Swoop gang race sees surprise winner

Date: 011007
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley

Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).

While not an occasion that was well-advertised in the Royal Times of Naboo, or the Coruscant Times, most residents of Tatooine were aware of the swoop race and up and coming swoop gang held near Mos Eisley two days ago. Not only is swoop racing a popular activity both among the law-abiding and less law-abiding sentients in the area, but it was part of a bigger party, and as anyone knows, drinks draw crowds, no matter the host.

That said, the swoop race saw a surprise winner: Not a swooper or veteran swoop racer, but a newcomer to the racing scene, a lady named Alico, won the competition. It remains to be seen if she will continue to leave her mark on the legal and illegal racing scene, but from what is known, she was a refreshing change from the usual rough and tough racers.

Og course, on Tatooine, a certain toughness is required, as was evident when two bounty hunters crashed the party to capture a mark, succeeding by what was reported. Given the nature of many of the people present at the party, it is not surprising that there are few details known about this incident, but anyone attending the next such race would be well advised to take some precautions.