GCN Yoshi Circuit

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Yoshi Circuit is the third racecourse of the Star Cup in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.

The course is unique in that it is shaped like Yoshi himself, making it the only track in the Mario Kart series to be shaped after a playable character. Many turns are in the course, including a particularly sharp hairpin turn located at Yoshi's "tail". There are also many Piranha Plants at the sides of the road, nipping at racers who get too close. This track shares its music with Luigi Circuit and Mario Circuit.

It reappears as the fourth race of the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart DS as well as in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the first course in the Egg Cup. It also reappears in the New York, Tokyo, Paris, London, Holiday, and New Year's Tours of Mario Kart Tour, with the London Tour adding the R/T variant.

Course layout

Yoshi Circuit
The start of the race

The race first starts at the straight road under Yoshi's "shoe." As the racer progresses for a little bit, the player will make a slow curve to the right. Piranha Plants are present on the grass on the right of the course, and to the left, there is water that will stop the player in their tracks if fallen off. Past the curve is a short straight road and a turn left. After the turn left is another straight road and soon, another curve to the right, which would be going around Yoshi's "hands". After the "hand" curve is a straight road, and another turn to the right that leads to an overhang, which starts a large curve around Yoshi's "nose".

Inside the curve in Yoshi's "nose", the player is protected by walls to the right to prevent them from falling into the water. Past the long curve to the right in Yoshi's "nose" is a sign that the player will see to turn left, obviously initiating for the player to turn left. The player will then make a shorter curve to the right around Yoshi's "eyes". Past Yoshi's "eyes" are his "spines", which are small and short curves around circular flowerbeds which won't pose the player much of a problem if the player correctly drives straight.

Past the orange flowers is a Piranha Plant, and past that Piranha Plant is a slight downhill change of terrain and a U-turn to the left. Past the U-turn is a small incline and a straight road, as one is progressing the "tail." On the tip of the "tail" is a U-turn to the right and a straight road. The straight road leads to a turn to the left and three Piranha Plants. Past the Piranha Plants is a turn to the right and a straight road, indicating that the finish line is just in front of the player and starting the cycle of the course again, but on the next lap.

Shortcuts

There are three shortcuts. After the first left turn, if a player gets a Mushroom from an Item Box, they can use the Mushroom to jump over the moat, not having to maneuver around Yoshi's "hand". It is also possible to do this without a mushroom, instead using a well-placed powerslide. In the DS version, however, the shortcut can be done with a well placed jump over the moat if the player is using a high acceleration kart.

The second shortcut comes right after the tunnel, and it requires the player to use another Mushroom to propel themselves from the course into a tunnel, which emerges into a straightway. There are also Double Item Boxes in the tunnel. This second shortcut is removed in both DS and Wii U versions.

A third, minor shortcut can be performed by boosting behind the Piranha Plants through the grass before the finish line.

Mario Kart DS

File:YoshiCircuitDS.png
Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart DS

Some edits have been made to the course for its reappearance in Mario Kart DS. One of the most significant changes is that the Piranha Plants are no longer in Warp Pipes and bite at racers that drive too close, instead being the small, constantly-biting variation that is seen throughout other courses. Another somewhat significant change is that the number of "spines" on the back of Yoshi's "head" have been reduced from three to two and the second shortcut being removed. Some minor graphical changes that do not impact gameplay include Yoshi's "fingers" not being there, the windows in the tunnel being larger, Yoshi's "cheek" being made of sand instead of water, the helicopter not being present, and the banners near the finish line being removed. The course was available in Wi-Fi.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Overview
Overview
The course as seen at the starting line
The course as seen at the starting line
Yoshi Circuit in Mario Kart 8

Yoshi Circuit appears for the second time as a retro track included with The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content in Mario Kart 8, and as part of the core game in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as the first course in the Egg Cup. Many changes have been made in this version of the track. The "shoe" is now a small town near the starting line, with a dock, several small islands and sailboats nearby. The course banner now resembles an archway connected by two street lights, with two sets of flower bouquets on both sides and a ornament of a Gold Yoshi posing on top of a sliver and gold Yoshi Egg.

The Mario Kart logo on the starting banner is the modern design, instead of the classic one used for most of the retro courses between SNES and GCN in the game. GBA Cheese Land and GBA Ribbon Road also use this design.

