Top 10 Must-Play PolyTrack Custom Tracks for Beginners
Discover the best PolyTrack tracks for new players. These community favorites offer the perfect introduction to custom maps, from easy tutorials to exciting challenges.
Top 10 Must-Play PolyTrack Custom Tracks for Beginners
Starting your journey into PolyTrack's vast library of custom tracks can be overwhelming with 181+ options to choose from. This curated list features the **10 best tracks for newcomers**, selected based on learning value, fun factor, and community ratings.
Selection Criteria
These tracks were chosen because they:
1. Welcome Circuit (Easy - Racing)
Why Play This First:
Welcome Circuit is the perfect introduction to PolyTrack custom tracks. Its wide roads, gentle curves, and clear checkpoints help you understand basic controls without pressure.
What You'll Learn:
**Pro Tip:** Use this track to experiment with different control schemes and find what feels best for you.
[Find Welcome Circuit](/tracks) in our Easy category.
2. Drift Tutorial Track (Easy - Drift)
Why It's Essential:
Before tackling advanced tracks, you need to understand drifting. This track includes marked drift zones and forgiving corners specifically designed for practice.
What You'll Learn:
**Pro Tip:** Don't worry about speed; focus on completing smooth, controlled drifts. Speed comes naturally with practice.
3. Loop-de-Loop Intro (Medium - Stunt)
Why It's Exciting:
This track introduces one of PolyTrack's most thrilling elements - vertical loops. The design ensures you'll successfully complete loops even as a beginner.
What You'll Learn:
**Common Mistake:** Going too slow. Trust the physics - maintain moderate speed and you'll stick to the track.
4. Checkpoint Chase (Easy - Tutorial)
Why It Builds Skills:
This track teaches you to navigate efficiently by placing checkpoints in strategic locations, forcing you to learn optimal racing lines.
What You'll Learn:
**Challenge Yourself:** Try to hit every checkpoint without missing one, then aim to improve your completion time.
5. Beginner Speedrun Alpha (Medium - Speedrun)
Why It's Important:
Your introduction to speedrunning culture in PolyTrack. This track is short, simple, and designed for repeated attempts to improve times.
What You'll Learn:
**Goal Setting:** First run: just finish. Second run: beat your time. Third run: aim for under 30 seconds.
6. Ramp Academy (Easy - Stunt)
Why It's Fun:
Jumps and ramps add excitement to PolyTrack, and this track teaches you how to handle them safely while having a blast.
What You'll Learn:
**Pro Tip:** Land on all four wheels for maximum stability. Nose-diving or landing on rear wheels loses speed.
7. The Straightaway (Easy - Racing)
Why It's Valuable:
Sometimes the best practice is pure speed. This track features long straights interrupted by strategic corners, perfect for learning boost management.
What You'll Learn:
**Try This:** See how long you can maintain top speed without hitting walls.
8. Technical Training (Medium - Technical)
Why It Challenges You:
Once you've mastered basics, this track introduces precision driving with narrow passages and tight corners.
What You'll Learn:
**Difficulty Spike:** This will feel harder than previous tracks. That's intentional - it bridges easy to advanced gameplay.
9. Community Favorite #1 (Medium - Racing)
Why Everyone Loves It:
This track represents the best of community creativity - well-balanced, visually appealing, and incredibly satisfying to master.
What You'll Learn:
**Social Aspect:** Many players compete on this track. Compare your times with friends!
10. Your First Expert Track (Hard - Mixed)
Why End Here:
After mastering the previous nine tracks, you're ready for your first true challenge. This track combines everything you've learned.
What You'll Learn:
**Mindset:** You probably won't complete this on your first try. That's okay! Each attempt teaches you something.
Progression Path
Week 1: Tracks 1-3
Focus on controls and basic mechanics. Don't rush.
Week 2: Tracks 4-6
Build confidence and start experimenting with techniques.
Week 3: Tracks 7-9
Develop consistency and precision.
Week 4: Track 10
Test everything you've learned.
After These 10 Tracks
Once you've completed this list, you'll have a solid foundation. Consider exploring:
Finding These Tracks
All tracks mentioned are available in our database. Use our [search function](/tracks) to find them by name, or browse by category and difficulty.
Community Learning
Join fellow learners:
Final Advice
**Don't skip tracks.** Each builds on previous skills. Rushing to expert-level tracks too early leads to frustration.
**Replay tracks.** Improving your time on familiar tracks is more valuable than always chasing new content.
**Have fun!** PolyTrack is about enjoyment. If a track frustrates you, move to a different one and return later.
Ready to start? [Browse all tracks](/tracks) or check out our [import guide](/guides/how-to-import-codes) if you need help getting started!