Tag: Randy Pobst
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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca! – Head 2 Head Episode 3
On this episode of Head 2 Head, Chevrolet’s new 2012 Camaro ZL1 faces off against the reigning champion of the pony cars, Ford’s 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition Mustang. Pro race driver Randy Pobst hot laps both cars around Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ to find out which modern muscle car reigns supreme.…
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2015 BMW M4 vs. 2015 Lexus RC F – Head 2 Head Ep. 59
This week on Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago pits two rear-drive luxury coupes – the 2015 BMW M4 and the 2015 Lexus RC-F – against each other in a battle for tire-smoking glory. Also, we find out which one is faster and more fun to drive by visiting the instrumented…
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2015 Porsche 911 GT3: The Ultimate Drivers 911? – Ignition Ep. 121
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago heads to the winding road and Big Willow race track to test Porsche’s highly anticipated 911 GT3! The GT3 is the 911 for the crazed driving enthusiast fringe that think other 911’s just aren’t enough. Packing an all new 3.8 liter flat six…
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Quick Drive: 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R (w/ Randy Pobst) – Daily Fix
What happens when you let a pro race driver loose in a fast car? In this case, the car is a 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, the racing driver is Randy Pobst, and the unwitting passenger is Carlos Lago. On this free episode of Daily Fix, which was filmed during Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s…
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2015 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Head 2 Head Ep. 58
On this episode of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago pits the Chevrolet Camaro SS against the new Ford Mustang GT. Not only are both packing around 430 horsepower, but they both have the most aggressive handling packages available with their respective performance packs. These cars have been going at it…
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2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Hot Lapping & Testing The Italian Super Tourer! – Ignition Ep. 85
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finally tests the most powerful production Ferrari yet: the 2014 F12 Berlinetta. Our brief drive of the 731-hp, V-12-powered machine in Italy last year simply wasn’t enough. But now that it’s stateside, we can strap our test gear to it and see how fast it can go in…
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2017 Acura NSX Hot Lap! – 2016 Best Driver’s Car Contender
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2017 Acura NSX around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Acura NSX is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on the Motor Trend…
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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs. Porsche 911 Carrera S – Head 2 Head Ep. 82
In this episode of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com ), you’ll experience the closest contest in the show’s recent history. The brand-new Corvette Grand Sport combines the Stingray’s 460hp V-8 with the wide body from the Z06. The refreshed 911 Carrera S uses two turbochargers for the first time, making 420 hp…
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Testing Tires with Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang & BMW 328i! The Downshift Ep. 65
On this episode of The Downshift, the boys from Motor Trend and Tire Rack team up to test some tires. Do performance tires really make a difference? Our resident hot shoe Randy Pobst takes to the track with a BMW 328i, Mustang V6, Subaru BRZ and a truck load of tires to find out. The…
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2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider vs. 2017 Audi TTS – Head 2 Head Ep. 77
On this episode of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Jason Cammisa and Jonny Lieberman try to tackle an age-old problem: What do you compare Audi’s iconic TT against? This is the 292-horsepower TTS, and therefore you might think that the Porsche Cayman would be the obvious competitor. Only problem is the Cayman…
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2015 McLaren P1 vs. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder! – Head 2 Head Ep. 64
On this very special episode of Head 2 Head, presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), we present a hypercar battle for the ages: the McLaren P1 versus the Porsche 918 Spyder. Both of these cars have carbon fiber tubs and body panels. Both have small displacement, high revving V-8s packed between their passenger compartments and rear…
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2015 Porsche 911 GT3 vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28! – Head 2 Head Ep. 60
This episode of Head 2 Head presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago hosts a face-off between the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and Porsche 911 GT3. Both cars are bred for track performance and driver’s satisfaction, each packing high-revving, dry-sump engines, carbon ceramic brakes, and big wings. The huge price disparity makes this an odd pairing,…
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Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE vs Ford Mustang GT Track Pack! – Head 2 Head Episode 25
The Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE battles the Ford Mustang GT on this episode of Head 2 Head. These two contenders have a long storied history together dating back over half a century and this chapter is sure not to disappoint. Hot shoe Randy Pobst joins in on the action as the two pony cars duke…
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2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Hot Lap! – 2016 Best Driver’s Car Contender
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd…
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Ford Shelby GT500 vs Chevrolet Camaro ZL1! – Head 2 Head Episode 11
On this episode of Head 2 Head, Angus MacKenzie brings you the ultimate modern musclecar showdown — 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 vs 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It’s an epic 3-round bout, with canyon carving up and down Mulholland Highway, hot laps at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with pro driver Randy Pobst, and a classic quarter-mile…