The first stretch doesn’t offer many chances to drift. Stay near the track’s center to pass over each of the ramps along the path. Make sure you hop into every jump; the small boosts can really add up. When you hit the fourth ramp, use the dash panel to jump through the coins above the parked vehicle. Veer to the left as soon as you land. There’s a small path to the right, but stick to the main road. Hop as you drive across each bump to maximize your speed through the curve.
After you pass the first mud puddle, look for the ramp coming up on the left. Hop along the remaining bumps, then veer onto the ramp and jump over to the narrow strip of dirt. When you land, follow the path back to the track.
As the track curves to the right, try to drift along the path’s center. Try to avoid the surrounding mud puddles, but don’t worry if you make contact. As long as you hold the drift, you can cross over the mud without losing much speed. As you come out of the curve, release the drift to Super Mini-Turbo to the end of section 1.
As you enter section 2, use a Mushroom to cut across the grass on your left. Veer to the left as you enter the tunnel; the next stretch is dangerous, so make sure your kart is under control.
As the tunnel walls pull away from the track, try to stay near the path’s center! Hop each time you cross over a bump, and use the dash panels to jump over gaps in the track. Drift through each curve, but make sure you don’t slip over the edge.
When you exit the tunnel, look for the traffic cones coming up on the right. Part of the track has crumbled away, so stay to the left. As you pass by the traffic cones, make a gentle drift to the left. Watch for the upcoming patch of grass. When you spot it, use a Mushroom to boost off the track. Steer your kart through the gap between the mountainside and the moss-covered rock. Drop down into the small lake, then follow the path back up to the track.
If you wish, use your last Mushroom to cut through the small castle near the end of section 2. However, this shortcut’s sharp bends and grassy exit make it less than ideal. Instead, consider following the track as it curves around the castle. Drift through the turn to charge a Super Mini-Turbo, then use your Mushroom toward the end of the race!
When you enter section 3, drift along the path as it curves around the mountain. Watch out for the boulders coming around the bend! As you exit the curve, Super Mini-Turbo into the straightaway. When the track takes you back down the mountain, drift along the track’s right side. Follow the road to the glide panel, then hop into the jump for an additional burst of speed.
As you glide, aim for the target on the floating platform. After you touch down, continue across the next glide panel and glide straight down to the path ahead of you. If you still have a Mushroom, use it when you land. Boost through the rock formation and across the finish line.
Alternate Tactics
The described route is bound to give you the fastest time, but don’t be afraid to explore the other paths; you may find that one of them is perfectly suited to your driving style!