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[[File:MKT Icon GBA Luigi Circuit.png|frame|{{classic|GBA|Luigi Circuit}} in its latest appearance, ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'']]
'''Luigi Circuit''' is a series of racecourses from the ''[[Mario Kart Series|Mario Kart]]'' series, named after by [[Mario]]'s brother, [[Luigi]]. This course has presented in most of every ''Mario Kart'' installment, being basically a typical racecourse, featuring some traits on Luigi.  
'''Luigi Circuit''' is a series of circuit courses from the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series named after [[Luigi]]. This course, in one form or another, appears in the majority of ''Mario Kart'' installments, and excluding the course from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', it is among the simplest tracks in its respective games. Even though they are usually among the easiest tracks, they differ in size, features, and obstacles.


==''Mario Kart 64''==
The first entry in the ''Mario Kart'' series to introduce a Luigi Circuit course was ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', in which circuit courses were referred to as raceways in international releases. Since then, three more iterations of Luigi Circuit have appeared throughout the ''Mario Kart'' series.
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|title=Luigi Raceway
!width=10%|Course
|image=[[Image:Mk64luigicircuit.jpg|235px|center]]
!width=10%|Games
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 64]]''
!width=30%|Description
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|-
|distance=717 m
![[File:Luigi Raceway MK64.png|250px]]<br>[[N64 Luigi Raceway|Luigi Raceway]]
}}
|''[[Mario Kart 64]]''<br>''[[Mario Kart 7]]''<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
 
|The first course of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''Mario Kart 64'', Luigi Raceway is a simple course with a long straightaway, two large curves and little to no opportunity for shortcuts. The middle of the course also features a tunnel section, with the entrance adorning a large jumbotron.
Luigi Circuit makes its first appeareance in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', better known as '''Luigi Raceway''' outside [[Japan]]. This circuit is the first racecourse of the [[Mushroom Cup]].
|-
 
![[File:MKSC Luigi Circuit Starting Line.png|200px]]<br>[[GBA Luigi Circuit|Luigi Circuit]]
The course is simple, containing just open turns , where the racer can employ the [[drift|powersliding]] through them. Racers start out near to a stand full of fans, featuring Luigi's green [[cap]] over it. After a long straightway and a long main turn, competitors will come across a tunnel, having the first instance of a television screen recording the race. Once leaving the tunnel, racers take another long turn, bringing them to the checked line. Small shortcuts can be gained by cutting the grass and sand on the turns with [[Mushroom]]s or [[Star]]s. Another larger shortcut can be done by jumping over the brick wall shortly after the tunnel with a mushroom, saving around seven seconds per lap.
|''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]''<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
 
|Unlike other iterations of this course, Luigi Circuit appears as the first course of the [[Lightning Cup]] of ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit'', and features several bends and curves. It is the first course in the series to feature rain, and so also features [[puddle]]s as obstacles. The course takes place on an airfield, and features a Luigi-themed [[blimp]] taking off, which then re-emerges in the next course, [[GBA Sky Garden|Sky Garden]].
During the race, a ballon protraying Luigi's face tends to dip onto the course, showing so an [[Item Box]] hanging below it. A [[Spiny Shell (Mario Kart Item)|Spiny Shell]] is found inside, and can be obtained if a racer [[hop]]s right when the balloon reaches its lowest descent point.
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![[File:MKDD Luigi Circuit Overhead Artwork.png|200px]]<br>[[GCN Luigi Circuit|Luigi Circuit]]
If the player beats the time of 1:52.00 on this course in time trials, she/he get to race against a Luigi Staff ghost.
|''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''<br>''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
 
