It features and introduces Pokeys as moving obstacles that cause spin-outs when touched. If hit by a powerful item (such as a Starman or some Special items), they will topple over and respawn shortly after. Also featured is a prevalent tornado that will move along the track sucking up racers and items. There is also a tricky part with quicksand that must be driven around quickly, as driving/being sucked into the middle without protection results in being eaten by some type of Piranha Plant. You can use Stars, Mushrooms, or Golden Mushrooms to make huge shortcuts across the sand.