World Champion Drifter and ‘Professional Fun-Haver’, Vaughn Gittin Jr., is best known for his aggressive, foot-to-the-floor, big-smoke driving style from behind the wheel of arguably the most recognisable cars in the sport – the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-D.
In the United States, Vaughn won his first Formula Drift title in 2010, and was awarded the Ace Driver of the Decade title in 2013 to recognise an impressive competition record that saw him take more tandem battle victories than any other driver in 10 years of Formula Drift history. Vaughn finished third in the Formula Drift Championship for the 2016 season, marking an impressive year highlighted by two victories. Most recently Vaughn finished fourth in the 2017 championship chase after successfully campaigning a brand-new engine programme and two-car team.
Vaughn is also a three-time World Drift Series champion (2011-2013). In 2005, he became the first American ever to win a D1 Grand Prix event when he stood atop the podium in the 2005 USA vs. Japan competition. Vaughn again brought the title home for the USA in the 2007 World Championship.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Vaughn is the owner/driver for the RTR Drift Team. In 2010, he launched Mustang RTR – his vision for a new generation of Mustang that is available at select Ford dealerships worldwide.

Vaughn Gittin - 2017 Mustang RTR Spec 5-D

World Champion Drifter and ‘Professional Fun-Haver’, Vaughn Gittin Jr., is best known for his aggressive, foot-to-the-floor, big-smoke driving style from behind the wheel of arguably the most recognisable cars in the sport – the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-D.
In the United States, Vaughn won his first Formula Drift title in 2010, and was awarded the Ace Driver of the Decade title in 2013 to recognise an impressive competition record that saw him take more tandem battle victories than any other driver in 10 years of Formula Drift history. Vaughn finished third in the Formula Drift Championship for the 2016 season, marking an impressive year highlighted by two victories. Most recently Vaughn finished fourth in the 2017 championship chase after successfully campaigning a brand-new engine programme and two-car team.
Vaughn is also a three-time World Drift Series champion (2011-2013). In 2005, he became the first American ever to win a D1 Grand Prix event when he stood atop the podium in the 2005 USA vs. Japan competition. Vaughn again brought the title home for the USA in the 2007 World Championship.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Vaughn is the owner/driver for the RTR Drift Team. In 2010, he launched Mustang RTR – his vision for a new generation of Mustang that is available at select Ford dealerships worldwide.

2017 Mustang RTR Spec 5-D:

The specifications for Vaughn’s Mustang RTR Spec 5-D are: tyres – Nitto NT05; engine – Ford Performance 5-litre Aluminator XS; horsepower – 750hp; suspension – BC Racing Custom Coilovers; brakes – Power Stop; exterior – RTR Spec 5-D widebody; RTR carbon fibre body panels; RTR chin; RTR spoiler; RTR rocker splitters; RTR grille with integrated lighting; interior – Recaro seats, Takata Racing harnesses, ASD Motorsports hydraulic handbrake.