your rates, modes, and camera angle to ensure tech inspection is a breeze for EVERYONE. Don't be the reason the event is delayed.
Turtle Mode
Yes. turtle mode is allowed at Whooptopia 2027 but there will NOT be track marshals at any given time therefore I strongly suggest having your turtle mode set up properly prior to arrival!
Q&A’s
Question: So, if I'm in group 1 and it says I'm to be there at 7:30am on Saturday can I show up at like 7:45am?
Answer: NO! Please do not be late, these 30 minutes before your group is very crucial for us event organizers to get you all tech inspected, registered, and learning the track during this short period! If anything, please show up early!!!
Question: So, what do you mean when you say two (2) consecutive lap times for qualifying?
Answer: During your eight (😎 qualifying rounds there will be two (2) minutes on the timing system which means you may fly as many laps as you possibly can, once that two (2) minute timer goes off, each pilot is to continue flying until they finish the lap they are on. We will take your fastest two (2) consecutive laps to determine your best two (2) lap time of the day. Consecutive meaning they must be two (2) laps all strung together. If you get six (6) laps we cannot use lap 1 and 3. It must be laps 1 and 2, or 3 and 4, etc.
Question: What if my whoop breaks and I have to swap whoops but need time to change channels. Can I just change right now?
Answer: No, please make sure if and when you do need to change your channel it is at the start of a heat that you are in. That’ll keep things moving as smoothly as possible.
Question: If I bought a ticket and I can no longer attend, am I eligible for a refund?
Answer: Yes, you sure are. Please contact Anthony Knight directly and he can process the refund for you immediately. However, refunds are available up until fourteen (14) days before the event takes place. So please make sure to do so as soon as possible if you cannot attend. All refund requests must be submitted no later than 11:59pm PST on 1-2-27.
This event information will be edited and added to often as more info rolls in so always check here first before asking questions as most of your questions should be answered within the event information!
If you cannot find your answer, please feel free to reach out to Anthony Knight directly.