Podrace to freedom

What makes the Star Wars’ imagery and scenario so exceptional is its syncretism, the ease and seamlessness with which it combines so many diverse elements and genres, especially the opposites 'ancient' and 'futuristic'. And what better way than technology to represent this fantasy/sci-fi hybrid?                                    
These movies are filled with concepts and visual ideas based on that opposition, with the lightsaber and Darth Vader’s look being the first to come to mind, probably followed by the two humanized droids with their fairy-tale roles. The podrace, an imaginative variation of ancient chariot races, is one of my favourite examples of such blends and something I wanted to draw since… forever. The designs of these uncontrollable junkers is clearly the most original and one of the best among the prequels’ vehicles.