Randy Pobst's World Record Crash

[@mateorules13]

Without vinwiki these types of stories would not be known and appreciated like they are this guy is a treasure and this archive will be kept for years to come for all to see and learn

[@Timbe7wolf]

Randy reminds me if Mister Rogers had a crazy racing brother.

[@grant7909]

Jake M mister Rogers and Bill Nyes long lost cousin

[@1BigBen]

Did you see Mark Wahlberg movie from 2007 the shooter? Randy always reminds me of Mr. Rate the old sniper played by the late Levon Helm

[@doubleutubefan5]

That is a good comparison

[@noyoucanthavemyhandle]

@@1BigBen I think thats my favorite scene in any movie ever! I also need to see any movie with Levon Helm in it.

[@1BigBen]

@@noyoucanthavemyhandle like Don S. Davis, Levon started late in Hollywood, but sadly he didn´t get as many parts as Don

[@brandonhightower5666]

Randy could talk about the different types of pocket lint after different races and it would be great!

[@joshgreen2164]

I have no shame in admitting I'd listen to that

[@brianz2802]

That’s facts

[@jonlyons1033]

Hmm 🤔 different types of lint..makes me wonder where Clint comes from..😲

[@dielaughing73]

Man's got personality

[@Casey_J96]

Can you just give Randy his own weekly segment lol I love story time with Randy

[@AndrewMillhouse]

He has a KZbin channel. He also is pretty good about replying to people with questions.

[@Dameworth]

I see Randy Pobst, I like.

[@Thermosmcjug]

100% - I love Randy's enthusiasm

[@joshuagarner6981]

DAMEWORTH easy there fanboys.

[@Thermosmcjug]

Dont worry, I wont tell your CO you love him too.

[@MX304]

Same. That guy is a national treasure.

[@Daytonaman675]

I’m a simple man....

[@superhoss95]

Randy is one of my racing heroes!! He talks about his racing career with so much enthusiasm and joy. I've been following him for as long as I can remember. I wish they were all as cool as him.

[@stayfresh2468]

Definitely my quote of the day. "I would be very.. dead"

[@philanindlovu]

The comment I was looking for.

[@aussie2uGA]

Randy is doing some really good work with Tesla Model 3’s now. He was also responsible for helping Tesla develop their “track mode”. Cool guy.

[@sheafloyd9904]

Wow! I was wondering how they developed track mode! Who knew one of my favorite drivers was involved. Thanks for the information 🙂

[@aussie2uGA]

@@sheafloyd9904 Another fun fact - Randy will be attempting to set a record for the Pike's Peak run in a Tesla on August 30th!

[@velvetjones1856]

look at the new video from Misha driving one at the Ring. Based on that, Randy has some work left to do. Needs brakes badly and understeers.

[@jrfish007]

BMW M2 Randy is a driver, not an engineer. He tells them what it needs, engineers may or may not listen

[@scottlauren3145]

Interesting

[@Choochinc]

Your story about the ABS malfunctioning really struck a note with me. I once owned a 97 Chevy S10. One day it was raining pretty hard, and I found out that day that it had a bit of a wiring issue, because the ABS completely stopped working. It would not let me apply the brakes at all. I pushed the pedal and all it did was push back on me. I was coming up on a 4 way intersection where I didn't have a green light when this happened so I was not in a good spot there. It's a good thing I don't freeze under pressure, so I was able to stop in time by applying the park brake, downshifting, and swerving as hard as I could without crashing into something else. Once I stopped I quickly opened the hood and unplugged the ABS module, and then it was fine, but that was definitely one of my worse almost disasters.

[@getinit56]

I've had this happen to me as well.

[@TerceroJorge]

Randy flying up side down: I'm an optimist! OMG!!!

[@f500raptor]

"I never get scared when I'm crashing... but I do get depressed because there's a point where you know you're done. I'm wrecking this car. I don't think I'm going to be able to fix it for the race." That's basically the in-crach thought process of every racecar driver, from amateur to pro. And if it isn't.... Tennis beckons.

