So cool! đ thanks again. We tried some different Unplugged Performance parts on 4 different cars at Tesla Corsa. Pobst doesnât think thatâs the case despite knowing that high-performance models are on the way. The racing driver said that the PP1 is too soft for what heâs looking for on the track. Randy Pobst net worth is $800,000 Randy Pobst Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Randy Franklin Pobst also known as "RFP" or "The Rocket" is an American race car driver, born 26 June 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. Finally, he pointed out that the C8 Stingray has better suspension damping and no float. Enjoy as one of the winningest drivers in sports car racing. I'm ripping up Pikes Peak, tickling 13,000 feet above sea level. 0-liter V12 making 730 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. If you need someone to wheel a car for a quick lap time, Pobst is certainly at the top of the list. After flying all day, Randy takes off one more time. to insure that their Escorts being used in the event were operating perfectly. 1:32. . 01 last year. Pobst began his motorsports career in SCCA Solo competition, earning a National Championship in E Stock in 1983, and again in G Stock in 1986. The Corvette has long been the bad boy of the racetrack, the Bart Simpson of supercars. An advertisement for the Indian River Sports Car Club steered him. I got into his vision in the brake zone, but the driver turned in , reactively. In 2019, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody that was piloted by Randy Pobst was caged at TRF. That puts Chevyâs sports car in seventh place on the leaderboard of fastest laps around. 3: Formula Racing Level 3 F. Join the conversation. Then, Ignition handed over the keys to the ZL1 to professional race car driver and hot-shoe ringer Randy Pobst for a few hot laps around the track at Indy Motorsports Ranch. Randy Pobstâs racing career began in a parking lot in Satellite Beach in 1977, above, competing in an autocross which he won. 3L. Theyâve been in various motorsports for over two decades, and nearly 15 years professionally. In fact, it flew off course. Randy has accomplished so much over the past twenty years and it was in 1983 that Randy was starting to make a name for himself in the SCCA Solo. Feb 13, 2019. Vette 124. To get past another car on track, Pobst explains that you first need to find an advantage you have over another driver. A trio of modified Tesla Model 3 EVs was out to prove their worth but two have already crashed. Randy Pobst was born on 26 June, 1957 in Dayton, OH. Rude, loud, cheap, unpredictable, and hard to handle; but fast and fun in its own brash way. This article first appeared in the August, 2016 edition of SportsCar Magazine. . Randy Pobst, above as a teenager, was a. 1977. The Evolution of Sweaty S2K Man (The man at bottom below is Randy Pobst, a Professional Racing driver. Oversteer means the rear tires lose. Unable to find the defroster control buried in the Tesla's onscreen menus while racing up the mountain at over 100 mph with extremely limited visibility, Pobst resorted to loosening his shoulder. But the 2023 BMW M4 Competition xDrive is no walk in the park. Sep 16, 2014. Randy's Car Stories: Be sure to subscribe to the @randypobstofficial channel! Check out DreamCarXchange, the new marketplace for. . Petersburg, FL (March 25, 2013) â Randy and his No. Motor Trend track test driver, writer, and video star. In Ignition season 1 episode 7, titled "PPR Nissan GTR: Randy Pobst Takes on Pikes Peak!," viewers are taken on a high-intensity ride as professional driver Randy Pobst takes on the infamous Pikes Peak course in a modified Nissan GTR. PTG BMW's Hans Stuck is among the first to congratulate the RS 6 team. Pro Race Car Driver, Randy Pobst, and Matt Curry chat on crazy race tales, things to know when you're new to the track, and more!Randy has driven some impressive race cars and street cars very successfully but lately he gets his track fix by joining teams in series like the 24 Hours of. For the second time after 2001, Audi has also won the Manufacturersâ title of the American racing series. The best part is, Pobst first mistakenly wrote "1:20. Pobst immediately knocked 13 seconds off the teamâs previous. '". A full list of spares including another AEM. Join our forum, interact with others, share your build, and help us strengthen this community! Forums. By 1986, Pobst has also scratched and clawed his way onto the race track, earning Solo One national Championships in 1986 and 1987. MTâs star driver, Randy Pobst, didnât find the love with the carâs track mode, however. 