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Figure-8 Circuit Mario Kart DS · Mushroom Cup, race 1

Figure-8 Circuit in Mario Kart DS
Figure-8 Circuit course preview

The opening course of Mario Kart DS is a broad, obstacle-free racetrack that crosses over itself in the shape of an 8. Packed grandstands, a pit area and Super Mario Bros. 3-style hills fill the scenery, and the same venue hosts the trophy ceremony after every cup.

Cup
Mushroom Cup · race 1
Origin
New in Mario Kart DS
Laps
3
Staff ghost
1'36"481
Online play
Yes (until 2014)
Figure-8 Circuit course map
Course map (overhead view)

Lap walkthrough

  1. Start in front of the packed grandstands that stretch from the line toward the pit area
  2. Run down the long straight past the pits, which slopes gently downhill
  3. Sweep around the wide loop at the far end of the track
  4. Dip under the brick-supported bridge that carries the straight overhead
  5. Cross the finish line just after passing beneath the bridge

Racing tips

  • The long, drawn-out bends are made for repeated power-slides, so chain mini-turbos through every one.
  • There are no hazards on the road, so the only thing to avoid is the grass along the edges, which slows you down.

Hazards

No obstacles on this course: just stay on the road.

Staff ghost

Staff time
1'36"481
Beat to unlock
1'44"199
Racer
Mario
Staff name
Ninten★たなか

Set a Time Trial record within 108% of the staff time to unlock the ghost. All staff ghost times.

Missions on Figure-8 Circuit

  • Mission 1-1 Drive through all 5 numbered gates in order! (Mario, 0:35)
  • Mission 2-2 Collect all 10 coins! (Yoshi, 0:30)

Full Mission Mode guide

Screenshots

Figure-8 Circuit screenshot 1
Figure-8 Circuit in Mario Kart DS
Figure-8 Circuit screenshot 2
Figure-8 Circuit in Mario Kart DS
Figure-8 Circuit screenshot 3
Figure-8 Circuit in Mario Kart DS

FAQ

What cup is Figure-8 Circuit in?

The Mushroom Cup, as race 1 of 4, in the Nitro Grand Prix.

How many laps is Figure-8 Circuit?

3 laps.

What is the staff ghost time on Figure-8 Circuit?

1'36"481, set with Mario in the Standard MR. Finish a Time Trial in 1'44"199 or faster to race it.

Could you race Figure-8 Circuit online?

Yes: it was one of the 20 courses on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which closed on May 20, 2014.

Sources & picture credits

Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against the Super Mario Wiki and the Mario Kart Racing Wiki. Kart statistics, staff ghost times and item odds are the values from the game data as transcribed by the Super Mario Wiki. Screenshots, renders and artwork © Nintendo; local copies archived from Super Mario Wiki file pages (listed on the image gallery).