Gasgano

Gasgano was a male Xexto Podracer pilot who participated in Podraces around the time of the Invasion of Naboo. Shortly after the actual invasion, Gasgano participated in an annual offering of the Boonta Eve Classic race event, which was being held on the desert planet Tatooine. Participating in a green Ord Pedrovia Podracer, the spindly Gasgano was a very competitive racer, and wished to see the defeats of fellow pilots Anakin Skywalker and Sebulba as orchestrated by all four of his own hands. Gasgano started the race from the middle of the thrid row, right to the left of two-time Boonta winner Boles Roor. Gasgano ultimately failed to win the race, and was beaten by Skywalker who achieved first place. Sebulba, however, failed to finish at all.

Behind the scenes
Gasgano was created for the 1999 film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, but first appeared in the film's novelization, written by Terry Brooks. In the novel, Gasgano not only participated in the Boonta, but in a race that took place before it as well. Detailed concept art of Gasgano was illustrated by Terryl Whitlatch, while a detailed sculpture was created by the film's art department. In the film, Gasgano was rendered wholly with CGI. In the original Legends continuity, Gasgano took second place in the Boonta.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace