Part Two: The Lost Ruins

Master The Lost Ruins in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled! Guide covers Coco Park, Tiger Temple, Papu's Pyramid, Dingo Canyon trophy races, and Papu Papu's boss fight.

Once all events in N. Sanity Beach are complete, head to The Lost Ruins. Take a left from the reward area and proceed through the previously locked doorway to enter this new region.

Coco Park [Trophy Race]

Track: Coco Park | Laps: 3 | Race: Trophy Race | Available: Arrival at Hub

This first trophy race is straightforward, similar to Crash Cove but without notable jumps or shortcuts. Focus on using turbo boosts and practicing power sliding through corners. It should be a relatively easy race.

Tiger Temple [Trophy Race]

Track: Tiger Temple | Laps: 3 | Race: Trophy Race | Available: Arrival at Hub

This track features a few straights and roundabouts. Use jumps for extra boost. A shortcut near the last big corner requires a power-up to open a door. Watch out for fire-shooting statues within the temples.

Papu's Pyramid [Trophy Race]

Track: Papu Pyramid | Laps: 3 | Race: Trophy Race | Available: Earned Six (6) Trophies

This is one of the more challenging races. Master ninety-degree turns by apexing. Shortcuts include one after the first piranha plant section, requiring hops to a platform, and another shortly after, also requiring hops to avoid plants.

Dingo Canyon [Trophy Race]

Track: Tiger Temple | Laps: 3 | Race: Trophy Race | Available: Complete Papu's Pyramid

This course is generally easy. Watch for hazards like Armadillos near a track divide after a downhill water section. There are no significant shortcuts.

Papu Papu's Challenge [Boss Race]

Track: Papu Pyramid | Laps: 3 | Race: Boss Race | Available: Complete Lost Ruins Trophy Races

The second boss race is against Papu Papu. He throws beakers (green and red) to slow you down. Use power-ups with forward shots to hit him and pass. Once ahead, place items like TNT or Nitro in his path, especially near boost pads or crates. Boost chaining can also be effective.

Coco Park [CTR Challenge]

Track: Coco Park | Laps: 3 | Race: CTR Challenge | Available: Defeat Papu Papu

Find the CTR letters: The 'C' is on the left shortly after the start, near rocks. The 'T' is on the right at the end of the tunnel after the first major turn, near the grass.