Mario was racing against Kevin K. Koopa around the village, deeming who was faster. As both ran on their feet, Mario used his jumping skills to help propel him forward, while Kevin slid within his green shell to make him slide past the red-capped plumber. After completing twenty nine laps, the last lap, which was the thirtieth lap, would determine who was faster. As Mario grabbed a feather and gained his famed yellow cape, he started running straight forward and then jumped up, holding onto his cape as he turned around and flew past Kevin.
Not deterred by this, Kevin quickly grabbed a blue spiny shell he had hidden inside and chucked it right at Mario, watching as the dangerously infamous item exploded, causing Mario to fall right to the ground with a thud. Kevin laughed evilly as he slid past the wounded plumber, emerging out and rounding around the tall oak tree in the middle of the village. Growling, Mario charged two red fireballs in his hands and chucked them around the tree, at Kevin, which hit, causing the Koopa to run around screaming as his flame caught on fire. Taking the advantage, Mario ran as fast as he could, jumping on Kevin's head as he slid towards the finish line on his stomach. Getting up, Mario was greeted by cheers from the villagers, while Kevin ran back home, to water down his tail so the flame would die off.