0-liter V12 making 730 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Im 59 and wouldnât dream of attempting that kind of thing. Acquired in 1996 by Bill Neuman and run by TC Kline under the Neuspeed banner in the North American Touring Car Championship. . ( 1957-06-26) June 26, 1957 (age 66) Dayton, Ohio, U. Randy Pobst claims 2nd place at Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Tesla Model 3. The previous record was held by a 2019 Jaguar XE SV Project 8, at 1:29. The C8 Corvette Stingray is Named MotorTrendâs Car of the Year. And as usual, he took the top-end sportscar on the Willow Springs track to see how it performs. Good thing Porsche had him sign it. 100 Photos. He's driven for several factory and independent teams in some of the most high-profile series in the world. Heâs the type of guy that always looks for downsides to every racing car he drives. The car is thought to have fewer than 200 miles on it; the Pikes Peak Climb was the only event it ever ran it seems. Not only that,. But Randy also worked for. Theyâve been in various motorsports for over two decades, and nearly 15 years professionally. 07 and. 1 second. Active in the SCCA World Challenge GT series and the Grand American series' GT class, Pobst was the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2010 SCCA World Challenge GT champion, the 1996 North. Randy Pobst is a past SCCA Hall of Fame member, National Champion, professional driver champion, and a very experience driverâs coach. For the second time after 2001, Audi has also won the Manufacturersâ title of the American racing series. The Pikes Peak Ford Mustang is for sale for $99,900 and is said to be cheaper than buying a new TA2 car outright. Randy thought the 2021 Mazda 3 2. Randy Franklin Pobst (born June 26, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio), also known as "RFP" or "The Rocket," is an American race car driver and journalist for Motor Trend magazine. 5 Turbo was a good car to use for my timed laps; it handles well with all-wheel drive but also isn't a diabolical handful at speed. There's also tremendous risk. Last year, Randy piloted the Model 3 at the event, also specâd by Unplugged Performance, but it went off the course . Instead, he found the Corvette Grand Sportâs âSportâ mode to be the best compromise after. Intros; In Memoriam. It included a 24-hour race at Mosport Park. Dans la playlist "Pilotes d'exception sur nos machines"Voici Randy Pobst en 1'24. ACI Motorsports. From a Civic to a Senna, Randy drives them all! Races, budget and top of the line, meet the people behind the cars, see the coolest cars up. Autoweek's Racing on TV for April 4-10. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS, says Mr. Dec 2, 2019. For club-level racing, it was SCCA or nothing. Randy Pobst praised the new Michelin tires after completing his hot lap, but did have criticism for the Mustang GT PP1 itself. Hats off to you George. â. 2016 Dodge Viper ACR: Directed by Corey Ulrich. Randy Pobst recorded a time of 6:57. Just ask racing legend (and MotorTrend writer) Randy Pobst. The final race for Corvette Racing A GM parts catalog leak confirms the upcoming ZR1 with a turbo powered LT7 engine Guns & Roses lead guitarist, Slash, is selling his 1966 C2 Corvette. 70. I mean it doesn't get any better Cleetus McFarland. By Brian Bielanski | February 12, 2022 10:37 AM ET. Video from DÆrik: "Professional Driver For Motor Trend; Randy Pobst Racing My Tesla Model 3!" This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Related Topics Tesla. . Randy Pobst, who drives for Motor Trend and lives near the track had a scheduling conflict on the day of the official test, but after talking with the Corvette team he was able to get some track time in with the ZR1 on the day before the others arrive. The essay is a thorough documentation of Pobstâs crash, including how he and the team at Unplugged Performance have ârisen. Youtube darling, Pobst, took the BMW M2 Competition out for a spin on Streets of Willow. The turbo Volvo started life as a budget race car but was recently refurbished into a proper track machine. With under 2,000lbs curb weight and over 300 horsepower from a turbo 2. Randy Pobst drove a 2014 Z/28 around the. No cell phones. 1957. But itâs still a very commendable finish, considering that it edged out the Nissan GT-R Nismo, McLaren 570GT, Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club, and the $200,000-plus Aston Martin DB11. The latest tweets from @randypobst Randy Pobstâs racing career began in a parking lot in Satellite Beach in 1977, above, competing in an autocross which he won. (May 31, 2004) - Audi Certified Pre-owned teammates Randy Pobst and Michael Galati stood in 1st and 2nd position today on the podium at Lime Rock Park during round two of the SPEED World Challenge GT series. See all 1 photos. Racing legend Randy Pobst driving a full lap at Circuit of the Americas behind the wheel of the Longhorn Racing Academy's Porsche 911 GT3 (991. Pobst drove for the Champion Racing effort and had long-time competitor Michael Galati as his teammate. Ep 2. History of the 1990 SCCA Escort World Challenge. That can be better power, better handling, better brakes, or better skills. In their stable, a 700-hp GT-R waited for Randy to abuse on-track. Slow hands for speed, fast hands only for catching slides. You either become a tactician or a warlord, but either route means that your ultimate goal is victory. You can't do that if you're in the gravel with a beached car covered in tires. One of the top was Randy Pobst. Randy Pobst knows that, and experienced it last week when a mistake sent his Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 off the road in a pretty serious crash during the. Randy Pobst's Trans-Am TA2 Ford Mustang is for sale and is a bargain at under $100,000 with a full spares package. In this video from Motor Trend, we get to climb aboard for resident hot-shoe Randy Pobstâs lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the Shelby GT350R â a car about which Pobst says: âI am in love with [it]. 