Note: This trick requires one mushroom. Start driving and when you see the easternmost part of the track, use the mushroom (aim for the small strip). You may have to steer right as hard as possible. If you pass it, two things can happen: you either boost off earlier or you can just let Lakatu pick you up and place you on the piece of track you skipped Note: . If you do not make it because you are too short, then wait slightly longer.

Hint: Sunset Wilds (Lightning Cup): Shortcut:
Note: A Mushroom is required for this trick. Follow the route of the track until you reach the series of six speed ramps. Go through the speed ramps until you reach the question marks. Just to the right of the question marks is a white ramp. Use the Mushroom when you drive onto the ramp. If done correctly, you will leap back onto the track, near to the finish line. This is also useful if you are doing Time Trial.

Hint: Good items:
When playing any track as any character, you can get good items from the mystery boxes if you are very low in rank or place. You can completely stop a race and keep anyone from finishing by turning around when the game starts, then go directly under the last item boxes in that lap so it keeps "popping". Rapidly press L and after a while you will only get Spiked Shells, then Lightning. The Lightning will be so frequent, no one will be able to move. If you do this near a player, they will spin as long as you are under a box and are rapidly pressing L.

Hint: Super power slide:
If you master the power slide technique, you can use tight turns to your advantage. As you go into a hairpin, hold R to jump, then slide. As you straighten out, release R. If timed correctly, you will get a boost of speed.

Hint: Avoid spinning out:
If you hit a banana peel, immediately brake while accelerating to prevent spinning out. If done correctly, a musical note will appear over your head. Note: This works with a variety of obstacles, such as rocks, puddles, ice, etc.

Glitch: Float on water:
Select quick run mode and the Ribbon Road track. Get to the second ramp, then hold Right once you go off the jump. If done correctly, you should bounce off the road and land on the water. You should float on the water before getting fished out.

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