[@juaneer]

More like golf, injuries happen in tennis bro.

[@f500raptor]

@@juaneer What do injuries have to do with anything? When did anyone mention injury? People that drive racecars only think about time behind the wheel. Damage to the racecar limits your time behind the wheel. If your primary thoughts during a crash are anything other than "can I fix this before the next session", you're probably in the wrong sport, bro.

[@juaneer]

@@f500raptor don't be talking shit about tennis is all lol

[@f500raptor]

@@juaneer Did I cause the Tennis Mafia to put a hit on me? Will I find an unstrung racket in my bed? Should I get one of my underlings to start my racecar this weekend in case it's been booby-trapped? (Seriously, though, the phrase "Tennis beckons" is commonly used by racing instructors to describe a student that probably should consider any hobby _other_ than driving a car at high speed in close proximity to other people)

[@juaneer]

@@f500raptor that was actually hilarious 😂

[@jackielinde7568]

6:55 - I guess this is the reason Lemons requires that the roll cages be at least two inches away from the head of the tallest driver of the team.

[@gcKukie]

This is why i have ABS disabled on my 90's race car, i had it do this to me once coming up to a red light and i nearly plowed into everyone, i managed to stop with the hand brake because i was going only 50.

[@jrcs-s7544]

^^also why I don’t trust abs and have it disabled on all my vehicles...I can stop faster by myself in any condition, and there’s less to go wrong.

[@shyyzzz]

@@jrcs-s7544 thats just ignorant

[@jrcs-s7544]

@@shyyzzz then drive my cars - it’s about trust (and also braking under throttle)

[@shyyzzz]

@@jrcs-s7544 its just impossible to brake better than abs in low traction conditions but ok. On a good surface or on a track for sure no abs but in a daily just doesnt make sense. Modern abs os reliable and beats any human almost every time.

[@QuotelabContent]

Randy's just so authentic its amazing!

[@SAVikingSA]

Randy: It was on Road Atlanta Every Forza player: *nods sagely*

[@Daytonaman675]

I wish they had the old school Road atlanta track available

[@sstace69]

Facts!

[@josephmachado6081]

@@Daytonaman675 that would be so rad! Hopefully in FM8

[@randerson4124]

It's scary that today we talk about 1994 today, the same way we talked about the late 60's early 70s back when we were in the 90's

[@ConcussedGaming]

Just not the same anymore. 😔 The good years are gone.

[@possiblycrazy442]

I thought of that a few days ago. When I was a toddler, let's say 4 (so 1994), my dad had a '61 Bel Air project. 1994 - 1961 = 33 Today, I drive an '87 Buick. What year is it? 2020. 2020 - 1987 = 33 So basically, my '87 Buick is as old to the present day as my dad's '61 Chevy was to 4 year old me.

[@danshadoin7661]

Randy is Vinwiki Gold! He is one of your most gifted story tellers. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@AtrociousNightmare]

What a story and what a storyteller! I was glued to the screen. Randy is the best. Love him.

[@colinkaul8324]

This guy has some insane stories!

[@1BigBen]

guys like Randy are the reason we can "buy into" Hollywood movies hero, the hero's that have been there, done that and it all sound farfetched. but heroes get remembered but legends like Randy never die,

[@blameitonthewhiteguy]

“I never get scared, I get depressed” Now that’s some famous words

[@titanary68]

I love Randy and his stories. You know this man has tons of story’s to tell and I wanna hear them all!!

[@arrivendrive6831]

Thanks for the video Randy. I own a 93 rx7 and I actually removed the abs for that same reason. I love watching you drive. My 13 year old son races 125 junior rok and we use your videos to help him out. He loves your racing line video on the aggressive driver and the smooth driver. We watch it together often and laugh alot. Thank you Randy and the best to you and your family

[@leb4life11]

I think everyone who puts a full cage in their daily should eatch this. If you going to have a full cage you have to wear a helmet at all times!

