The Race for Gold

It all started with a rogue banana peel; a racer who had yet to be defeated, a new rival looking for a challenge, a split-second decision that changed it all. Sparking a rivalry that was unmatched in the circuit, two racers determined to take the other down using any means necessary, but what happens when the rivalry turns to something new? How will the competition change as new feelings arise? Where will the racers be left in the quest for the Mushroom Cup?
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I'm going to be honest here, this is being started with a lot of covid brain fog and no expectations for anything to make sense. If you read this, I commend you.