Randy Pobst Reviewing the Gen 5 Praga R1 at Atlanta Motorsports Park

Reviewing the Praga R1 at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Respected American racing driver and journalist, Randy Pobst, takes the lightweight, high downforce Praga R1 for a full track test at AMP - and he’s never seen AMP like this before!
The R1 is a full carbon-fiber, single-seater race car by the Czech manufacturer, Praga. Now in its 5th Generation, the R1 is powered by a 2-litre turbocharged engine built by the specialist racing division at Alpine Renault with bespoke engineered parts by Praga, producing 365bhp.
The R1’s lightweight design, weighing just 1418lbs, combined with its advanced aerodynamic package, enables drivers to experience up to 3G of lateral force in corners, all within the safety of a proven, full carbon fiber monocoque from a brand with over 115 years of automotive manufacturing and engineering heritage.
As the number of R1 race cars on US grids continues to grow, in Spring 2023, the Czech brand launched Praga Racing USA as the exclusive authorized Praga R1 dealer in the United States, serving all new and existing US-based R1 owners.
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[@timothywachowicz8308]

After watching Jimmy & Gordie win in the Praga 2022 series (which I thoroughly enjoyed) with the R1, then the release of the Bohema, it is so awesome to see Praga in the USA with Randy P! Outstanding Vision & engineering that just has to be shared! Bravo Praga!

[@8power0]

RANDY POBST IS STILL THE MAN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, BEST RACE-TEST DRIVER / JOURNALIST ON THE PLANET IN MY BOOK . THE GUY JUST HAS A KNACK FOR DESCRIBING HOW A CAR FEELS ON THE TRACK. GOOD TO SEE HE IS STILL DOING WORK !!!!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Completely agree. We love Randy! The Stig (Ben Collins) is not too bad as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@victorvandyke9898]

Why are you yelling it? We all know Randy is the man!

[@dionoliveira4058]

If a Grand Master like Randy finds it challenging we know it's on another level. Awesome coverage, thank you.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Glad you enjoyed watching Randy drive the insanely quick Gen 5 Praga R1 around AMP as much as we did.

[@clueless4085]

Randy is such a legend, could listen to him talk for ages. And driving one of my favorite cars of all time? Mega. Thanks for posting, and welcome to America (:

[@Viohouse]

Imagine what F1 drivers have to deal with. Nice job RP!

[@jamesaron1967]

What F1 drivers deal with is much closer to what fighter pilots deal with than car driving.

[@jefflamb5343]

This is an amazingly well designed race car. Really love the engineering expertise and creativity on display here. And as an added bonus, having Randy drive it is such a great choice. His driving talents, passion for the sport, AND ability to explain things are off the charts.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Thanks! -from the factory

[@Pragaglobal-com]

Thank you from the team at Praga

[@user-iw2nh7gl1g]

Thanks to Randy for this cool review. He knows his stuff for sure driving so many types of saloon v. a designated racer. Praga looks like quite the track car. With high down force, killer power to weight ratio and sweet design with central seat and world sports car series vibe. So cool 👍

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Thank you! We love the R1 platform.

[@jamesfigueroa382]

Randy for President..!:)

[@pkphilips2]

I liked Randy's humility for a man of his accomplishments.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

One of the most genuinely humble and nice human beings we've met.

[@curedham2963]

Its like a beautifully engineered go kart, absolutely stunning.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😀😍

[@syrup_710]

I've ALWAYS loved this car, its so criminally underrated. I always thought the blue and gold looked amazing especially on those gorgeous suede seats in the previous gens.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

You've got great taste.

[@mikeyp8105]

That’s the most beautiful track car I’ve ever seen in my life

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We think so too!

[@Pragaglobal-com]

Thank you

[@DDGB08]

Randy is one of my favorite test drivers..god job.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

🥰

[@LEWISRACING3]

I race the R1 in the UK, I would definitely venture across the pond when you have an R1 race series in the States, AMP looks like a fantastic track to drive. An excellent review Randy.

