Changes

The contestants have been divided into 16 groups of 8, plus 2 play-in groups.  The play-in groups will have the first matches, and the top 2 players from those groups will move into the main tournament to fill in the 4 gaps.

The contestants have been divided into 16 groups of 8, plus 2 play-in groups.  The play-in groups will have the first matches, and the top 2 players from those groups will move into the main tournament to fill in the 4 gaps.

The groups can be seen here: [http://www.mariokart64.com/rivalries/list.htm Karter Contest 2k8 Groups]

The groups for Round 1 can be seen here: [http://www.mariokart64.com/rivalries/list.htm Karter Contest 2k8 Groups]

After Round 1, the 64 players left will be shuffled into completely new groups of 4 people for the Round 2 matches. After Round 2, the 32 players left will be placed in a traditional 32-man single elimination bracket.

*After Round 1, the 64 players left will be shuffled into completely new groups of 4 people for the Round 2 matches.

*After Round 2, the 32 players left will be placed in a traditional 32-man single elimination bracket.

If you have any questions, contact Robin Usher, Robert Szabo, or Mark Jones.

If you have any questions, contact Robin Usher, Robert Szabo, or Mark Jones.