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.
Randy Pobst Reacts to his Hot Lap at Buttonwillow's New Circuit in "Dark Helmet", a Tesla Model S Plaid Race Build by Unplugged Performance.
Take a seat and watch as racing legend Randy Pobst breaks down how our Unplugged Performance "Dark Helmet", a fully race-prepped Tesla Model S Plaid build achieved a 1:41.97 lap time.
This lap time occurred on the brand-new “Circuit” at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The lap and performance of the vehicle is all thanks to the Unplugged Performance upgrades + wheel choice. From Yokohama ADVAN A005 racing slicks, aggressive aero, suspension arms and coilovers, to UP-03 Pikes Peak wheels, this Model S Plaid is built to push the limits of electric performance.
Unplugged Performance Upgrades Featured in this Video:
Car: Tesla Model S Plaid
Wheels: UP FORGED UP-03 19x13 WHEELS
Tires: YOKOHAMA ADVAN A005 330/710R19
Suspension: UP HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION PACKAGE
Suspension: UP x ÖHLINS 4-WAY TTX COILOVERS
Exterior: UP S-APEX CARBON WIDEBODY
Aero: UP HIGH DOWNFORCE PIKES PEAK SPEC AERO
Brakes: UP CARBON CERAMIC BBK
Suspension Upgrades for the Model S:
https://unpluggedperformance.com/tesla-model-s/model-s-plaid/model-s-plaid-performance-suspension/
Model S Street and Race Wheels:
https://unpluggedperformance.com/tesla-model-s/model-s-plaid/model-s-plaid-wheels/
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