|This Luigi Circuit, appearing as the first course of the Mushroom Cup in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', appears to have a layout similar to that of Luigi Raceway from ''Mario Kart 64'', but the straightaways feature more curves, and the big bends are wider and feature [[Dash Panel]]s; the larger of the two bends is also guarded by a [[Chain Chomp]]. The distorted straightaway in the middle is actually two narrow paths merged together, only separated by a barrier in 50cc races. In classes above 50cc, the barrier is removed, allowing racers to run into other racers going the opposite direction.
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<center><gallery>
![[File:Luigi Circuit MKWii.png|200px]]<br>[[Luigi Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)|Luigi Circuit]]
Image:LuigiRaceway.png|<center>The icon from the menu
|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
Image:Mk64luigicircuit2.jpg|<center>The long turns on the ends of the course
|The first course of the Mushroom Cup in ''Mario Kart Wii'', this iteration of Luigi Circuit has a short and simple layout with easy curves and straightaways. The big bend at the end of the course is wider and features Dash Panels, but racers can also choose to take a shortcut through the sand using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]. Before the final bend, another Mushroom can be used to take a [[ramp]] in the sand and [[Jump Boost|trick]] on it.
Image:Mk64luigicircuit3.jpg|<center>The Luigi balloon
|}
Image:Mk64luigicircuit4.jpg|<center>The tunnel
</gallery></center>
 
==Appearance in ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==
{{racecourse
|title=Luigi Circuit (''Super Circuit'')
|image=[[Image:Mkscluigicircuit.png|240px|center]]''Mario Kart Super Circuit'' rendition.
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]<br>[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|cups=[[Lightning Cup]]<br>[[Leaf Cup]]
|wifi=Not Available ([[DS]])
}}
''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'''s Luigi Circuit is unique in that it is the only Luigi Circuit not to be the starting course for the game. Instead this version holds the distinction of being the only track to ever take place in the rain.


The track is set on what appears to be a airfield that is filled with puddles from the rain, which if the driver runs over, he or she will spin out. In the background hangars numbered 64 and 65 (both 00 in MKDS) can be seen next to a radio control building. During the third lap a Luigi blimp will take off and fly around. This blimp is later seen in [[Sky Garden]], which also uses the 3D jet model when it returns in Mario Kart DS. The level features many tight turns and winds around almost in circles several times. Like other Super Circuit tracks many shortcuts can be achieved on the level. It is found as the 1st course in the [[Lightning Cup]].
==Names in other languages==
 
{{foreign names
This track returned as the 3rd track in the [[Leaf Cup]] of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. The Luigi Blimp was replaced with a 3D model with a new design. And the rain was made more realistic then it's Gameboy Advance counterpart. Finally, the driver can not prevent themselves from spinning out on a puddle. Otherwise the track design did not change. The track cannot be played over Wi-Fi for unknown reasons.
|Jap=ルイージサーキット
 
|JapR=Ruīji Sākitto
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<center><gallery>
Image:Luigi circuit icon.png|<center>The icon from the menu
Image:mkscluigicirucit.png|<center>Puddles will cause the racer to spin out
Image:MKSC_LuigiCircuit.PNG|<center>Yoshi and Toad bumping
</gallery></center>
 
==Appearance in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''==
{{racecourse
|title=Luigi Circuit (''Double Dash!!'')
|image=[[Image:Mkddluigicircuit.jpg|235px|center]]Overview of the track in ''MKDD''.
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]<br>[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]<br>[[Shell Cup]]
|wifi=Available ([[DS]])
}}
'''Luigi Circuit''' is the first race track that appears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' in the [[Mushroom Cup]].
The track is a huge 8 with ramps on the sides. Because of this, racers can see other racers going up the track while they are going down. In any setting except for 50cc, the guard rail is removed, and the racers can even get into contact with each other. Additionally in the higher settings, there are several shortcuts around the track, with [[Item Box]]es on them. To avoid cheating in the course, the drivers have to pass the booster on both ramps in order to complete the round. In the [[All-Cup]] Tour in ''Double Dash!!'', it is always the first race.
 
The track starts off next to what looks like a building for box seats with a garage below. This could be where the karts are repaired or put together, but it is unknown. Going to the right side of the merged lanes, the racers will eventually run into a giant [[Chain Chomp]]. If the difficulty is above 50cc, players can go left on the main road, or right on a smaller road with double item blocks. However the smaller road is unprotected from the Chain Chomp. After this the racers will make the first of two turns on boosters. In the background, a rank "A" mansion from the end of ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'' can be seen. After the turn, players will once again enter the merged lane on their way back up to the starting line. On the right a lake can be seen, but no life is seen in it. Before the turn if the difficulty is above 50cc players can veer right onto a smaller path for an extra item block. After the last wide turn the lap is completed. It seems that this course was inspired by the Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart 64 based on it's layout.
 
