Maken Moozac's Grand Prix
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6320 pts ★ Racer
4978 pts ★ Budding pilotOn 2023-04-01 at 16:29:14
Hello! This is my first time on the Forums, and I have absolutely no clue if I'm not doing this right (Because chances are I am definitely not lol) so please have mercy on me-
But anyways, this topic is dedicated to my first ever Multi-cup, Maken Moozac's Grand Prix!
MMGP is a Multicup of 16 completely original courses, alongside a plethora of Challenges and Unlockable Characters. As of starting this Topic, MMGP is still in active development. I'll be using this Topic to share all things MMGP, including upcoming content and announcements, as well as interacting with other players for feedback/suggestions, all of which are welcome!
MMGP is available to play now, right here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?mid=8272
Here is a Folder with all released Courses, Decors, and Skyboxes. Feel free to use any of these assets, just be sure to please give appropriate credit!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18d1FVXkdL_EuCw0rcJLlbVbCgwashEyY?usp=sharing
=== Course/Cup Lineup ===
Heart Cup
Mario Circuit
Moo Moo Pastures
Mini-Land
Candy Coast
Cloud Cup
Sarasaland Speedway
Shy Guy Creek
Waluigi Staduim
Yoshi Isle
Hammer Cup
Maken Moozac Circuit
Mount Sherbet
Last Resort
Cloudshroud Kingdom
Grand Star Cup
Sandstorm Dunes
Mushroom Highway
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Road
MMGP also features a RMX Variant for every course, which is a rerouted, more difficult version of the original.
But anyways, this topic is dedicated to my first ever Multi-cup, Maken Moozac's Grand Prix!
MMGP is a Multicup of 16 completely original courses, alongside a plethora of Challenges and Unlockable Characters. As of starting this Topic, MMGP is still in active development. I'll be using this Topic to share all things MMGP, including upcoming content and announcements, as well as interacting with other players for feedback/suggestions, all of which are welcome!
MMGP is available to play now, right here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?mid=8272
Here is a Folder with all released Courses, Decors, and Skyboxes. Feel free to use any of these assets, just be sure to please give appropriate credit!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18d1FVXkdL_EuCw0rcJLlbVbCgwashEyY?usp=sharing
=== Course/Cup Lineup ===
Heart Cup
Mario Circuit
Moo Moo Pastures
Mini-Land
Candy Coast
Cloud Cup
Sarasaland Speedway
Shy Guy Creek
Waluigi Staduim
Yoshi Isle
Hammer Cup
Maken Moozac Circuit
Mount Sherbet
Last Resort
Cloudshroud Kingdom
Grand Star Cup
Sandstorm Dunes
Mushroom Highway
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Road
MMGP also features a RMX Variant for every course, which is a rerouted, more difficult version of the original.
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On 2023-04-01 at 16:46:31
1. Welcome!
2. It looks cool!
2. It looks cool!
2On 2023-04-01 at 16:55:45
As part of this Topic, I'll be posting Course Showcases of each of the tracks over the Course 
of MMGP's development, the first of which we're doing today!
=== Course Showcase - Last Resort ===
“Welcome to The Last Resort, home of the most memorable vacations ever had!”
Luigi's Mansion Rep is always a W in Mario Kart, so why not work the location of Luigi's Mansion 3 into a track? Last Resort has you zip around the halls and rooms of the Haunted Hotel, navigating tight turns, ghost-trolleys, spinning ballrooms and many other ghastly tricks and traps.
But of course, no Ghost track is complete without a few ghosts, which is why Hellen Gravely from Luigi's Mansion 3 also makes an appearance in MMGP as an unlockable driver!
Now, Hellen Gravely isn't quite ready to hit the track yet, so her final design might be a bit different, and of course, she is not currently available. However Last Resort is up and running, and can be played now here!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98409
of MMGP's development, the first of which we're doing today!=== Course Showcase - Last Resort ===
“Welcome to The Last Resort, home of the most memorable vacations ever had!”
Luigi's Mansion Rep is always a W in Mario Kart, so why not work the location of Luigi's Mansion 3 into a track? Last Resort has you zip around the halls and rooms of the Haunted Hotel, navigating tight turns, ghost-trolleys, spinning ballrooms and many other ghastly tricks and traps.
But of course, no Ghost track is complete without a few ghosts, which is why Hellen Gravely from Luigi's Mansion 3 also makes an appearance in MMGP as an unlockable driver!
Now, Hellen Gravely isn't quite ready to hit the track yet, so her final design might be a bit different, and of course, she is not currently available. However Last Resort is up and running, and can be played now here!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98409
On 2023-04-01 at 17:31:45
Hello! This is my first time on the Forums, and I have absolutely no clue if I'm not doing this right (Because chances are I am definitely not lol) so please have mercy on me-
But anyways, this topic is dedicated to my current project, Maken Moozac's Grand Prix!
MMGP is a Multicup of 16 completely original courses, alongside a plethora of Challenges and Unlockable Characters. As of starting this Topic, MMGP is still in active development. I'll be using this Topic to share all things MMGP, including upcoming content and announcements, as well as interacting with other players for feedback/suggestions, all of which are welcome!
Here is a Folder with all released Courses, Decors, and Skyboxes. Feel free to use any of these assets, just be sure to please give appropriate credit!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18d1FVXkdL_EuCw0rcJLlbVbCgwashEyY?usp=sharing
But anyways, this topic is dedicated to my current project, Maken Moozac's Grand Prix!
MMGP is a Multicup of 16 completely original courses, alongside a plethora of Challenges and Unlockable Characters. As of starting this Topic, MMGP is still in active development. I'll be using this Topic to share all things MMGP, including upcoming content and announcements, as well as interacting with other players for feedback/suggestions, all of which are welcome!
Here is a Folder with all released Courses, Decors, and Skyboxes. Feel free to use any of these assets, just be sure to please give appropriate credit!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18d1FVXkdL_EuCw0rcJLlbVbCgwashEyY?usp=sharing
An assets folder is actually a pretty cool concept and it'd let people use your stuff easily
Or you could just make a doc with collab links but still
On 2023-04-01 at 19:11:57
An assets folder is actually a pretty cool concept and it'd let people use your stuff easily
Or you could just make a doc with collab links but still
Oh yes that's true, but I wanted to let people adjust the sizes of things like the Decors, which I don't think you can alter from a Decor received from a link
1On 2023-04-03 at 00:12:02
=== Announcement: Miniland and Crossover Cup ===
Hey everybody, today's announcement is pretty special, since not only do I have a new track to reveal, but also MMGP's first cup too!
First things first, we're talking about the new MMGP track: Miniland!
Based on the Mario VS. Donkey Kong series (More specifically Miniland Mayhem), Miniland has you racing through the titular themepark, facing obstacles, mechanics, and enemies from the game series, and you can play it here now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98714
But we'll talk more on Miniland later on, lets turn our attention to the NEW Crossover Cup!
As the name suggests, the Crossover Cup will feature all the MMGP Courses based on certain Mario Games/Spinoffs, the lineup for which includes:
Sarasaland Speedway
Miniland
Last Resort
Yoshi's Isle
You can play the Crossover Cup now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
We haven't discussed most of these courses yet, but rest assured they're all going to get their own Spotlight soon. Also, MMGP already has a planned track/cup order. So this Cup won't probably won't have much significance in the overall Multicup, just a fun side bonus.
One last note, Miniland was the last of a batch of 6 Courses I was working on, so this means there might not be any new tracks for a while. However, you can expect updates and new challenges for the pre-existing courses, so be sure to keep an eye out. And if you have any ideas for improving the tracks, please let me know. That's all for now!
Hey everybody, today's announcement is pretty special, since not only do I have a new track to reveal, but also MMGP's first cup too!
First things first, we're talking about the new MMGP track: Miniland!
