"Welcome to this newly created Mario Circuit, where it will serve as one of the tracks in this new grand prix, the Mario Kart Wii grand prix!" The green shelled Lakitu exclaimed as he hovered above the racecourse.
Toads, Shy Guys, and Hammer Bros were amongst the most commonly seen creatures part of the audience as they cheered loudly, with them being on the sides as all twenty four racers were gathered together right in front of one of the many royal castles that belonged to Princess Peach Toadstool.
"We have quite a gathering today, so let's give a warm welcome to all twenty four of our competitors!" The Lakitu continued as he heard loud cheers and applause, "We do have slight regrets that some veterans from last time won't be racing for this grand prix, but we do understand their personal reasons why."
Petey Piranha sighed as he shook his head, with the red shelled Paratroopa comforting him as the gray colored R.O.B. simply moved his mechanical arms up and down. A particularly larger Hammer Bro was there, his arms folded as he grumbled, with a blue cloaked Magikoopa, most likely Bowser's caretaker Kamek, helping to comfort him as well.
The Lakitu then revealed all of the standard karts that were resting at the bottom of the hill. "Now, we have a wide variety of karts and bikes, but for this first test run, which will be of one lap, everyone shall use standard karts! The first twelve of these twenty four racers to pass the finish line will be the first group of racers to race in the first edition of this grand prix! Now, is everyone ready...?"
All twenty four racers got prepared as they got into their standard karts. Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach Toadstool, Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Toad, Wario, Waluigi, Princess Daisy, Toadette, Birdo, Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, King Boo, Princess Rosalina, Funky Kong, and Dry Bowser all gave each other determined glances as each of them were determined to be in the first ever Mario Kart Wii Grand Prix. With Lakitu signalling the signal to go, all twenty four racers barreled down the cement paved road, pushing each other as Mario got the lead immediately, swerving around the right bank ahead as he pumped his right fist in the air, laughing.
The race was rather quick, as Mario passed the finish line first, followed by Bowser, Donkey Kong, Toad, Waluigi, Princess Daisy, Toadette, Birdo, Dry Bones, Baby Daisy, Funky Kong, and Dry Bowser in twelfth. All of the other racers coming up groaned as they realized that they were beaten to the curb.
"And it's official!" The Lakitu exclaimed as he waved his checkered flag. "Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Toad, Waluigi, Princess Daisy, Toadette, Birdo, Dry Bones, Baby Daisy, Funky Kong, and Dry Bowser will be the first group to race! They will go through sixteen brand new tracks, and then sixteen revamped classics!" He then rubbed his hands together as he chuckled, lowering his eyes. "Of course, there might be some alterations too, but that's for the future! For now, everyone to Luigi Circuit!"
The racers who were allowed to partake in the first grand prix of the Mario Kart Wii extravaganza cheered as they complimented each other, while the unlucky racers who lost moaned and complained.
Dry Bowser tapped his skeletal fingertips together as he chuckled. "This shall be a piece of cake..." He muttered quietly to himself.
Funky laughed as he adjusted his dark, purplish shades. "Yeah! Time to show these chumps how it's done in Funky Town!" He boasted as he intentionally posed, getting the attention of everyone as he laughed with pride.
