Clegg Holdfast

Clegg Holdfast was a Podracer pilot who participated in the Boonta Eve Classic, which took place during the Invasion of Naboo. Holdfast piloted a Volvec KT9 Wasp Podracer and started the race from the front row. Holdfast lasted only one lap in the race; the Dug pilot Sebulba roasted Holdfast's engines with a flamethrower hidden on his own Podracer during the second lap. Holdfast lost control of his Podracer as flames overtook it and he crashed into a cliff face.

Behind the scenes
Clegg Holdfast was created for the 1999 film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, although he first appeared in the Legends novelization. In the theatrical release of the film, Holdfast was only seen fleetingly in the cockpit of his Podracer. For the DVD release, new footage was created showcasing Holdfast on the starting grid and having his Podracer destroyed by the rival pilot Sebulba. In early concept art by Terryl Whitlatch, Holdfast was depicted as being covered in fur, a trait he did not possess in the final film. An action figure of Holdfast was later released by Hasbro Inc. in 2009. The figure came with removable goggles and a blaster pistol.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace