Mario Kart 8: The Start of the Race

It's a beautiful evening at Mario Kart Stadium where the first race of the Mario Kart 8 Grand Prix is about to take place. Everyone in the stadium is so excited for this huge race as Lakitu came in with the microphone in his hand. He said, "Good evening, Mushroom Kingdom! I'm your referee Lakitu and it is my pleasure to welcome you to the very first race of the Mario Kart 8 Grand Prix!"

As Lakitu heard those words, the stadium roared with applause as fireworks begin to go off. Then he said, "That's right, folks! The first race is just a few minutes away and to do that, we're going to need a starting grid for 12 racers so, let's meet the racers!"

As it on cue, the 12 go-karts came to the starting grid for the first race. The starting grid consists of the Koopalings, Baby Rosalina, Pink Gold Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Dragon Puncher.

Lakitu came to them and said, "Welcome to the race, everyone!"

"Thank you for having me, Lakitu! It's an honor to be here in this competition." I replied, "This is going to be the best competition we're going to have and I can't wait to see the green light."

"That's right, Dragon. This is the first race and everyone is here to see it all unfold." Lakitu said, "So, is everyone ready to go?"

"Let's do it!" Everyone replied at the same time.

"Alright then, here we go! Ladies and gentlemen... START YOU ENGINES!"

Just then, twelve engines came to life as the crowd cheered very loudly. This was it. The race is now ready to begin.

Lakitu came to them with the traffic light and said, "Alright everyone, I want a good clean race and remember, have fun! OK guys, this is it. Are you ready to race?"

"YES!" The racers replied.

"Then without further ado, the countdown to the very first race begins... NOW!" Lakitu announced as he pushed the green button, which starts the light sequence. It's time to race.

"3, 2, 1..." Lakitu said as three red lights came up, ready to change at the final word. Everyone watched the lights and then...

It's go time as Lakitu and the audience said the final word as one...

"GO!"

With the word shouted, the light turned green and all 12 racers took off. The race is now underway as Lakitu said, "And there it is! The first race is now underway! Now that is a historic moment for Mario Kart racing!"

And so begins the first race.