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.
Fresh off a rain shower, we found a short dry window and took full advantage. We sent Randy Pobst out on our 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance track build out for a hot lap on Buttonwillow Raceway’s brand-new “Circuit Track.” The result? A 1:51.79.
Keep in mind, we did perform this in non-optimal track conditions but we learned a lot from our first trip to this new track. We are already looking forward to coming back and beat this time, we are confident we can shave off a couple of seconds off.
Some Track Learnings:
– Straights are FAST. You can reach up to 120–130 mph easily, so brake discipline is key.
– Banked corners let you carry momentum confidently, you can see how Randy had fun in these.
– Turn 8’s decreasing radius is a challenge that will always test your your smoothness
– Thermal management matters—especially if you’re doing back-to-back laps
Don't sleep on this new layout—it's fun, fast, and perfect for pushing your car’s limits.
The Build Specs for this Model 3 Performance:
Features the latest generation Performance drive unit—the most powerful ever fitted to the Model 3, enabling 510 hp, 0–60 in 2.9s.
UP Race Pro Coilovers w/ Adaptive Canceller
UP Street & Track Sway Bars
UP Billet Camber & Toe Arms
UP Carbon Aero Kit & Wing
18x10.9 UP-03 Forged Wheels
DOT-approved ultra-high-performance Yokohama ADVAN A052 295/35R18 Tires
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