Random speed boosts

When playing with friends, we all noticed that sometimes we'd get a random boost of speed seemingly out of nowhere, usually when we're trying to pass someone. Often it would screw us up by sending us off the track or sometimes help by letting us pass the opponents, but there seemed to be no pattern for when it happens.
What are the criteria/requirements for this random boost to happen?

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Best Answer

If this is online, it is more than likely lag through the lack of good internet/signal from one of the players. If not, it may be a side effect on one of the tracks. Or it could be drafting..

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Why do I get random boosts in Mario Kart?

If a player trails behind another racer for a certain period of time, the player's vehicle receives a temporary speed boost. If the position is held for about 3-5 seconds, the player will be surrounded in a blue wind with a modest speed increase.

How do you get a random speed boost in Mario Kart 8?

1. Begin with a boost. Wait for the countdown timer to hit \u201c2\u201d at the start of the race, and then hold down the accelerator button. You'll blast off the starting line!

How do you get a speed boost in Mario Kart?

Spin Boost Pillars are objects found in most races of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. They are found only in anti-gravity areas, and their appearance usually changes depending on the track they are found on.