[@boxedfender4810]

And a full harness 5 point with a much too ridgid seat thatd be nice if like you could get one of those backpack parachutes to work in a car. Like Finnegan has for his jet boat.ejecto seato cuz lol

[@EyeMWing]

I've driven a fair few caged cars on the street and, yeah, helmet on every single time, and if it's more than a trivial distance, full firesuit and HANS because all the other ways a race prepped car can kill you also apply.

[@jefferysmith3930]

Great story. Well told. I could listen to Randy talk about anything.

[@chestercallahan8856]

Please get more Randy stories, man he's gotta have a ton of them!

[@TheAfterPein]

Randy has the best racing stories ever. The guy could talk about a regular race of his and make it sound fun. When he talks about crazy stuff like this, it's like listening to your favorite book.

[@sebastiansanchez3248]

I haven’t laughed this much in a while lol. “It’s got a pedal!!!!!”

[@marlinhansen667]

Randy Pobst is such a freaking legend.

[@mildmanneredthinkingman9323]

Man, I love Randy. Please bring him back! So, many stories!

[@tristenclark1342]

excellent story and im glad hes safe, i look forward to hearing more from Randy

[@TheShubbah]

Randy Pobst is awesome, he's like Tiff Needell for us in the UK.. you can't help but love them!

[@AIW0K0METE]

As much as I enjoy the other People on this Channel, Randy will always have a special place. He’s the one that really got me into cars and racing. Such a cool dude!

[@Vile-Flesh]

"You just came back. Whoever that other guy was, he was funny." LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ilikechicken7084]

Plot twist: he was stepping on the clutch pedal the whole time.

[@BadIdeas101]

Ah yes, the left brake

[@kentbeitel9966]

Randy seems like such a nice guy! He just oozes optimism and humility! Keep killing it Randy!

[@pittsguy7]

Randy Pobst is a great storyteller. Please keep the stories coming!

[@TheTweakshot]

Spinning and hitting things and spinning and hitting things, in the air! *surprised pikachu face*

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video Ed, great story Randy, glad you got through that ok, thank you both!

[@boyfrmnewyork]

Thanks Randy, I'll remember that about the ABS whenever I'm driving my 1991 ZR1 Corvette:)

[@howardwilliams1218]

When he crashes he crashes BIG!!!!!

[@southernpimp5252]

Note to self.. before tracking a 90’s sports car adjust ABS.

[@seren1ty755]

I believe this issue for such a brake failure on a mostly stock car was related to the recall on the vacuum valve for the brake system that was issued in August 1996. Reference: www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/1993/MAZDA/RX-7#recalls381

[@southernpimp5252]

Anthony Glenn ABS does add speed, allows deeper braking, but it can also become a crutch.

[@Vintageguy73]

Great driver, great story teller, love that guy!

[@CaptainSaltyDawg]

Well I’m all for this tale with my morning coffee.....

[@superhoss95]

amen brother!

[@TeeJayka]

Had the same thing happen in my ex 2002 MX-5, except there was enough of the run off area. ABS delete is the way to go sometimes.

[@tony66au]

Always a Good day when its a Pobst Day! Love Randys stories!

[@brettbilger1390]

Randy is like a cat but I am worried he has already spent 7 or 8 lives.

[@chevyon37s]

I’ve never seen somebody so excited talking about their own crash! Lol

[@SerpentXTech]

Love Randy, great guy and down to earth. Love that Mazda RX7

[@chriscaliri7977]

You know the editors cut him short and said okay they can only have this much randy for today lol

[@justinlmc1]

“It was epic!” Love this guy.

[@mistermoonJB]

I love the old turn 11. It was the best place to road racing in the USA as far as I know.

[@dennisschmitter7310]

Love this guy! The best and most humble man ever!!

[@oonioomphs9440]

He’s a great story teller. Wish there was relevant video or photos.

[@C-M-E]

0:54 It took me a hot minute to realize this was young Randy and not a photo op with Tim Allen.

[@guskipper1194]

I always enjoy Randy's stories

[@TheSandman121212]

Ha! People speak of the "ice mode" on the early model e46 M3's as well. From what I gather slicks and bigger brakes will exacerbate the issue.

