1:24 One of my tactics for this track is to *ALWAYS* go right at this junction. Both sides are sideways to the other path when they meet, but by going left, you're going slightly backwards. Besides, the AI always takes that left, so you can open a lead on them.
Should have been the final stage. Took me hours on my most recent playthrough to get 1st on Quicksand Valley, but I cleared Silver Mt on my 3rd try. No idea how I ever beat QV as a kid.
You're the man! Been sitting here trying to finish that track on my latest playthrough and it all felt off. Worked like a charme with that setup like that other guy in comments said before. Cheers!
Win all the other courses and for "I can use them always" you need a "Controller Pack" - the thing, which you put in the controller to saving the game 😉