After just the 2nd round of competition for the 2013 Formula D season, Vaughn Gittin Jr drive the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Mustang RTR to a 2rd place podium, and jumped ahead in points for the 2013 championship. Next stop is Palm Beach, FL May 31st/June 1st.
After qualifying 6th overall at the 9th running of Formula D Long Beach, the newly formed alliance between ASD and Vaughn Gittin Jr managed a 2nd place finish in the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Mustang RTR. We now are preparing for the 10th running of Formula D Atlanta at Road Atlanta early next month.
BALTIMORE, Md. (January 8, 2013) – Formula Drift Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. is excited to announce that he has joined forces with Nitto Tire. Fueled by passion and innovation, Nitto Tire is a perfect match for Vaughn and his always forward-thinking team. Vaughn, who is undeniably one of drifting’s most iconic drivers, will represent Nitto Tire and showcase their max-performance tire’s superior performance and capability through competing in the Formula Drift Championship and China’s WDS Series. He will also be performing exhibitions and experiential events all over the world, where many will have the opportunity to ride shotgun in his Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR.
From Vaughn: “I am pumped to be working with Nitto Tire! As I enter this new chapter of my career, it feels great to be aligned with a brand that is committed to winning and progression, just as I am. I have always been focused on working just as hard off the track as I do on it, and Nitto’s innovative marketing efforts and awesome tires will compliment that well. It is very clear that our overall passion and future goals align perfectly, and I could not be happier with what the future has to offer surrounding this partnership.”