[@davidpliskin1137]

Randy Pobst is the Bill Nye of racing

[@alexschmidt3692]

Randy getting excited is the best haha

[@ammo2960]

I absolutely love Randy's stories.

[@calebloewen]

Always get stocked l stoked when I see Randy on VINWiki!

[@chodeoriki4113]

Damn, the part where he says he comes too is exactly what happened to me when I had my injury (spinal cord injury, more than 3yrs ago) as I remember everything before my injury like it was yesterday however, I then remember being in hospital not being able to move my legs and barely move my arms and having no sensation below my belly button. Apparently I was conscious in the ambulance and all but it’s like I was out. Maybe it’s the brain protecting you from psychological stress or something, I find it fascinating.

[@SkiSkillsMontana]

Mr. Rogers with the love of speed

[@charleslynch1618]

Luv ya Randy, I try to follow your approach to every corner, for maximum ising everything to beat that clock..👍 Luved ya on Cletus and one heck of a race bud.. Thanks for the videos,. Charlie, Western, PA

[@kings3803]

No one does stories like vin wiki always great videos.

[@OscarLunatechtv]

definitely invite Randy back, he must have some incredible stories to regale us with

[@JohnTrickshots69]

More randy pobst!!!!

[@jackbodenmann7379]

This guy is a treasure, his story telling the best!

[@autobez3132]

That Rx7 generation is timeless 🚗 🚘

[@clintgliford9941]

Back with another banger

[@joelpierce3940]

Sharing the “Ice” mode is valuable information as I have a 94 Firebird Formula

[@kevinjessel8809]

'I had a concussion...for real' I was not doubting Randy Pobst at this point.

[@snoopdogie187]

I already figured he had a concussion before he said he said one. I would be more surprised if he didn't have one.

[@nitrobilder12]

I was looking for the crash before he said "I wish thaer was camera " lolololol at me

[@a7i20ci7y]

**Has street car with un-padded roll bar** **Nervous side-eye**

[@n8rivera74]

Pad that $hit, fool! Don't be "That guy".

[@a7i20ci7y]

@@n8rivera74 it's on my to do list.

[@Wrathlon]

@@a7i20ci7y yeah man it can turn a minor walk away side impact with nothing more than a day lost and an irritating time dealing with insurance into a wheelchair and a feeding tube.

[@Jokertuning]

I could listen to randy talk about lawn or farm equipment or tires and seat. Belts cause you know he'd make anything intresting he's a great story teller and has great Memory about his life and career

[@destinodk]

gotta love some Randy.. we need a Randy rants :P

[@chipholland9]

"90's car Ice Mode" - well that explains my inability to stop one time when I was on ice in my 1995 VR6 Jetta. I ended up out in front of oncoming side traffic, which luckily *was* able to stop and watch me go by.

[@Vyppaaa11]

I once had an accident in a delivery van of the flower shop I was working at. I was going 35 in 35 zone, cam to the sharp curve before a stop sign, stepped on the brakes and NOTHING! Ended up in the tall grass field on the outside of the corner. I was also told "The Brakes are fine!" but I always called bullshit.

[@neoanderson7]

Randy is the man! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@werdnaeel8533]

Was in a bad mood, so I just came back to this video. I’m good now 🙂

[@Uathankicks]

I had some scary problems with abs on the track in a 95 m3. Abs sensor got gummed up with brake dust and rubber.

[@rx7dude2006]

Makes me miss my FD so much, such an amazing car.

[@tomstech4390]

Concussion is no joke! I once went up a dirt jump on a mountain bike, No helmet, front flipped and smashed 100% upside down face first in the concrete/gravel and shattered my skull "hey diddle didle right down the middle" like 2 halfs on a chocolate easter egg (the odd titanium plate now). As I was being put in the ambulance the female responder said "oh he's going" and I thought "what's she on about? I'm fi" and then faded to black. Woke up in hospital and they asked my name and if I knew the guys by my bed (brothers) and where I lived. They asked for my age.....I had no idea. It's quite scary when you don't know something as mundane as your own age, I was 22 but I could have been 32 for all I knew. I also forgot the day or 2 prior to that. So yeah even a single concussion can badly screw with you and many like seen in the movie "concussion" don't bear thinking about other than...be safe.