Based on the Mario VS. Donkey Kong series (More specifically Miniland Mayhem), Miniland has you racing through the titular themepark, facing obstacles, mechanics, and enemies from the game series, and you can play it here now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98714
But we'll talk more on Miniland later on, lets turn our attention to the NEW Crossover Cup!
As the name suggests, the Crossover Cup will feature all the MMGP Courses based on certain Mario Games/Spinoffs, the lineup for which includes:
Sarasaland Speedway
Miniland
Last Resort
Yoshi's Isle
You can play the Crossover Cup now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
We haven't discussed most of these courses yet, but rest assured they're all going to get their own Spotlight soon. Also, MMGP already has a planned track/cup order. So this Cup won't probably won't have much significance in the overall Multicup, just a fun side bonus.
One last note, Miniland was the last of a batch of 6 Courses I was working on, so this means there might not be any new tracks for a while. However, you can expect updates and new challenges for the pre-existing courses, so be sure to keep an eye out. And if you have any ideas for improving the tracks, please let me know. That's all for now!
On 2023-04-03 at 07:26:03
Interesing + Welcome
1On 2023-04-04 at 00:49:46
=== Announcement: New Drivers, Challenges and Updates! ===
Big news today, as I'm unveiling a new batch of playable characters in MMGP: Koopa Shells!
Based on their appearance in New Super Mario Bros. DS, the Koopa Shells come in four colours, each unlockable through achieving a perfect score in each of the the four Bonus Cups, one of which being the newly released Crossover Cup, which you can complete now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
Btw, I'm not saying which Shell you'll get for completing the Cup, that's for you to find out!
In other news, the 6 pre-existing tracks are currently being updated with QOL improvements and new challenges, with each MMGP track set to have 3 each. As for the QOL, expect the tracks to get visual upgrades, cool animations, and more liveliness in the coming days. That's all for now!
Big news today, as I'm unveiling a new batch of playable characters in MMGP: Koopa Shells!
Based on their appearance in New Super Mario Bros. DS, the Koopa Shells come in four colours, each unlockable through achieving a perfect score in each of the the four Bonus Cups, one of which being the newly released Crossover Cup, which you can complete now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
Btw, I'm not saying which Shell you'll get for completing the Cup, that's for you to find out!
In other news, the 6 pre-existing tracks are currently being updated with QOL improvements and new challenges, with each MMGP track set to have 3 each. As for the QOL, expect the tracks to get visual upgrades, cool animations, and more liveliness in the coming days. That's all for now!
On 2023-04-05 at 17:50:55
=== Course Showcase - Yoshi Isle ===
Happy Yoshi Tour everybody! What better way to celebrate peak fiction then with a look at the MMGP track based on the best character of all time: Yoshi Isle!
This track is a lovechild between Mario Kart's two Yoshi Island-based tracks: GCN Baby Park and Yoshi's Island. This course takes the enclosed tightly-packed insanity of Baby Park, and throws it behind a Yoshipilled backdrop. (Yes I just said Yoshipilled)
With 2 sets of crossroads and only a few turns between them, racers will be facing head-on collisions with each other and an barrage of items as they navigate the Island.
You can play on Yoshi Isle now by itself, or as part of the new Crossover Cup, which features 3 other courses from different Mario Games/Spinoffs:
Yoshi Isle:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98068
Crossover Cup:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
Happy Yoshi Tour everybody! What better way to celebrate peak fiction then with a look at the MMGP track based on the best character of all time: Yoshi Isle!
This track is a lovechild between Mario Kart's two Yoshi Island-based tracks: GCN Baby Park and Yoshi's Island. This course takes the enclosed tightly-packed insanity of Baby Park, and throws it behind a Yoshipilled backdrop. (Yes I just said Yoshipilled)
With 2 sets of crossroads and only a few turns between them, racers will be facing head-on collisions with each other and an barrage of items as they navigate the Island.
