Pumpkin Grand Prix Red Star Ring Guide – Sonic Racing CrossWorlds October 1, 2025

This track is a Halloween fever dream. You’ve got trapdoors, floating platforms, and turns that feel like they were designed by a ghost with a grudge. The rings here are placed in spots that’ll make you question your reflexes.

• Ring 1: First turn, hug the right wall. It’s tucked near the edge—easy to miss if you’re drifting wide or boosting too early.
• Ring 2: After the big jump, skip the Boost Pads and stick left. The ring floats just off the edge, like it’s daring you to reach it.
• Ring 3: Next left turn, hit the ramp, and boost mid-air. The ring is suspended above the gap. Miss it once, and you’ll probably miss it again.
• Ring 4: Lap 3 unlocks a hidden path between the ramps. Use the Travel Ring to teleport into a secret hallway with Ring 4 chilling in the shadows.
• Ring 5: Final right turn before the finish line. Hit the Boost Pad and you’ll fly straight into the last ring—unless you’re off by a pixel.

Tip: These rings only count in solo races. Grand Prix runs don’t register them, which is honestly rude.

Ocean View – Chill Vibes, Tricky Rings

Ocean View looks relaxing—palm trees, beach umbrellas, smooth curves. But don’t let the vibe fool you. The Red Star Rings here are placed in spots that require precision and perfect timing.

• Ring 1: After the first turn, take the flying section and veer right. The ring is inside a Dash Ring floating over the water. Miss it and you’ll be swimming.
• Ring 2: After landing, hug the right side of the track. It’s tucked near the curve and easy to overshoot if you’re boosting.
• Ring 3: Midway through, take the upper path near the hotel sign. The ring floats above a collapsing bridge—boost early or fall short.
• Ring 4: Lap 3 opens a shortcut near the beach umbrellas. Use the Dash Pad to launch into a tunnel with Ring 4 waiting inside.
• Ring 5: Final corner. Tight drift zone. The ring hovers dead center. You’ll need to thread the needle to grab it clean.

Completion Tip: Lap 3 is where the magic happens. If you’re not exploring every route, you’re missing half the rings.

Crystal Mine – Vertical Chaos and Glowing Gems

Crystal Mine is a visual overload. You’ve got glowing crystals, mine carts, vertical drops, and water hazards. The rings here are placed in high-risk zones that reward bold exploration and clean lines.

• Ring 1: Stick to the right at the start and grab the ring as you round the first corner. It’s tucked near the wall—easy to miss if you’re drifting wide.
• Ring 2: After the tunnel, hug the left wall during the turn to snag Ring 2. It’s placed just off the racing line.
• Ring 3: Inside the mine, take the first right and hit the small jump. The ring’s floating mid-air—boost timing is key.
• Ring 4: When the water section begins, Ring 4 is dead center near the start. You’ll need a clean line and good speed to reach it.
• Ring 5: Lap 3 unlocks a shortcut tunnel in the water section. Take the right path to find the final ring tucked in a glowing alcove.

Gamer Tip: Even if you’ve already collected a ring, grabbing it again gives you Donpa Tickets. So yeah, it’s worth the rerun.

 Final Thoughts

The Pumpkin Grand Prix is one of the most visually wild and mechanically tricky sets in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Between haunted mansions, beachside drifts, and underground chaos, each track offers a unique challenge—and the Red Star Rings are the ultimate test of your racing instincts.

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