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'''Pod racing''' is a popular sport on [[Tatooine]] and other worlds in the [[Star Wars]] [[galaxy]]. | |||
A racing pod consists of a small cockpit loosely attached to a pair of oversized jet engines, all of which are supported by [[repulsorlift]] technology. | A racing pod consists of a small cockpit loosely attached to a pair of oversized jet engines, all of which are supported by [[repulsorlift]] technology. | ||
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The object of a pod race is to complete a specified number of laps around a closed track faster than other racers. Typically, there are many pods on the track simultaneously. A track usually has numerous turns and obstacles, and at the high speeds that racing pods can attain, the sport is extremely dangerous. | The object of a pod race is to complete a specified number of laps around a closed track faster than other racers. Typically, there are many pods on the track simultaneously. A track usually has numerous turns and obstacles, and at the high speeds that racing pods can attain, the sport is extremely dangerous. | ||
According to [[Qui-Gon Jinn]], [[ | According to [[Qui-Gon Jinn]], [[human]]s do not have the reflexes to be competitive at pod racing unless they are sensitive to [[the Force]]. | ||
[[Category: Star Wars]] | [[Category: Star Wars]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 30 December 2013
Pod racing is a popular sport on Tatooine and other worlds in the Star Wars galaxy.
A racing pod consists of a small cockpit loosely attached to a pair of oversized jet engines, all of which are supported by repulsorlift technology.
The object of a pod race is to complete a specified number of laps around a closed track faster than other racers. Typically, there are many pods on the track simultaneously. A track usually has numerous turns and obstacles, and at the high speeds that racing pods can attain, the sport is extremely dangerous.
According to Qui-Gon Jinn, humans do not have the reflexes to be competitive at pod racing unless they are sensitive to the Force.