This page will detail and explain how to beat the staff ghost on Royal Raceway in Mario Kart 64.
1. After Lakitu does the countdown, do a rocket start or boost. On the first left turn, slide and do a mini turbo. Go straight after the turn and mini turbo on the second left turn.
2. After making the second turn, look to the right and you will see a wall. After the wall ends, mini turbo over the grass, staying on the inside of the turn, on the right side.
3. This next part is really tricky, but it’s worth it since it saves a ton of time. After making the previous turn, drive back onto the road, turn left, hop and jump into the water while hitting the wall on the opposite side (aim for the dark spot on the right most side of the wall). Look at the image below if you need help.
4. Once you are brought to the ramp, align yourself to safely land on the other side. After landing, drive and slide/mini turbo on the next left turn, then slide on the next right turn.
5. On the next left turn, slide halfway through the turn, then turn right into the grass and use a mushroom. Go straight and left while avoiding trees to go to the next part of the course or road.
6. When you are back on the road, use a power slide or mini turbo on the final left turn. Repeat all steps for laps 2 and 3.
You may watch a video of the course down below beginning at 22:45.