You can play on Yoshi Isle now by itself, or as part of the new Crossover Cup, which features 3 other courses from different Mario Games/Spinoffs:
Yoshi Isle:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98068
Crossover Cup:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
On 2023-04-07 at 16:53:47
=== Announcement - Yoshi Isle overhaul and Battle Arena ===
Happy almost-easter! To celebrate, I'm excited to announce that Yoshi Isle has gotten the Star Treatment, with a brand new redesign!
Its design is now much more faithful to the original Yoshi's Island game, with generic decors like sidesteppers and snowpeople being replaced with enemies from the original game.
And if that wasn't enough, a Battle Mode version of the track has been made available to play. Try it out here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/battle.php?i=8600
That's all for now!
Happy almost-easter! To celebrate, I'm excited to announce that Yoshi Isle has gotten the Star Treatment, with a brand new redesign!
Its design is now much more faithful to the original Yoshi's Island game, with generic decors like sidesteppers and snowpeople being replaced with enemies from the original game.
And if that wasn't enough, a Battle Mode version of the track has been made available to play. Try it out here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/battle.php?i=8600
That's all for now!
On 2023-04-09 at 15:50:18
=== Announcement - New Course ===
Its time to unveil the 7th Track of MMGP: Mushroom Highway!
This nighttime track will have you reach insane speeds across the expansive highway, before being launched into a bustling city full of life. Mushroom Highway is available to play now!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=99472
Its time to unveil the 7th Track of MMGP: Mushroom Highway!
This nighttime track will have you reach insane speeds across the expansive highway, before being launched into a bustling city full of life. Mushroom Highway is available to play now!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=99472
On 2023-04-09 at 15:56:40
These Tracks Are Very Detailed! 
And You Just Joined MKPC Not That Long Ago!
And You Just Joined MKPC Not That Long Ago!
On 2023-04-13 at 19:05:50
=== Course Showcase - Mini-Land ===
Today's Showcase is all about Mini-Land, an iconic theme park full of Minis and Mayhem!
Based on the Mario VS. Donkey Kong series, Mini-Land has you racing around the titular Theme Park from the DS Game Mario VS. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem, riding through several of the park's wild attractions.
The course is built of the different attractions from the DS Game. In fact, most course elements are pulled directly from the game itself; The red girders of Coaster Hills, Jumpy Jungle's bounciest springs, the conveyors of Teatime Twirl, the pipes from Warped Mansion, and Cannon Cove's finest launchers.
Personally, there's one aspect of this track I like in particular: the Shortcuts. Nearly every attraction has a Shortcut tucked away that can help you take home the gold! (One of which I must say is incredibly broken lmao)
Mini-Land is open right now, and the first 100 Guests will receive a free Mini-Pauline toy!!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98714
The Mario Toy Company is not liable or legally responsible for any damage physical or otherwise caused by any incident or wild ape attack that may arise from promotional events held within or around the park.
Today's Showcase is all about Mini-Land, an iconic theme park full of Minis and Mayhem!
Based on the Mario VS. Donkey Kong series, Mini-Land has you racing around the titular Theme Park from the DS Game Mario VS. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem, riding through several of the park's wild attractions.
The course is built of the different attractions from the DS Game. In fact, most course elements are pulled directly from the game itself; The red girders of Coaster Hills, Jumpy Jungle's bounciest springs, the conveyors of Teatime Twirl, the pipes from Warped Mansion, and Cannon Cove's finest launchers.
Personally, there's one aspect of this track I like in particular: the Shortcuts. Nearly every attraction has a Shortcut tucked away that can help you take home the gold! (One of which I must say is incredibly broken lmao)
Mini-Land is open right now, and the first 100 Guests will receive a free Mini-Pauline toy!!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98714
The Mario Toy Company is not liable or legally responsible for any damage physical or otherwise caused by any incident or wild ape attack that may arise from promotional events held within or around the park.
On 2023-04-15 at 16:25:05
=== Announcement - Koopa Shell Redesigns ===
Yep, that's right. The four Koopa Shell drivers have gotten an overhaul!
