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This post was written by Staff on September 2, 2010
MONSTER DRIFT: After Dark in the Desert (Video)
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Podiums for the Fourth Time This Season, still 1st place overall
Baltimore, Md. – Over the weekend, Vaughn Gittin Jr. was in sizzling Sin City for Formula Drift Round 5 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Going into the event, Vaughn was 1st in points overall and his #1 goal was to maintain his lead leaving Las Vegas. Vaughn not only left the event still leading the points chase for the Formula Drift Championship, but he took the 3rd place spot atop the podium in the second-ever Falken Tire sweep.
It was a scorcher all weekend, but the extreme temperatures were not going to stop Vaughn or his Monster Energy/ Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang from tackling the custom-built, high-speed entry course. After throwing down two impressive runs during qualifying on Friday, Vaughn ended up snagging the 5th place spot. .
Saturday’s main event brought out thousands of fans, eager to check out their favorite drivers and to catch all the up-close drifting action. Vaughn was just as excited to chat with the fans, sign some autographs, slap some high-fives, and pass out some limited-edition Mustang 5.0 hats.
For the top 32 elimination round, Vaughn was paired with Drift Alliance “Ace” Brian Wilkerson. Vaughn led first, holding a solid line and maintaining angle, while Wilkerson hustled to keep up with the Mustang. When it was Vaughn’s turn to give chase, he stuck to his competitor’s door throughout the course and did not let up once. The judges awarded him the win.
Vaughn would be matched with another Drift Alliance teammate, Ryan Tuerck, in his battle during the Sweet Sixteen. Vaughn led first and Tuerck tried to follow him in towards the wall, but instead took a much wider line causing him to tap the tire wall. Vaughn gave chase next and mimicked Tuerck’s every move while following close behind. The judges gave Vaughn the advantage and the win.
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This post was written by Staff on August 25, 2010
MONSTER DRIFT: Throwdown in Seattle (Video)
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This post was written by Staff on July 23, 2010
JR & 2010 Mustang: Chapter 2 – 223km to Bihoku
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This post was written by georgeg on April 16, 2009
Vaughn Gittin JR. Kicks Off The New Season With A Sixth Place Finish at Long Beach
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April 15, 2009
VAUGHN GITTIN JR. KICKS OFF THE NEW SEASON WITH A SIXTH PLACE FINISH AT LONG BEACH
The 2009 Formula Drift season kicked off this past weekend with Round One at the Streets of Long Beach. Vaughn Gittin Jr., along with his 2010 Falken Tire Ford Mustang equipped with Azenis RT615 tires, was geared up to battle. Friday’s practice went great for both car and driver; Vaughn looked amazing on the track and the Mustang was working impeccably.
Vaughn was set to jump directly into some tandem battles and get down to business on Saturday. After defeating Drift Alliance brother Joon Maeng in the top 32, and then Yasu Kondo in the top 16, Vaughn was matched to battle against his biggest Formula Drift rival, Samuel Hubinette.
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This post was written by georgeg on April 16, 2009
JR & 2010 Mustang: Chapter 1 – Togue: The Roots
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This post was written by georgeg on April 11, 2009
