• Hold start while mashing A to speed up points screen between tracks • Triple tap A for fast acceleration if you get slowed down • Use mushrooms to cut across grass and sand areas where you can • Use mushrooms while drifting • Set Counter Factor to 1 if using Project 64 in Options > Settings > Rom Settings

More driving tips, track specific, and time trials strategies: http://www.mariokart64.com/mk64/help.shtml