Sebulba / Legends Sebulba was a male Dug hailing from the Mid Rim planet Malastare . He was a former slave who had bought his freedom with his incredible skills at piloting a high - speed Podracer , and the well - known arch - rival of a young Human Podracer named Anakin Skywalker . Before long , Sebulba became the star racer of the Galactic Podracing Circuit , based not only on his formidable racing skills but also his penchant for violence . Many fellow Podracers were killed or injured by Sebulba ' s reckless steering or out - and - out cheating , but Sebulba was far too popular to be blamed or penalized . Biography . Early life . Sebulba was a Dug from the city of Pixelito on the planet Malastare . As with most Dugs , Sebulba was belligerent , aggressive , and constantly felt the need to prove his superiority over anybody else . Despite their camel - like facial structures , Dugs were arboreal , and could use all four of their limbs equally . Sebulba preferred supporting his weight with his arms and performing fine tasks with his legs . While in the seat of a Podracer , however , he used all four limbs , his arms to steer and his legs to manipulate the finer instruments in the pod . Sebulba spent his earnings on a decadent lifestyle enjoyed by very few Dugs . His most prized possessions included a pair of Twi ' lek sisters , named Ann and Tann Gella , who were skilled masseuses . He also owned at least two more female Twi ' lek slaves , a Rutian and a Lethan , who were in his apartment by 32 BBY . Sebulba often used his fame for cheap dalliances with Dug females . Sebulba also had his hands in several slaving rings for Gardulla the Elder . When decked out for a race , Sebulba always looked his finest . On his heavily - padded racing suit hung numerous trophy coins , a testament to his success . In order to ensure victory , the wily Dug would stop at nothing . While bribing and flat - out cheating were certainly useful , Sebulba largely preferred either pressing his opponents from the track and into obstacles or using the built - in weapons on his Podracer . He would even toy and sabotage other pods when racers were not looking . At one time , his vehicle was designed to shoot nails into opponents ; later , he poured funds into his racer to install a flamethrower . Boonta Eve Classic . In the year of the Invasion of Naboo , Sebulba was the obvious favorite to win the Boonta Eve Classic . He also got into a fight with Jar Jar Binks in retaliation for Binks accidentally spitting a Gorg he attempted to eat after learning of its expensive cost , into Sebulba ' s soup . However , the local slave boy Anakin Skywalker , who was also one of his opponents in the Classic , broke up the fight before it began . Sebulba dismissed his anger at Jar Jar to insult Anakin ' s chances at Podracing . Sometime before the race , Sebulba gave a secret note to a pit droid called DUM - 4 , to deliver to Jabba the Hutt . In the first lap , he destroyed Mawhonic ' s Podracer in the first stretch of the course . In the second lap , he used the illegal flamethrower mounted on his Plug - F Mammoth to roast Clegg Holdfast ' s engines , destroying his pod . He also ditched a piece of iron into Mars Guo ' s giant engine turbines , blowing it up . In addition , he also was targeted by fellow racer Ratts Tyerell for death in large part due to his cheating methods , although Tyerell never got the opportunity to kill him , ending up getting killed in the Laguna Cave during the first lap . However , during the last lap , Skywalker caught up with him . After a few attempts to ram his Podracer into Anakin ' s to knock him off course , their pods tangled with each other . Anakin boosted his engines , sending Sebulba ' s left engine flying . It hit a rock , went spinning , and then burst into three flaming pieces . His right engine was devastated when it hit the ground and exploded . Sebulba did survive ; in fact , he wasn ' t even physically injured , only cursing in frustration over his defeat . The loss was a temporary blow to Sebulba ' s reputation and ego . Sebulba recovered quickly : purchasing Anakin ' s Podracer from Qui - Gon Jinn , he showed up his rivals at the Vinta Harvest Classic and the Phoebos Memorial Run race on his home planet of Malastare the following season . Sebulba went on to win many more races , with his brutal competitive edge . Later life . At some point in 32 BBY , Sebulba had learned that a Dug called Gazurga had bet against him in the Boonta Eve Classic Podrace . Sebulba considered Gazurga a traitor , and posted a bounty on him of 4 , 000 credits . This bounty was claimed by Jango Fett . Sebulba , after a while , took a rest and quit Podracing . His son , Hekula , was allowed to fly Sebulba ' s new Podracer six years after the Boonta Eve Classic , also being beaten by Anakin . Hekula , however , was a rookie and smashed the Podracer in his debut race . Sebulba then purchased a Plug - F " Gargantuan " , a remake of his famous podracer that crashed in the Boonta Eve Classic . After purchasing the pod , Sebulba forbade Hekula from Podracing , never letting him near any Podracer or Podrace again . Eight years after Anakin Skywalker had won the Boonta Eve Classic , Sebulba wanted revenge and challenged Anakin one last time to race on his home turf once more , with his newly acquired " Gargantuan " . After Anakin salvaged parts of his Podracer that Hekula crashed , he entered the race . The result of the race is unknown . Sebulba ' s fate was not recorded in history , though his grandson Pugwis continued the Podracing tradition . He was a better racer than his dad and he inherited his grandfather ' s violent temperament , but he lacked the skills and cleverness of his grandfather and often ended up disqualified . Behind the scenes . Sebulba was a completely CGI character , and was played by Star Wars voice - actor Lewis MacLeod in . MacLeod would later reprise his role as Sebulba in the video games : " " , " " , " " , " " and Kinect Star Wars . He also played Obi - Wan Kenobi in " " , " " and " Star Wars : Super Bombad Racing " . Early script notes for Sebulba described him as " spidery , " and Lucas envisioned a character with a tangle of agile limbs that functioned both as hands and feet . Since he had to operate a Podracer - - and be one of the preeminent pilots in the sport - - he had to be both light in frame yet powerful and deadly . Thus came Sebulba ' s thin yet muscular build . His face was inspired by that of a camel , though early drawings gave him tusks that hindered lip - sync . Sebulba ' s costume was inspired by medieval armor , and his goggles magnified his eyes to make his appearance even more unsettling . Some fans erroneously believe Sebulba makes a cameo appearance in " " , in an air taxi during the speeder chase on Coruscant . However , this is actually Seboca . He can also be seen exiting Dex ' s Diner while Obi - Wan Kenobi and Dex are talking . Other Dugs appearing in the film include Rednax . In the bonus features of , Sebulba briefly uses a flamethrower in an attempt to fry Anakin ' s pod , but fails . The scene was eventually cut out . In the game " " , one of many secondary bounties on the planet Malastare is a Dug named Xijulba . The ID scanner on Jango ' s helmet shows that he is part of Sebulba ' s family . In the video game " " he is a track favorite three times , yet the only way of unlocking this racer and his pod is to complete the galactic circuit with first place on each race of the tournament . Sebulba indeed has the highest top speed in the game without enhancements , topping 600 mph . However , while most racers can boost their speed by 200 - 400 mph , his speed boost thrust adds 185 mph , the second slowest speed boost in the game . Sebulba also appears in the sequel " " . In this game you play in Sebulba ' s new Podracer , the Gargantuan . His " Episode I " vehicle , which is faster than his newer podracer , is unlockable by beating the tournament . The game play is radically different , with the inclusion of a new and improved combat system where the player is given a single pod to pilot for the duration of the race . It has a health bar and when it is depleted the pod crashes and explodes spectacularly . Graphics and handling are also improved as well as new pilots and tracks .