Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Vaughn Gittin Jr is launching the 2013 version of the RTR Mustang with the above video and information about the new ‘Spec 1′ and ‘Spec 2′ packaging that can be applied to any 2010 thru 2013 V6 or V8 Mustang. The Spec 1 package is mostly a looks package with the lip kit, exhaust, and lowering springs, while the Spec 2 package includes adjustable shocks, a Ford Racing Tune, sway bars, a chassis brace, and an adjustable panhard bar. There’s also a ‘track slayer’ package which is being scheduled for release next month. Check out more details at MustangRTR.com, or click HERE for the press release.

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Back in 2006, we ventured up to Seattle filming the Slide America DVD and witnessed one of the most dramatic crashes in Formula D to date when Seigo Yamamoto and Yokinobu Okubo collided mid-bank. Since then, Formula D has returned to Seattle 5 more times, and each year, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. Seattle is one track that has had some of the most diverse podiums. We decided to look back at the last 6 years that Seattle has taken place as we prepared for our seventh trip to the track this weekend.

2006 Podium:
1st – Yokinobu Okubo – Signal Auto Nissan Skyline
2nd – Seigo Yamamoto – Falken Tire Toyota Chaser
3rd – Rhys Millen – Red Bull Pontiac GTO

2007 Podium:
1st – Dai Yoshihara – Rockstar Energy Nissan S15
2nd – Vaughn Gittin Jr – Falken Tire Ford Mustang
3rd – Kenji Yamanaka – JIC Magic Nissan S15

2008 Podium:
1st – Rhys Millen – Red Bull Pontiac Solstice
2nd – Sam Hubinette – Mopar Dodge Viper
3rd – Robbie Nishida – Hankook Tire Nissan 350Z

2009 Podium:
1st – Chris Forsberg – NOS Energy Drink Nissan 350Z
2nd – Eric O’Sullivan – Rockstar Hankook Tire Subaru STI
3rd – Tyler McQuarrie – Falken Tire Nissan 350Z

2010 Podium:
1st – Tanner Foust – Rockstar Energy Scion tC
2nd – Ryan Tuerck – Mobil 1 Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice
3rd – Darren McNamara – Falken Tire Saturn Sky

2011 Podium:
1st – Dai Yoshihara – Discount Tire Falken S13
2nd – Chris Forsberg – NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z
3rd – Freddy Aasbo – Need for Speed Scion tC

Who is your pick for the 2012 podium?

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A huge East Coast Bash just went down at Englshtown this weekend which we think is the biggest grassroots event in American drifting history. 160 drivers and over 2,500 spectators who stayed well into the night just to watch local northeast drivers throw down along with a few Formula Drift stars. The mastermind Matt Petty behind East Coast Bash can be stoked on the results on this huge event. Our photographer Dan Jenkins captured all of the action packed into this weekend.

Check out the Gallery: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=298

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Here is how the championship standings got mixed up after a crazy weekend in New Jersey. The championship race got much closer after a poor showing from Justin Pawlak this weekend letting Daigo Saito push within 13 points and Dai Yoshihara at 51 points away currently. Here is how the Top 16 are stacked up right now:

1. Justin Pawlak – 342 points
2. Daigo Saito – 329 points
3. Dai Yoshihara – 291 points
4. Vaughn Gittin Jr. – 279 points
5. Chris Forsberg – 265 points
6. Odi Bakchis – 243.25 points
7. Rhys Millen – 240 points
8. Ryan Tuerck – 239.50 points
9. Fredric Aasbo – 238.50 points
10. Matt Powers – 212.50 points
11. Kenneth Moen – 206.50 points
12. Ken Gushi – 196.50 points
13. Tyler McQuarrie – 183.50 points
14. Michael Essa – 177 points
15. Conrad Grunewald – 173.50 points
16. Chelsea DeNofa – 138.50 points

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One head splitting mind numbingly confusing event which watched the three championship points drivers go out early. Wall was reclaimed by Falken Tire once again after no win in 2011. Some insane carnage and tons of wreck drive off points for everyone playing Fantasy Drift. Here is how the top four finished:

1. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
2. Dai Yoshihara
3. Chris Forsberg
4. Daigo Saito

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The rain came down in qualifying and did mange to mix things up a little bit. Towards the end of the second runs the track did clear up allowing the top 10 powerhouse drivers put down relatively dry passes. Here is how they finished on the day:

