>>713339818 (OP)pros
Kart/Character combo actually makes a difference such as Toadette on magikoopa bike can drift offroad thanks to a combined offroad stat
Drifting off ramps, tricking, and still landing into the held drift
wheelies are fun
Crazy amount of shortcuts
Wiimote and nuncheck control allow you to do air tricks without removing a finger off a button
cons
Thundercloud, and blue shell