By 2026, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is no longer the newest kart racer on the block. Mario Kart World has taken that crown, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the definitive Mario Kart museum. The Booster Course Pass doubled the game's track count from 48 to 96, pulling from Mario Kart Tour, classic console entries, and long-requested fan favorites. Yet even a roster that enormous cannot catch everything. Some courses still sit on the sidelines, tapping their tires impatiently, waiting for a comeback that may never come. No two ways about it: the following eight tracks would fit beautifully in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
| Missing Track | Original Game | Cup | Why It Still Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo Moo Farm | N64 | Mushroom | Simple, nostalgic cow-themed chaos |
| Dino Dino Jungle | Double Dash | Special | Prehistoric obstacles and layout |
| Peach Beach | Double Dash | Mushroom | Sunshine-flavored seaside racing |
| Rainbow Road (DS) | DS | Special | Twisty, chaotic, unforgettable |
| Delfino Square | DS | Flower | Town setting with clever shortcuts |
| Airship Fortress | DS | Star | Atmosphere, scale, and danger |
| Shy Guy Bazaar | 7 | Mushroom | Night market with multiple paths |
| Wuhu Loop | 7 | Flower | Long single-lap island journey |
8. Moo Moo Farm
At first glance, Moo Moo Farm sounds like a typo for Moo Moo Meadows. It is not. The N64 original predates the Wii favorite, and it has a scrappy, low-poly charm that would translate beautifully into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's glossy style. The course also appeared in Mario Kart DS, giving it cross-generational credibility. Another cow track might sound like overkill, but Moo Moo Farm earns its place. It is plain and simple fun, and its gentle hills and wandering livestock would look wonderful with modern textures.
7. Dino Dino Jungle
Double Dash's Special Cup track has only reappeared in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour, which feels like a crime. The prehistoric theme gives it roaring dinosaurs, rickety bridges, and a layout that rewards brave driving. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's engine, with anti-gravity and 200cc, Dino Dino Jungle would be a monster. The good kind, naturally. Its jungle canopy and ancient ruins would also add some welcome green to the game's course selection.
6. Peach Beach
Peach Beach is pure Double Dash sunshine. It mixes sand, water, and a boardwalk aesthetic with a fast, flowing route. It returned on Wii, then vanished from home consoles. Modern Mario Kart has plenty of beach courses, but Peach Beach wears its Super Mario Sunshine inspiration on its sleeve. Seeing it remade with today's lighting and water effects would be a treat. The course has a breezy personality, and it would give Mario Kart 8 Deluxe another bright, cheerful track for family-friendly races.
5. Rainbow Road (DS)
Every Rainbow Road has its defenders, but the DS version is special. It lacks the cosmic theatrics of later versions, yet its tight turns and relentless pace make it one of the most chaotic. The track refuses to be ordinary. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a remaster could add new shortcuts and anti-gravity sections without losing the original's bite. The DS Rainbow Road is a test of nerve, and that is exactly why fans keep asking for it. It would be a crying shame if it never returned.
4. Delfino Square
Delfino Square is a town course with personality to spare. It debuted in Mario Kart DS's Flower Cup and later appeared on Wii. The layout is simple but clever, with cobblestone streets, a harbor, and a shortcut that rewards precision. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe already has gorgeous town tracks, but Delfino Square would bring a nostalgic, Sunshine-flavored warmth. It feels like a postcard come to life, and its piazzas would be perfect for drift-heavy racing.
3. Airship Fortress
Airship Fortress is atmosphere in track form. Bullet Bills, fire bars, and a broken tower jump give it a sense of scale that few DS courses match. It calls back to the fortress levels of traditional Mario platformers, and it does so with style. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the track could become a cinematic set piece. It breathes danger, and that is why fans remember it. The mind boggles at what Nintendo could do with its airships and cannon fire on modern hardware.
2. Shy Guy Bazaar
Mario Kart 7 is often overlooked because Mario Kart 8 arrived soon after, but Shy Guy Bazaar proves the 3DS entry had serious course design. The night-market setting is full of lanterns, narrow alleys, and multiple routes. It also makes excellent use of gliding. With a new coat of paint, Shy Guy Bazaar would flourish in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's engine. Its atmosphere is cozy yet competitive, and its branching paths would keep online races unpredictable. Some track lists even call it Shy Guy Bizarre, but the course itself is anything but forgettable.
1. Wuhu Loop
Wuhu Loop is one of the best examples of Mario Kart 7's long single-lap tracks. Instead of three laps, it sends racers around a sprawling island inspired by Wii Sports Resort. The layout is harder to memorize, but that is part of the charm. It stretches its legs and creates a journey rather than a loop. In 2026, Wii Sports Resort nostalgia is stronger than ever, making Wuhu Loop a perfect candidate for a comeback. It would be a standout in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, especially with a full field of racers fighting for the best line.
Final Lap
None of these tracks are guaranteed to return. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass is finished, and Nintendo's attention has shifted to newer projects. Still, the list is a reminder of how deep the series' history runs. Each missing course has a fan base, a signature trick, and a reason to exist. Until they return, they will keep waiting in the pit lane, engines idling. For longtime fans, that wait is part of the ritual. The hope is that one day, the starting line will light up again for these eight legacy tracks.