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.
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 American Touring Car Championship title winner, and the 2005, 2006 and 2007 SCCA World Challenge TC vice-champion. He is also a two-time class winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, in 2001 and 2006.
Randy Pobst has more than 90 pro wins. He is currently a Mazda, Volvo, Audi and Porsche factory supported driver.
This time at Willow Springs, Randy Pobst is doing an experiment: What happens when you replace the 2020 Corvette’s high-performance Michelin tires with an inferior set? First he’s out setting a super-quick lap that makes full use of the ‘Vette’s grip and power. Then, it’s back to the pits for a refit with some inexpensive, low-end rubber. With advice from Tire Rack’s Matt Edmonds, Randy’s back out on the tarmac. See what a difference tires make.
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