Mario Circuit 1(マリオサーキット 1) is the introductory track in Super Mario Kart and the Mario Kart series, being the first track of the Mushroom Cup in the game. This is the first of the four iterations of Mario Circuit in this game. This track makes a retro appearance in Mario Kart: Super Circuit as the first track of the Extra Mushroom Cup, in Mario Kart DS as the first track of the Shell Cup, and in Mario Kart Tour as of the game's release.
Since it's the introductory course, there are almost no hazards in this track- it's great for beginners in the Mario Kart world. It has quite a simple and short layout too.
Layout[]
Super Mario Kart[]
Out in the middle of a sand plot, Mario Circuit 1 is not too long of a course at all. It starts out with and small left turn into a long straightaway with many Coins to collect. After this, another left turn, this one requiring more of the Power sliding technique, can be frustrating due to a few Pipes jutting out of the track, mostly near the inner edge. From here, the course takes another straight section, with more Coins and a set of Item Blocks.
Another left turn follows, and very quickly a right bend is taken (even though it's a relatively simple track, unsuspecting players fall for this sudden turn), which has one more patch of Coins. Some players opt to just cut through the sandy patch, which can help with a well-timed hop, and even more with a Mushroom. One more 180-degree turn, and then the four more laps after the Finish Line.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]
Very little has changed in this version. Item Boxes have replaced the traditional Item Blocks, and the Pipes in the middle of the track have been removed, just like all hazards from the original games' tracks. But the non-3D colored walls, Coins, and everything else remains unchanged. The lap count is 5, but it can be set to 3 on Quick Run. This course also has the background of GBA Peach Circuit instead of the original hill like background.
Mario Kart DS[]
One of the newest editions of this track has now been graphically updated pretty well, with 3D walls (now they actually look like they can stop you), better animation, and that sorta stuff. Still, the solitary line of Item Boxes remain in placement, and besides lacking Coins, it is a worthy replica of the first course in Mario Kart ever.
- Mission information
- 1-8: Mario must complete a lap with at least four Mini-Turbos performed.
Mario Kart Tour[]
This track returns in Mario Kart Tour as part of the New York Tour, while receiving R, T, and R/T variants like the other tracks that appear in this game. There is an added Glider ramp in the R and R/T variant.
Shortcuts[]
- Using a speed-boosting item such as a Mushroom or a Starman, you can boost over the sand and skip the fourth (right) turn.
Time Trial data[]
Mario Kart DS[]
Staff Ghost[]
| Course | Time | Player | Character | Kart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNES Mario Circuit 1 | 0:50:688 | Ninten★いわ |  Mario
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 Standard MR
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World Record[]
| Course | Time (PRB) | Player | Character | Kart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNES Mario Circuit 1 | 0:37:404 (video) | Taiga |  R.O.B.
|
 ROB-BLS
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| Course | Time (Non-PRB) | Player | Character | Kart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNES Mario Circuit 1 | 0:40:875 (video) | MKDasher |  Dry Bones
|
 Standard RB
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Trivia![]
- This track is tied with Koopa Beach 1 for being the shortest tracks of the Super Mario Kart.
- In Mario Kart DS this track has the shortest Staff Ghost time, which is done with a time of 0:50.688. Meaning despite Baby Park being the shorter track in the game, let alone a retro one, the staff ghost for this course is slightly faster than the one on Baby Park (0:50.920) by just 0:00.232 seconds.
Gallery[]
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Current track:
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Next track:
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Previous track:
Rainbow Road |
1st reappearance:
Mario Kart: Super Circuit |
Next track:
SNES Donut Plains 1 |
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Previous track:
Rainbow Road |
2nd reappearance:
Mario Kart DS |
Next track:
N64 Moo Moo Farm |
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Previous track:
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon |
3rd reappearance:
Mario Kart Tour |
Next track:
GCN Dino Dino Jungle |
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| Mario Kart DS courses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro cups | Mushroom Cup | Figure-8 Circuit • Yoshi Falls • Cheep Cheep Beach • Luigi's Mansion | ||
| Flower Cup | Desert Hills • Delfino Square • Waluigi Pinball • Shroom Ridge | |||
| Star Cup | DK Pass • Tick-Tock Clock • Mario Circuit • Airship Fortress | |||
| Special Cup | Wario Stadium • Peach Gardens • Bowser Castle • Rainbow Road | |||
| Retro cups | Shell Cup | SNES Mario Circuit 1 • N64 Moo Moo Farm • GBA Peach Circuit • GCN Luigi Circuit | ||
| Banana Cup | SNES Donut Plains 1 • N64 Frappe Snowland • GBA Bowser's Castle 2 • GCN Baby Park | |||
| Leaf Cup | SNES Koopa Beach 2 • N64 Choco Mountain • GBA Luigi Circuit • GCN Mushroom Bridge | |||
| Lightning Cup | SNES Choco Island 2 • N64 Banshee Boardwalk • GBA Sky Garden • GCN Yoshi Circuit | |||
| Battle Courses | Nintendo DS • Twilight House • Palm Shore • Tart Top • N64 Block Fort • GCN Pipe Plaza | |||
| Unused Tracks | Dokan Course • Test Circle • GCN Mario Circuit | |||