Robert Lara

Robert Lara is a race car driver and FastLane coach who competes in open-wheel formula racing. A familiar name in Southern California’s SCCA and Cal Club paddocks, he races in the Pacific F2000 series, piloting the kind of wings-and-slicks formula car that forms the backbone of West Coast open-wheel competition.

Off the track, Robert brings an unusual edge to his driving: a professional background in product design and plastics. That engineer’s eye shows in how methodically he approaches setup, preparation, and the small details that make a fast car, and he documents his racing under the Project X-22 Racing banner.

At FastLane, Robert coaches drivers one-on-one at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, translating real formula-car experience into clear, practical technique for anyone looking to build speed and confidence on track.