1. Odi Bakchis (M7 Japan/Nexen Tire Nissan 240sx)
2. Vaughn Gittin Jr. (Monster Energy Drink 2013 Ford Mustang)
3. Fredric Aasbo (Need for Speed Scion tC)
4. Dai Yoshihara (Discount Tire Nissan 240sx S13)
5. Chelsea DeNofa (BC Racing E36 BMW)
6. Chris Forsberg (NOS Energy Nissan 370z)
7. Kenneth Moen (Lutz Performance Nissan 350z)
8. Conrad Grunewald (Hankook Tires Chevrolet Camaro)
9. Ken Gushi (Greddy Scion FR-S)
10. Darren McNamara (Falken Tire S15 Silvia)
11. Ryan Tuerck (Retaks Nissan 240sx S13)
12. Tyler McQuarrie (Go Pro/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Camaro)
13. Rhys Millen (2013 Hyundai Genesis)
14. Justin Pawlak (2013 Ford Mustang)
15. Robbie Nishida (Achilles Tire Lexus SC300)
16. Luke Lonberger (Hankook Tire Chevrolt Corvette C6)
17. Daigo Saito (Achilles Tire Lexus SC430)
18. Joon Maeng (Nitto Tire Mazda Rx-8)
19. Ryan Kado (Nexen Tire Nissan 350z)
20. Michael Essa (GSR BMW Z4)
21. Dennis Mertzanis (Kenda Tire/Fuelculture.com Nissan 240sx S13)
22. Kyle Mohan (Nexen Tire Mazda Rx-8)
23. Matt Powers (Need for Speed Nissan 240sx S14)
24. Patrick Mordaunt (APEX’i Lexus SC430)
25. Chris Ward (S13 Nissan 240sx)
26. Tony Brakohiapa (eBay Motors 2013 Ford Mustang)
27. Danny George (Crabbroker.com Mazda Miata)
28. Tony Angelo (Scion Racing Scion tc)
29. Taka Aono (Megan Racing Toyota Corolla AE86)
30. Jhonnattan Castro (Progreso Bank Nissan 350z)
31. Miro Ovcharik (Sikky Engineering Nissan 240sx)
32. Nick D’Alessio (Elite JDM Nissan 240sx)

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Just more photo goodness from Dan Jenkins as he covered the main event day of Hyperfest / XDC Round 4. Check out Chris Forsberg and Vaughn Gittin Jr. throwing dome some tandem runs as Chelsea DeNofa swept the event and took home another win. Sit back and enjoy the great gallery.

Check out the Gallery: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=292

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One of the biggest east coast events of the year is Hyperfest at Summit Point every summer. People set things on fire and the in the past the police have ever tazered people in the stands. Well this practice and qualifying session was captured with 400+ photos from our east coast photographer Dan Jenkins!

Check out the Gallery: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=291

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Vaughn Gittin Jr. continues his Network A program with a visit to West Palm Beach, Florida for Round 3 of the Formula Drift series. The trip shows off his number one qualifying pass and his intense tandem battles with Matt Field and Michael Essa promoting him to the Top 8. In that battle he faced off against Justin Pawlak in a twin 2013 Ford Mustang RTR which resulted in a broken Mustang for Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the end. A great weekend for the team and his best finish of the 2012 season is in the books.

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Here is a complete and tentative list of drivers attending Formula Drift Round 4 at New Jersey. The roster features 50 drivers which might be the biggest field filled at Wall Stadium to date. It looks like they are doing much better than the 32 drivers that ended up being fielded last year. Here is who has signed up:

1. Justin Pawlak
2. Daigo Saito
3. Dai Yoshihara
4. Rhys Millen
5. Ryan Tuerck
6. Chris Forsberg
7. Odi Bakchis
8. Fredric Aasbo
9. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
10. Toshiki Yoshioka
11. Michael Essa
12. Matt Powers
13. Kenneth Moen
14. Ken Gushi1
15. Ryan Kado
16. Kyle Mohan
17. Walker Wilkerson
18. Tyler McQuarrie
19. Joon Maeng
20. Chelsea DeNofa
21. Conrad Grunewald
22. Darren McNamara
23. Tony Angelo
24. Matt Field
25. Robbie Nishida
26. Taka Aono
27. Robbie Nishida
28. Dennis Mertzanis
29. Jeremy Lowe
30. Luke Lonberger
31. Corey Hosford
32. Miroslov Ovcharik
33. Amandio Emmanuel
34. Tony Brakohiapa
35. Patrick Mordaunt
36. Danny George
37. Patrick Goodin
38. Chris Ward
39. Nick D’Alessio
40. Jeff Jones
41. Zoltan Hajdu
42. Jeff Abbott
43. Dave Briggs
44. Andrew Coomes
45. Mauricio Ornelas Jr.
46. Mike Skudlarek
47. Gabe Stone
48. Nick Thomas
49. Jhonnattan Castro
50. Brad Hettinger

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