Three weeks in and the first month of the N-E Mario Kart League 2013 season has come and gone. But there are still 11 months left in the year so things are certainly far from over.

If you have not yet taken part in the league and think you have what it takes to burn rubber and reach for the top, or even join us just for some good competitive fun, it is never too late to join the league.

Each week the league racers compete in 3 Grand Prix's on Thrusday nights. Grand Prix tracks, character and vehicle part usage are decided on by various weekly themes.

The next league race will be Thursday the 7th of February at 7.30pm GMT, with this weeks theme being "Players Choice", with no limits on character or track selection. However vehicle part selection will be fixed.

If you are interested in joining the league and taking part head over to the N-E forums and find the N-E Mario Kart League 2013 thread in the "Handheld Online Gaming" forum. (Or click the hyperlinked text a few words back)

This weeks themes are as follows.