- Race through five worlds, each with four tracks, plus four additional tracks never before seen in the Nintendo 64 version.
- Pilot karts, hovercrafts and planes whose speed, resistance and appearance can be improved.
- Experience frantic racing with up to seven other racers over wireless LAN (single or multi-card) or five over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
- Draw your own tracks using the touch screen and use them in single player and multiplayer mode.
- Create your driver emblem and customize signs along the tracks using the touch screen and use the microphone to record your own sound effects.
- Get a boost from the start by spinning a wheel or propeller on the touchscreen (if you're driving a kart or plane) or blowing on the mic (if you're driving a hovercraft).
- Fans of the original will find improved graphics, new playable characters and hidden classic modes to unlock.
- Many power-ups to use: oil slicks, smoke clouds, mines, super shields, boosts, homing missiles and magnets.