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Tanner Foust Returns to Drifting On Team Nitto Alongside New Zealand Sensation “Mad Mike” Whiddett
Nitto® Tire Bolsters its 2015 Formula DRIFT roster with the return of a past champion and international talent
Fast Facts:
- Nitto drivers include Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Mike “Mad Mike” Whiddett and Odi Bakchis
- 2015 marks a decade of Nitto competing in Formula DRIFT Competition
- All drivers will compete on Nitto NT05 performance tires for their predictability at any speed
- Formula Drift Round One takes place on the Streets of Long Beach, April 11-1
Cypress, Calif. (April 6, 2015) – Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of off-road and street performance tires, announced today that it is uniting two past series champions with an international all-star and one of the drift scene’s most charismatic up-and-comers on its roster for the 2015 Formula Drift season. In addition to returning drivers Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and Odi Bakchis, Nitto is proud to be a part of two-time Formula DRIFT champion Tanner Foust’s return to drifting as well as New Zealander “Mad Mike” Whiddett’s return to the U.S. Not only will Nitto will be providing the drivers with NT05 tires throughout the season, but they will also be giving them on-site technical support to make sure their cars are always performing at their best.
2014 Season In Review – Another Epic Year Complete for Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Drift Team
2014 was indeed a success for Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Drift Team. With over 30 events on the roster, there was always something new and exciting for supporters and fans to relish in. The following is a recap of all the awesome that went into 2014. Enjoy the awesome and thanks for your support from Vaughn and his team!
“2014 was a pretty awesome year for us,” says Vaughn Gittin Jr. “I traveled the world and got crazy in my Ford Mustang RTR. We won two events back-to-back and finished 3rd overall in Formula Drift, I won my first entry in King of Europe Drift, and was able to put smiles on many faces while I did what I love! A sincere thank you for all of your support, let’s party 2015!”
Ford Mustang Teams Gear Up for Final Fight of 2014 Formula DRIFT Season at Irwindale Speedway
Ford Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. battling for podium finish in Formula DRIFT series
Along with former champion Gittin Jr., past winner and Mustang driver Justin Pawlak also competing
Ford will announce Drift with Ford sweepstakes winner of custom EcoBoost®-powered Fiesta ST after final 2014 Formula DRIFT event
Long Beach, Calif. September 23, 2014 With only one race left in the 2014 Formula DRIFT season, Ford Motor Company heads to Irwindale Speedway in California looking to finish strong in the season finale there. Vaughn Gittin Jr., in third place, and Justin Pawlak, in seventh, will compete in customized Ford Mustangs Oct. 10-11, in the final fight of the seven-event series.
“Im really pumped to be heading into the final fight of 2014 at Irwindale Speedway, said Gittin Jr. While we are no longer battling for the championship, we plan to hold our ground and take third overall in the series.
This is something Im really excited about, given the challenges we had to overcome this season, he added. The progression of drifting never ceases to amaze me, and this year has been insane with regard to the level of competition. Our Ford Mustang RTR has been fully up to the task and continues to be a performance bar-setting machine, round after round. We are looking forward to fighting hard and ending the season on the top step.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Wins King of Europe in Valencia, Spain in his Ford Mustang RTR
Over the weekend, Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR took 1st place at the final round of King of Europe Drift. This was Vaughn’s first time competing in Europe, and this event took place at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, a famous Moto GP track in Valencia, Spain. Not only did Vaughn take the win, but he also qualified 1st out of 33 drivers, and won the award for highest finishing team along with his Monster Energy teammate Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni.
Auto Enthusiast Day Returns to Southern California
Nitto Tire® presents the ultimate celebration of the automotive enthusiast lifestyle Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
Fast Facts:
- Free entry for all car show participants, vendors and spectators.
- Event includes car show, drifting demo, a vendor midway and raffles.
- Enter for your chance to win the custom built Nitto Tire Mustang.
- Meet Team Nitto drivers Vaughn Gittin Jr., Matt Powers, Matt Field, Odi Bakchis, Chelsea DeNofa and Mel Wade.