Introduction

"Feel; don't think.
Concentrate on your instincts."
- advice given to young Anakin Skywalker by Qui-Gon Jinn before his pod race

One of the most electrifying scenes in Star Wars Episode I is the pod race between Anakin Skywalker and the heavily favored Sebulba. The speed, danger and excitement of this galactic pastime can now be yours to experience in the Star Wars Episode I - Racer from Lucas Arts.

The words of Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn resonate as especially true for those of us brave enough to delve deeply into this game. More than any other racing game to date, this title is about pure speed. Mastering that speed, and competing against the growing talents of your opponents, will require exquisite skill and concentration - this is not a game for the tense player or the haphazard player, and this is no beer-and-pretzels game.

To win as a pod racer and earn the right to compete on the pro circuit will take a relaxed but focused attention that you must be able to sustain at razor-sharpness for well over ten minutes at a stretch. This game isn't for the faint of heart, but neither is pod racing. To the winner comes great rewards and to the loser, a long vacation to the healing vats of Coruscant will be in order.

The concentration and Zen-like "letting go" to the Force that Qui-Gon alluded to is very similar to the experience that you'll need to master to conquer this game. That, and this game guide, of course.

In this game guide, you'll find:
• An overview of the exciting sport of pod racing
• Racing strategies
• An overview of the game types you'll find in Episode I - Racer
• Rundowns on all of the drivers (and their pod racers) that you can race as within the game
• Detailed information on the damage your pod racer will take and what you can do about it
• Tips and strategies for upgrading your pod racer with your race winnings
• Overviews of the wondrous alien worlds that you'll explore in the game
• Driving guides, complete with tips, tricks and shortcuts, for all of the main raceways in the game
• N64 cheats and other bonuses to get even more out of your game

Pod Racing Overview