Their designs are a lot more clean and glossy, not to mention their new Mini-Map designs are a bit of a troll lol
As mentioned before, each Koopa Shell will be unlockable in one of four Bonus Cups in MMPG, Cups with that rearrange the standard 16-Track order for a unique challenge. As of now, only one Bonus cup is available: The Crossover Cup. Play it here now and win Gold to unlock a new driver!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
Yep, that's right. The four Koopa Shell drivers have gotten an overhaul!
Their designs are a lot more clean and glossy, not to mention their new Mini-Map designs are a bit of a troll lol
As mentioned before, each Koopa Shell will be unlockable in one of four Bonus Cups in MMPG, Cups with that rearrange the standard 16-Track order for a unique challenge. As of now, only one Bonus cup is available: The Crossover Cup. Play it here now and win Gold to unlock a new driver!
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=34577
On 2023-04-18 at 20:36:47
=== Announcement: Waluigi Stadium and Course Lineup Reveal ===
Lots of awesome news today! First of all, the 8th MMGP Course has been released: Waluigi Stadium! Not to be confused with the GCN Track of the same name, Waluigi Stadium is a reimagining of the classic Stadium course theme.
More information about the course will be revealed in an upcoming Course Spotlight, until then, you can try out the track right here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=101031
In other news, we are now halfway through the MMGP Course selection. And what better way to celebrate then with the unveiling of The official MMGP Cup/Course lineup! The lineup is now included in the Topic's top message, so go check it out!
Lots of awesome news today! First of all, the 8th MMGP Course has been released: Waluigi Stadium! Not to be confused with the GCN Track of the same name, Waluigi Stadium is a reimagining of the classic Stadium course theme.
More information about the course will be revealed in an upcoming Course Spotlight, until then, you can try out the track right here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=101031
In other news, we are now halfway through the MMGP Course selection. And what better way to celebrate then with the unveiling of The official MMGP Cup/Course lineup! The lineup is now included in the Topic's top message, so go check it out!
On 2023-04-24 at 16:49:34
It's awesome! I wish you good luck!
P. S. I unlocked -SPOILER REMOVED- Shell. This character is great!
P. S. I unlocked -SPOILER REMOVED- Shell. This character is great!
On 2023-04-24 at 23:15:44
It's awesome! I wish you good luck!
P. S. I unlocked -SPOILER REMOVED- Shell. This character is great!
P. S. I unlocked -SPOILER REMOVED- Shell. This character is great!
A shell character?
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1On 2023-04-25 at 17:21:54
=== Announcement: Shy Guy Creek, Cloud Cup, and a New Driver! ===
Its been a very busy last few days for the MMGP, so lets get into it!
Firstly, a new course Shy Guy Creek is now available to play. Race around the relaxing rapids of Shy Guy forest, weaving through the local wildlife and majestic forestry.
Play Shy Guy Creek here now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=101712
And with the release of Shy Guy Forest, we've completed the first official Cup of MMGP: The Cloud Cup!
This will be the second main Cup of the GP, featuring:
Sarasaland Speedway
Shy Guy Creek
Waluigi Stadium
Yoshi Isle
You can play the Cloud Cup now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=35572
And finally, this new Cup means a New Unlockable Driver has arrived to MMGP! (Spoilers Below)
That's all for now, but expect tons of more MMGP content coming very soon!
Its been a very busy last few days for the MMGP, so lets get into it!
Firstly, a new course Shy Guy Creek is now available to play. Race around the relaxing rapids of Shy Guy forest, weaving through the local wildlife and majestic forestry.
Play Shy Guy Creek here now:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=101712
And with the release of Shy Guy Forest, we've completed the first official Cup of MMGP: The Cloud Cup!
This will be the second main Cup of the GP, featuring:
Sarasaland Speedway
Shy Guy Creek
Waluigi Stadium
Yoshi Isle
You can play the Cloud Cup now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?cid=35572
And finally, this new Cup means a New Unlockable Driver has arrived to MMGP! (Spoilers Below)
Mario (Super Mario Land) hits the track with his retro style!
