: If a teammate has been hit or spun out, drive closely past them at high speed to give them an instant Skimboost , getting them back into the race immediately.

(e.g., Sonic, Shadow , Amy): These racers have the highest top speeds and possess a radial burst that can destroy incoming projectiles.

: Hold the drift button (L/ZL/L2) through corners to charge up a Drift Boost . While in the air, use the right joystick to perform stunts; landing them successfully grants an additional speed burst upon hitting the ground.