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The course begins at the original Los Angeles Laps' starting line, before continuing normally along the first variant until the intersection with 3, turning right and passing under another lap gate on the bridge. Los Angeles Laps 3's route is used for the second section, except at the end, instead of turning left again, racers continue straight before making a left turn into the Inglewood Oil Field, which begins Los Angeles Laps 2's route, passing under another gate to start the third and final section. After passing under pumpjacks and over a bridge, racers make their way back to the four-way central intersection, before turning right and returning to the finish line at the Santa Monica Pier. It is the third course in the ''Mario Kart'' series to open a cup and use sections, after [[Wuhu Loop]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} in the [[Feather Cup]], as well as the second such course to solely use sections after Wuhu Loop. The {{wp|Venice Beach Skatepark}} now includes a [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]]. The parked cars have been removed. Some of the coins in the baseball-shaped formation at Dodger Stadium now rotate off-axis. Rodeo Drive's elevation has been evened out, with a less gradual jump in height entering it. A ramp with [[Dash Panel|Dash Panels]] has been added around where Los Angeles Laps 3's starting line was in ''Tour'', with another smaller one added along the upper middle route in Inglewood Oil Field. Two [[glider]] [[Ring (Mario Kart series)|rings]] with [[Item Box]]es have been added to Inglewood Oil Field, accessible using the Glide Ramp from the original iteration in ''Tour''. The shortcut along the Los Angeles Laps 3 route is now grassy, while two new ones have been added along the left turns that originally housed the starting line of Los Angeles Laps 2.
The course begins at the original Los Angeles Laps' starting line, before continuing normally along the first variant until the intersection with 3, turning right and passing under another lap gate on the bridge. Los Angeles Laps 3's route is used for the second section, except at the end, instead of turning left again, racers continue straight before making a left turn into the Inglewood Oil Field, which begins Los Angeles Laps 2's route, passing under another gate to start the third and final section. After passing under pumpjacks and over a bridge, racers make their way back to the four-way central intersection, before turning right and returning to the finish line at the Santa Monica Pier. It is the third course in the ''Mario Kart'' series to open a cup and use sections, after [[Wuhu Loop]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} in the [[Feather Cup]], as well as the second such course to solely use sections after Wuhu Loop. The {{wp|Venice Beach Skatepark}} now includes a [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]]. The parked cars have been removed. Some of the coins in the baseball-shaped formation at Dodger Stadium now rotate off-axis. Rodeo Drive's elevation has been evened out, with a less gradual jump in height entering it. A ramp with [[Dash Panel|Dash Panels]] has been added around where Los Angeles Laps 3's starting line was in ''Tour'', with another smaller one added along the upper middle route in Inglewood Oil Field. Two [[glider]] [[Ring (Mario Kart series)|rings]] with [[Item Box]]es have been added to Inglewood Oil Field, accessible using the Glide Ramp from the original iteration in ''Tour''. The shortcut along the Los Angeles Laps 3 route is now grassy, while two new ones have been added along the left turns that originally housed the starting line of Los Angeles Laps 2.


Los Angeles Laps is one of three courses from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to be present in the fifth wave, alongside {{classic|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Vancouver Velocity}}. It is also the only course from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to not feature half-pipes that would later include them upon returning as a [[classic course]].
Los Angeles Laps is one of three courses from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to be present in the fifth wave, alongside {{classic|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Vancouver Velocity}}. It is also the only course from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to not feature half-pipes that would later include them upon returning as a [[classic course]], and one of two among all courses in ''Tour'', as {{classic-link|3DS|Rosalina's Ice World}} also had them added to its ''Booster Course Pass'' version.


Prior to the course's official announcement for the Booster Course Pass, a very brief portion of Los Angeles Laps' music was present within the internal data for ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' in version 2.1.0. The filename for the music snippet was "Cnsw_48", meaning it was assigned to the fourth and last course of the [[Boomerang Cup]] in the Booster Course Pass, included in the fourth wave. Los Angeles Laps was not present in the fourth wave of the downloadable content; however, [[Tour Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush]], a course labelled internally as a Wave 5 course, was, implying that it and Los Angeles Laps were switched at one point in development.
Prior to the course's official announcement for the Booster Course Pass, a very brief portion of Los Angeles Laps' music was present within the internal data for ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' in version 2.1.0. The filename for the music snippet was "Cnsw_48", meaning it was assigned to the fourth and last course of the [[Boomerang Cup]] in the Booster Course Pass, included in the fourth wave. Los Angeles Laps was not present in the fourth wave of the downloadable content; however, [[Tour Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush]], a course labelled internally as a Wave 5 course, was, implying that it and Los Angeles Laps were switched at one point in development.