210 votes, 116 comments. Gainesville GA Status: Member Randy is the 2003, 2007, 2008 SPEED World Challenge GT champion and a two-time class winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, in 2001 and 2006. Randy Pobst. A fair. November 21,. Randy Franklin Pobst, widely recognized as Randy Pobst, is a distinguished American race car driver and journalist renowned for his exceptional skills both on and off the track. The list of World Challenge participants reads like a whoâs who of American sports car racing: Randy Pobst, Elliott Forbes-Robinson, Stirling Moss, Terry Borcheller, Boris. There's a reason the racing saying is "when you crash," not "if you crash. The series would not receive another corporate sponsor until its acquisition by SpeedVision in 1999. From that point on showroom stock car racing grew in popularity from manufacturer interest to the number of participants and overall cost. Randy Pobst came to the Where The Elite Meet To Cheat 24 Hours of LeMons to drive Speedycopâs MR2-chassisâd Lancia Scorpion, but we couldnât resist seeing what would happen if we put him behind the wheel of the Goldbrickers MGB-GT. In 2010, he took the GT DriversⲠChampionship -- for the fourth time -- and Volvo. 8 seconds, and itâll do a quarter-mile in 10. LAKEVILLE, Ct. As Randy Pobst himself later reflected, âI marveled at the balance and control of the TPC-tuned Porsche GT4 I drove at Summit Point. 07 and. Barber Motorsports Park. R Car Show cartoon comic Corvette Museum Corvette. Thatâll get the Huayra BC to 60 mph in 2. In Ignition season 1 episode 7, titled "PPR Nissan GTR: Randy Pobst Takes on Pikes Peak!," viewers are taken on a high-intensity ride as professional driver Randy Pobst takes on the infamous Pikes Peak course in a modified Nissan GTR. Jason Cammisa, ex- Head to Head host and, as his viewers remind him, Adam Sandler-lookalike, is now creating videos for vehicle acquisition company ISSIMI. 2023 PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL. Here is the. Stefan started racing go karts at an early age and moved into Skip Barber racing in the open wheel series. Dawn, one of the CTO Board Members worked a hot grill to serve up hamburgers and hot dogs to everyone. Pobst enjoyed the experience so much that he signed the underside of the hood proclaiming it as his favorite 911. S. I would love to see him start posting on this site. Related Video. First, I went and put the same rear wing Mr. 8 Seconds; Quarter Mile in 11. Back then, at the national level, it was SCCA and IMSA, and as far as I could tell from my vantage point in Florida, that was it. 2: Formula Racing Level 2 F. . Randy Pobst - 2003 Speed World Challenge GT Drivers Champion. You must login or register to post a reply. 5. Randy is a great driver. 5 - 2020 ;. PPR Nissan GTR: Randy Pobst Takes on Pikes Peak! - Ignition Ep. I've had the honor of being passed by him during a Champ Car race. The Downshift. In December, Randy was inducted. I made Randy Pobst laugh today. The Annual Barber Vintage Festival has taken place at the park. Randy thought the 2021 Mazda 3 2. , on Sunday, his first win of the seas. F. 300K views 1 year ago. We've known Randy of the better part of three. Randy Pobst's racing career humbly began behind the wheel of a modestly equipped Datsun 510 with stints in all manner of Toyotas, Mazdas, Porsches, Audis, Volvos, and. Randy Pobst's racing career humbly began behind the wheel of a modestly equipped Datsun 510 with stints in all manner of Toyotas, Mazdas, Porsches, Audis, Volvos, and others to follow. According to Unplugged Performance, the reference time for production cars was set by Pobst in a McLaren Senna at 1:27. Randy Pobst. . St. "The Civic feels the raciest of this group," he said. For the first time ever on The Racing Line, Randy will demonstrate proper racing techniques against another professional driver in a real. Pobst pulls it off in the Model S Plaid with an impressive lap time of just 1:27. It doesnât go well. Needless to. But he mentions how well rounded it is on fun backroads. Well, this time, in episode two of The Racing Line, Randy. They had more wins in road racing (amateur and professional) and in pro rallying than any other engine builder. Randy Pobst put down a blistering 1:21. With Jason Cammisa, Jonny Lieberman, Randy Pobst. First we shared the photos on our social, now go on board with our driver Randy Pobst to experience the tragic crash.