From 2010 Formula Drift Champion, Vaughn Gittin Jr.: “Earlier this year, I had the pleasure to visit Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a guest of Ford Middle East to perform in a demo as part of the Action Ha race weekend at of Al Reem Circuit. I didn’t know exactly what to expect heading to the Middle East, but I’m always down for new experiences and adventures. Once I arrived I was completely blown away by the love of motorsports, and even more specifically, the love for drifting by the locals. Everyone I met, from Princes, to other professional drivers, to swarms of fans, treated me with amazing hospitality and kindness. It was an incredible experience that I will never forget and I look forward to coming back to the K.S.A!

Check out the video “DRIFTING IN THE K.S.A”, where Vaughn Gittin Jr and his Monster Energy Falken Tire Ford Mustang use the Al Reem Circuit in Saudi Arabia as their personal playground.Watch it on Read more!

Vaughn Gittin Jr took out his 1969 RTR-X Mustang for a spin. And it was more like a hot run. We remind you that RTR has teamed up with Need for Speed to build the 1969 Mustang RTR-X. The RTR-X is a one-off project with that will debut at SEMA 2010.The final product will be a unique classic street\drift machine that will be street-driven and flogged on the track. The RTR-X will be featured in upcoming Need for Speed video games for the world to enjoy driving, as well as star in multiple film projects in 2011. 

Chassis
• Dynacorn 1969 Ford Mustang fastback body
• Art Morrison custom front subframe
• Maier Racing cantilever push\pull-rod rear shock setup
• Steen Chassis designed and fabricated three-link rear with watts link

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Actually Vaughn Gittin Jr. is well-known drift pilot. He loves to drive Ford Mustangs in a sideways, but he also started his own car brand – RTR. The debut was at last year’s SEMA with RTR-C Mustang.

Now, with Team Need for Speed, the drifter/car builder is going to build another Pony at 2010 SEMA – The RTR-X version. Some things we know: it’s going to be based on a 69′ Stang, using a Dynacorn replacement body shell, the 5.0-liter V8 from the 2011 Mustang GT and a one-off sub-frame from Art Morrison. Don’t forget to check the progress of the build until its debut at SEMA in November at SpeedHunters.

RTR-X Mustang

 

Like the production 2011 Mustang, Vaughn’s new ride features several new upgrades. The chassis and suspension have been updated using the knowledge gained from the 2009 season, and the looks have been tweaked to match Gitton’s ponycar for the street, the RTR-C Mustang. Falken Tire remains as a sponsor and has provided their brand new RT-615K tires to be sacrificed on track, and a version of Ford Racing’s 4.6-liter supercharged V8 is still under the hood. Check out the muscle car gallery after the jump.