Revision as of 00:17, February 13, 2024

Los Angeles Laps
Los Angeles Laps in Mario Kart Tour
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2020 (1), 2021 (3), 2022 (2))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 5) (2023)
Cup(s) Cherry Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Los Angeles County, United States
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps
The map of Los Angeles Laps from Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps 2
The map of Los Angeles Laps 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps 3
The map of Los Angeles Laps 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Los Angeles Laps in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Alice
1:57.938 MarioCometSlimSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Mitsu
1:25.694 Birdo (Red)Pipe FrameMonster (tire)Super Glider

Los Angeles Laps is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It takes place in Los Angeles, California, United States, and as such it makes its debut in the city's namesake tour, the 2020 Los Angeles Tour. However, the course itself also includes landmarks from the greater Los Angeles County, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Inglewood Oil Field. Los Angeles Laps has three separate routes called Los Angeles Laps, Los Angeles Laps 2, and Los Angeles Laps 3. The third route debuted first in the 2021 Los Angeles Tour while the second route debuted in the 2022 Los Angeles Tour. The first route features the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, the second route focuses on the Inglewood Oil Field, while the third route takes racers over Dodger Stadium and through Beverly Hills. Unlike other city courses, each route of Los Angeles Laps takes place in an entirely different part of the overall track, thus every route has its own finish line position. So far, this is the only city course where the finish line is at a different location in each layout. The inclusion of this course makes the United States the only country to be represented by more than one city course, with New York Minute having been introduced prior.

Los Angeles Laps appears as a classic course in the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the first course of the Cherry Cup. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits.

Mario Kart Tour

Several landmarks of Los Angeles and Santa Monica can be seen throughout each of Los Angeles Laps' layouts, which are 777 Tower, Beverly Hills City Hall, Capitol Records Building, Dodger Stadium, Inglewood Oil Field, Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Convention Center, Muscle Beach, Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, Santa Monica Pier, Tongva Park, Venice Beach and the Venice Beach Skatepark, Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, and the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.

Los Angeles Laps' course layout in relation to its other layoutsLos Angeles Laps 2's course layout in relation to its other layoutsLos Angeles Laps 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other.

Los Angeles Laps

In the standard layout, all of the racers start the course on the Santa Monica Pier. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the left through a couple shops and onto the beach, then makes a slight left through a blue lifeguard tower. After continuing left, the course shifts right into a skatepark with multiple paths and graffiti of a Bill Blaster, some Bullet Bills, Bananas, Bloopers, two Bob-omb Plugs icons, two Red Shells, a Bowser icon and some Piranha Plants in a Warp Pipe. After that, the course shifts left underneath an elongated lifeguard tower bridge; the course then curves to the left where the rest of the beach is littered with a few Sidesteppers and an underwater section at the side. On the second lap, most of the water will disappear. Players can then make a slight S-motion into a double-lane road through the street, where they can alternate between the two lanes at will. After a wide turn left, the player then drives straight and back onto the pier, where the finish line awaits.

When configured for Coin Rush, signs direct Gold Mario up the highest skate ramp while cars and buses block off a lane in the double-lane road, making the collection of coins easier.

The course also appears as Los Angeles Laps R (reversed), Los Angeles Laps T (with ramps), and Los Angeles Laps R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T variant, there is a glide ramp where racers leave the Santa Monica Pier, and there is a Thwomp atop the skatepark. In the R/T variant, there is a glide ramp shortly before racers return to the pier.

