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Track Type: Bagging

Best Shock Spot: Beginning of section 3

You can take the grass shortcut on section 1, but the double shortcut on section 3 is a must. Keep in mind the shock tends to happen here, so use a dodge item at or before the shortcut.

Arriving from Mario Bros. Circuit, Whistlestop Summit, Desert Hills, Wario Stadium, or at the end of the Ice Rally

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Track Type: Frontrunning

Best Shock Spot: Target shock at tyre ring

As always, bag the route, but get into the front for the final lap since this version does not have many shortcuts to make a good comeback.

Arriving from DK Spaceport, Koopa Troopa Beach, or Faraway Oasis

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Track Type: Bagging

Best Shock Spot: Before halfpipe

Bag the route as usual, and then for the final lap, there’s a big grass shortcut in the halfpipe.

Arriving from Peach Stadium, Moo Moo Meadows, or Choco Mountain

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Track Type: Frontrunning

Best Shock Spot: During water section

A comeback can be difficult here due to a lack of shortcuts, and there isn’t really a good shock spot aside from the water section where there’s bad acceleration.