haven't really liked the series since Mario Kart 64, doesn't sound like this will be different. MK64 and CTR are probably still the best two kart racing games, and it's been forever since those came out.
Mario Party went through a similar transformation. Mario Party 2 and 3 are the perfect balance of skill versus random fun for everyone and ease of entry. The further you go in the series, the more luck-based and boring it becomes.