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VAUGHN GITTIN JR Monster Drift: Defending the Throne (Video)
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Pre Season Testing (Video)
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Main Character in Need for Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashed, with Monster Energy Falken Tire Ford Mustang and NFS RTR-X as Boss Cars
BALTIMORE, Md. (February 28, 2011) — The most successful racing video game series in the world, Electronic Art’s Need for Speed, is releasing the highly-anticipated SHIFT 2 Unleashed to the public March 29th, and 2010 Formula Drift Champion, Vaughn Gittin Jr., is excited to announce his huge involvement with the most realistic and immersive racing game on the market.
The Monster Energy Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang that Vaughn piloted to win the 2010 Formula Drift Championship will be the “boss car” for the Drift element of Unleashed. All players have the opportunity to have Vaughn’s competition car in their garage and drift it at famous tracks such as Irwindale Speedway and Ebisu Circuit. “Not only does it look the part,” says Vaughn, “but it’s handling and throttle response are as much crazy in-game as it is in real life.”
The Team Need for Speed ’69 Mustang RTR-X is the “boss car” in the Muscle element of the game and every player will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of this amazing vehicle. “Just don’t scratch the paint!” Vaughn says jokingly.
Besides his vehicles being in-game and his personal contributions to the physics and other elements of SHIFT 2 Unleashed, Vaughn is honored that he is also the main character in the game. ”I am each players’ friend and coach in the game,” Vaughn explains. “ I am the guy that gives the player confidence before and during the races, I applaud players when they are killing it, and I yell at them when they are making mistakes.”
All New Engine for Falken Mustang and JTP
The supercharged engine is gone, and in its place is a 410 cubic inch Ford V8 built by Roush Yates Racing Engines. This new sprint car based engine is over 100 horsepower more than the 2010 engine, a whopping 200 lbs lighter, and spins reliably to 8300 rpm.
Now that JTP has completed his rookie season with Falken and ASD and learned the ASD way of doing things, it was time for Justin to get the good stuff. brand new Ford Mustang chassis with the latest ASD updates identical to fellow Falken driver Vaughn Gittin Jr, and a brand new engine package. Info from www.thejackstand.com
Formula Drift chooses Brakohiapa for Inaugural Abu Dhabi Invitational
San Francisco, CA: Formula Drift driver Tony Brakohiapa is busy preparing for Formula Drift’s first event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the Yas Marina Formula One Circuit. Brakohiapa is honored to join Tanner Foust, Chris Forsberg, and other drivers picked by the Formula Drift organization for the international event scheduled for February 25.
The new Yas Marina Circuit features Formula One, MotoGP, Australian V8 Supercars, etc. Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world and this event should attract a stellar international crowd.
“Clearly the sport of professional drifting has the attention of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, which is committed to delivering a world-class motorsport venue. I am looking forward to being there as part of the Formula Drift team,” said Brakohiapa. Brakohiapa will share his first visit to the UAE with fans via live updates on Facebook and Twitter (@brakohiapa).
Brakohiapa, Formula Drift’s 2009 top privateer, is well prepared after coming off a busy 2010 schedule. Highlights include a top 4 finish in Las Vegas for Formula D, running in Ken Block’s first professional Gymkhana event and being a featured guest on the online TV show SGNL to review Sony Electronics’ new Gran Turismo 5 video game.
Brakohiapa would like to thank his sponsors for all their support. Specifically Mark Skorka of Sinergy Motorsports, Upland, CA, for preparing Brakohiapa’s Mustang and Cooper Tires for supplying tires for this special event. Other sponsors include Glazier Ironworks, Sam’s Autoland, Barn Style Performance, ToiBoy Productions, Exedy, Eibach, Enkei, Seibon, Go Pro, Sparco, and Realperformancemustangs.com.