[@datdudeinred]

I can't even imagine Randy driving the mcmarty Spielberg pure on track. Especially if this made him so tired afterwards. For his age he is fast af. Randy for 4 wheels & MCN presenter Michael for 2 wheels are 2 of the GOAT racers reviewers. I would love to see a head to head between these 2 old but not obsolete racers.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

With age comes wisdom and for those two, speed. 🤔

[@rjung_ch]

Looks stunning and it blows my mind, insane nice R1!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

🤯😍Agreed.

[@bmc3663]

Very cool car. Let’s be clear on one well worn trope though. If a car generates its own weight in downforce at X mph then it’s ‘only’ overcoming gravity at that speed. You certainly couldn’t drive it upside down. You would have to be traveling significantly faster so the car was generating more than its own weight in downforce. A car like this that can generate its own weight at 124mph is a very serious bit of kit!

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Yeah it would certainly lose control with any turn of the wheel. Good observation

[@exidous6831]

He did say over 124. Would be wildly sketchy but still technically accurate.

[@mitchhifi9192]

I'd watch driver61, he's attempting to drive upside down

[@theoriginalrecycler]

@@mitchhifi9192well said, we will find out, I’m guessing on Christmas Eve 😊

[@theoriginalrecycler]

Ben collins has a nice Bohemia test

[@DataRew]

As a longtime Randy Probst and Jimmy Broadbent subscriber, as soon as this video popped up in my feed, I knew I had to see it.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We hope it did not disappoint! Randy is one of the best in the business. Here is another "decent" driver. You may have seen him around?😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@raghavendraj3758]

Fantastic dear designer 😮

[@PragaRacingUSA]

It's a beautifully designed car inside and out.

[@michaelcocheci3696]

Best car, ever!!!!❤❤❤

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

Randy will forever be the man. A living legend!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

He is so good at what he does and has the best personality. We love him!

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

@@PragaRacingUSA - 🙏

[@van123446]

I'm always so amazed when I see hard shiny carbon seats... ought to be form fitting memory or custom foam fitted with huge stiction against your race suit.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

They are surprisingly very comfortable seats that keep you locked in. No sliding around.

[@curedham2963]

That looks like an absolute blast to drive, quite literally.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

You are quite literally right!

[@sraldiris]

Amazing. I need one!

[@somenygaard]

Randy is so much fun.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Such an amazing personality. We love him!

[@michaelsteven1090]

Gorgeous..Will buy one after the btc rally..

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Right on! We are here for you ([e-mail]) when you are ready.

[@DT__1]

I wouldn’t call it car it’s more a racing-cart with a body. A dream come true.. racing cart is most agile thing on the road best joy to ride 😊

[@PragaRacingUSA]

It's extremely agile (light and nimble) with no perceptible body roll. Such a joy to fly, we mean drive, on track.

[@DT__1]

@@PragaRacingUSA I was gonna say that’s how low flying looks like 😅

[@Legendary-2024]

I remember randy driving the viper acr and he said the same thing back in 08, faster you push it, the better the car becomes on the track.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

That is so very true! With the high downforce capability of the R1 the faster you push it through the corners the better it sticks and the greater confidence you feel. The car is more than capable. The driver is the one who must mentally decide to commit.

[@georgebrooks58]

Randy is just the best car reviewer

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😍

[@ChristopherOvrebo]

Someone needs to make a Randy v Ben Collins video

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Great idea! For now we can offer you this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@DeanoDrives]

Love the Prancing Moose Cap !!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😍

[@spdcrzy]

When Randy, as senior as he is, says HE'S winded...damn. That's a dream car right there. Just give it a peak of 500hp so it can actually go fast and not just be quick!

[@chriskindler7625]

Great vid y'all!!!!

[@djosbun]

Randy Pobst is 👑.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Agreed!

[@mchristr]

Yes Randy, old guys like us don't want downforce. We need a car that slides to save our bodies. Interesting car.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

But. It's. So. Much. Fun. (for any age) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@allwheeldrive]

Pure mechanical porn. Love this! Gorgeous suspension bits. Flat-out purpose everywhere you look. That pucker on Randy's face clearly wasn't the only pucker on his body.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😂

[@Pragaglobal-com]

What a privilege to see Randy Pobst in one of our Praga R1 Gen 5 cars! We look forward to visiting AMP again in the future with Praga Racing USA, the only official Praga R1 dealer for the US.

