Why does the number of favored courses increase when I change cups? Drivers may have a cup bonus, which means they have additional favored courses in certain cups. Related articles Why does the number of favored courses increase when I change tours? Why is the same course listed as favored or favorite in one cup but not another? The gauge of my driver, kart, or glider does not increase after a race! What are favored courses and favorite courses? I received coins instead of Grand Stars.