IMPORTANT NOTE ON JUDGING: Winning entries are not selected solely on excitement rating alone. The most exciting rides are selected and then these are judged on style, theming, ingenuity, visual appeal and so on. In this contest, there were so many great entries that additional prizes have been awarded in addition to the usual 3 winners' places. (Note that there are no track files to download for a few of the rides as they were selected for their theming which can only be seen by viewing the saved game itself.)

1st PLACE - Space Race Casey (aged 14 from the US) has managed to build a compact go-kart track with excellent, coherent theming. It twists so much you wonder where it's going to pop up next.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb) Track File (1Kb)
2nd PLACE - Unnamed Erik (aged 24 from the Netherlands) has created an amazing multi-level ride. Not only does it have a very high excitement rating, but it squeezes the maximum amount possible into its small area.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb) Track File (1Kb)
2nd PLACE - The Pharoah's 200 Tom (aged 36 from the US) used raised ground with brick sides and topped with palm trees to create traffic islands for the karts to weave between. This looks great plus it is very realistic, especially when combined with other desert theming.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb) Track File (1Kb)
3rd PLACE - Granny's Journey Simon (aged 17 from Sweden) has added some well constructed scenery to his ride. The attention to detail is very well done - take a look at the railings and lighting around the paths.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb) Track File (1Kb)
3rd PLACE - Unnamed Jamie (aged 15 from the US) created a small track but has made it interesting by theming the area well plus looping the track through itself many times.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb) Track File (1Kb)
3rd PLACE - Kart Attack David (aged 15 from the UK) has used hedges to create what looks like a hedge maze. However, unlike a hedge-maze ride, this one allows the go-karts to twist right through it. In addition, he has built a stunning Roman themed pool.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb)
3rd PLACE - Fool's Mate Walter (aged 29 from the US) has used plants and hedges to create amazingly attractive sections of track much like a real public garden.	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb)
SPECIAL - The Phantom Menace Finally, Jonathon (aged 15 from the UK) created a nice sweeping ride with lots of trees but the reason this ride was highlighted was due to the ride's name. He called his ride "The Phantom Menace". This meant that when you looked at Park Guests' Thoughts you would see the message shown here. Now that's funny AND topical!	Unzipped Save Game (290Kb) Zipped Save Game (72Kb)
If you want to download all the winning Go-Kart entries' save games and track files in one file, click here (377Kb).

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