[@SupraSav]

The pace through the turns was great. Just goes to show you that you dont need a lot of power if you don't have a lot of weight

[@PragaRacingUSA]

That's right! The R1's power-to-weight ratio, out-of-the-box, is insane at 0.257. But it doesn't stop there because the R1 can be tuned to 550hp with its Garrett turbocharger. At 1,418 lbs that puts its power-to-weight ratio at 0.388. Any way you slice it, it packs a serious punch and is more quick and nimble than any production car or GT race car through the corners.

[@jpake]

3:25...Great!!! I was looking forward to hearing the car run, and experience the driver's perspective. Out of no where..."Cue the dumb music". :(

[@PragaRacingUSA]

A review without the "dumb" music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Or just pure cockpit noise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@randalljames1]

Well that made me feel a lot better... Last time I raced I decided I was too far out of shape to go fast.. the only guy ever..... now there are 2 of us..

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😂🤣😂

[@bobroberts2371]

The only other time that I've seen Randy on camera having to focus / make such an effort to drive a car was that awful " Faster with Finegan " lowered S10 that had about an inch of rear suspension movement in bump.

[@sixpotshot]

Awesome machine Amazing Randy ✨

[@RedfishCarolina]

I only clicked on this because it's Randy.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We would too. Randy is the best!

[@tedium37]

When Randy can't find the performance limit of a car, it must be for the

[@PragaRacingUSA]

WE would too!

[@Raydio6]

Looks awesome 😎

[@DonFather]

If this is what all 4 cylinder engines sound like, we'd all be having so much fun driving.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Couldn't agree more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@FlavioSpirit]

Boa noite !!!!! Absolutamente fantástico. Além de ser muito bonito, é realmente rápido. Muito bom mesmo. Obrigado pelo vídeo e parabéns pelo canal. Abraço do Brasil.

[@Carbon2wheeler]

Wow. Reminds me of the rsv4 powered griiip g1 kart.

[@dadhats]

what a car. if it's too much car for Randy to handle I know I don't stand a chance but man I would love to rip one of these around

[@PragaRacingUSA]

You'd be pleasantly surprised! 😉

[@dadhats]

@@PragaRacingUSA put me in coach I'll drive one 😂

[@fladave99]

COP: I am pulling you over because you were going so fast RANDY: But OFFICER, we are in a parking lot COP: Yea, I know. strange

[@PragaRacingUSA]

😆😆😆

[@d23bw]

Great content. The car and driver make this video. Not so much the drums over the sound of the engine at the start, four cylinders can sound good.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

It does. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@unovox]

I want one!!!!!❤

[@charlesteton]

Jeepers cut the music!!!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

No music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Pure engine noise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@mrkaocf22]

Would love a pure car audio video. Great looking car though

[@PragaRacingUSA]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@rickswanracing3139]

Is AMP currently the only track in the states to see a Praga? Also I am curious what series it could run it here in the US.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Nope. We are growing around the U.S. Many different race series accept the R1 in their prototype class, such as AMP; NASA; SCCA; FARA; PSSA/SVRA

[@jonwatkins254]

I like machine noise so much more than the music. I finally watched part of the video with the mute and then quit.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Pure engine noise from the driver's perspective inside the cockpit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@PragaRacingUSA]

A review without the music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@roxind]

Nice vid... How much do they cost and do you need a crew to operate it? Is it a full blown race car or something one's can take by himself to the race track and have fun?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

You can absolutely take the R1 to the track by yourself and have a ton of fun. We do it all the time! It is ridiculously easy to maintain and run. Email us at [e-mail] to find out more.

[@unovox]

Nice!! Jus needs a manual version.......😊

[@PragaRacingUSA]

That'd be fun.

[@kakappawpmaiangche7090]

How can it only weight 635kg? 🧐 unbelievable

[@PragaRacingUSA]

An all carbon-fiber diet.

[@lowproscrumbum]

I wish they would put this in iRacing!