The Piranha Plants before and after the starting line have been removed and replaced by tires similar to the ones on GBA Mario Circuit, while the ones in the "spines" have been re-positioned. The Yoshi Helicopter has been replaced by a green Mario Kart TV helicopter, from the view above the course. The second shortcut has been removed entirely similar to the DS version; this time, the path is entirely blocked with guard rails. The first shortcut now has a waterfall which players must drive through. Players can now perform tricks off the grass ramp at the first shortcut if they are fast enough. The "saddle" now acts as a place to shade spectators. Also, a sign saying "Yoshi Tunnel" can be seen on both ends of the tunnel around the "nose". Also the course is more straight and the dips and inclines at the "spines" and the "saddle" have changed. Red Yoshi on the B Dasher kart with Standard tires and the Super Glider is the Staff Ghost for this course.

The new, live-recorded background music was rearranged with new instruments including guitar, saxophones, and drums.

Mario Kart Tour

The course's icon in Mario Kart Tour

Yoshi Circuit reappears in Mario Kart Tour, mostly taking on the appearance of its Mario Kart 8 iteration. The Mario Kart logo on the starting banner has been reverted to its classic one. It is one of five retro tracks in this game to not make an appearance in Mario Kart 7. This course is favored by Yoshi, Red Yoshi, and Yoshi (Reindeer).

New York Tour

In the New York Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the first course in the Yoshi Cup, the second course in the Peach Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Daisy Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the third course in the Toad Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the first course in the Metal Mario Cup.

The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Yoshi Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Yoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B Dasher Parachute (glider)
Two Star Baby MarioMarioPeachette Mach 8Super Blooper ParafoilFlower Glider
The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Yoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B Dasher Parachute (glider)
Two Star Baby MarioMarioPeachPeachettePauline Mach 8DaytripperSuper BlooperYellow Taxi Peach ParasolFlower GliderFare Flier
The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toad Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star PeachMario (Musician) Mach 8Badwagon Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star MarioToadYoshiMetal Mario MushmellowTurbo YoshiGold BlooperYellow TaxiBlue Badwagon Super GliderParachuteFare Flier
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiMetal Mario Mach 8Black B Dasher Shell Parachute
Two Star DaisyPeachettePauline Birthday GirlSoda JetB DasherYellow Taxi Super GliderPeach ParasolGold Glider

Tokyo Tour

In the Tokyo Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the second course in the Lakitu Cup, and the second course in the Mario Cup. It also has a Reverse variant that appears as the first course in the Peach Cup, and a Trick variant that appears as the third course in the Daisy Cup.

Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour Lakitu Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Three Star Yoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioLakituMarioPeachetteMario (Hakama) Mach 8Super BlooperRoyaleCloud 9Kabuki Dasher Paper GliderFlower GliderFull Flight
The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Mario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star MarioYoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioPeachettePeach (Kimono) Mach 8RoyaleQuickshaw Super GliderPaper GliderFlower GliderPurple Oilpaper Umbrella
The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star PeachMario (Musician) Mach 8Badwagon Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star File:MKT Icon Baby Rosalina.pngMarioYoshiMetal Mario DaytripperTurbo YoshiGold BlooperCircuit SpecialYellow Taxi ParachuteFare FlierPurple Oilpaper Umbrella
The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Daisy Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star DaisyYoshi Birthday GirlBlack B Dasher Shell Parachute
Two Star Metal MarioPeachettePaulineMario (Hakama) Mach 8Soda JetB DasherYellow Taxi Super GliderPeach ParasolFlower GliderFull Flight

Paris Tour

In the Paris Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the first course in the Yoshi Cup, the second course in the Baby Luigi Cup, the location of the challenge in the Yoshi Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Peachette Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the third course in the Baby Rosalina Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the second course in the Peachette Cup and the first course in the Metal Mario Cup.

The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Yoshi Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Yoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioMarioToad (Pit Crew)PeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Mach 8Super BlooperRoyaleMacharon ParafoilPaper GliderFlower Glider
Baby Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Luigi Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star Yoshi Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherBlack CircuitMacharon ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioFile:MKT Icon BBLuigi.pngMarioToad (Pit Crew)PeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Blue BiddybuggyMach 8Super BlooperRoyale Paper GliderFlower GliderOilpaper UmbrellaStrawberry Crêpe
Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star File:MKT Icon Baby Rosalina.pngPeachMario (Musician) Mach 8Badwagon Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star MarioYoshiMetal MarioShy Guy (Pastry Chef) Turbo YoshiSoda JetGold BlooperCircuit SpecialYellow TaxiCarrot Kart ParachutePaper GliderFare FlierLe Tricolore
Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour Peachette Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiPeachette Black B DasherCircuit SpecialMacharon Shell ParachuteStrawberry CrêpeWicked Wings
Two Star DaisyMetal MarioPaulineKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Peach (Vacation) Birthday GirlMach 8Soda JetB DasherYellow TaxiKabuki Dasher Super GliderPeach ParasolRainy Balloons
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiMetal Mario B DasherBlack B DasherCircuit Special Shell ParachuteWicked Wings
Two Star DaisyPeachettePaulineKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Birthday GirlMach 8Soda JetYellow TaxiKabuki Dasher Super GliderPeach ParasolGold GliderRainy Balloons

London Tour

In the London Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the location of the challenge in the Peachette Cup. It also has a Reverse and Trick variant which appears as the third course in the Ludwig Cup and the second course in the Bowser Cup.

Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour Ludwig Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R/T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star LudwigYoshiPink Gold Peach ZucchiniRadish Rider StarchuteSoaring Jack
Two Star MarioPeach (Kimono)Peach (Vacation)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Green Cheep ChargerTurbo YoshiGold BlooperFlame FlyerMacharonCheermellowRibbon RiderDouble-Decker Oilpaper UmbrellaLe Tricolore
The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Bowser Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R/T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiPink Gold Peach ZucchiniRadish RiderRibbon Rider StarchuteSoaring Jack
Two Star LudwigMarioBowserPeach (Kimono)Peach (Vacation)Daisy (Holiday Cheer) Green Cheep ChargerTurbo YoshiGold BlooperFlame FlyerMacharonCheermellow Bob-omb ParafoilGlitter GliderLe Tricolore

Holiday Tour

In the Holiday Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the third course in the Mario Cup, the first course in the Wario Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Peachette Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the first course in the Baby Daisy Cup and the third course in the Baby Rosalina Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the third course in the Lakitu Cup.

Mario Cup Mario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star MarioYoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Turbo YoshiZucchiniBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioToad (Pit Crew)PeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pauline (Party Time) Mach 8Super Blooperink=RoyaleB DasherMacharonPlatinum Taxi Super GliderPaper GliderFlower GliderSoaring JackNew Year's 2020
Wario Cup Wario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Turbo YoshiZucchiniBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioMarioToad (Pit Crew)WarioPeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Mach 8Super BlooperRoyaleBruiserMacharon Paper GliderFlower GliderWario WingSoaring Jack
Baby Daisy Cup Baby Daisy Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star PeachMario (Musician)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Mach 8Red StreamlinerBadwagonSwift Jack Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star File:MKT Icon BBDaisy.pngFile:MKT Icon Baby Rosalina.pngMarioYoshiMetal Mario Birthday GirlTurbo YoshiGold BlooperZucchiniCircuit SpecialYellow Taxi ParachuteFlower GliderFare Flier
Baby Rosalina Cup Baby Rosalina Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star File:MKT Icon Baby Rosalina.pngPeachMario (Musician)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Mach 8Red StreamlinerBadwagonSwift Jack Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star MarioYoshiMetal MarioPauline (Party Time) Turbo YoshiSoda JetGold BlooperZucchiniCircuit SpecialYellow TaxiPlatinum Taxi ParachutePaper GliderFare FlierNew Year's 2020
Lakitu Cup Lakitu Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Black B DasherCircuit SpecialBruiser Shell ParachuteWicked Wings
Two Star DaisyLakituRed Koopa (Freerunning)Metal MarioPeachettePaulineKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pauline (Party Time) Birthday GirlMach 8Soda JetCloud 9B DasherYellow TaxiKabuki DasherPlatinum Taxi Super GliderPeach ParasolCloud GliderRainy BalloonsNew Year's 2020

New Year's Tour

In the New Year's Tour, Yoshi Circuit appears as the second course in the Yoshi Cup, the first course in the Koopa Troopa Cup, and the location of the challenge in the Iggy Cup and the Birdo Cup. It also has a Reverse variant which appears as the third course in the Peach Cup, and a Trick variant which appears as the third course in the Daisy Cup and the second course in the Metal Mario Cup.

