Mario Circuit 3 is a racecourse introduced as the fifth and final track of the Flower Cup in Super Mario Kart. It later reappears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, in Mario Kart Wii, Mario Kart Tour, and most recently as part of Wave 2 of the Booster Course Pass of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Layout[]
Super Mario Kart[]
Mario Circuit 3 is a long, almost symmetrical track with many twists and turns. It bears a faint resemblance to the Sepang International Circuit, located in Malaysia, and Circuito de Jerez, located in Spain. No obstacles other than Pipes and Oil Slicks are scattered throughout the track.
At the beginning of the course are two U-turn like turns with the first being a right turn, and the second being left. The course then makes a hairpin turn right then to a straightaway, followed by a left U-turn. From here the road continues straight until it reaches a right hairpin followed by a winding path, then ending with a zipper going to the Finish Line.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]
This track reappears in Mario Kart: Super Circuit as the second course of the Extra Lightning Cup. The course layout is unchanged, with the only changes being the Pipes, Dash Panel, and Oil Slicks removed and the background has been changed to that of GBA Mario Circuit.
Mario Kart Wii[]
Bowser Jr. racing in the Wii version of Mario Circuit 3 under the effects of a Mega Mushroom.
Mario Circuit 3 is featured as the first course of the Lightning Cup. The course layout features very minimal changes but is otherwise identical to it's previous incarnations. The original background, Pipes, Oil Slicks, and Dash panel were brought back, with the dash panel using the same design as it did in Super Mario Kart.
Mario Kart Tour[]
This course returned in Mario Kart Tour as part of the 2019 Paris Tour, retaining its appearance from Mario Kart Wii, with the only exception being the Dash Panel using the current design. Mario Circuit 3 also features an R version, a T version, and an R/T version named Mario Circuit 3R, Mario Circuit 3T and Mario Circuit 3R/T respectively; the former two were introduced alongside the regular version in the 2019 Paris Tour, while the latter was added in the Vancouver Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
SNES Mario Circuit 3 as seen in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
As the second course in the Turnip Cup, Mario Circuit 3 returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the second wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC. The course uses its appearance from Mario Kart Tour as a base with updated graphics. Traffic Cones are now placed in front of the Oil Slicks. The course aesthetically draws inspiration from Super Mario Bros. by featuring Brick Blocks, staircases, Piranha Plants, and flagpoles. Toads and Shy Guys also appear as spectators. The music retains its SNES-styled sound, but it is slightly rearranged.
Hazards/Obstacles[]
- Pipes
- Oil Slicks
- Chain Chomp (in the R/T variant in Mario Kart Tour)
These obstacles are absent in Mario Kart: Super Circuit.
Shortcuts[]
- One can cut through the gap in the wall near the final section. Due to being sand, a Mushroom or Super Star is needed to save time.
Staff Ghosts[]
Mario Kart Wii[]
| Character | Recorder | Time | Vehicle | Wii Wheel? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Normal | |||
| Nin★iwaco | 01:38.880 | 
|
Yes | |
| Expert | ||||
| Nin★Shige | 01:26.659 | 
|
No | |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
| Character | Recorder | Time | Vehicle Combination | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Tires | Glider | |||
| 150cc | |||||
 |
Nin★Mark | 1:46.806 |  |
 |
 |
| 200cc | |||||
 |
Nin★Giulia | 1:17.075 |  |
 |
 |
Trivia![]
- Out of the SNES Mario Circuits, Mario Circuit 3 has been featured in the most Mario Kart games, appearing in five. Outside of Mario Circuit, this trait is shared with Rainbow Road (SNES).
- The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version features a coin layout identical to one from the Mario Kart 7 version of DK Pass.
- The Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe versions of the track are both one of only two courses in their respective games where there is nowhere for the player to perform a trick. The other track in Wii is DK's Jungle Parkway, and in 8 Deluxe it's Baby Park.
Gallery[]
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Mario Kart: Super Circuit[]
Mario Kart Wii[]
Mario Kart Tour[]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
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Bowser Castle 2 |
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Koopa Beach 1 |
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Previous track:
SNES Bowser Castle 2 |
1st reappearance:
Mario Kart: Super Circuit |
Next track:
SNES Koopa Beach 1 |
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GCN Mario Circuit |
2nd reappearance:
Mario Kart Wii |
Next track:
DS Peach Gardens |
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Previous track:
Paris Promenade 1 |
3rd reappearance:
Mario Kart Tour |
Next track:
DS DK Pass |
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Previous track:
Tour New York Minute |
4th reappearance:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |
Next track:
N64 Kalimari Desert |
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