>> MotorTrend Hotlap With Randy Pobst

2PUTT · 10-30-2019, 10:05 PM

wish they used a better tire. from experience, the PSS just gets too greasy in the track.

Robin_NL · 10-31-2019, 05:23 AM

Thanks for sharing and no disrespect for Mr Pobst, but this footage seems to me a bit like an advert/marketing thingy, the way the presenter and Pobst are talking.

I could be wrong.

Cheers
Robin

Economatic · 10-31-2019, 11:02 AM

I agree. The commentary is entirely scripted and awkward.

"I got a lot of respect for that tire, Matt"

Is Tire Rack trying to sell me tires? I can't tell.

Moflow · 10-31-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Thanks for sharing and no disrespect for Mr Pobst, but this footage seems to me a bit like an advert/marketing thingy, the way the presenter and Pobst are talking.

I could be wrong.

Cheers
Robin

Pobst is both a great driver and an enthusiastic salesman, both incredibly valuable skills to have for a successful professional racing driver....

KevinM · 11-01-2019, 12:26 AM

Sure, it is a Tire Rack ad for Michelin Pilot Sport Cups...but Mr. Pobst did say similar things about the M2C in the recent Motor Trend best driver's car article. Given that, I think his comments are genuine. I'll give Tire Rack a pass as well as I appreciate their commitment to facilitating enthusiasts' access to the best tires (yes, I know their business depends on this, but they do it well).

Davil · 11-01-2019, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

Sure, it is a Tire Rack ad for Michelin Pilot Sport Cups...but Mr. Pobst did say similar things about the M2C in the recent Motor Trend best driver's car article. Given that, I think his comments are genuine. I'll give Tire Rack a pass as well as I appreciate their commitment to facilitating enthusiasts' access to the best tires (yes, I know their business depends on this, but they do it well).

Pobst is great.

What a lost opportunity not doing a back to back lap with the Sport Cup 2. What were they thinking. It would be a couple of seconds faster easy and then they'd have a punch line in the video. Instead we are left dangling.

Robin_NL · 11-01-2019, 05:34 AM

I remember Pobst testdriving /hotlapping 1M: He did not like that car. At all.

Cheers
Robin

1mm2 · 11-01-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

I remember Pobst testdriving /hotlapping 1M: He did not like that car. At all.

Cheers
Robin

Nobody's perfect...

sq86 · 11-01-2019, 11:15 AM

I can't stand Pobst. He's got a snoody vibe to him. Other than the long pedal comment this was not insightful.

somberlaine · 11-05-2019, 08:15 AM

This is sponsored content for sure. It should be labeled as such, if it's not already

infinitekidM2C · 11-05-2019, 11:38 AM

Whenever i hear "I'll tell ya" i cringe a bit. It's the prototypical script phrase to try and make the conversation sound natural.

ZM2 · 11-07-2019, 09:18 AM

Didn’t Pobst turn a 1:22 & change on the Streets of Willow in the OG M2 when they compared it to the M4?

Thescout13 · 11-07-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZM2

Didn't Pobst turn a 1:22 & change on the Streets of Willow in the OG M2 when they compared it to the M4?

https://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willo...eets-of-willow

Depends on the configuration, but you are remembering right for the above configuration.

Also, in the video you can tell his flying start was not ideal, he came out a bit unsettled at the last turn. Wonder if someone can find the data and video of the OG M2 and compare the speed for the flying start.

ZM2 · 11-07-2019, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

https://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willo...eets-of-willow

Depends on the configuration, but you are remembering right for the above configuration.

Also, in the video you can tell his flying start was not ideal, he came out a bit unsettled at the last turn. Wonder if someone can find the data and video of the OG M2 and compare the speed for the flying start.

I don’t have time to dig in at the moment, but here’s the M2/M4 article and vid: https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2...sode-ignition/

matty_f · 11-14-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sq86

I can't stand Pobst. He's got a snoody vibe to him. Other than the long pedal comment this was not insightful.

You’re way off base because he’s a super nice guy in person. He races cheap cars with Lucky Dog all the time. He’ll talk to any driver who comes up to him and share his knowledge and love for racing.

sq86 · 11-15-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by matty_f

Quote:

Originally Posted by sq86

I can't stand Pobst. He's got a snoody vibe to him. Other than the long pedal comment this was not insightful.

You’re way off base because he’s a super nice guy in person. He races cheap cars with Lucky Dog all the time. He’ll talk to any driver who comes up to him and share his knowledge and love for racing.

Maybe so, I haven't met him yet.

: I'm just basing it off the video reviews I've seen him conduct.

Proctor750 · 11-15-2019, 12:17 PM

ha "down boy sit" - I know what he means

I'm going to put HTR Z5's on the stock wheels for the street...

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