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Contents

  • Drivers Education
    • Game Modes
    • Controlling Your Kart
  • Items
    • Using Items
    • Equipable Items
    • Tactical Items
  • Characters
    • Introduction
    • Default Characters
    • Secret Characters
  • Kart Assembly
    • Introduction
    • Karts
    • Tires
    • Gliders
  • Mushroom Cup
    • Daisy Hills
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Toad Circuit
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Cheep Cheep Lagoon
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Shy Guy Bazaar
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Flower Cup
    • Wuhu Loop
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Mario Circuit
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Music Park
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Rock Rock Mountain
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Star Cup
    • Maka Wuhu
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Piranha Plant Slide
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wario Shipyard
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Neo Bowser City
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Special Cup
    • Rosalinas Ice World
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Rainbow Road
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Bowsers Castle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DK Jungle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Shell Cup
    • N64 Luigi Raceway
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Luigis Mansion
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GBA Bowser Castle 1
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Mushroom Gorge
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Banana Cup
    • SNES Mario Circuit 2
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Waluigi Pinball
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • N64 Koopa Beach
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Coconut Mall
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Leaf Cup
    • N64 Kalimari Desert
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS DK Pass
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GC Daisy Cruiser
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Maple Treeway
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Lightning Cup
    • SNES Rainbow Road
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • GC Dino Dino Jungle
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • Wii Koopa Cape
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
    • DS Airship Fortress
      • Introduction
      • Time Trial
      • Grand Prix
      • Mirror Mode
  • Battle Maps
    • GBA Battle Course 1
    • DS Palm Shore
    • N64 Big Donut
    • Honeybee Hive
    • Sherbet Rink
    • Wuhu Town
  • Secret Checklists
    • Secret Checklists

Mario Kart 7 (3DS) Guide › Lightning Cup › SNES Rainbow Road

Time Trial

At the first turn following the starting line, drift to the right, making sure you stay as close to the edge as possible. Once you reach the straightaway, release your Mini-Turbo boost for a quick burst of speed toward the two Super Thwomps.

Drive directly between the two Super Thwomps as you go down the track. Make sure you have a shadow on either side of you as you go under them to avoid getting crushed!

After passing under the Super Thwomps, start a drift to the right and stay as close as you can to the edge without falling off. Hold this drift around the corner and try to collect as many coins as you can along the straightaway.

As you round the next corner, release your drift for a Mini-Turbo boost over the ramp ahead of you. Hop as you go over the ramp for another boost.

After jumping off the previous ramp, veer slightly to the left and jump over the next ramp. Again, hop as you go over the ramp for a speed boost.

At the next turn, drift to the left and hold it until you see the long straightaway with a Super Thwomp at the end of it. As the Super Thwomp slams down on the track, it sends out ripples toward you. If you time it correctly, you can hop over each wave for a Mini-Turbo boost.

Tip

After a Super Thwomp hits the ground waves will appear on the track. Try to hop over them for a speed boost!

Drift around the next turn, staying close to the edge. Hold this drift until you are on a straightaway where you can see two Super Thwomps ahead of you. Keep driving forward where it looks like you are going to drop off the track.

Use a Mushroom as you approach the ramp that is between each of the Super Thwomps. Hop as you go over the green arrows on the ramp for an extra boost; this will help you reach the track on the other side.

After landing from the jump, begin a drift to the right. As you round the corner, you will see another two Super Thwomps ahead of you. As you race for the finish line, keep your course to go directly in between each of the Super Thwomps. When you pass under them, you should see two shadows; as long as you stay out of those shadows, you will be safe.

Tactics for Laps 2 and 3

Use the same tactics to complete the remaining laps. Keep your turns smooth and your jumps true!

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