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 Dexter takes a cheap shot at Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney |
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 Marley goes Easter shopping |
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F-Zero GX: Sapphire Cup
Course Overview Written by Hutz
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What
a way to start off the Sapphire Cup. This course is straightforward
and insanely fast. Be as competitive as you can to get
a good start to the cup. 
(1)
On the 2nd and 3rd laps, the big corner after
the tunnel is an excellent spot to gain ground on your
opponents. Use L&R to take it as tightly as possible,
and boost during the turn as soon as you have control.
(2)
The only difficult corner on Drift Highway is
this odd S curve. If you take it too fast and crash,
the damage to your machine could be astronimical.
(3)
On either side of the track is a Pit Zone,
while the center has three consecutive Dash Zones. You
should only avoid the Dash Zones on the second lap, when
you need to fill up for another lap of boosting. On the
final lap, use the Dash Zones to soar ahead of the competition.
(4)
If you take this ramp too quickly, you'll often
find yourself smashing into the overhead bars and grinding
to a halt. Tilt your nose down to avoid this fate.
The
first of the three incredibly easy courses in Sapphire
Cup. The most thrilling part is the huge dive off of the
top of the course! 
(1)
This part curves to the right slowly, then sharply
cuts to the left. Keep your eyes peeled for the change
in direction so you don't crash. 
(2)
Being airborne is incredible, but the fastest
way to go is to slowly tilt your machine's nose down about
45 degrees. As you hit the ground, make sure your machine
is parallel to the track to avoid a major speed loss.
After the jump, you're on a long straightaway with bumps.
At the end, is a sharp right turn, so you'll likely need
to drift (L&R) around it.
(3)
This is a similar setup to the end of the previous
track. On the second lap you'll need the Pit Zone, but
the other two laps are best ended with the Dash Zones.
In
the world of F-Zero GX, even oval tracks aren't simple!
(Although they're still easy) You'll travel on both sides
of the loop before crossing the finish line. Try to take
this course as boost-heavy as possible. 
(1)
This curve can come surprisingly quickly, as
it cuts to the side more sharply than the other curves.
Keep your eyes open and stay awake to avoid crashing.
(2)
This Pit Zone is awkward to take quickly, as
you'll often find yourself sliding on the trench. Take
it slow, then blast out of there with a boost. 
(3)
The second Pit Zone is almost as awkward as the
first. Again, enter it slow, then make a hasty dash for
the finish line. 
Another
highly original track. Instead of a flat track, you're
sent speeding through a full-pipe. Learn the intracacies
of maneuvering in the pipe, as well as the Dash Zone locations,
and you'll find this track a breeze. Memorizing where
all the Dash Zones are in these twisty pipes will be a
crucial factor to your success on the higher difficulty
levels.
(1)
Each of these spots has rotating pipes that may
cause you to crash. Look ahead in advance to see where
the pillars are, then take measures to speed through
a gap. 
(2)
Several
hills here may make you suddenly lose control. Don't attempt
to blaze through this section of track, or you may find
yourself flying out of control.
(3)
Following two Dash Zones, the straightaway
suddenly kinks really oddly. After hitting the second
Dash Zone, immediately move 180 degrees around the pipe
so you don't end up driving in reverse (it happens with
some machines more often than others). After that, maneuver
so you're climbing up the pipe, and move off to the side
slightly to avoid a pillar. Speed on through the narrow
openings in the exit of the pipe. 
After
an easy three tracks, you'll have to survive the insanely
dangerous Serial Gaps course. If you're ahead by enough
points, don't bother going the 'quick' way; just try to
survive. 
(1)
After driving over the Pit Zone here, head to the
left slightly to avoid the land mines that may cause you
to fly off course. 
(2)
These jump pads are an excellent shortcut when
coupled with a boost, but are quite dangerous if you lose
control of your vehicle. If you're taking it safe, avoid
them altogether. 
(3)
This section of track ends with a Dash Zone, then
you're faced with a decision. The lower part of the track
is slower and has dirt on the right, but it's a lot safer
than the upper route. The high road has a tight curve
followed by a Dash Zone that takes you back on the regular
track. Practice using the high road for when you need
to place near the top, especially on the higher difficulty
levels. In either case, make sure to tilt your machine's
nose up slightly after the Dash Zone so you don't fall
short of either section of track. 