[@F8Tributo]

Having the same downforce as its weight is NOT sufficient to drive upside down. That would result in neutral traction for steering, braking, and acceleration. The tires would barely be kissing the ceiling! And God forbid a bump occurs, to upset the ground effect while upside down. Needs MORE downforce than it's weight. One unit of downforce that equals the car's weight, and something on the order of ANOTHER unit of down force to restore the traction characteristics while upside down, that it has when sitting right side up on the ground. Edit- I see a few other people have had the same comment

[@danielclark5170]

This car sounds great. What type of engine does it use?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

2.0L, 4 cylinder Renault-Alpine Turbocharged engine. It's a tried and true race engine.

[@antlee1579]

that's not a car....that's a sexy beast

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Disguised as a race car.

[@NBC_NCO]

Amazing. I would love to drive one on the street... Even if its not street legal.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

That's why we built this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-klamQZrmkp5o

[@NBC_NCO]

@@PragaRacingUSA What a beautiful car. Thanks for the link.

[@bighousewa]

@PragaRacingUSA having Randy drive your car is a great endorsement, but if you want to advertise your car to motorsports drivers and enthusiasts using the review from a pro driver... 1. Ditch the music. we want to hear car noises. 2. show a full lap from one camera angle or have a Picture in Picture with the other views. 3. show the driver view and cockpit. 4. Have the pro driver talk more about what makes this car different than other cars in its class - he only casually mentioned the LMP car in comparison. 5. more car noises.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

A different review, without music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

All car noise, from inside the cockpit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@tylerjones7204]

@@PragaRacingUSA​​⁠​⁠YES! YES! YES!!!! Thanks for the link, love the car and love watching Ben send it for real! Thanks 😊

[@originalmianos]

You should get some advice from Mischa on how to do in car video and sound. That car looks fantastic but who knows.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Another perspective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

If you just love pure cabin sound from the driver's perspective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@originalmianos]

@@PragaRacingUSA Way better. Both of them. Almost as good as Mischa. :)

[@brianmerz6070]

That car would have killed me!

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Would it have, though? We can safely report that no driver has died from driving the R1. 😆We think you would love it. 🥰

[@brianmerz6070]

@PragaRacingUSA The old, fat body that I have grown into, most definitely would not take the violence that this beautiful car develops. What a way to die!

[@ukwan]

Does this fit into any racing series rules? Or is it just a track toy?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

It is both a trackday weapon and a serious race car for sprint and endurance racing. Current R1 owners can race the R1 in several different series in the US, such as PSSA/SVRA, FARA, NASA, SCCA and local club races with unlimited or downforce classes. We had many owners race their R1s this year and look forward to more fast and fun racing in 2024.

[@adamlake9507]

Ladies and Gentlemen…. Super Dave Osbourne

[@PragaRacingUSA]

🤣

[@ericmcmanus5179]

Braking competently and correctly is one of, if not the biggest lap time difference maker in racing. 95% of your time will be found with how well you brake into corners. And if you dont believe me, do some sim racing and take notice to how easy it is to make massive gains or losses at hairpins and chicanes.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

You are absolutely correct.

[@Jarchizzle84]

If F1 have a closed canopy

[@Jimmy_Watt]

Great presenter. With all the fast cuts, we never got to see a complete corner or line he took. The music detracted from the video.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Randy is amazing! Try this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

or this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@antlee1579]

Camera angles jumping views way too much, fellas . And no forwarding facing cockpit view on race coarse, for a rew turns at least . Praga , great driver, but video.?.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We have others. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@javiervasquez29]

Hows the visibility?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Excellent. No issues whatsoever.

[@noncog1]

Fuck i live near amp, wish i couldve gone out to just watch

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Follow us on IG to catch us next. We are up at AMP quite frequently. instagram.com/pragaracingusa/

[@m3clubracer]

Tell Praga those door struts are upside down. The seals need to be wet while in the closed position and rods down.

[@mestariwelho612]

Whats the difference of gen 5 and gen 4?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Not an exhaustive review of all the changes but a very good overview of the major changes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp69Z2RnZpmIbpo

[@derdaxmaster6906]

Wow❤

[@michaellane1316]

The steering system needs dampening. Nice unit.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Thanks! The R1 is designed to be in the rawest form of a race car. You are meant to feel every inch of that track.

[@janetpearson1455]

Surprised he didn't put it in the wall

[@PragaRacingUSA]

He's too talented.

[@smplyizzy]

Does it have power steering?

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Yes, it can be optioned with power assist in 2024.

