
If you hit the accelerator before the countdown finishes and miss the rocket start, your kart or bike suffers a burnout and will start much slower than the other racers. It’s one way of cutting down wait time and helps get you back in the race as fast as possible. If timed correctly (jam it as soon as you land), your kart or bike receives a speed boost similar to the rocket start. As soon as you’re dropped onto the course hit the accelerator. It’s an agonizing wait as you’re lifted back into the race. Tip: Getting knocked off the course is never a good time.

If timed correctly, your kart or bike will receive a big boost at the start and will accelerate to top speed quickly.

When that animation stops and the "2" is in the middle of the screen, press the accelerator.

The "2" appears as if it comes from behind your screen. Your racing success starts as early as the starting line! Watch the countdown. We begin at the starting line with the rocket start and continue through drifting turns, tricking off ramps, and using items on the push to the finish line. This section provides some general driving strategies. Note that racers that use the Wii Wheel a majority of the time receive a special golden wheel next to their character online-extra incentive to go with motion control! Then again, if this is one of your first Mario Kart experiences, the Wii Wheel may be exactly the controller you’ve been waiting for. Sure, the Wii Wheel will be a hit with the family but it may not be the best choice for you when attempting online matches. Make your selection based on personal preference and how you perform with the particular controller. And if you’d rather go old-school, you can drive your chosen kart or bike with a classic controller or Gamecube controller. But you can opt for the Wiimote and nunchuk combination if holding the Wii Wheel isn’t your thing. Nintendo has included a Wii Wheel with each game just attach your Wiimote to the wheel and you’ll be driving with motion control in no time. Your first decision when starting Mario Kart Wii will be your control scheme.
MARIO KART WII GAMESTOP HOW TO
We’ll tell you how to unlock characters, karts, bikes, fast ghosts, and mirror mode.
