We see that Anakin Skywalker has his ace mechanics doing some last minute tuning.
Podracers are complex machines that require extensive maintenance and frequent repair. The mechanical stress of running high-performance engines at up to 800 kilometers per hour takes a heavy toll on any Podracer. The pit crews rebuild the battered machines and prepare them for the next big race. Assisted by frantic pit droids and pestered by race officials citing violations, Podracer crews must also put up with the egos of the racers themselves. In spite of it all, the crews take satisfaction in knowing that they make all the action possible.