Star Cup

Star Cup is a representation of four courses in the  Mario Kart series and it's symbol is a Star. In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, this cup is completed to unlock the Special Cup. This cup usually consists of courses that are better suited for Mario Kart veterans. There are more gimmicks, boost pads and jump here. The tracks are usually are as long as the ones from Flower cup.

Other Appearances
The cup appeared also in certain Mario sports games like Mario Smash Football and Mario Superstar Baseball. In Mario Smash Football, the Star Cup has 8 teams, 7 rounds, and uses the table system. When the player finishes in the top 3, the Bowser Cup and The Battle Dome are unlocked. A similar cup is the Super Star Cup.

Trivia

 * Mario Kart Wii is the only Mario Kart game who doesn't have an snow-related theme course in this cup.