Anakin Skywalker’s podracer from The Phantom Menace is one of the most iconic vehicles in Star Wars. As a kid, I was fascinated by its raw, cobbled-together design—a perfect reflection of Anakin’s ingenuity and daring spirit.
Unlike the sleek, polished podracers of the galaxy’s wealthier competitors, Anakin’s podracer was a masterpiece of improvisation, built from scavenged parts on Tatooine.
But have you ever taken a closer look at the details? From its twin massive engines to its delicate stabilizer fins, every component tells a story of ingenuity, danger, and the sheer will to race.
A Closer Look Inside Anakin’s Podracer
1. Young Anakin Skywalker
2. Throttle levers
3. The telemetry computers of the Podracer cockpit must withstand race conditions while calculating ideal pressure/temperature algorithms and organizing the information flowing from the engine telemetry sensors
4. The interlinked cockpit computer parts require a special power cell that delivers a high-voltage filtered electronic power feed to the computers.
5. Control linkage
6. Control pod
7. Air scoops
1. Tri-carbon anti-turbulence vanes
2. Fuel injector ring
3. Combustion chamber and direct variable air inlet
4. Spill air doors
5. Thrust ring
6. Steelton control cable
7. Energy binder plate
8. Fuel atomizer/distributors
9. Primary intake turbine
10. Triple air scoops
11. Turbine drive energizer
12. Turbine drive motor
13. 8-stage main compressor
14. Core fuel tank
15. Fuel injector nozzles
16. Fuel lines
17. Thrust stabilizer cone
So, that’s everything about Anakin’s podracer—but hold on, don’t go just yet, because I’ve got a little bonus for you.
If you remember the iconic podracing scene, you’ll recall how Anakin pulled off an incredible win against Sebulba, securing victory in his very first Boonta Eve Classic.
Now, let’s take a look inside Sebulba’s podracer.
Sebulba’s podracer
1. Sebulba
2. Telemetry and control console
3. Mini-acceleration compensator
4. Repulsorlift generator
5. Control linkage
6. Control power generator
1. Engine fuel igniter
2. Annular fuel tank
3. Compressor
4. Energy binder plate
5. Excess air vent fan
6. Excess air spill door
7. Radiator hoses
8. Airflow director fence
9. Coolant radiators
10. Energy binder generator
11. Coolant pump
12. Energy binder arc
13. Split-X repulsor generator housing
14. Upper Split-X air intake
15. Split-X stabilizing vane
16. Over-pressure system valve
17. Afterburner heat dissipator fins
18. Flame emitter weapon
19. Afterburner fuel tanks
20. Combustion chamber
21. Fuel injector.
That wraps up what’s inside Sebulba’s podracer. Now, here’s a full breakdown of the details from both racers for you to explore.
