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Welcome to the Mario Kart Racing Wiki, a community database centered on the famous Mario Kart series! Since the site's creation on November 8, 2007, the community has created 1,234 articles and has compiled a total of 100,226 edits. Anyone can contribute to the wiki by improving pages, uploading images/videos, and visiting the Forums and Chat. Don't worry, there's no Spiny Shells flying around here, so explore the wiki and have fun!

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Mario Kart Tour

Nintendo has announced an upcoming Mario Kart for mobile devices!

Mario Kart Arcade GP VR

The pain of getting hit by a shells can now be experienced in virtual reality!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Check out the new Mario Kart 8 port released on the Nintendo Switch!

New Racers!

The Inklings have splattered onto the scene of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

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Main Series

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Double Dash

Mario Kart DS

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Mario Kart 7

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News

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Mario Kart related

September 14, 2023: A new course for Wave 6 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is revealed, the returning Daisy Circuit along with a whooping four brand new characters: Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette!
September 11, 2023: Nintendo announces Mario Kart Tour is coming to an end on October 4.
July 11, 2023: Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is released with 7 New Retro Courses and 1 Brand New Course for the all-new Feather Cup and Cherry Cup. A new update is also released adding Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek as new characters to the game!
July 6, 2023: The remaining 7 new courses for Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass are shown.
June 21, 2023: A new course for Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is shown, the brand new Squeaky Clean Sprint along with three brand new characters: Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek!
March 9, 2023: Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is released with 7 New Retro Courses and 1 Brand New Course for the all-new Fruit Cup and Boomerang Cup. A new update is also released adding Birdo (along with 8 additional Birdo colors) as a new character to the game!
March 2, 2023: The remaining 7 new courses for Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass are announced.
February 8, 2023: A new course for Wave 4 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is announced, the brand new Yoshi's Island along with a brand new character: Birdo!
December 14, 2022: In a surprising turn of events, version 1.2 for Mario Kart 7 is released, the first update for the game in 10 Years.
December 7, 2022: Wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is released with 8 New Retro Courses for the all-new Rock Cup and Moon Cup. A new update for the game is also released allowing players to customize which Items appear during a VS Race or Battle.
November 21, 2022: New courses for Wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass are announced.
August 4, 2022: Wave 2 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is released with 8 New Retro Courses for the all-new Turnip Cup and Propellor Cup.
July 28, 2022: New courses for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass are announced.
March 18, 2022: Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is released with 8 New Retro Courses for the all-new Golden Mushroom Cup and Lucky Bell Cup.
February 9, 2022: Nintendo announces DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, 8 New Retro Courses will be added for both Golden Dash Cup and Lucky Bell Cup.
October 16, 2020: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is released for the Nintendo Switch.
September 25, 2019: Mario Kart Tour releases after further delay.
January 31, 2019: Mario Kart Tour's March release date is pushed back to the Summer of 2019.
July 19, 2018: A new update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is released adding Champion Link as a playable character alongside four new vehicle customizations based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild!
January 31, 2018: Nintendo announces Mario Kart Tour, a mobile smartphone installment to the series!
July 14, 2017: Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is released in Japan for the Arcade.
April 28, 2017: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is released for the Nintendo Switch.
March 11, 2017: A new trailer for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is shown, displaying more of the game's new features.
January 12, 2017: Nintendo announces Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming on April 28th.
October 28, 2016: Clips of a new Mario Kart game are shown in the Nintendo Switch presentation.
May 1, 2015: 200cc is released for Mario Kart 8.
April 23, 2015: Pack 2 for the Mario Kart 8 DLC is released, Crossing Cup and Bell Cup as well as four new characters are added to the game!
April 1, 2015: Nintendo announces Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 coming on April 23rd.
November 13, 2014: Pack 1 for the Mario Kart 8 DLC is released, Egg Cup and Triforce Cup as well as three new characters are added to the game!
November 5, 2014: Nintendo announces Mario Kart 8 DLC Park 1 coming on November 13th.
May 30, 2014: Mario Kart 8 is released for the Wii U.
April 30, 2014: A new trailer for Mario Kart 8 was shown, displaying the remaining courses as well as two new characters.
April 3, 2014: Several new courses were shown in a trailer for Mario Kart 8.
February 14, 2014: A new trailer for Mario Kart 8 is shown. The Koopalings are confirmed to be playable characters.
December 18, 2013: A new trailer for Mario Kart 8 is shown. Rosalina and the baby characters are confirmed to be playable characters.
July 25, 2013: Mario Kart Arcade GP DX is released for the Arcade.
June 12, 2013: Mario Kart 8 is revealed at E3 2013.
May 15, 2012: Version 1.1 for Mario Kart 7 is released.
December 1, 2011: Mario Kart 7 is released for the Nintendo 3DS.
October 28, 2011: Yet another trailer for Mario Kart 7 is shown.
September 16, 2011: A new trailer for Mario Kart 3DS is shown with the title Mario Kart 7.
June 8, 2011: The first official trailer for Mario Kart 3DS is shown.
November 10, 2010: Trailers for a new Mario Kart on the 3DS are shown.
April 10, 2008: Mario Kart Wii is released for the Wii.

Wiki-related

August 22, 2023: Sum41Champ is promoted to staff.
January 30, 2023: The wiki gets two new backgrounds for the light and dark themes!
January 10, 2023: Due to lack of interest, MarioKartWiiYes MarioKart7No is self-demoted.
February 15, 2022: MarioKartWiiYes MarioKart7No is promoted to staff.
January 3, 2022: Due to months of inactivity, 1Dominica is demoted from staff.
December 4, 2021: NewSuperMarioBrosFan is promoted to staff.
October 25, 2020: LuigiMaster41 is promoted to staff.
October 14, 2019: Due to lack of interest, BananasAreAnnoying is demoted from staff.
September 14, 2019: Due to lack of interest, Tomodachidude45678 is demoted from staff.
August 31, 2019: 1Dominica is promoted to staff and BananasAreAnnoying is repromoted to staff.
August 18, 2019: Due to months of inactivity, BananasAreAnnoying is demoted from staff.
February 18, 2019: The Mario Kart Racing Wiki and the Donkey Kong Wiki have become wiki affiliates!
January 23, 2019: A wiki affiliation has been created between the Paper Mario Wiki and the Mario Kart Racing Wiki.
November 26, 2018: Due to months of inactivity, The RPG Gamer is demoted from staff.
March 5, 2018: HammerBro101 is promoted to staff.
March 5, 2018: Due to inactivity, PrincessPeach789 and Cheetos8089 are demoted from staff.
February 16, 2018: The Manual of Style has finally been completed!
December 3, 2017: Cheetos8089 is repromoted to staff.
November 17, 2017: BananasAreAnnoying is promoted to staff.
October 30, 2017: Due to disruptive behaviour, BM44 is back from the dead is demoted from staff.
September 06, 2017: Due to lack of interest, Cheetos8089 is demoted from staff.
July 15, 2017: Cheetos8089 is promoted to staff.
July 09, 2017: BM44 is back from the dead is promoted to staff.
June 21, 2017: The Wiki gets a visual overhaul complete with a new background and new logo!
May 09, 2017: Tomodachidude45678 is promoted to staff.
April 14, 2017: The RPG Gamer is promoted to staff.
October 2, 2016: Klap Trap is promoted to staff.
October 10, 2015: Due to months of inactivity, Cooldude101167 is demoted from staff.
August 18, 2015: Due to lack of interest, Lumoshi is self-demoted.
April 24, 2015: Due to months of inactivity, Wintermelon43 and Timson622222 are demoted from staff.
April 22, 2015: PrincessPeach789 is promoted to staff.
April 22, 2015: Due to months of inactivity, LuigiTheYoshi11 is demoted from staff.
April 21, 2015: Due to months of inactivity, Neon the Spelunker is demoted from staff.
March 18, 2015: Due to months of inactivity, Dragonburn25 is demoted from staff.
July 14, 2014: LuigiTheYoshi11 is promoted to staff.
July 13, 2014: Dragonburn25 is promoted to staff.
July 13, 2014: Cooldude101167 is promoted to staff.
July 13, 2014: Due to years of inactivity, Nsxdriven, Launchballer, and Yoshiracer222 are demoted from staff.
March 9, 2014: Neon the Spelunker is promoted to staff.
January 31, 2014: Due to months of inactivity, HeatBallerZ and Conker's Bad Fur Day are demoted from staff.
July 20, 2013: Due to retirement, Volknur is self-demoted.
June 29, 2013: Timson622222 is promoted to staff.
May 27, 2013: Lumoshi is promoted to staff.
January 30, 2013: HeatBallerZ is promoted to staff.
January 29, 2013: Volknur is promoted to staff.
January 3, 2013: Wintermelon43 is promoted to staff.
December 18, 2011: The wiki merges are officially cancelled.
December 17, 2011: Conker's Bad Fur Day is promoted to staff.
October 23, 2011: Due to lack of interest, Jäzzi is self-demoted.
April 14, 2011: The wiki undergoes a process of merges.
January 13, 2011: Jäzzi is promoted to staff.
March 10, 2010: Launchballer is promoted to staff.
October 15, 2009: Due to retirement, TheMG is demoted from staff.
August 4, 2008: Yoshiracer222 is promoted to staff.
August 4, 2008: TheMG is promoted to staff.
November 8, 2007: The Mario Kart Racing Wiki is founded by Nsxdriven.