Vaughn Gittin Jr.
| Vaughn Gittin Jr. | |
|---|---|
Gittin in 2013 | |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | September 20, 1980 |
| Formula D career | |
| Debut season | 2004 |
| Current team | RTR Motorsports |
| Car number | 25 |
| Former teams | Falken Tire |
| Wins | 13 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2010, 2020 |
| Championship titles | |
| 2010 2020 | Formula D Formula D |
Vaughn Gittin Jr. (born September 20, 1980) is an American drifter, racing driver, and founder of RTR Vehicles. He has competed in the Formula D series, winning the championship in 2010 and 2020, as well as in the D1 Grand Prix, Ultra4 USA, and NASCAR Canada racing series. Gittin is the owner and founder of the RTR Vehicles company and RTR Motorsports team, which has often collaborated with and been sponsored by Ford and Monster Energy.
He is credited with popularizing the use of American cars, specifically the Ford Mustang, in drifting competition where the field formerly only consisted of turbocharged Japanese import vehicles.