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Rainbow Road Mario Kart Tour track Guide
Rainbow Road Overview
Rainbow Road is a hard difficulty, long trick track in Mario Kart Tour, originally from Mario Kart 64. It appears in the Special Cup and features 4 item box sets, 6 jump boost opportunities , and glider sections .
Track Variants
- Rainbow Road
- Rainbow Road R
- Rainbow Road T
Top Shelf Drivers, Karts & Gliders
Top Shelf Drivers (3)
Top Shelf Karts (2)
Top Shelf Gliders (2)
Best Setup for Rainbow Road
Rainbow Road Shortcuts
Star Thwomp jump
mediumUse a star or mushroom to launch off the Thwomp ramp mid-track for a massive speed boost and air time.
Chain Chomp rail skip
hardDrift precisely to ride the outer rail past the Chain Chomps, skipping the zigzag section entirely.
Track Obstacles
- Chain Chomps
- Star Thwomps
- No guardrails on edges
Racing Tips for Rainbow Road
- Save your Coin Box for the long straight sections where coins won't fall off the track.
- The 6 jump boosts make Jump Boost Plus karts extremely valuable here.
- Stay in the center of the track on the narrow sections — drifting too wide can send you off the edge.
- Use a glider with Coin Plus to maximize your score from the glider section.
Tour Appearances
| Tour | Cup |
|---|---|
| Anniversary Tour | Special Cup |
| New York Tour | Rainbow Cup |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rainbow Road the hardest track in Mario Kart Tour?
Rainbow Road is one of the hardest tracks due to its length, lack of guardrails, and dangerous obstacles like Chain Chomps. However, skilled players can score very high here thanks to 6 jump boosts.
What is the best setup for Rainbow Road?
Gold Mario with Gold Mantis and Gold Glider is the ideal setup. Coin Box generates massive points on the long straights, while Jump Boost Plus and Coin Plus maximize action bonuses.
How many jump boosts are on Rainbow Road?
Rainbow Road has 6 jump boost opportunities, making it one of the best tracks for Jump Boost Plus karts.