Vaughn Gittin Jr.
What Happens When a Ford Raptor Takes on the Nurburgring?
Drifts. Drifts happen.
2015 Ford F-150 SEMA Projects Previewed
Ford is looking to capture its fifth consecutive “Hottest Truck” award at this year’s SEMA Show.
Is ‘Fire Drift’ the New Gymkhana? – Video
In the never-ending battle to one up one another in the world of Internet videos, professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Monster Energy are turning up the heat in Fire Drift.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Tears Up Ford’s Flat Rock Plant – Video
What happens when you give professional drifter and former Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. free reign at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant? A three and a half minute video of pure automotive porn.
Ford Partners with Formula Drift for 2013 Season – Video
Ford Mustangs have enjoyed great success in the sport of drifting, with Vaughn Gittin Jr. claiming the 2010 Formula Drift Championship, and sitting atop the points standings leading into the final round this season.
2013 Ford Mustang RTR Revealed – Video
The newest rendition of World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Mustang RTR has just been revealed, available in two trim levels: Spec 1 and Spec 2.
Megabloks Recreates Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Ford Mustang RTR-X
Those that don’t know, Megabloks has been making a strong push into the building blocks world dominated by Legos. They’ve been having success getting into the market by teaming up and designing kits outside of where Legos can be found. Now it looks like Megabloks has struck up a partnership with Need for Speed to…
Ford’s Octane Academy Series Coming To FUEL TV
Ford fans, start your engines! Ford’s new TV series, Octane Academy, is coming to FUEL TV and its adrenaline-pumping challenges will get your motor revving. This 13-episode original television series follows driving contestants of Octane Academy as they are put through the paces of a series of challenges while staying at four action sports camps….
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Drifts Saudi Arabia in a Ford Mustang [Video]
2010 Formula Drift Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. takes his dog and pony show to the Middle East: drifting Saudi Arabia in his Ford Mustang. At the Al Reem Circuit, he puts on a show that would make Ken Block proud. Titled Drifting In The K.S.A, Gittin was given permission to do basically anything around the…
Ford’s Octane Academy Features Ken Block, Tanner Foust, Vaughn Gittin Jr. And Brian Deegan [Video]
With their team of star drivers behind them, Ford is launching the Octane Academy that will bring their ultimate fans face to face with their favorite action sports driver. The all-star cast of Ken Block, Tanner Foust, Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Brian Deegan will be hosting four different camps throughout the year, one by each…
Formula D Champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. Unimpressed With New Record Setting Drift
A new drifting record was set last weekend by Mauro Calo totaling 7,572 feet in a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG around a skidpad. 2010 Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. said that after watching the C63 circle the concrete pad for more than two minutes, he was unimpressed. “There are about 60 drivers that show up to…
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Takes His 1969 RTR-X Mustang Drifting
Nothing thrills us more than a show-quality built car getting thoroughly abused on the track. And in true Vaughn Gittin Jr. form, his 1969 Ford RTR-X Mustang has finally gone sideways. Originally built as a SEMA project vehicle, Gittin Jr. promised many that he would take it out on the track proving that every bit…
Vaughn Gittin JR Gets Serious Air in the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor [Video]
What do you get when you take a Formula Drift champion, a video camera, and a website editor that has no fear? Apparently the video that’s available after the jump. Wrecked Magazine teamed up with Vaughn Gittin Jr. out in Las Vegas with a Ford F150 SVT Raptor to reach all new heights – recording…
Vaughn Gittin Jr. to Pilot 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 at Gymkhana Grid
After claiming this year’s Formula Drift championship, Vaughn Gittin Jr. is looking to further expand his driving resume by participating in this weekend’s Gymkhana Grid event at Irwindale Speedway. His weapon of choice will be Ken Block’s old 1978 Ford Escort Mk2, now sporting Monster Energy Drink livery. For those not in the know, Gymkhana…
SEMA 2010: Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X Unveiled
Ford crammed literally dozens of cars and trucks into its booth at the SEMA Show this year, but of the group there was one definitive showstopper. During the press conference, only one car remained under wraps and that was the Team Need for Speed 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X, built with input by Ford driver Vaughn…
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Claims 2010 Formula Drift Championship
There was certainly a lot of hype around Vaughn Gittin Jr’s Ford Mustang at the beginning of this year’s 2010 Formula Drift season. The newly built 2011 Ford Mustang, with help from sponsors Monster Energy Drink and Falken Tire, featured every bit of experience Gittin and his team has developed over the years of drifting…
Falken Tire Drift Team Sweeps Podium At Formula Drift Las Vegas
This past weekend was Formula Drift’s fifth event of the season, taking place out in scorching Las Vegas. To combat the heat, the event actually took place late at night and was fittingly named “Round 5: After Dark.” With the championship now coming down to the wire, teams have been swapping out motors and finding…
Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s ’69 Ford Mustang RTR-X Update
Back towards the end of May, we were teased with renders of a 1969 Ford Mustang that Vaughn Gittin Jr. would be building for SEMA 2010. Now the RTR-X is taking clear form and Speedhunters.com has revealed even more photos of the build. We have to say we’re quite impressed and can’t wait to see…
Versus Teases Formula Drift TV Show’s Opening Video
Formula Drift’s success has been overwhelming in America. Not only does the series do a great job ensuring the fans get the excitement they expect after paying the ticket price, but they do a fantastic job in taking care of their drivers, sponsors and race teams. Formula D’s TV show scheduling is about to begin…
Pro Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. Thrashes Falken Monster Mustang in Oversized Skate Park
We think the more interesting question to ask these days is, “What hasn’t Vaughn Gittin Jr. done with the Ford Mustang?” Sure Gittin wasn’t exactly Ford’s first choice when handing the Mustang’s keys over to a drifter (Ken Gushi Jr. had that privilege) but it’d be really tough to find someone to say he isn’t…
2011 Ford Mustang GT Optional Brembo Package Selling Like Hotcakes
According to Ford, sales of their optional Brembo brake package for the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 have exceeded expectations by outpacing sales of the Track Pack last year (no numbers released). The $1,695 Brembo package includes front 14-inch Brembo vented rotors and 4-piston calipers along with 11.8-inch vented rotors and 2-piston calipers out back. This…
Ford Releases Badass RTR Package for 2011 Mustang Designed by Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Ford has just announced a new package for the 2011 Mustang and unlike retro styled kits like the California Special, this one really gets our blood pumping. Designed by pro-drifter Vaugh GittinJr., the RTR package will be available for all 2011 models and includes a complete aero kit including a front splitter, side skirts, a…
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Building ’69 Ford Mustang RTR-X for SEMA
It’s no surprise that Gittin Jr. has really helped push the Ford Mustang brand with younger enthusiasts. From drifting to his Mustang RTR, to the awesome and RTR-C (that debuted at SEMA 2009), he has captured the attention of many using modern designs and modern Mustangs. Now he’s taking a step back, way back to…
Formula D Road Atlanta Sees Surprising Victory for Diajiro Yoshihara’s 240SX [video]
Although Diajiro Yoshihara is hardly a newcomer to the world of drifting, it was something of a surprise to see this series veteran take home the victory at Road Atlanta this past weekend given that he hadn’t won a Formula Drift event since 2007 and was driving a freshly built Discount Tire and Falken sponsored…
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