Podracing

"They have podracing on Malastare. Very fast, very dangerous."

- Qui-Gon Jinn

Podracing was a was a dangerous racing sport on planets such as Malastare and Tatooine. Racers could perform multiple laps on a particular race track, moving at dangerous and, at times, deadly speeds. The races were performed using crafts known as podracers or pods, which were small, one-man crafts propelled by large engines. Races could then be projected in entertainment establishments throughout the galaxy.

During the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo, Anakin Skywalker won the Boonta Eve Classic on Tatooine, securing his freedom from a life of slavery.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones