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<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/1279/2144835-mickeyspeedway.png" data-ref-id="1300-2144835" data-ratio="0.89428571428571" data-width="700" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 700px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:89.4%" href="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/1279/2144835-mickeyspeedway.png" data-ref-id="1300-2144835"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/1279/2144835-mickeyspeedway.png" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/0/1279/2144835-mickeyspeedway.png 700w, https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_medium/0/1279/2144835-mickeyspeedway.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" data-width="700"></a></figure><p>Mickey's Speedway USA, known in Japan as <em>Mickey no Racing Challenge USA</em>, is a <a href="/kart-racer/3015-336/" data-ref-id="3015-336">kart racing</a> game developed by <a href="/rare-ltd/3010-174/" data-ref-id="3010-174">Rareware</a> (along with <a href="/disney-interactive/3010-1312/" data-ref-id="3010-1312">Disney Interactive</a>) and published by <a href="/nintendo/3010-90/" data-ref-id="3010-90">Nintendo</a> for the Nintendo 64 in North America on November 13, 2000, in Europe on December 2000, and in Japan on January 21, 2001.</p><p>A <a href="/mascot/3015-1570/" data-ref-id="3015-1570">mascot</a> racer similar to Nintendo's <a href="/mario-kart-64/3030-10084/" data-ref-id="3030-10084">Mario Kart 64</a> and the studio's own <a href="/diddy-kong-racing/3030-15990/" data-ref-id="3030-15990">Diddy Kong Racing</a>, Mickey's Speedway USA puts <a href="/mickey-mouse/3005-2363/" data-ref-id="3005-2363">Mickey Mouse</a> and his friends in kart races in various tracks based on locales throughout the <a href="/the-united-states-of-america/3035-396/" data-ref-id="3035-396">U.S.A.</a> Several gameplay mechanics from both the <a href="/mario-kart/3025-507/" data-ref-id="3025-507">Mario Kart</a> series and Diddy Kong Racing are included, such as tokens that improve kart speed, various random power-ups stored in crates, and split-screen multiplayer (with normal racing and a bonus battle mode).</p><p>The game's story involves Mickey's dog <a href="/pluto/3005-5462/" data-ref-id="3005-5462">Pluto</a> being dognapped by the Weasels for his diamond-studded collar, and Mickey and his friends following them throughout the U.S.A. through postcards the Weasels leave behind. Along the way, they have fun <a href="/go-kart/3055-552/" data-ref-id="3055-552">go-kart</a> races!</p><p>The game later received a handheld adaptation for the <a href="/game-boy-color/3045-57/" data-ref-id="3045-57">Game Boy Color</a> on March 23, 2001, playing more like Rare's earlier <a href="/isometric-viewpoint/3015-246/" data-ref-id="3015-246">isometric</a> racing game <a href="/rc-pro-am/3025-406/" data-ref-id="3025-406">R.C. Pro-Am</a> series. This version is sometimes seen as a sequel to the studio's earlier game <a href="/mickeys-racing-adventure/3030-3125/" data-ref-id="3030-3125">Mickey's Racing Adventure</a>. Both the N64 and GBC versions can be linked together using the <a href="/n64-transfer-pak/3000-59/" data-ref-id="3000-59">Transfer Pak</a>, allowing players to unlock a new character in the N64 version.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p><em>Mickey's Speedway USA</em> has a Grand Prix mode which works similarly to that of other racing games like <a href="/mario-kart-64/3030-10084/" data-ref-id="3030-10084"><em>Mario Kart 64</em></a>: each cup has the racers compete on four tracks in a row. The better position you finish each race, the more points you get, and whoever has more points at the end of the cup wins. The game also features a time attack mode, along with multiplayer racing and battle modes.</p><p>The characters have different stats; some focus on speed over handling, some are slower but can turn easier, and some are balanced between the two.</p><h2>Characters</h2><h3>Starting Roster</h3><ul><li><a href="/mickey-mouse/3005-2363/" data-ref-id="3005-2363">Mickey Mouse</a> - Average stats.</li><li><a href="/daisy-duck/3005-5525/" data-ref-id="3005-5525">Daisy Duck</a> - Better handling and acceleration, worse weight and top speed.</li><li><a href="/goofy/3005-1810/" data-ref-id="3005-1810">Goofy</a> - Better weight and top speed, worse handling and acceleration.</li><li><a href="/pete/3005-7861/" data-ref-id="3005-7861">Pete</a> - Better weight and top speed, worse handling and acceleration.</li><li><a href="/minnie-mouse/3005-3199/" data-ref-id="3005-3199">Minnie Mouse</a> - Better handling and acceleration, worse weight and top speed.</li><li><a href="/donald-duck/3005-1754/" data-ref-id="3005-1754">Donald Duck</a> - Average stats.</li></ul><h3>Unlockable</h3><p>These are exclusive to the N64 version.</p><ul><li><a href="/huey/3005-13020/" data-ref-id="3005-13020">Huey</a> - Unlocked in the NA and EU versions via the <a href="/transfer-pak/3000-59/" data-ref-id="3000-59">Transfer Pak</a>. Better top speed, worse acceleration.</li><li><a href="/dewey/3005-13021/" data-ref-id="3005-13021">Dewey</a> - Best acceleration, better handling, worse weight and top speed.</li><li><a href="/louie/3005-13022/" data-ref-id="3005-13022">Louie</a> - Best acceleration, better handling, worse weight.</li><li><a href="/ludwig-von-drake/3005-44395/" data-ref-id="3005-44395">Ludwig Von Drake</a> - Best weight and top speed, worst handling and acceleration.</li></ul><h2>Items</h2><p><b>Spritzer</b>: The standard speed boost item.</p><p><b>Baseball Chucker</b>: Explodes when hit by another racer. It can be tossed behind you.</p><p><b>Paint Splotcher</b>: It lies on the ground and makes the first racer that lands on it skid. Can be tossed forward.</p><p><b>Tracechaser</b>: Homes in on a racer directly ahead of you.</p><p><b>Magno Flyer</b>: Follows the track to hit a racer ahead of you.</p><p><b>Shield Shell</b>: Grants a temporary shield, a speed boost and allows you to move at top speed on "hazardous terrain."</p><p><b>Stormy Weather</b>: Rains on every racer ahead of you, slowing them down.</p><h2>Tracks</h2><h3>Nintendo 64</h3><p><b>Traffic Troubles</b></p><ul><li>Indianapolis</li><li>San Francisco</li><li>New Mexico</li><li>Grand Canyon</li></ul><p><b>Motorway Mania</b></p><ul><li>Los Angeles</li><li>Alaska</li><li>Las Vegas</li><li>Philadelphia</li></ul><p><b>Freeway Phobia</b></p><ul><li>Dakota</li><li>Seattle</li><li>New York</li><li>Chicago</li></ul><p><b>Victory Vehicles</b></p><ul><li>Yellowstone</li><li>Washington D.C.</li><li>Everglades</li><li>Malibu</li></ul><p><b>Frantic Finale Cup</b></p><ul><li>Hawaii</li><li>Oregon</li><li>Texas</li><li>Colorado</li></ul><p><b>Bonus Track</b></p><ul><li>New Orleans - Unlockable.</li></ul><p><strong>Battle Tracks</strong></p><ul><li>Dockyard</li><li>White House</li><li>Arena</li><li>Steamboat</li></ul><h3>Game Boy Color</h3><p><b>Traffic Troubles</b></p><ul><li>Los Angeles</li><li>Grand Canyon</li><li>Yosemite</li><li>San Francisco</li></ul><p><b>Motorway Mania</b></p><ul><li>Seattle</li><li>Montana</li><li>Yellowstone</li><li>Utah</li></ul><p><b>Freeway Phobia</b></p><ul><li>Milwaukee</li><li>Colorado</li><li>Nebraska</li><li>Texas</li></ul><p><b>Victory Vehicles</b></p><ul><li>Gulf Coast</li><li>Louisiana</li><li>Indianapolis</li><li>Boston</li></ul><p><b>Frantic Finale Cup</b></p><ul><li>Smoky Mountains</li><li>Florida Everglades</li><li>Daytona Beach</li><li>Washington D.C.</li></ul><p><b>Bonus Track</b></p><ul><li>Secret Track! (The Moon) - Unlocked by using the system's infrared port to connect to another Game Boy Color playing <a href="/mickeys-racing-adventure/3030-3125/" data-ref-id="3030-3125">Mickey's Racing Adventure</a>.</li></ul>