Dragon Puncher's Mario Kart Tip Corner 1: Rocket Start

"Hey there, everyone! Dragon Puncher here and it's time for my favorite segment here on my Mushroom Kingdom Adventures where I will give you the best tips that will help you get to the finish line. Welcome to my Mario Kart Tip Corner." I said to them.

Then I said, "That's right! This is the segment where we will cover the best techniques in the Mario Kart series and this year, Mario Kart is turning 20! So, let's start the segment off with a fast start, or should I say a rocket start and here to help me is Lakitu, the Mario Kart referee! Welcome!"

"Thank you for having me on your segment." Lakitu replied to me, "I love a rocket start and it always speeds me up!"

"So, tell us more about the rocket start." I said to him.

"Well, the rocket start is a speed boost that only occurs at the start of the race." Lakitu said, "To perform it, just hit the gas pedal when my signal light turns green. When that happens, the go-kart receives a speed boost out of the starting line. And that's how a rocket start is performed."

"Wow! So, can you give me some tips on how to use it?" I asked him.

"Sure! Watch my starting lights. It is the key to using it. The best way to use it is to watch for the second red light." Lakitu replied, "When that second red light goes off, hit the gas pedal. Remember, you must hold it before the green light for the fastest results."

"Awesome!" I said, "Now that we know how a rocket start is performed, shall we do it for real?"

"Yeah! Let's do a real one!" Lakitu replied as we go to Mario Circuit's starting line.

Then I entered the go-kart and Lakitu said, "Ready?"

"All set! Start the countdown, Lakitu!" I replied with a thumbs up.

"Here we go! 3..." Lakitu announced as the first red light came on.

I held my breath as the next red light came up…

"2..."

I held on to the gas pedal as the third and final red light came on…

"1..."

When everything is all set, the signal light turned green and Lakitu let out a shout…

"GO!"

"ROCKET START!" I shouted as I came out of the starting line, leaving a trail of fire on the track.

Lakitu saw it all and said, "Perfect! That's a rocket start, Dragon!"

When I was finished with my run, Lakitu said, "Great use of a rocket start, Dragon! That was awesome!"

"Thanks! Well, that's it for my Mario Kart Tip Corner for today but before we go, let's recap. Remember to hit the gas on the second red light and make sure you keep it pressed until the green light goes off. And with that, we have reached the end of our show. Join us again next time for more Mario Kart tips and to finish this episode, I'll be doing another rocket start! Lakitu, shall we do it again?"

"Yes!" Lakitu replied as we head back.

Then Lakitu said, "Ready to go again?"

"Yes and yes! Count me off, Lakitu!" I replied.

"And here comes the red light!" Lakitu finished as the timer starts counting down from three.

When everything is all set, I said, "Well, be sure to join us again next time on my Mario Kart Tip Corner and with that, I'll finish it off with one final boost. Here goes."

And then, the green light went off as I said the boost…

"ROCKET START!"

With the words shouted, I stepped on the gas and flew out of the starting line. Lakitu saw it all and said, "Now that is a fast finish. See you again next time!"