And, let’s not forget those epic shortcuts – because who hasn’t risked it all on a death-defying leap on Rainbow Road? Despite all its madcap antics, some players take Mario Kart very seriously.

From nailing a turbo drift to planting that perfectly placed banana peel, Mario Kart is the ultimate mix of skill, sabotage, and dumb luck. And, let’s not forget those epic shortcuts – because who ...