You can unlock Mario (Super Mario Land) now by getting a perfect 40 Point score in the Cloud Cup!
You can unlock Mario (Super Mario Land) now by getting a perfect 40 Point score in the Cloud Cup!
That's all for now, but expect tons of more MMGP content coming very soon!
On 2023-04-28 at 20:10:09
=== Course Showcase - Maken Moozac Circuit ===
wow, this "Maken Moozac" guy must have a pretty inflated ego
Maken Moozac Circuit is the first track of MMGP's Hammer Cup, set on a bustling Raceway surrounded by the sea. The course takes inspiration from GCN Yoshi Circuit, with the outline of the Course being the Logo of yours truly!
Being the opener for the penultimate Cup, this Course hurls quite a few challenges at the player. Throughout the track, you'll encounter several different obstacles, including Goombas, Piranha Plants, and oncoming traffic.
But enemies aren't your only concern here, as the middle of the Course features a tight intersection, which could cost you the race if you aren't paying close attention to the coloured signs!
And while it's not a very open Course, there are still a few chances for some shortcuts; You may notice some patches of grass that are lighter then the others. Boost through these to gain the advantage!
Maken Moozac Circuit is ready for racers right now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98157
wow, this "Maken Moozac" guy must have a pretty inflated ego
Maken Moozac Circuit is the first track of MMGP's Hammer Cup, set on a bustling Raceway surrounded by the sea. The course takes inspiration from GCN Yoshi Circuit, with the outline of the Course being the Logo of yours truly!
Being the opener for the penultimate Cup, this Course hurls quite a few challenges at the player. Throughout the track, you'll encounter several different obstacles, including Goombas, Piranha Plants, and oncoming traffic.
But enemies aren't your only concern here, as the middle of the Course features a tight intersection, which could cost you the race if you aren't paying close attention to the coloured signs!
And while it's not a very open Course, there are still a few chances for some shortcuts; You may notice some patches of grass that are lighter then the others. Boost through these to gain the advantage!
Maken Moozac Circuit is ready for racers right now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98157
On 2023-04-29 at 06:02:16
=== Course Showcase - Maken Moozac Circuit ===
wow, this "Maken Moozac" guy must have a pretty inflated ego
Maken Moozac Circuit is the first track of MMGP's Hammer Cup, set on a bustling Raceway surrounded by the sea. The course takes inspiration from GCN Yoshi Circuit, with the outline of the Course being the Logo of yours truly!
Being the opener for the penultimate Cup, this Course hurls quite a few challenges at the player. Throughout the track, you'll encounter several different obstacles, including Goombas, Piranha Plants, and oncoming traffic.
But enemies aren't your only concern here, as the middle of the Course features a tight intersection, which could cost you the race if you aren't paying close attention to the coloured signs!
And while it's not a very open Course, there are still a few chances for some shortcuts; You may notice some patches of grass that are lighter then the others. Boost through these to gain the advantage!
Maken Moozac Circuit is ready for racers right now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98157
wow, this "Maken Moozac" guy must have a pretty inflated ego
Maken Moozac Circuit is the first track of MMGP's Hammer Cup, set on a bustling Raceway surrounded by the sea. The course takes inspiration from GCN Yoshi Circuit, with the outline of the Course being the Logo of yours truly!
Being the opener for the penultimate Cup, this Course hurls quite a few challenges at the player. Throughout the track, you'll encounter several different obstacles, including Goombas, Piranha Plants, and oncoming traffic.
But enemies aren't your only concern here, as the middle of the Course features a tight intersection, which could cost you the race if you aren't paying close attention to the coloured signs!
And while it's not a very open Course, there are still a few chances for some shortcuts; You may notice some patches of grass that are lighter then the others. Boost through these to gain the advantage!
Maken Moozac Circuit is ready for racers right now here:
https://mkpc.malahieude.net/map.php?i=98157
Pretty good circuit. Not the best one (please sorry), but still good!
Edit: nevermind. Thanks if yes. Or possibly it was a glitch.