Nintendo of Europe has announced Super Mario Kart will be heading to the Australian and European Virtual Console this Friday.

Super Mario Kart was originally released on the SNES seventeen years ago and is still regarded by many as the best kart racing game ever made.

The game was (and still is) known for its Mode 7 graphics, enjoyable tracks, all-star cast and  split-screen multiplayer.

As of Friday, Nintendo veterans and newcomers will be able to purchase Super Mario Kart from the Virtual Console section of the Wii Shop Channel for just 800 Wii Points.