SNES Donut Plains 1

Donut Plains 1 is the second course in the Mushroom Cup of Super Mario Kart. It was later reused in Mario Kart: Super Circuit as the second track in the Extra Mushroom Cup, in Mario Kart DS as the first track in the Banana Cup, and the featured course of the Hammer Bro Tour in Mario Kart Tour.

Course layout
The course features a lake which is to be crossed by a bridge. Though the major part of the lake is surrounded by crash barriers, there are some places where the player can fall into the water. Another obstacle of the course, alongside the fact that it is relatively curvy, is a large lake of mud just before the finish line, which makes drivers' control over their karts difficult.

Shortcuts

 * Turning right after the bridge, the user can boost across the grass patch.
 * After the first bend after the bridge, there is a gap in the crash barrier. Players can go through here to cut off a bit of the track.
 * Boosting through the large patches of mud around the corners can save some time.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit
In Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Donut Plains 1 is the second track from the Extra Mushroom Cup. It uses the background of Riverside Park. An item box has been added to the right side at the start of the second U-turn. The pipes on the side of the road have also been removed.

Mario Kart DS
Donut Plains 1 is the first course in the Banana Cup. Like every other Retro Super Mario Kart track in Mario Kart DS, it only has 3 laps instead of 5. The bridge at the beginning has been widened and the first mud patch is larger. The mud patches now slow down racers. The pipes are green, rather than orange. Mission 2-3 ("Drive through all red in order!") is played on this track with Donkey Kong being the playable character. Donut Plains 1 was never available in Wi-Fi mode.

Mario Kart Tour
Donut Plains 1 reappears as a Retro course in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the Hammer Bro Tour. It generally retains its Mario Kart DS layout; however, the walls within the course are thinner, and the barriers left of the bridge are absent. The bridge is also reverted to its original width. The gap in the wall after the second turn is shorter and moved right. The pipes are also gone, as in the Mario Kart: Super Circuit version of the course. The lake does not extend to the starting turn, and its two sides near the second U-turn are the same length. The brown hills in the background are also removed. It is a favorite of Boomerang Bro, Monty Mole, Mario (Chef), Peach (Wedding), Dixie Kong, and Wario (Cowboy). This course is also a favorite of Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES) and Peachette if they are at level 6. As with other courses in the game, Donut Plains 1 has an R variant, a T variant and an R/T variant called Donut Plains 1R, Donut Plains 1T, Donut Plains 1R/T respectively.

This course uses the original version of its music, despite it being arranged in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 8.

Hammer Bro Tour
Donut Plains 1 made its debut in the Hammer Bro Tour, when it served as its signature course. It appeared as the first course and location of the bonus challenge in the Hammer Bro Cup, the third course in the Toadette Cup, and the location of the bonus challenge in the Roy Cup. Its T variant appeared as the third course in the Bowser Cup and the second course in the Luigi Cup, and its R variant appeared as the second course in the Toad Cup and the first course in the Peachette Cup.



Yoshi Tour
In the Yoshi Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the location of the bonus challenges in the Yoshi Cup and the Lakitu Cup, and the location of the tour's Coin Rush. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Birdo Cup and the second course in the King Boo Cup.



Trick Tour
In the Trick Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Wendy Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the second course in the Rosalina Cup.



Cooking Tour
In the Cooking Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the first course in the Iggy Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Morton Cup. Its R variant appeared as the first course in the Ludwig Cup, and its T variant appeared as the second course in the Waluigi Cup.



Marine Tour
In the Marine Tour, Donut Plains 1's T variant appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Rosalina Cup, and its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Baby Luigi Cup.



Wild West Tour
In the Wild West Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the first course in the Donkey Kong Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Monty Mole Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Waluigi Cup, and its Trick variant appeared as the second course in the Larry Cup.



Super Mario Kart Tour
In the Super Mario Kart Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Wendy Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Yoshi Cup.



Los Angeles Tour
In the Los Angeles Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the first course in the Hammer Bro Cup. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Toad Cup, and its T variant appeared as the third course in the Monty Mole Cup.



Mario vs. Luigi Tour
In the Mario vs. Luigi Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Fire Bro Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the first course in the Metal Mario Cup.



Winter Tour (2020)
In the 2020 Winter Tour, Donut Plains 1 appeared as the second course in the Baby Mario Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Dry Bowser Cup. Its T variant appeared as the second course in the Baby Luigi Cup, and its R variant appeared as the first course in the Baby Peach Cup.



Mario Kart DS

 * North American website bio: "Super Mario Kart vets are sure to recall the twists and turns on this nerve-racking track. Stay focused, or you’ll get muscled into the grass."
 * European website bio: "Sadly there are no sugary treats to be found here but Donut Plains 1 still makes for some pretty sweet racing. The layout is similar to Mario Circuit 1 but ‘donut’ be fooled into letting your guard down, as the trackside mud patches have caught many a driver unawares."

Mario Kart Tour

 * Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "The rustic pastures and rolling hills of the SNES Donut Plains 1 course may appear peaceful at first glance, but these twists and turns will have your kart doing donuts! Here's a tip: hold on tight as you round those corners."