Appearances

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Los Angeles Laps tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Los Angeles Laps.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Los Angeles Laps and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Los Angeles Laps tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Los Angeles Laps from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Daisy (Swimwear)Daisy (Thai Dress)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitFire RosalinaLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Sunshine)Mario (Swimwear)Orange Mii Racing SuitPauline (Party Time)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitToad (Party Time)Toad (Tourist)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) B Dasher Mk. 2Blue Crawly KartCact-XCheep SnorkelFish Bone FerryFlowery BadwagonGold Kiddie KartGold PipesHuffin Puffin EggJet CruiserMach 8-RMonarch KartOrange StreamlinerPink WingSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Star-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerSushi RacerWild WigglerYellow Sub Scooter Cheep Cheep MasksGold Home-Field GliderGold MeteorsGreen EmblemHome-Field GliderManta GliderMelon & Banana BalloonsStar-Spangled GliderStarchuteSurf MasterTulip CorsageWavy Great SailWonderful Diamond Blooper Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Yukata)Hammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombKitsune LuigiMario (Racing)Mario (SNES)Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Wedding)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Roy Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor) 8-Bit Pipe FrameBanana MasterBlue BadwagonBlue Sub ScooterChain Chomp ChariotCleanup HitterDK MaximumGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Cheep SnorkelGold Hop RodGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Snow SkimmerGold Sushi RacerGrand BadwagonGreen CircuitOffroaderRed B Dasher Mk. 2**Spicy ZucchiniStreetleWiggler Egg 8-Bit StarBanana WingtipCloud GliderFestival WingsFuzzy KiteGold GliderGreat SailGreen Checkered GliderLuma ParafoilMosaic StarchuteShip's WheelSmiley Flower GliderStealth Glider
Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue YoshiWario Bolt BuggyOrange Turbo Yoshi* Pink Flower Glider
Los Angeles Laps R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Daisy (Swimwear)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Fire RosalinaFish Bone Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitMario (Swimwear)Pauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Wedding)Yoshi (Kangaroo) B Dasher Mk. 2Blue BadwagonBlue SodaCoral Jet CruiserDesert Rose WagonDolphin DrifterFestival GirlFireflyFish Bone FerryGold Cupid's ArrowHuffin Puffin EggInferno FlyerJet CruiserJumbo JetterRed B Dasher Mk. 2Star-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerWatermelon Kart 8-Bit StarCloud GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Manta GliderManta GliderMario Golf CapSilver Manta GliderSilver-and-Gold HeartsSmiley Flower GliderSunset BalloonsSurf MasterTropical BalloonsWavy Great SailWiggler ParachuteWonderful Garnet Bronze Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombKitsune LuigiLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Mario (Baseball)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitNabbitPauline (Party Time)WigglerYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Blue Crawly KartCact-XGold Cheep SnorkelGold DriverGold Hop RodGold PaintsterGold Shielded SpeedsterGreen CircuitIce-Cream MinibusOffroaderPink WingPirate Sushi RacerQuickshawSilver Warrior WagonSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2*Sunny Surf SailerSunset CloudSushi RacerWiggler EggYellow Sub Scooter Banana WingtipCheep Cheep MasksDolphin Great SailFestival WingsGold Home-Field GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGreat SailGreen EmblemHome-Field GliderJellychuteLuigi's Hat BalloonShip's WheelStar-Spangled GliderTropical GliderWonderful DiamondYoshi's Cookies
Light-blue YoshiWario Soda Jet BirdoBirdo (Green)Green Toad (Pit Crew)Hammer Bro Bolt Buggy
Green Cheep Charger
Los Angeles Laps T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Bronze Mii Racing SuitBuilder MarioChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Farmer)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Boo (Gold)Kitsune LuigiLemmy Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha (Gold)Rosalina (Swimwear)Toadette (Sailor)Wario Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Kangaroo) Banana MasterBlazing EagleBlooper ShuttleChain Chomp ChariotCombo CruiserCream ClassicFast FrankGold Cheep SnorkelGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Sweet RideGreen CircuitPineapple 1Pink CometPink WingSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Spicy ZucchiniSunny Surf SailerSwift JackYellow Sub Scooter Banana WingtipDolphin Great SailFare FlierFuzzy KiteHome-Field GliderLuma ParafoilMelon & Banana BalloonsMosaic StarchuteShip's WheelStar-Spangled GliderSunset BalloonsTropical BalloonsWiggler Parachute Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Daisy (Sailor)Daisy (Swimwear)Daisy (Yukata)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Mario (SNES)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Halloween)WigglerYoshi Mii Racing Suit 8-Bit Pipe FrameB Dasher Mk. 2Blue BadwagonBlue SodaBlue Sub ScooterBumble VDK MaximumDolphin DrifterGold Hop RodGold PipesGold Snow SkimmerGold Warrior WagonGold Wild SluggerHot Pot Hot RodJumbo JetterQuickshawStar-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerSushi RacerTuk-Tuk Kart 8-Bit StarBlooper WingtipFestival WingsFull FlightGreen EmblemJellychuteManta GliderRainbow BellsRed and Gold UmbrellaRoy OilpaperSilver-and-Gold HeartsSmiley Flower GliderStarry Great SailTulip CorsageWonderful Garnet
Koopa (Freerunning)WaluigiYellow Yoshi Hammer BroOrange YoshiRed Toad (Pit Crew)Wario Light-blue Turbo YoshiRed Turbo Birdo
Warship
Los Angeles Laps R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Blue Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Bronze Mii Racing SuitBuilder MarioCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Swimwear)Funky KongMario (Baseball)NabbitPauline (Cowgirl)Roy Mii Racing SuitWiggler Blue SodaBlue Sub ScooterCleanup HitterCoconut 1Gold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold DriverGold PipesGold Sushi RacerGold Sweet RideGold Warrior WagonGrand BadwagonGreen CircuitOffroaderOrange StreamlinerPinch HitterPirate Sushi RacerRed TaxiSpicy ZucchiniSushi Racer Banana WingtipBlooper WingtipDolphin Great SailGreat SailJellychuteLuigi's Hat BalloonMelon & Banana BalloonsRed and Gold UmbrellaRoy OilpaperSmiley Flower GliderStarry Great SailSunny Surf MasterTulip Corsage Cat LuigiDolphin Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Fish Bone Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Sunshine)Orange Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wedding)Pokey Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Toadette (Sailor)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Banana MasterBlooper ShuttleBumble VCheep SnorkelCombo CruiserDesert Rose WagonDolphin DrifterFestival GirlGold Cheep SnorkelGold Fish Bone FerryGold Kiddie KartGold Lunar CruiserGold PaintsterHuffin Puffin EggMach 8-RPineapple 1Sky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2**Star-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerSwift JackTropical TruckYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Goomba8-Bit StarCheep Cheep MasksFare FlierFull FlightGold Manta GliderGreen Checkered GliderLuma ParafoilSilver-and-Gold HeartsStar-Spangled GliderSunset BalloonsSurf MasterWavy Great SailWiggler ParachuteYellow Hard Hat Balloon
Red Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi Pink Flower Glider BirdoGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Koopa (Freerunning)Wario
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Wendy Cup challenge from the 2020 Los Angeles Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Los Angeles Laps (reused as the Mii Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Autumn Tour) Regular Diddy Kong from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 22
  • 28
Los Angeles Tour (2020) Wendy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Wendy Cup
Autumn Tour (2022) Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Vs. Mega Bowser
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
The icon of the Larry Cup challenge from the 2020 Los Angeles Tour in Mario Kart Tour. R/T MKT Icon Bowser.png
Bowser
Flame Flyer from Mario Kart Tour
Flame Flyer
Heart Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Heart Balloons[1]
Bowser Shell from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser's Shells[1]

Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-ombs[1]
Los Angeles Tour (2020) Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the 2020 Los Angeles Tour; a Goomba Takedown bonus challenge set on Los Angeles Laps (Later reused for the 2nd Anniversary Tour's Yoshi Cup). Regular Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Birdo
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb

Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom
1
  • 15
  • 25
  • 40
Los Angeles Tour (2020) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup

Los Angeles Laps 2

The course begins in a different location from Los Angeles Laps, with the starting line instead located on a road far away from the Santa Monica Pier. This is due to this route's layout not involving the pier and the beach in any way, unlike the first route. Following a left turn, racers drive towards the Inglewood Oil Field. Taking a slight left turn brings them into the oil field, where there are multiple forks in the road. Each route features pumpjacks as obstacles. Racers take a U-turn to the left to continue through the oil field, avoiding two more pumpjacks and a large water tower. There is also a glide ramp here to the right of the track, blocked by some off-road. A sharp right takes the racers back into the main city streets, where they cross a bridge on a long straightaway before taking one last left turn back to the starting line.

Despite being labeled as the second route, Los Angeles Laps 2 released seven months after Los Angeles Laps 3 did. This marks the second time a city course's layouts were released out of numerical order, the first being Berlin Byways, with Berlin Byways 2 being released more than a year before Berlin Byways.

The course also appears as Los Angeles Laps 2R (reversed), Los Angeles Laps 2T (with ramps), and Los Angeles Laps 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T and R/T variants, there is a stationary dash panel ramp truck on the road. In the T variant, there is also three Big Piranha Plants on the course: Two in the Inglewood Oil Field, and one on the final turn. In the oil field, the glide ramp and a few of the pumpjacks are gone. In the R/T variant, racers are guided along one specific route through the oil field.

Appearances

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Los Angeles Laps tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Los Angeles Laps 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Los Angeles Laps 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Los Angeles Laps 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Los Angeles Laps 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Chargin' ChuckKing Bob-omb (Gold)Light Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Golf)Mario (Swimwear)Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Vampire)Wiggler (Gold) Black Cat CruiserGold PaintsterGold StandardGold Wild SluggerGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Ice-Cream MinibusLime Tea CoupeRed TaxiRoaring RacerRose TaxiSakura QuickshawSneekerStreetleTuk-Tuk KartWild Wiggler 8-Bit Fire FlowerCandlelight FlightFire Manta GliderGlittering ParasolGold Chocolate BalloonsPolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Surf MasterSweetheart GliderTropical BalloonsWaluigi's MustacheWonderful Wings Baby Peach (Cherub)Gold Mario*Goomba Mii Racing SuitKamekKitsune LuigiLemmy Mii Racing SuitPauline (Party Time)Rosalina (Swimwear)Wario (Cowboy) B DasherCandy ClownChocolate Mint Soft SwerveClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Cleanup HitterCombo CruiserCupid's ArrowFlowery BadwagonGold DriverGold Eagle***Green LightningJukebox BuggyKamek's Zoom BroomSpicy ZucchiniTiger BruiserWild Slugger** Aurora BalloonsBanana WingtipBright GliderDream GliderGalaxy GliderGold GliderGold Manta GliderGold Penguin WingtipGold Tanooki ParafoilGold UmbrellaLuigi Golf CapStar-Spangled GliderWario's Mustache
Purple Toad (Pit Crew) Donkey KongKoopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Pink YoshiPurple Koopa (Freerunning) Pink Turbo YoshiTea Coupe
Los Angeles Laps 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Peach (Cherub)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Chef)MeowserPetey Piranha (Gold)Wario (Cowboy)Yellow Mii Racing Suit Brown OffroaderCheep SnorkelChoco MacharonCleanup HitterDreamy EggFlaming SpeederGold Soft SwerveGold Sushi RacerRed B Dasher Mk. 2Spicy ZucchiniStar-Spangled FlyerSushi RacerSwift TalonTropical TruckWatermelon KartYellow Sub Scooter Aurora BalloonsBlack Cat ParafoilBright RibbonChocolate Banana CrêpeFire Manta GliderGold Manta GliderGreat SailLuigi Golf CapShip's WheelSpringtime CraneWario's Mustache Castle Mii Racing SuitKamekLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Mario (Hakama)Mario Mii Racing SuitPaulineRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitTanooki RosalinaWario (Hiker)Wiggler (Gold) Bright BunnyCandy ClownGold Bullet BlasterGold Cheep ChargerGold Monarch Kart*Gold PaintsterGold Rambi RiderGold Wild SluggerPink CometPurple BunnyRoaring RacerStreetleTanooki KartVampire FlyerWild SluggerWild Wiggler 8-Bit Star8-Bit Super GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Mario's Hat Balloon*Gold Toe-Bean BalloonsHeart BalloonsMeteor BalloonsNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaRainbow Fare FlierSilver Surf MasterTanooki ParafoilTropical BalloonsWaluigi's Mustache
Koopa (Freerunning) Toad Green Standard 8Orange Turbo Yoshi**
Baby Peach
Los Angeles Laps 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitCat RosalinaChargin' ChuckChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Swimwear)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Pauline (Rose)Rosalina (Chef)Toadette (Sailor)Wario Mii Racing Suit Cact-RCheershipCoconut 1Combo CruiserCoral Jet CruiserCream Cat CruiserCupid's ArrowFlowery BadwagonGold Monarch KartGold Rambi RiderIce-Cream MinibusPink CometSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2StreetleSurf Sailer 8-Bit Super GliderFire Manta GliderGold Mario's Hat BalloonGold Toe-Bean BalloonsGold UmbrellaHome-Field GliderMagic ParasolNew Year's 2022Starry Great SailTropical BalloonsYukata Ribbon Daisy (Thai Dress)Green Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Swimwear)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPaulinePeach (Happi)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wario (Cowboy)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Flaming SpeederFrosty BellsGold Soft SwerveGold Sushi RacerGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Jade Hop RodJukebox BuggyPurple DozerRose TaxiSunny Surf SailerSwift Talon***Tropical TruckVampire FlyerWhite Snow SkimmerYellow Taxi Bright RibbonCat ParafoilFare FlierGlittering ParasolGolden WingsLuigi ParafoilLuigi's Hat BalloonNew Year's 2023Springtime CraneStealth GliderStrawberry DonutSunny Surf MasterWario's Mustache
Orange Yoshi Pink Turbo Yoshi LuigiPurple Koopa (Freerunning)Purple Toad (Pit Crew) Orange Turbo YoshiRed Standard 8
Los Angeles Laps 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Daisy (Thai Dress)Goomba Mii Racing SuitGreen Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Golf)Mario (King)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitPeach (Halloween)Penguin ToadetteTanooki RosalinaToadette (Sailor)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Blue Sub ScooterCoconut 1Combo CruiserDolphin DrifterGold Bullet BlasterGold Hop RodGray Cat CruiserGreen Double-DeckerGreen LightningJukebox BuggyKarp KartMach 8-RPineapple 1Silver Bullet BlasterSleigh RiderSunny Surf SailerTropical TruckWiggler EggWild Slugger 8-Bit GoombaCandlelight FlightDolphin Great SailFire Manta GliderGold Home-Field GliderGolden WingsGreen Checkered GliderHome-Field GliderLuigi ParafoilStar-Spangled GliderStealth GliderSunny Surf MasterWavy Great Sail Blue Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitCat PeachCat RosalinaChargin' Chuck (Gold)Cheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDry Bones (Gold)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Chef)Mario (Happi)Mario Mii Racing SuitMeowserOrange Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Rosalina (Chef) Cact-RCheershipChoco MacharonFish Bone FerryFrost WingGold Lunar CruiserGold Wild SluggerHot Pot Hot RodJade Hop RodPink CometSports Coupe 2022Surf SailerSwift Talon**Taiko Drum DasherTiger BruiserTuk-Tuk KartWatermelon KartWhite Snow SkimmerWild WigglerYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit StarBlack Cat ParafoilBright GliderGold CraneGold Manta GliderGold MeteorsGold Piranha Plant BalloonsMagic ParasolMelon & Banana BalloonsNew Year's KitePink Gold MeteorsTanooki ParafoilWaluigi's MustacheYellow Hard Hat BalloonYukata Ribbon
Birdo (Green) Birdo (Blue)Yellow Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Yoshi Blue Turbo BirdoLightblueTurboYoshi
Baby Peach
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges

Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Roy Cup challenge from the 2022 Los Angeles Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 2 Regular Peach's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (passive)
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (aggressive)
Los Angeles Tour (2022) Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Roy Cup
Anniversary Tour (2023) The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Waluigi Cup challenge from the 2022 Los Angeles Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 2 Regular Driver Diddy Kong Mario (Sunshine) Toad (Pit Crew) Dixie Kong Rosalina (Swimwear) Funky Kong Daisy (Swimwear) Mario Los Angeles Tour (2022) Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Waluigi Cup
Kart Surf Sailer Surf Sailer Sunny Surf Sailer Surf Sailer Sunny Surf Sailer Surf Sailer Sunny Surf Sailer Same kart and glider as the ones used by the replaced driver
Glider TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Hammer Bro Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 2 Regular Toad (Pit Crew) from Mario Kart Tour
Toad (Pit Crew)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:38.00
  • 1:32.00
  • 1:26.00
Autumn Tour (2022) Hammer Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Hammer Bro Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Birdo Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 2 Regular Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 10
  • 14
Autumn Tour (2022) The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo Cup

Los Angeles Laps 3

In the standard layout, players start on a street that runs perpendicular to the Santa Monica Pier. Just after the starting line, the road curves to the left in front of Tongva Park, then makes a slight right as it goes under a bridge (which is part of a road in Los Angeles Laps 2), and then curves left again to go through the Los Angeles Convention Center. The road curves to the right as it goes under the canopy of the convention center, and then curves left shortly before a glide ramp which sends the player over Dodger Stadium. After landing on the other side of the stadium, the player immediately makes two left turns before continuing down a curvy road towards Two Rodeo Drive. After going through Rodeo Drive, the player makes a sharp left turn to return to the finish line. At the start of the curvy road towards Two Rodeo Drive, there's a small corner that can only be traversed through with the use of a Dash Mushroom.

The course also appears as Los Angeles Laps 3R (reversed), Los Angeles Laps 3T (with ramps), and Los Angeles Laps 3R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T variant, the glide ramp is gone; racers use Kanaami Road to cross Dodger Stadium. In the R/T variant, there is a second glide ramp as racers exit the stadium, which allows them to glide up to and drive on the convention center.

Appearances

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Los Angeles Laps tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Los Angeles Laps 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Los Angeles Laps 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Los Angeles Laps 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Los Angeles Laps 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (Black)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Fire RosalinaIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Golf)Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPauline (Rose)Petey PiranhaPink Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) B Dasher Mk. 2Black Turbo BirdoBlue Sub ScooterDesert Rose WagonGold Kiddie KartGold Wild SluggerIce-Cream MinibusInferno FlyerJukebox BuggyLime Tea CoupeMonarch KartPinch HitterRose TaxiSneekerTiger BruiserWild Slugger Black Toe-Bean BalloonsGlinting GliderGold BellsGold Mario Golf CapHome-Field GliderMario's Hat BalloonPink Bubble BalloonRose ParasolSilver Manta GliderSpringtime CraneStealth GliderWario's MustacheWonderful Wings Blooper Mii Racing SuitBowser (Santa)Cat ToadChargin' Chuck**Chargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Swimwear)Light Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Luigi (Painter)Mario (Sunshine)Mario (Swimwear)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitReindeer Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut) Cat CruiserCheep SnorkelCombo CruiserDolphin DrifterGold Capsule KartGold CometGold Double-Decker*Gold DriverGold Fish Bone FerryJade Hop RodPaintsterPlatinum TaxiSilver Warrior WagonStar-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerWhite Turbo YoshiWiggler EggWild WigglerYellow Offroader Autumn LeavesBlack Great SailCalico ParafoilCat ParafoilFare FlierFlying EaselFuzzy KiteGold Checkered GliderGold Cloud Balloons**Gold Home-Field GliderMelon & Banana BalloonsRoy OilpaperStarry Great SailSunny Surf MasterSurf MasterWavy Great Sail
Birdo (Orange)Pink Yoshi Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue YoshiOrange Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo Yoshi
Los Angeles Laps 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat PeachDaisy (Sailor)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)Mario (Sunshine)MeowserMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitPauline (Rose)Peach (Happi)Wario Mii Racing SuitWhite Yoshi Black B Dasher Mk. 2Candy ClownCombo CruiserGold Fish Bone FerryGold Sushi RacerGreen Apple KartGreen LightningJet CruiserKamek's Zoom BroomRadish RiderSunny Surf SailerWhite Turbo Yoshi Calico ParafoilFlying EaselGold Candlelight FlightGold Flappy WingsGold Penguin WingtipHome-Field GliderNew Year's 2023Polka-Dot Manta GliderRainbow Flappy WingsSurf MasterTropical GliderWaluigi's MustacheWavy Great Sail Birdo (Black)Chargin' Chuck (Gold)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserFunky KongIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Golf)Mario (Swimwear)Mario (Tuxedo)Petey PiranhaPink Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi (Reindeer) Blooper ShuttleCat CruiserCleanup Hitter*Flowery BadwagonGold Jingle BellGold Monarch KartGold Wild SluggerGrand BadwagonGray Cat CruiserGreen CometInferno FlyerOrange StreamlinerPinch HitterPineapple 1Platinum TaxiRose TaxiSneekerStar-Spangled FlyerTropical TruckWild Wiggler 8-Bit GoombaBlack Toe-Bean BalloonsCat ParafoilGlinting GliderGold BellsGold Cloud Balloons*Gold Home-Field Glider*Great SailJellychuteMelon & Banana BalloonsMosaic StarchuteRose ParasolStar-Spangled GliderWonderful Wings
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Yoshi Blue Turbo YoshiOrange Turbo Birdo
Los Angeles Laps 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Birdo (Black)Birdo Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Swimwear)KamekLuigi (Painter)Mario (Baseball)Pauline (Cowgirl)Petey PiranhaRosalina (Swimwear)Roy Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Cheep SnorkelCleanup HitterCupid's ArrowFlaming SpeederGreen LightningJade Hop RodPaintsterPinch HitterPineapple 1Sports Coupe 2022Swift TalonWild SluggerWild Wing Autumn LeavesBlack Great SailCat ParafoilFare FlierGold Checkered GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Home-Field GliderGold MeteorsGold Toe-Bean BalloonsGolden WingsPara-PaniniStar-Spangled GliderStarry Great SailSunny Surf Master Bowser (Santa)Builder ToadetteChargin' ChuckDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitGold MarioKing Bob-omb (Gold)Koopa Clown Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)Petey Piranha (Gold)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing SuitWhite YoshiWigglerYellow Mii Racing Suit* B Dasher Mk. 2Black Turbo BirdoBlue Sub ScooterDesert Rose WagonFlowery BadwagonGold Eagle**Gold QuickshawGold Rambi RiderGold Soft SwerveGreen Apple KartIce-Cream MinibusJet CruiserLime Tea CoupeQueen BeeRadish RiderYellow Offroader Black Toe-Bean BalloonsBright BalloonsDolphin Great SailFlying EaselGlittering ParasolGold Chocolate BalloonsGreen EmblemHome-Field GliderMelon & Banana BalloonsNew Year's 2023Pink Bubble BalloonSilver Manta GliderSpider GliderToe-Bean BalloonsTropical Glider
Orange Shy GuyOrange Yoshi Orange Turbo Yoshi Birdo (Orange) Blue RoyaleOrange Turbo Birdo
Los Angeles Laps 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder ToadetteCat ToadChargin' Chuck (Gold)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. BowserDry Bones Mii Racing SuitDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGold MarioHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitMario (Black Suit)Mario (Sunshine)Pauline (Cowgirl)Pokey Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Explorer)Wiggler Blooper ShuttleCact-IceDolphin DrifterFlowery BadwagonGold B DasherGold Double-DeckerGold EagleGold Rambi RiderGrand BadwagonGreen CometJade Hop RodPink DozerSilver Warrior WagonSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Star-Spangled FlyerSurf SailerWild Wiggler 8-Bit GoombaBright BalloonsDolphinGreatSailFlying EaselFuzzy KiteGold Cloud BalloonsGold Home-Field GliderGold UmbrellaGreen EmblemJellychuteMario's Hat BalloonRainbow BellsRecord SetterStar-Spangled GliderSuper Mario Kart Glider Baby Mario (Koala)Chargin' ChuckDaisy (Farmer)Daisy (Sailor)Daisy (Swimwear)Fire RosalinaIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Baseball)**Mario (King)*Mario (Satellaview)Mario (Tuxedo)Pastry Chef Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Swimwear)Santa Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Blue SodaCact-RCheershipGold Lunar CruiserGold Soft SwerveGold Sushi RacerGold Wild Slugger*Inferno FlyerLime Tea CoupeOrange StreamlinerPaintsterPinch Hitter**Pineapple 1Spicy Zucchini**Sunny Surf SailerWild GoldWild Wing Gold Candlelight FlightGold Flappy WingsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold MeteorsGreat SailHome-Field Glider**Pink Gold MeteorsPolka-Dot Manta GliderRainbow Flappy WingsRose ParasolSnow CrystalsSunny Surf MasterSurf MasterToe-Bean BalloonsTropical Balloons
Blue Royale
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges

Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Funky Kong Cup challenge from the 2022 Los Angeles Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 3 Regular MKT Icon BabyPeach.png
Baby Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 14
  • 17
Los Angeles Tour (2022) Funky Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Funky Kong Cup
Anniversary Tour (2022) The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
  • 10
  • 14
  • 18
Summer Tour (2023) Chargin' Chuck Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Chargin' Chuck Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Nabbit Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Los Angeles Laps 3 Regular Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:48.00
  • 1:38.00
  • 1:32.00
Autumn Tour (2022) Nabbit Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Nabbit Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
The icon of the Lemmy Cup challenge from the 2021 Los Angeles Tour in Mario Kart Tour. Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
2
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
Los Angeles Tour (2021) Lemmy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lemmy Cup
Anniversary Tour (2022) The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
Summer Tour (2023) The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
The icon of the Fire Bro Cup challenge from the 2021 Los Angeles Tour in Mario Kart Tour. Regular Mario (Baseball) from Mario Kart Tour
Mario (Baseball)
Red B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour
Red B Dasher
Starchute from Mario Kart Tour
Starchute
Toadette's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Toadette
Pink Mushmellow from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Mushmellow
Pink Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Flower Glider
  • 2 or more drivers
  • A kart gliding
  • Take a photo
Los Angeles Tour (2021) Fire Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Bro Cup
Toad (Pit Crew) from Mario Kart Tour
Toad (Pit Crew)
Blue Soda from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Soda
BBIA Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
BBIA Parafoil

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Tour Los Angeles Laps in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Los Angeles Laps in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Los Angeles Laps returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 5 of the Booster Course Pass. It appears as the first course of the Cherry Cup. The course has received significant visual upgrades, now being set in the day instead of sunset.[2] The minimap has also been rotated 180 degrees. Finally, the background music has been heavily rearranged and given a jazzier sound, with most of the synths and all of the "la-la" vocals replaced with live saxophones and guitars.

The course begins at the original Los Angeles Laps' starting line, before continuing normally along the first variant until the intersection with 3, turning right and passing under another lap gate on the bridge. Los Angeles Laps 3's route is used for the second section, except at the end, instead of turning left again, racers continue straight before making a left turn into the Inglewood Oil Field, which begins Los Angeles Laps 2's route, passing under another gate to start the third and final section. After passing under pumpjacks and over a bridge, racers make their way back to the four-way central intersection, before turning right and returning to the finish line at the Santa Monica Pier. It is the third course in the Mario Kart series to open a cup and use sections, after Wuhu Loop in Mario Kart 7 and Tour Athens Dash in the Feather Cup, as well as the second such course to solely use sections after Wuhu Loop. The Venice Beach Skatepark now includes a half-pipe. The parked cars have been removed. Some of the coins in the baseball-shaped formation at Dodger Stadium now rotate off-axis. Rodeo Drive's elevation has been evened out, with a less gradual jump in height entering it. A ramp with Dash Panels has been added around where Los Angeles Laps 3's starting line was in Tour, with another smaller one added along the upper middle route in Inglewood Oil Field. Two glider rings with Item Boxes have been added to Inglewood Oil Field, accessible using the Glide Ramp from the original iteration in Tour. The shortcut along the Los Angeles Laps 3 route is now grassy, while two new ones have been added along the left turns that originally housed the starting line of Los Angeles Laps 2.

Los Angeles Laps is one of three courses from Mario Kart Tour to be present in the fifth wave, alongside Tour Athens Dash and Tour Vancouver Velocity. It is also the only course from Mario Kart Tour to not feature half-pipes that would later include them upon returning as a classic course, and one of two among all courses in Tour, as 3DS Rosalina's Ice World also had them added to its Booster Course Pass version.

Prior to the course's official announcement for the Booster Course Pass, a very brief portion of Los Angeles Laps' music was present within the internal data for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in version 2.1.0. The filename for the music snippet was "Cnsw_48", meaning it was assigned to the fourth and last course of the Boomerang Cup in the Booster Course Pass, included in the fourth wave. Los Angeles Laps was not present in the fourth wave of the downloadable content; however, Bangkok Rush, a course labelled internally as a Wave 5 course, was, implying that it and Los Angeles Laps were switched at one point in development.

Profiles

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Tour game. As you'd expect, it's modeled after the (mostly) sunny city of Los Angeles in the United States. In addition to rays of sunshine, you'll also see a palm tree-lined coast and baseball field.
    • Practice your drifting! This course has a lot of curves, so precise drifting will help you get ahead.
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): There's no biz like the racing biz in Los Angeles Laps
    Here's a look at another course released as part of the fifth wave, which is available now: Los Angeles Laps.
    First appearing in the smart device game Mario Kart Tour, this course takes you down the palm-tree-lined avenues and along the golden sand beaches of the City of Angels itself, the United States' Los Angeles. With every lap leading you through different parts of this great metropolis, including a heated game at the local baseball stadium, you'll really have to master the fine art of drifting to make your way through its twisty streets and claim first place!

Sponsors

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Mario Kart Tour

Los Angeles Laps

Course icons
Screenshots

Los Angeles Laps 2

Course icons
Screenshots

Los Angeles Laps 3

Course icons
Sprites
Screenshots

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロサンゼルスコースト[?]
Ros Anzerusu Kōsuto
Los Angeles Coast
Chinese (simplified) 洛杉矶环圈[?]
Luòshānjī Huánquān
Los Angeles Loop
Chinese (traditional) 洛杉磯環圈[?]
Luòshānjī Huánquān
Los Angeles Loop
Dutch Los Angeles-Boulevard[?] -
French Road-trip à Los Angeles[?] Los Angeles Road-trip
German Los-Angeles-Strandpartie[?] Los Angeles' Beach
Italian Panorama di Los Angeles[?] Los Angeles' Panorama
Korean 로스앤젤레스 랩[?]
Loseu Aenjelleseu Laeb
Los Angeles Laps
Portuguese Litoral de Los Angeles[?] Los Angeles' Coast
Russian Виды Лос-Анджелеса[?]
Vidy Los-Andzhelesa
Views of Los Angeles
Spanish A tope en Los Ángeles[?] To the limit in Los Angeles

Trivia

  • This course has had the most starting line locations out of any course in the series, with 5 different locations.
  • This course's name is technically a misnomer in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as it is a section-based course in that game.

References

  1. ^ a b c TheMadWeazel (September 28, 2020). Los Angeles Tour “Larry Cup” & All Clear Pipe Opening - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  2. ^ Nintendo UK (July 6, 2023). Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass launches July 12th! YouTube. Retrieved July 6, 2023.