The track reappeared in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' in the [[Shell Cup]]. The track sort of follows the 50cc, along with above it. There is no real shortcuts, like 50cc, but, like above 50cc, there is no inside wall. The track was playable over the game's Wi-Fi connection. Luigi's Mansion at A Rank is still in the background.
 
===Staff Ghost===
To unlock the staff ghost, the player must have a time faster than 1:29.000
 
The staff ghost uses Luigi/Mario in the [[Red Fire]]
 
===Official Descriptions===
*'''Official website:''' ''“A great beginner’s course, Luigi Circuit has long straightaways and big, loping curves on either end.”''
*'''Official Australian website:''' ''“Long and lanky, like Luigi himself, Luigi Circuit is also home to a Chain Chomp that snaps at any racers who dare to come close.”''
 
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<center><gallery>
Image:MKDD LuigiCircuit.jpg|<center>Yoshi and DK going around a curve
Image:Mkddluigicircuit2.jpg|<center>Mario and a Koopa driving down the merged section
</gallery></center>
 
==Appearances in ''Mario Kart DS''==
While there was no new Luigi Circuit in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', a port of the ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' Luigi Circuit can be found in the [[Shell Cup]] and a port of ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Luigi Circuit can be found in the [[Leaf Cup]]. In place of the new Luigi's usual circuit track is [[Luigi's Mansion (course)|Luigi's Mansion]], which is modeled after the respective game it appears in.
 
===GBA Luigi Circuit===
''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s port is the same excluding a few background details that have been modified to be three-dimensional. The rain now also appears to be flying at the screen, as it would if one were passing through it at a high speed. The course is not playable over the game's Wi-Fi.
 
===GCN Luigi Circuit===
[[Image:GCN Luigi Circuit.jpg|thumb|100px|Track map from the Official European website.]]
''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s version of Luigi Circuit is pretty much the same, although the long straightaways are a lot wider. The blimp from the GBA version of Luigi Circuit is also visible. The background has also been reduced to a flat image instead of actual models. The course is playable over the game's Wi-Fi.
 
===Staff Ghost===
1:29.759 using [[Luigi]] in the [[Poltergust 4000]]
 
<center><gallery>
Image:Luigicircuitmkds.png|<center>The icons from the menu in DS
Image:Mkdsluigicircuit.jpg|<center>Luigi racing on the ''MK:DD'' port
Image:Mkdsluigicircuit2.jpg|<center>Bowser racing on the ''MK:DD'' port
</gallery></center>
 
==''Mario Kart Wii''==
{{racecourse
|title=Luigi Circuit (''Mario Kart Wii'')
|image=[[Image:Luigicircuitmkwii.png|235px|center]]Panorama of the course.
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|wifi=Available ([[Wii]])
}}
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Luigi Circuit is once again the starting track of the [[Mushroom Cup]]. The track is similar to its ''64'' and ''Double Dash'' counterparts in that it is a giant semi-oval shaped track. It features a long boosted turn which was featured in both previous console versions. It seems to be styled similar to ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', sharing the same colored hills.
 
The track starts out in front of a massive stand of people cheering on racers with Luigi's Hat Emblem from the 64 Version of the track. On the right a building can be seen that is also a garage. At the end of the first straight away a giant statue of Luigi can be seen with [[Mii]]s standing in front of it. When playing as a Mii, Luigi's head is replaced with that of a Mii's. After the first non-boosted turn racers will see the return of the [[Cheep-Cheep]] balloon, a staple of the Mario Kart series long missing since the [[Nintendo 64]] incarnation, on the right. On the left a ramp surrounded by dirt can be used to pull off a trick. The final turn is made in front of the massive set of bleachers on a set of boosters similar to ''Double Dash''. The track is playable in the game's WiFi connection.
 
There are no real shortcuts in the level, however the small ramp can be used to gain an extra item block. If players have a mushroom they can also cut the last turn very sharp over dirt, if they can avoid the many warp pipes.
 
