diff --git a/src/m_cond.c b/src/m_cond.c
index c94a115ff..7fc3df7db 100644
--- a/src/m_cond.c
+++ b/src/m_cond.c
@@ -2824,7 +2824,7 @@ static const char *M_GetConditionString(condition_t *cn)
 		case UCRP_FINISHCOOL:
 			return "finish in good standing";
 		case UCRP_FINISHPERFECT:
-			return "finish a perfect round";
+			return "finish a perfect round (excluding Gear 1)";
 		case UCRP_FINISHALLPRISONS:
 			return "break every Prison Egg";
 		case UCRP_SURVIVE:
diff --git a/src/menus/play-local-race-difficulty.c b/src/menus/play-local-race-difficulty.c
index e2f0a13fc..dc8f74a57 100644
--- a/src/menus/play-local-race-difficulty.c
+++ b/src/menus/play-local-race-difficulty.c
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ void Dummygpdifficulty_OnChange(void)
 			tooltip = "Low-stakes racing at \x83Gear 1""\x80"". \x83No placement requirements\x80.";
 			break;
 		case KARTSPEED_NORMAL:
-			tooltip = "Aim for the prize at\x82 Gear 2\x80. Place \x82""4th or better\x80 to advance!";
+			tooltip = "Aim for the prize at\x82 Gear 2\x80. Place \x82""within the top half\x80 to advance!";
 			break;
 		case KARTSPEED_HARD:
 			tooltip = "Challenge fierce competition at\x87 Gear 3\x80. For\x87 thrill-seekers!";