Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, we have the story of a Wave Race 64 speedrun that cannot be beaten, even by the game's best players, after 7 years of standing as a remarkable world record. This is the story of Illu's legendary Drake Lake run, a run he spent hours perfecting, mastering, and clutching out, to a point where it has become a definitive run in his speedrun career. Enjoy this speedrunning analysis and gaming history, as we delve into the story of Drake Lake.
In this video, we dive deep into one of the most legendary records in Wave Race 64 history — the world record on Drake Lake. Set over seven years ago, this time is so fast, so precise, that no one has been able to match it to this day. We’ll explore the strategies, tricks, and near-perfect execution behind the run, as well as the legacy it’s left within the speedrunning community. Is it pure skill, an unbeatable line, or something else entirely?
Illu's Drake Lake record youtube.com/watch?v=ExgJ_YiwIlE
Wace Race rankings (you can find all videos featured here) speedrun.com/wr64
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Today, we have the story of a Wave Race 64 speedrun that cannot be beaten, even by the game's best players, after 7 years of standing as a remarkable world record. This is the story of Illu's legendary Drake Lake run, a run he spent hours perfecting, mastering, and clutching out, to a point where it has become a definitive run in his speedrun career. Enjoy this speedrunning analysis and gaming history, as we delve into the story of Drake Lake.
In this video, we dive deep into one of the most legendary records in Wave Race 64 history — the world record on Drake Lake. Set over seven years ago, this time is so fast, so precise, that no one has been able to match it to this day. We’ll explore the strategies, tricks, and near-perfect execution behind the run, as well as the legacy it’s left within the speedrunning community. Is it pure skill, an unbeatable line, or something else entirely?
Illu's Drake Lake record youtube.com/watch?v=ExgJ_YiwIlE
Wace Race rankings (you can find all videos featured here) speedrun.com/wr64
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Music used in my videos is made and produced specifically for this channel by Carathorn: youtube.com/user/Carathorn
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Please consider supporting SpeedLore on Patreon! patreon.com/speedlore
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