Shinjuku GoKart

Set in a fictionalized, claustrophobic slice of downtown Tokyo, this extremely tight street-karting circuit demands pure reflex and hyper-aggressive driving. Because racing karts lack suspension and aerodynamic downforce, mechanical grip and chassis flex are absolutely everything. The narrow alleyways mean the racing line is heavily dictated by the surrounding walls, forcing drivers to apex incredibly late.

To be fast, drivers must carry maximum momentum into the corners, utilizing aggressive trail braking to deliberately slide and rotate the rear of the kart. Because engine horsepower is low, bogging down in a tight hairpin will ruin the lap; drivers often shift their body weight aggressively to lift the inside rear wheel, eliminating differential drag.