==Foreign Languages==
{{Foreignname|
|Jap=ルイージサーキット<br/>''Ruiiji Saakitto''
|JapM=Luigi Circuit
|JapM=Luigi Circuit
|Fra=Circuit Luigi
|ChiS=路易吉赛道
|FraM=Luigi Circuit
|ChiSR=Lùyìjí Sàidào
|ChiSM=Luigi Speedway
|ChiT=路易吉賽道
|ChiTR=Lùyìjí Sàidào
|ChiTM=Luigi Speedway
|Fre=Circuit Luigi
|FreM=Luigi Circuit
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|Ger=Luigis Piste
|GerM=Luigi's Circuit
|GerM=Luigi's Track
|Spa=Circuito De Luigi
|Ita=Circuito di Luigi
|SpaM=Luigi's Circuit
|Ita=Circuito Di Luigi
|ItaM=Luigi's Circuit
|ItaM=Luigi's Circuit
|Kor=루이지 서킷
|KorR=Ruiji Seokit
|KorM=Luigi Circuit
|Spa=Pista Luigi
|Spa2=Circuito de Luigi
|SpaM=Luigi Track
|Spa2M=Luigi's Circuit
}}
}}
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{{Racecourses}}


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Latest revision as of 20:51, September 22, 2024

GBA Luigi Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Luigi Circuit in its latest appearance, Mario Kart Tour

Luigi Circuit is a series of circuit courses from the Mario Kart series named after Luigi. This course, in one form or another, appears in the majority of Mario Kart installments, and excluding the course from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, it is among the simplest tracks in its respective games. Even though they are usually among the easiest tracks, they differ in size, features, and obstacles.

The first entry in the Mario Kart series to introduce a Luigi Circuit course was Mario Kart 64, in which circuit courses were referred to as raceways in international releases. Since then, three more iterations of Luigi Circuit have appeared throughout the Mario Kart series.

Course Games Description
Luigi Raceway
Luigi Raceway 		Mario Kart 64
Mario Kart 7
Mario Kart Tour 		The first course of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart 64, Luigi Raceway is a simple course with a long straightaway, two large curves and little to no opportunity for shortcuts. The middle of the course also features a tunnel section, with the entrance adorning a large jumbotron.
Luigi Circuit
Luigi Circuit 		Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart Tour 		Unlike other iterations of this course, Luigi Circuit appears as the first course of the Lightning Cup of Mario Kart: Super Circuit, and features several bends and curves. It is the first course in the series to feature rain, and so also features puddles as obstacles. The course takes place on an airfield, and features a Luigi-themed blimp taking off, which then re-emerges in the next course, Sky Garden.
GCN Luigi Circuit
Luigi Circuit 		Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Mario Kart DS 		This Luigi Circuit, appearing as the first course of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, appears to have a layout similar to that of Luigi Raceway from Mario Kart 64, but the straightaways feature more curves, and the big bends are wider and feature Dash Panels; the larger of the two bends is also guarded by a Chain Chomp. The distorted straightaway in the middle is actually two narrow paths merged together, only separated by a barrier in 50cc races. In classes above 50cc, the barrier is removed, allowing racers to run into other racers going the opposite direction.
View of Luigi Circuit in Mario Kart Wii
Luigi Circuit 		Mario Kart Wii The first course of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart Wii, this iteration of Luigi Circuit has a short and simple layout with easy curves and straightaways. The big bend at the end of the course is wider and features Dash Panels, but racers can also choose to take a shortcut through the sand using a Mushroom. Before the final bend, another Mushroom can be used to take a ramp in the sand and trick on it.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ルイージサーキット[?]
Ruīji Sākitto 		Luigi Circuit
Chinese (simplified) 路易吉赛道[?]
Lùyìjí Sàidào 		Luigi Speedway
Chinese (traditional) 路易吉賽道[?]
Lùyìjí Sàidào 		Luigi Speedway
French Circuit Luigi[?] Luigi Circuit
German Luigis Piste[?] Luigi's Track
Italian Circuito di Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
Korean 루이지 서킷[?]
Ruiji Seokit 		Luigi Circuit
Spanish Pista Luigi[?] Luigi Track
Circuito de Luigi[?] Luigi's Circuit
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