Rainbow Road Conquered: Twitch’s Technical Breaks Mario Kart World Record Under 4 Minutes!

The Rainbow Road Master Strikes Again with a New Mario Kart World Record

The legendary Rainbow Road track just got a new speed king. Twitch streamer Technical, known for his incredible runs in Mario Kart 8, has shattered expectations by setting a new world record in Mario Kart World’s Rainbow Road time trial. This 22-year-old speedrunner has been grinding the track for nearly 100 hours and finally broke the elusive sub-4-minute barrier.

Technical’s new record time is 3:59.987 on Mario Kart World’s Rainbow Road.
The track is one of the longest and most challenging in Mario Kart history.
Over 34 record runs were made in just one month before this milestone.
The run demands precision, especially on a critical trick near the end.
Fans and the speedrunning community are buzzing about what’s next.

Why This Record Matters

Rainbow Road has always been an iconic and challenging course, but the version in Mario Kart World is a beast. It’s not just colorful and majestic — it’s also incredibly long, with each lap taking about a minute and four laps total in the time trial. Players expected breaking four minutes would be tough, possibly taking months or even a year to achieve.

Technical’s feat is impressive because it wasn’t just about speed but maintaining near-perfect performance throughout the entire race. One slip-up, especially on a tricky glider ramp near the end, could add minutes and force a restart. As Technical shared, “It’s a very precise trick and I had lost many world record pace runs to that final trick.”

How the Record Was Set

Unlike Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Rainbow Road, which has record times under two minutes, Mario Kart World’s version demands consistent focus and skill. Technical’s new record time is 3:59.987, just under four minutes, marking a huge breakthrough for the community.

Interestingly, this run still had room for optimization. Technical took a slightly different route to collect coins earlier, but a perfectly optimized run could benefit from a nearby train that drops coins — a trick known as “pacelock.” Coins boost kart speed, so timing their collection is key to shaving off more seconds.

If you want to see the run yourself, check out the video here:

Community Reaction and What’s Next

Fans following Technical’s journey are thrilled. Comments like “It’s not Boo Cinema, it’s Absolute Cinema” and “SummoningSalt is going to have a field day on this” show the excitement around this achievement. This record is likely just the beginning — new techniques and optimizations are constantly emerging, and the Rainbow Road record will probably keep getting faster.

For anyone who loves Mario Kart World or speedrunning, this run is a must-watch. You might even pick up some tips for your own races. As one fan put it, “Forever the Rainbow Road Master.”