The Speeder Race takes place on the planet Boonta. This name is referenced in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) when the Tatooine Podrace takes place on 'Boonta Eve'.
BL-17's background was later expanded upon by writer Abel G. Peña in an article titled "The History of the Mandalorians" published in Star Wars insider magazine # 80. BL-17 was a Battle Legionnaire battle droid created to serve Mandalorian Protectors during the Clone Wars.
Tig Fromm and Vlix made another appearance in the second issue of Star Comic's Droids comic book series (1986) titled "The Ultimate Weapon".
Although he doesn't become a major character until the final episode arc and its prequel The Great Heep (1986), Admiral Screed is first glimpsed in the race audience and recognized by Sise Fromm.
Action figures of Thall Joben, Jord Dusat, Kea Moll, Tig and Sise Fromm (without his hover chair) were released in the Star Wars Droids toy line in 1985. The line also included figures of C-3PO, R2-D2 and Boba Fett, albeit repaints of the figures previously released in Kenner's Star Wars line. A figure of Vlix was planned for the second series, but was released in Brazil by Glasslite in 1988, making it the rarest vintage Star Wars action figure to be produced.