[@seanclarke8255]

Sounds like you gave yourself more than a concussion

[@Miata822]

Ha! Yep, doing the inventory, carefully wiggling just one thing at a time to see if it's still there. Been there, done that. Randy is a great story-teller. I could listen all day.

[@MrTeaStew]

I had the ABS trip on in my GMC Jimmy back around 2001. Ran a red light through a 6 lane by 6 lane intersection with my foot firmly planted in the pedal. Once I finally got the truck stopped I disconnected the ABS module under the hood. I figured no ABS was safer than whatever just happened.

[@marklittle8805]

Randy Pobst racing stories are comical as hell ...

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

I always learn something from Randy. Pump the ABS. I actually think I've done that before in snow, no Randy needed.

[@DaleCarterDrives]

For road racers in America, Randy is a national treasure.

[@dwilson2548]

So what is it about this man Randy probst..... I can watch and listen to his stories for hours sometimes over and over again he seems like a truly nice cool guy that I wish I could hang around with have a couple of beers with and just listen to those stories for hours in real life

[@ksteak27]

"I would be very dead." 🤣🤣🤣

[@dalaanibombina8822]

I love Randy. He was the best part of MotorTrend.

[@derrickfarrar5736]

When he talked about a body inventory I felt that , been there more times then i'd like to admit hahaha.

[@canehdiansteve3455]

I'm not a racing driver, but I am a mountain biker. I'm extremely familiar with the concept. Hah.

[@robroten6446]

Once saw a guy crash a brand new Syclone off of the end of a Solo II course. The braking area had a slick spot (sand) right at the beginning. He claims he hit the brakes, ABS kicked in on the slick spot, and stayed engaged, at that braking level, throughout the clean braking area, regardless of the pressure he was putting on the pedal. Broken wheel, banged up front bumper. He took it in stride. That type of occurrence was what led to the standard, at the time, practice of pulling the fuse on the ABS whenever you went racing.

[@maxbruce4220]

No aftermath pictures????

[@davidb9708]

I was there. The same thing happened to T.C. 2nd car the next day. One car went end over end five time down the hill, the other 2 or 3 time but more sideways rolling. It was very windy and I always thought is was up draft as the cars came over the hill the nose seemed to pick up. I was with the Jordans in the Endurance Championship. Miatas.

[@Captain-Awesome]

Randy is the man!!

[@Kilo-Mike]

Had the same car in the late 90s it was very fun and yes the abs is not happy at high speeds. Especially if you bridge ported it.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

Randy always has my respect.... how I would’ve loved to see video footage his crash though.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

On a side note I think I must have some kind of fetish for seeing vehicles crash. The bigger the crash the better, but I dont think it’s purely for entertainment because along with the sense of wonder awe adrenaline and fear that I get I also feel as though I am learning something even if I don’t know exactly what.....

[@hellblazer275]

Fabian Coulthard Bathurst crash .. search it

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

@@hellblazer275 Yep something got his left rear tire entering the corner the back end got loose and the sand trap ate his lunch. Fabian exited the car and took a little stroll like it was all in a days work….the car though….it’ll probably buff right out….

[@hellblazer275]

@@michaelwhittaker5624 basically haha just don't go watch the chaze mostart crash.... it gives me chills every time

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

@@hellblazer275 Ok I won’t…..welp that lasted all of 10 seconds…..betcha can’t guess where I’m headed to now. i’ll give you a hint it starts with Chaze and ends with crash…..I hope this one is good….

[@loganumstot]

It’s simple , I see VinWiki & Rob. I click and I like immediately

[@sebastiansanchez3248]

I have not laughed this much in a long time 😂

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

I always love me a good Randy Pobst story.