Luigi Circuit (Mario Kart Wii)

Luigi Circuit is the starting track of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart Wii. The track is similar to its 64 and Double Dash!! counterparts as 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. There are several signs all along the track saying Luigi and Luigi Kart. If the player tries to leave the course or goes too far off track, they will hit a fence. This track is considered the easiest in the game, because of its simplicity and lack of any hazards. Luigi Circuit also appears in the end credits in a sunset version, after winning the Special Cup or the Lightning Cup. The second part of the credits theme is a remix of the one for this track.

Course layout
The track starts out in front of a massive stand of bleachers with Toads, Hammer Bros., Shy Guys, Birdos, Goombas, Monty Moles, and Miis cheering on racers with Luigi's Hat Emblem from the Mario Kart 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 Miis standing in front of it. When playing as a Mii, Luigi's head is replaced with that of a Mii's.

After the first turn, racers will see the Cheep-Cheep balloon taking-off from the middle platform of a lake. This balloon is a staple of the Mario Kart series long missing since the Nintendo 64 incarnation, on the right, then the road turns to the right two times. There is a long straight which on the left has a ramp surrounded by sand that can be used to pull off a trick, but a Mushroom should be used to get to it. Then the road turns very slightly to the left and there is the final turn, that is made in front of the massive set of bleachers and people taking photos. It has many boost panels in a row similar to Double Dash with a giant statue of Luigi's hat. The last part of the track is a short straight to the finish line, which starts the second lap of the race.

Shortcuts

 * The small ramp just before the last turn can be used to gain an extra item block but provides a negligible time gain. A Mushroom is required to access this ramp without losing time but it's very difficult to do it shroomless.
 * Players possessing a Mushroom, a Star or a Mega Mushroom can also skip the last turn by boosting through the sand while being careful to avoid the warp pipes sticking out of the ground.

Staff ghosts
There are two Staff Ghosts in Luigi's Circuit. One is available from the start and has a time of 1:29.670, using Luigi in the Sprinter. The second ghost is unlocked if the player gets a time of 1:26.394 or less; this ghost's time is 1:19.419, using Luigi on the Mach Bike.

Official descriptions

 * Site
 * Flag of USA.png "A great all-around starter track. Drifting through the boost pads banked around the final turn is a rush."
 * Flag of Europe.png "Listen to the roar of the crowd! A stand full of Miis will cheer you on as you hurtle round Luigi Circuit, where the final corner could decide the outcome..."
 * Guide" "Luigi has been busy creating an excellent "starter" track, and the long stretches allow you to master your drifts (karts) and wheelies (bikes) while jostling for position. Make sure you cut in on all the corners, learn the "racing line," and don't forget that there are more shortcuts than you think!"

Tournaments
Luigi Circuit had three different tournaments that took place.

Tournament 1
The first Luigi Circuit tournament was a karts only and Wii Wheel only GP race, with no items appearing at all. It took place as the second tournament of October 2008, and it was repeated as the second tournament of October 2010.

Tournament 2
The second Luigi Circuit tournament took place during a sunset (as in the credits). It was a GP race, but with no restrictions. The Bomb Cars from Moonview Highway appeared on the track as well. This tournament was the first tournament of May 2009.

Tournament 3
The third Luigi Circuit tournament was the same as the first. However, it uses bikes only instead of Karts. It took place as the first tournament of March 2010.

Trivia

 * This is the only Luigi Circuit that is yet to reappear as a retro course.
 * This is also the only Luigi-themed course that is yet to reappear as a retro course.