Yoshi Cup Yoshi Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiRed YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Turbo YoshiZucchiniBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioMarioToad (Pit Crew)PeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Mario (Happi) Mach 8Super Blooperink=RoyaleRed Turbo YoshiQuickshawMacharon Super GliderPaper GliderFlower GliderSoaring JackNew Year's Kite
Koopa Troopa Cup Koopa Troopa Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiRed YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Turbo YoshiZucchiniBlack B DasherBlack Circuit ParachuteCloud Glider
Two Star Baby MarioFile:MKT Icon Koopa Troopa.pngMarioToad (Pit Crew)PeachetteKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Koopa DasherMach 8Super Blooperink=RoyaleRed Turbo YoshiMacharon Paper GliderFlower GliderShell ParachuteSoaring Jack
Peach Cup Peach Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit R
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star PeachMario (Musician)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Mach 8Red StreamlinerBadwagonSwift Jack Shell ParachuteBullet Bill Parachute
Two Star File:MKT Icon Baby Rosalina.pngMarioYoshiRed YoshiMetal MarioToad (Party Time) Turbo YoshiGold BlooperRoyaleZucchiniCircuit SpecialYellow TaxiGlam Bruiser ParachutePeach ParasolFare FlierNew Year's 2020Fireworks Parachute
Daisy Cup Daisy Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star DaisyYoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Red Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherCircuit SpecialBruiser Shell ParachuteWicked Wings
Two Star Red Koopa (Freerunning)Metal MarioPeachettePaulineKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Toad (Party Time) Birthday GirlMach 8Soda JetWhite RoyaleB DasherYellow TaxiKabuki DasherGlam Bruiser Super GliderPeach ParasolFlower GliderRainy BalloonsNew Year's 2020Fireworks Parachute
Metal Mario Cup Metal Mario Cup
GCN Yoshi Circuit T
Characters Karts Gliders
Three Star YoshiMetal MarioYoshi (Reindeer) Red Turbo YoshiBlack B DasherCircuit SpecialBruiser Shell ParachuteWicked Wings
Two Star DaisyRed Koopa (Freerunning)PeachettePaulineKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Mario (Happi) Birthday GirlMach 8Soda JetB DasherYellow TaxiQuickshawKabuki Dasher Super GliderPeach ParasolGold GliderRainy BalloonsNew Year's Kite

Profiles

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

  • North American website bio: "Yoshi Circuit is a spine-tingling, mind-bending course filled with dangerous curves and high ocean cliffs. This track is not for the feint of heart."
  • European website bio: "A circuit in the shape of the cute green dinosaur. See if you can spot Helicopter Yoshi from Yoshi’s Island in a guest appearance."

Mario Kart DS

  • European website bio: "You wouldn't know it unless you looked at the track from above, but Yoshi Circuit is shaped like the lovable green dino himself. Tight turns, tunnels and treacherous waters about in one of the toughest courses of the tournament. But by now, you're ready for that, right?"

Sponsors

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! / Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Gallery

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart Tour

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Chinese 耀西賽道 (Traditional)
耀西赛道 (Simplified)
[?]

Yàoxī Sàidào
Yoshi Speedway
Dutch Yoshi's Circuit[?] Yoshi's Circuit
German Yoshis Piste[?] Yoshi's Track
Italian Circuito di Yoshi[?] Yoshi's Circuit
Korean 요시 서킷[?]
Yosi Seokit
Yoshi Circuit
Portuguese Circuito Yoshi[?] Yoshi Circuit
Russian Трасса Йоши[?]
Trassa Yoshi
Yoshi's Track
Spanish Circuito Yoshi[?] Yoshi Circuit

References to the Mario franchise

Link sees the Daisy Cruiser out in the distance while exploring the Yoshi Circuit.
Daisy Cruiser as seen in the background
  • The Daisy Cruiser can be seen in the background of the Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart 8 versions of this course. However, if Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is played via split-screen, the Daisy Cruiser will not be there.
  • The Sunshine can be seen in the background of the Double Dash!! version of the track.
  • In Mario Kart 8, one of the Yoshis in the audience will occasionally hum Totaka's Song.[1] This also occurs in other courses with Yoshis in the audience.
  • The Delfino Fruits sign has an M Graffiti, referencing Super Mario Sunshine.
  • There is a helicopter modeled after Helicopter Yoshi.
  • In Mario Kart 8, the Standard Kart and Yoshi Bike can be seen in the garages by the starting line, as well as Standard Tires and ? Blocks.

Trivia

  • This is one of two tracks in the series not from Super Mario Kart that appears in more than two console Mario Kart games, the other being Baby Park.
  • In Mario Kart 8, it is one of only two courses that do not have any Dash Panels, glider pads, underwater sections, or anti-gravity sections, with the other being SNES Rainbow Road. Coincidentally, both of these courses are part of DLC Pack 1.
    • Likely due to the lack of anti-gravity sections, this is the only track layout directly ported from Mario Kart 8 to be featured in Mario Kart Tour.

References

  1. ^ GameXplain. (January 12, 2015). Totaka's Song in Mario Kart 8 (Secret). YouTube. Retrieved September 10, 2017.

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