The choice of character, kart and tires matter a lot actually. The choice of glider matters a little.
If you’re somewhat good at drifting and getting stunts, maxing acceleration and handling over any other stat (which you can see in the kart selection menu, when you press + or -) is the way to go. My standard setup is yoshi + the bug car + roller tires + parachute. I think there are technically a few karts that are ever so slightly better but I‘m to vain to use them.
Handling males drifts way easier to control and acceleration makes boosts quicker and stronger, so you‘re essentially constantly drifting and getting boosts.
The choice of character, kart and tires matter a lot actually. The choice of glider matters a little.
If you’re somewhat good at drifting and getting stunts, maxing acceleration and handling over any other stat (which you can see in the kart selection menu, when you press + or -) is the way to go. My standard setup is yoshi + the bug car + roller tires + parachute. I think there are technically a few karts that are ever so slightly better but I‘m to vain to use them.
I always put handling on the minimum as I feel like I don’t need it due to drifting through anything. Speed is good for long straight stretches.
Handling males drifts way easier to control and acceleration makes boosts quicker and stronger, so you‘re essentially constantly drifting and getting boosts.