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Some Mario Kart players push for the fastest times using the most ridiculous shortcuts. These "ultra shortcuts" are difficult to pull off, but the one for Rainbow Road was thought nearly impossible until a streamer named Arthur cleared it for a new world record.

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WR] Mario Kart Wii - Rainbow Road (Shortcut) in 1:59.606 by Justin: New ultra shortcut strategy uses only 2 Mushrooms; the latest is the first sub-2 minute run and saves 4 seconds

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WR] Mario Kart Wii - Rainbow Road (Shortcut) in 1:59.606 by Justin: New ultra shortcut strategy uses only 2 Mushrooms; the latest is the first sub-2 minute run and saves 4 seconds