How good is MAX AIR SPEED in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

How important is the hidden air speed / glider speed stat? Track Surface Breakdowns: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z41bvL2DTH6neOD41w6L0_eZwTxZMA3w4KJNzBEKzs8/edit?usp=drive_link Beginner Guide for Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KADBlsfmIjQ Pro Guide for Mario Kart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDwumVhfCec Tips for each track: https://shortcat.pro Best Combo for Every Character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJLxUA3ShA Shortcuts You MUST Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVDrph6bf5I Combos Used: Dry Bowser / Teddy Buggy / Sponge Tires / Paraglider Dry Bowser / Teddy Buggy / Cushion Tires / Wario Wing Glider (Rock Rock Mountain world record combo) All MAX Air Speed Parts: Wario / Funky Kong / Dry Bowser / Bowser / Morton / Heavy Mii Teddy Buggy / Cat Cruiser / Yoshi Bike / Comet Sponge Tires / Cushion Tires Wario Wing / Plane Glider / Gold Glider / Paraglider / Super Glider / Waddle Wing / Hylian Kite