GCN Dry Dry Desert

A different sort of fun in the sun, the Dry Dry Desert returns as a venue to the Mario Kart circuit. Some players may remember devastating whirlwinds that once populated the course during races, but you’ll find that the air is much calmer this time around, and the desert is also wetter than before!

Kart of Champions

Nintendo’s Best Time Trial: 2:14.415
Player: Jeff C. M.
Racer: Wario	Body: Sport Bike	Wheels: Cyber Slick	Glider: Parafoil

Grand Prix

It’s imperative that you get a good start on this course. Items are available only seconds out from the start line. If you’re at the front of the pack going into the upcoming turns, you’ll want to have something ready to defend yourself with!

On Lap 2, one of the stone pillars near the start of the lap will fall onto the track to become a ramp to use.

The five consecutive hairpin turns of this section are populated by Pokeys. You should be able to see where they are and adjust your racing line accordingly. If you have Mushrooms, you can cut across the sands off road as a shortcut. Watch for stone pillars to become ramps to help propel you across the off-road portions of the track during later laps!

The sand sinkhole has two thin roads lined with Coins going around it. You can drift and Mini-Turbo through those curves. Again, a Mushroom can help you cut across a portion of the sinkhole to save some time. Be careful about other racers and items in this section—it’s surprisingly easy to get knocked into the sinkhole!

Another stone pillar will fall during this curve to the right. If you’re still hurting for Coins, ignore this ramp and take the outside line.

The oasis has multiple water spouts that will launch you out of the water. They slow you down, but are useful for evading Green Shells. If you’re trying to maintain speed, avoid the water spouts entirely. Jump Boost off the hill on the right side of the oasis, while skirting just to the left of the water spouts.

You can Jump Boost just as you exit the water on the other side of the oasis.

Over the course of your three laps, multiple stone pillars will fall alongside the final straightaway. You can cut the final right corner with a Mushroom.

Time Trial Mode

Don’t miss the three Coins on the first turn. The upcoming hairpin turns feature a number of places to cut across the dark sands with a Mushroom, but this may not be as fast as a shortcut found closer to the end of the track!

It’s vital that you collect at least four Coins when passing by the sinkhole during Lap 1. Both routes on either side have what you need.

Exiting the sinkhole zone, collect the three Coins to the left of the falling stone pillar.

There’s a trick to getting through the oasis swiftly. Avoid the water spouts entirely, using the hill on the right side to Jump Boost. It’s possible to Jump Boost off the hills while remaining in the water, to avoid slowing down when you crash back into the water. Don’t miss the Jump Boost just as you leave the oasis.

The final right turn can be cut hard across the sands with a Mushroom, following the stone wall well inside rough ground.

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