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This is the first course in the shell cup. It is a remake for the SNES game Super Mario Kart. It is a medium to hard course because of the hazards and slow down areas.

[edit] Hazards

One of the hazards are the fish that flop around the track and if you get hit by them you flip out and slow down. Also watch out for the dark water hole in the middle of the track because if you fell into them Lakitu will have to fish you out and you loss about 5 seconds.

[edit] Shortcuts

There are no shortcuts for this course.

[edit] Strategies

One tip is to avoid the fish and the dark water holes. Also try to stay in the middle of the track because the green sand pieces and the water next to you slow you down.