Based on having spent a
quarter of his life drifting, one might say Vaughn Gittin, Jr.s name
is synonymous with the popular sport. Indeed, Vaughn has enjoyed a
strong relationship with both Falken & Ford, showing the world the
capabilities of his powerful Mustang, crushing the throttle to reach
maximum power while keeping his car in control on his Falken Azenis
RT-615 tires.
In late 2008, Vaughn drifted the streets of downtown Los Angeles for
the Bosch performance art promotions, & just recently jetted off to
Japan, where he drove a Falken Tire Shod 2010 Mustang across the
country, making key stops at world renowned tracks such as Ebisu & the
YZ circuit.
The combination of Team Falken, Vaughn & Ford has realized many epic
moments including two historic D1 Gr& Prix wins. First, at U.S.A vs.
Japan & a repeat at D1s World Championship
In addition to his international travels, Vaughn recently treated NHRA
drag racing legend John Force to the drift of his life (some witnesses
went so far as to say ride of his life) as part of Barrett-Jacksons
drifting experience at the auctioneers recent event in Scottsdale, AZ,
& took multiple road racing champion Tommy Kendall on a test drive for
SpeedTV, both riding in his br& new 2010 Falken Tire Ford Mustang.
While drifting is just the latest talent Vaughn has developed behind
the wheel, hes had the speed sensation for a long time. Since I was
born, I have lived & breathed cars, he declares, asking his namesake
to do fishtails & burnouts the way other dads drive their children
around the block to soothe them. I have always loved the feeling of
the back end skating around, engine screaming & tires smoking, he
adds, which ultimately led him to choose a career in motorsports.
Moving from motocross to drifting paid off quickly, & Vaughn rose to
the top of the field. He caught the eye of Falken Tire who in 2004,
was eager to exp& their drifting efforts & take the U.S. drifting
scene by storm. The rest, as one says, is history, & Vaughn has become
a key part of Falkens extensive commitment to this exciting sport,
both in the U.S. & internationally. His new 2010 Ford Mustang
featuring state-of-the-art technology, is set for an exciting 2009
schedule as the centerpoint of Team Falken, ready to meet & once
again, conquer the competition. |
