All Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Red Star Ring Locations Guide (Every Grand Prix)

In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, every track hides five Red Star Rings. These collectibles are optional, but they add an extra challenge for completionists. Finding them all rewards you with Donpa Tickets, progresses specific challenges, and unlocks additional bragging rights on the Grand Prix select screen.

What Are Red Star Rings?

Red Star Rings are unique red rings with a star in the center. They originated in Sonic Colors and have appeared in many Sonic titles since. In CrossWorlds, each track hides five Red Star Rings.

• Purpose: Collecting all five on a course rewards a big payout of Donpa Tickets.
• Visibility: Uncollected rings appear solid, while already collected ones turn semi-transparent in future laps.
• Tracking Progress: During races, a five-ring tracker appears in the top right of your HUD, updating as you collect them. You can also check course progress from the Grand Prix select screen.
• Limitations: Red Star Rings do not spawn in the fourth (final) race of any Grand Prix.

This guide covers all Red Star Ring locations across every Grand Prix, so you can 100% complete the game without guesswork.

Donpa Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

E-Stadium

1. After the first bend, far right side.
2. Following the huge opening jump, right side after the landing boost pads.
3. Mid-course jump sequence, centered.
4. On lap three, use the narrow middle platform to reach a hidden lane.
5. Final stretch, left Dash Pad.

Rainbow Garden

1. First plane section, right side Dash Ring.
2. After landing, on the right curve.
3. Inside the cave, right Dash Pad.
4. Center path in the flower field.
5. Final lap only — hidden route through tables near the right curve.

Water Palace

1. First corner, tight right drift.
2. At the upper curve, left wall.
3. Aquarium tunnel, dead center.
4. Early boat section, center path (requires a jump).
5. Lap three only — right tunnel shortcut in the boat section.

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Wisp Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Metal Harbor

1. Right ramp after first curve, plane mode.
2. Early plane section, left side.
3. Around a right-hand curve, left side.
4. Coming out of the curve, boost left to a side platform.
5. Final straight, leap over right barrier.

Sand Road

1. Second tunnel, elevated left lane.
2. Lower cave path, Dash Pad.
3. Third lap boat section.
4. [Unconfirmed spot still being mapped].
5. Last curve, right side.

Colorful Mall

1. Top of escalator, second big curve.
2. Mid-track jump zone, choose the left alternate path.
3. [Unconfirmed].
4. Shortcut through second-floor left path.
5. Lower seating area, final curve.

Boom Boo Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Mystic Jungle

1. Start of race, right alternate path.
2. On water paths, right jump off-course.
3. Left alternate lane, another jump trick.
4. After water section, sharp drift left side.
5. Home stretch, left track edge.

Apotos

1. First stairs, left side.
2. Drift left into underpass beneath a bridge.
3. Stay on main path for next ring.
4. Plane section, far right between two arches.
5. Landing from plane, right-side drift.

Wonder Museum

1. Right wall during second drift.
2. Drift pad on far-left curve inside exhibit.
3. Left side jump near propeller plane.
4. Curve before home stretch, left wall near statue.
5. Final lap only — under dinosaur skeleton.

Coral Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Urban Canyon

1. First curve, left track edge.
2. Top curve, Dash Panel under platform.
3. Plane mode start, rightmost Dash Ring.
4. Skip plane, stay machine path, right Dash Pad.
5. Final big jump, center lane.

Market Street

1. First corner, right Dash Pad.
2. Final lap only — portal to construction platform shortcut.
3. Left-side drift bumpout.
4. Multi-level section, right Dash Pad up top.
5. Lower multi-path lane, left side.

Coral Town

1. First small bend, left track edge.
2. Shortcut ramp mid-race, right path.
3. First flight section, on a coral pillar.
4. Top straightaway, coral ramp chain.
5. Just after previous, left side into final stretch.

Pumpkin Grand Prix

Crystal Mine

1. First curve, right alternate path.
2. Left side upper path, far curve.
3. Plane section — above drill arm (lap 1 easiest).
4. Third lap — same drill, harder timing.
5. Dash Pad beneath excavator before finish.

Ocean View

1. Right-side curve, left track edge.
2. Lower level shortcut, tight left drift.
3. Third lap boat section, jump left over island.
4. Middle lower path after boat, before home stretch.
5. Upper diverging path, home stretch.

Pumpkin Mansion

1. Mansion staircase, center lane.
2. Left curve, after big jump.
3. Left mansion path jump, end rejoin.
4. Final lap — transparent upper pumpkin patch route.
5. Cemetery drift into home stretch, right side.

Crystal Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Blizzard Valley

1. First curve, right track edge.
2. Final lap only — fly toward center drill during plane.
3. Upper multi-color path, top route.
4. Left-side drift before finish.

Radical Highway

1. First steep hill, right lane behind barriers.
2. After big jump, tollbooth left Dash Pad.
3. Lower bridge path, mid-course.
4. Left-side drift, home stretch.

Chao Park

1. Behind first coaster, left hill.
2. Right drift curve, bottom section.
3. Right-side upper jump platform.
4. Right straightaway, start of home stretch.
5. Final lap boat section, first water spout.

Egg Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Donpa Factory

1. Left paint funnel area, first section.
2. Left side, green paint zone.
3. Lower map slick area with fake cars.
4. Bottom curve shortcut, left path.
5. Final dirt path left of last drift.

Aqua Forest

1. First drift, treetop shortcut.
2. Alternate left path after treetop.
3. Boat section, jump into red ring shortcut.
4. Later boat section, side red rings boost.
5. Third lap only — Warp Ring path at upper boat lane.

Eggman Expo

1. Starting boxes, left side.
2. First fork, right path.
3. Next lap, same fork but left side.
4. Boat section, left jump over crate.
5. Final drift, right rough lane with boxes.

Secret Grand Prix– Red Star Ring Locations

Kronos Island

1. First curve, left Dash Pad.
2. Second big corner jump, centered.
3. Figure-eight drifts, purple/teal track, Dash Pad.
4. Purple section tight turns, center lane.
5. Grass clearing, left Dash Pad.

Northstar Islands

1. First curve, lower left path.
2. Same section on upper path (different lap).
3. After fan jump, left Dash Pad on drift.
4. Upper lane with hydraulic press jump.

White Space

1. First curve, left Dash Pad.
2. Black building plaza, center ramp.
3. Boat section, beneath platform.
4. Under second ring, Dash Pad.
5. Final lap — far right finish jump.

Collecting every Red Star Ring in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is no small task. Some are simple line adjustments, while others demand daring jumps or alternate routes that might cost you the race. But the payoff in Donpa Tickets, challenge progress, and completion satisfaction makes the grind worth it.

If you’re aiming for 100% completion, keep an eye on the HUD indicators and don’t be afraid to replay tracks until every last ring is yours. Play Now!