Crash Team Racing

There is a shortcut that can be used with a mask. Immediately following the first sandtrap/jump area, turn left with a mask activated. This leads through a stalagmite-stalactite area that shortcuts a long curve.

To unlock N. Oxide as a playable character, not only do you need to defeat him in all the time trial levels, you also need to complete the game 100% (complete all cups in arcade mode, complete adventure mode, have all relics, all gems, all ctrs etc.) You cannot play as him in adventure mode. He is the fastest racer by far and he seems to have perfect speed, acceleration, and turning.

At the title screen, hold L1 and R1. Press down, left, right, up, down, right, right. You should hear a sound, and now you may drive as N. Tropy.

Use the arcade 1 player mode to finish the easy, medium and hard difficulty to get up to 4 new arenas.

In Papu's Pyramid, go to the part where steps appear. Go on the right side where the turbo is located. Hit it and immediately go left and jump onto the ledge. Follow it and you will jump right onto the bridge and get an apple box.

In Papu Pyramid, before you get to the turn before the stairs, there are two bars that have arrows pointing to the right. Go between them, but keep to the right and jump at the last second to land on a hidden ledge. Then, jump off it. If done correctly, you will land on the other shortcut, or be lined up for it.

There is a jump on the way to the hairpin turn by the finish line . If you time a jump perfectly, you can get across to the other side. This trick has a near 100% chance if done with Aku Aku/Uka Uka or a speed boost. Also, when you approach the other end of the track, release X and press Circle + Right to turn in the air so you do not fall off the other end.

There is a big jump to a big turn near the piranha plants. Use a mask or turbo on the big jump and take a hard right turn to land on the downward slope. Note: To do this without a mask, do the second shortcut then jump off. When you are close the third shortcut, make sure you are in the middle. Drive to the left and use the hill next to the wall as a ramp and jump. This trick requires practice and is easier if you are either Tiny, N. Trophy, or Dingodile.

There is a wall before the jump at Polar Pass. Enable the "Unlimited masks" code and use it before the wall to jump over it.

When you travel through the cave near the end of the race you will see a wall with arrows pointing to the right. Go straight ahead and jump off the very peak of the hill. Take the sharpest turn possible to the left and you can go cut a lot of time off your run.

Enable the "Super turbo pads" code. Get to the turbo pad before the little jumps with pads. Go on the pad, then slightly bump into the wall and hop while turning right. You will go on the other side. You will have a 50% chance of making the jump on staying on the track.

When you are in the cave/tunnel, you can jump over the yellow and black arrows instead of doing that sharp corner. This will allow you to gain time.

Note: You do not need a mask for this shortcut, but it helps. At the first frozen lake, there are two open spaces on the left. If you take the first one, you will need a mask but it puts you fairly far ahead. The second one is slightly slower, but it will most likely move you up a few positions.

Collect all four purple coins in the crystal levels of adventure mode. You will unlock a new driver names Fake Crash in time-trial mode, battle mode, and arcade mode.

When you run into a question mark box, press the "O" button and your weapon will appear faster. You have to wait a little bit (about a second) to press the button. This code helps a lot in battle mode and could give you an edge.

Get a mask and put it on at the last set of speed boosters. On the last jump, turn left and go to the left of the bones. Get back on the track just before the finish line.

At the end of the track, hit the turbo pad and drive slightly to the left. Jump and power slide to the goal. This should give you a two to three second advantage.

In Sewer Speedway, you can take a shortcut that will enable you to go faster and end up ahead of the pack. This shortcut can be reached with a speed power-up. Go into the tunnels immediately after the first part. Stay on the left ledge and look above the right ledge. You will see a hole in the wall. Speed into it and follow the pathway.

Note: This shortcut can be reached without a speed power-up. When you get into the tunnels, stay on the right ledge. When you get to the first left-hand corner, start a sharp turn left so that you are about to drive onto the left ledge. Before getting onto the ledge, jump and turn 180 degrees and land back on the bank. You will get a hang time turbo. Drive across the track and jump as you are about to get onto the right ledge. If done correctly, you will be able to reach the hole. It may take some practice, but it is possible.

When you get to the hole in the wall after the fork (you can get there by using the floor as a ramp. for details, watch Oxide's ghost), instead of going to the other side, drop to the track. This is quicker, and you may get a fruit box.