[@smplyizzy]

@@PragaRacingUSA thank you for responding!

[@sweeptheleg.]

I'd love to see what Max Verstappen would do in this car.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

He would crush it and set new R1 track records wherever he went, no doubt.

[@sweeptheleg.]

@@PragaRacingUSA F1 season is over, let's make it happen. 😎

[@Tacticalfighter]

Is it for sale🤨

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Absolutely! Since 2012. We are now on the 5th generation of this highly engineered race car platform.

[@DavelyDriven]

Could I have mine in midnight blue please and thank you

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Mmmm...great color choice! The R1 can be wrapped in any color you want!

[@rodneypratt4324]

Is this really a 160,000 car? Because that would be a steal for your average millionaire track toy

[@PragaRacingUSA]

That would be amazing but no. That was the price of the Gen 1 Praga R1 back in 2013. The R1 platform has been significantly improved and refined since then. Nothing is perfect but Gen 5 is darn near close.

[@bigfwopl4873]

Why do people always insist on throwing music on top of footage when driving? ffs

[@PragaRacingUSA]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdksi=FDAzA7Q0o5o4DHnT

[@bigfwopl4873]

@@PragaRacingUSAbless! ❤ I’ll see you at caffein and octane tmro

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We had a blast at C&O! Hope you enjoyed seeing the R1s up close and personal.@@bigfwopl4873

[@Whaticansayaboutit]

Hate the music at 3:48. Doesn't add excitement. Ruined it for me.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Try this review. No music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Driver's perspective inside the cockpit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@mulletthehunter7163]

Man I wish I had some sodding money 😢

[@Todd_Manus]

Hahaha the footage is sped up in certain areas.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Negative Ghost Rider.

[@hectorherbert6585]

2.36..never seen this before..??...F1 cars have those...

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Randy is probably referring to cars he's driven or reviewed. F1 cars have everything and then some.

[@LEON.1717]

When I get the money and the government fix the pot holes.

[@tristangillis7365]

Ugh, why a turbo? This would be so cool with a high-revving naturally-aspirated engine...

[@PragaRacingUSA]

We hear you! Who doesn't love the sound of high-revving NA engines?!!! The R1 used to be NA but you save a lot of weight and gain a lot of power with a turbo'ed engine setup. Being a purpose built race car, weight savings is critical to setting quickest lap times and wining races.

[@BAC_Mono]

If only they still made a road legal version, then you could drive to (and be allowed to attend) regular trackdays. That’s what I love about my BAC Mono

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Road legal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-klamQZrmkp5o

[@BAC_Mono]

@@PragaRacingUSAHaha I should have guessed someone would say that! Those look absolutely incredible and I’d love one, but even if I sold both my Monos (yes, really) I’d be a bit short 😙 If either a) an R1R comes up for sale or b) I win the lottery I’ll be in a Praga without pausing for breath, amazing cars👏 I’d have a Bohema in a shot over a La Ferrari or a P1 though, so much more purposeful.

[@Pragaglobal-com]

@@BAC_Mono Thank you very much, this means a lot to a small brand like Praga

[@privateer0561]

Massively underpowered.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Set at 365bhp from the factory (designed for durability and reliability) and weighing 1,418lbs, the Gen 5 Praga R1's power to weight ratio is 0.257 (far greater than most race cars let alone sports cars). The engine is tuneable to 550bhp elevating it to an entirely different stratosphere (power to weight ratio: 0.388). It accelerates out of the corners like a rocket.

[@RaceSmokie]

next time dont use music in video plz :) engine sound is enough

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Here's a more representative video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@w1llm0rr1s]

old dude just wheezing and making more comments about wheezing., jeesus doesn't say much for the car.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

A little younger guy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@chrisperry9002]

Ok how much???😊

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Email us at [e-mail] to learn more.

[@43ten43]

Significantly lighter than an F1 car.... yeah, this is serious...!

[@JappaKneads]

Me here... pretending...

[@PragaRacingUSA]

this will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM

[@Iseenoobpeoples]

Why ruin the sound with music.

[@PragaRacingUSA]

No music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5S2l5-Hh9Wdpdk

[@PragaRacingUSA]

Pure engine noise from the cockpit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOnqaqDYretsLM