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Vaughn Gittin Jr
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The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and Pioneers
Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Our beloved Irwindale Speedway had its last event and closed its gates for good in December of 2024. It was a very important place for many people's careers and passions, and it was especially important for the sport of drifting in the USA.In this episode, we provide some history about the track, and we share some details about the sale that lead to its closing. We also interview several notable people, each with different perspectives, about the closing of the infamous House of Drift.Interviews:Teddy Phu-Thanh-Danh - Founder of drift tea...
2025-03-28
1h 26
DRIVE with Jim Farley
T-Pain | Car Culture, Drifting, and Musical Inspiration
Jim sits down with hip hop artist and auto enthusiast T-Pain to discuss their love for cars. T-Pain, co-founder of Nappy Boy Automotive, talks through his custom car collection and explains his philosophy of combining new technologies with classic aesthetics. The conversation covers T-Pain's newfound love for drifting after learning from world-champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., how to pair the right music with the right ride, and the similarities between the automotive and music industries.00:00 Introduction00:58 T-Pain's Unique Car Collection01:49 Evolution of Car Customization05:25 Daily Drivers and Special...
2025-03-26
32 min
The Circle of Drift
Vaughn Gittin Jr on the Road to Formula Drift & RTR EcoBoost Mustang | Circle of Drift #130
We chat with Vaughn Gittin Jr on what he thinks about drivers taking the road to formula drift, some info on the RTR EcoBoost Mustang and some untold stories here on the Circle of Drift.GuestVaughn Gittin JrWebsite - https://www.rtrvehicles.com/YouTube - @VaughnGittinJr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr/MERCH!!!https://144racing.com/collections/circle-of-driftKBD Body Kits | Official Body Kits of CODPhttps://www.kbdbodykits.com/Kansei Wheelshttps://kanseiwheels.com/BUMZ Eyewear! Grab yours here!https://bum-shades.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7626963.2b1560FDF Race Shophttps://www.fdfraceshop.com/BC Racinghttps://bcracing-na.com/Need Help with your Content...
2025-02-16
1h 14
The Smoking Tire
Vaughn Gittin Jr and Dave Cole on the King of Hammers Stage
This show was recorded live on stage at the 2025 King of the Hammers off-road race. Our guests:Vaughn Gittin Jr, a 2-time Formula Drift Champion who has turned his wheel towards off-road racing and been killing it in Ultra 4 Racing for Nitto Tire and Ford.Dave Cole, the founder of the King of the Hammers event. This conversation covers a wide range of topics about the event itself, business lessons, and how technology is changing racing including:The WILD story about the very first KOH eventHow do you get people to sign up for something t...
2025-02-11
1h 02
Mustang Owner's Podcast
Josh Hipp - RTR Vehicles
RTR Vehicles, founded by professional drifter and motorsport icon Vaughn Gittin Jr., is a performance-focused automotive brand specializing in creating custom, high-performance versions of Ford vehicles. Known for their aggressive styling, enhanced driving dynamics, and modern technology, RTR (short for "Ready to Rock") offers turnkey packages for models like the Ford Mustang, Bronco, F-150, and Ranger.
2025-01-20
08 min
Autoline Daily - Video
AD #3967 - Tesla Unveils Refreshed Model Y; Hyundai Launches Low-Cost EV In Japan; Corvette ZR1 Starts At $175,000
- Tesla Unveils Refreshed Model Y - Hyundai Launches Low-Cost EV In Japan - Bill Ford Has “Long” Talk with Trump - SAIC Adopts CATL Battery Swap Tech - GM Using AI to Find Ideal Charging Locations - GM Sets Up Company to Build F1 Engines - Corvette ZR1 Starts At $175,000 - Ford Reveals Special Edition Mustang GTD - Ford Partners with Vaughn Gittin Jr. To Launch Mustang RTR - Honda Could Use Nissan’s Body-On-Frame Trucks - Renault Shows Off New Twingo Interior
2025-01-10
10 min
Autoline Daily
AD #3967 - Tesla Unveils Refreshed Model Y; Hyundai Launches Low-Cost EV In Japan; Corvette ZR1 Starts At $175,000
- Tesla Unveils Refreshed Model Y - Hyundai Launches Low-Cost EV In Japan - Bill Ford Has “Long” Talk with Trump - SAIC Adopts CATL Battery Swap Tech - GM Using AI to Find Ideal Charging Locations - GM Sets Up Company to Build F1 Engines - Corvette ZR1 Starts At $175,000 - Ford Reveals Special Edition Mustang GTD - Ford Partners with Vaughn Gittin Jr. To Launch Mustang RTR - Honda Could Use Nissan’s Body-On-Frame Trucks - Renault Shows Off New Twingo Interior
2025-01-10
10 min
It's Not the Car
Drifting is Harder Than You Think — w/Vaughn Gittin, Jr.
Fifteen years ago, a guy from Maryland took a camcorder and a bone-stock Ford Mustang GT to Japan and filmed a series of YouTube videos on drifting and local car culture. Back home in the States, a handful of people—including INTC producer Mike Perlman, then 15 years old—watched those videos and asked, What the hell is going on here? By that point, Vaughn Gittin, Jr. was already an accomplished professional drifter, an off-road racer, and a self-proclaimed “professional fun-haver.” Fast forward a decade and a half, and Gittin’s hands-on approach has helped drifting be taken seriously in America—and he’s d...
2024-12-17
1h 14
The Skinny with Rico & Ken
The Skinny with Rico & Ken Episode 14 Vaughn Gittin Jr.
2024-07-15
43 min
The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and Pioneers
Tony Angelo: East Coast Drifting Pioneer, Founder of Drift Alliance (S2E10)
Tony Angelo is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He found drifting from Initial D in the early 2000s and started sliding his car around PA back roads, meeting Chris Forsberg in the process. In their turbo FC Mazda RX-7s, they were heavily into drifting before anybody in their area knew what it was. They eventually hosted sanctioned events at Englishtown Raceway, introducing drifting to others on the East Coast including people like Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Ryan Tuerk. In this episode, Tony recalls getting into hot rods as a kid, discovering drifting, and his journey as a...
2024-04-10
1h 45
Car Radio with Henry Payne
Auto Report 03-18-24 Gittin Jr Lightning Switchgear
Car Radio 910AM-Detroit: Podcast, March 19, 2024 Host: Henry Payne, Auto columnist, The Detroit News On home turf at Charlotte Motor Speedway, race driver Vaughn Gittin, Jr. talks about his championship 2023 season in King of the Hammers off-roading racing and Formula Drift on-track racing. And his off-road joy ride with Payne in RTR Motorsports-developed Ford F-150 Lightning F-150 Lightning Swithgear EV. 2 min. Original aired March 19, 2024 on the Auto Report, 910AM-Detroit WFDF Headline: Car Radio, Podcast 160: Gittin Jr., on racing, F-150 Lightning Switchgear EV
2024-04-08
01 min
Foxbody FX Podcast
RTR Vehicles Jaron Cole
Lance interviews Jaron Cole the Community Manager of RTR Vehicles which is the company started by Vaughn Gittin JR. Jaron has always owned and driven Mustangs ever since he got his license to drive at 16 years old. He also has a large social following on Instagram and Facebook called Mustang Fan Club. He has written many articles for years on his website as well about different Mustangs and is a student of the history and worked for Roush Performance. Listen in to the best Mustang Podcast online and make sure to support our sponsors below. National Parts Depot...
2024-03-13
56 min
Off The Road Again
Vaughn Gittin Jr & Loren Healy, Fun Haver - Episode 200
Vaughn and Loren join the show to discuss their King of the Hammers results, El Bandito, SwitchGear F-150 Lightning, and the Fun Haver Cup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtheroadagain/support
2024-02-22
54 min
Gutter 2 Gutter
#110 - Brandon Tothero
In this episode, I am joined by Brandon Tothero. Brandon is the captain of Jenny, the drift boat and hails from Reading, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we get to learn about Brandon's history with cars and what life was like growing up in Pennsylvania. We also get to hear the story behind Jenny, the drift boat, and how the whole idea came about. We chat about the curse of being the guy to put a novelty build together and how that makes him the guy automatically expected to build all the novelty cars. We also get to hear about...
2023-08-20
2h 07
The Outerzone - The Official Podcast of Formula DRIFT
Live in Seattle
This week Jacob Gettins chats live with drivers live at Formula Drift Seattle. ROBERT THORNE - https://www.instagram.com/Robert_Thorne8 OLA JAEGER - https://www.instagram.com/olajaeger/ KEN GUSHI - https://www.instagram.com/kengushi VAUGHN GITTIN JR - https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr/ MATT FIELD - https://www.instagram.com/mattfield777/ Produced by Jacob Gettins - https://www.instagram.com/jako13/ Formula DRIFT Frank Maguire Edited by Kyle...
2023-08-16
46 min
The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and Pioneers
Chris Forsberg: East Coast Drifting Pioneer and Nissan Z Icon (S2E2)
Chris Forsberg is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He has a 20 year long career as a professional driver in Formula D, and is well-known as a Nissan Z drifting icon. His love for drifting started in the early 2000s with his Mazda FC RX-7 after meeting Tony Angelo. The two would eventually run DGTA, an organization hosting events that would provide a legal alternative to street drifting. Chris towed his car all the way to Los Angeles for the D1 Grand Prix driver search in 2003, and eventually made the decision to buy a brand new Nissan Z as...
2023-08-02
2h 08
Electrify Podcast
Episode 285 w/ Vaughn Gittin Jr: The Ultimate Fun Haver Traversing The Unknown
Two-time formula drift champion, the ultimate fun haver, creator of RTR, and someone who Jarod refers to as the modern-day Carroll Shelby, welcome to the show Vaughn Gittin Jr.----FOLLOW:InstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite-----PRODUCED BY:Lagos Creative
2023-07-26
49 min
Electrify Podcast
Episode 283 Introducing Jarod DeAnda: The Reboot
The Electrify Podcast is back, and we've got a brand new host - Jarod DeAnda! Our mission? Making EVs exciting and accessible for everyone! What to expect: we're bringing in diverse guests and fun content to tackle any doubts or concerns enthusiasts might have in the EV world. Electrify Expo has been a huge hit, and in this episode, Jarod chats with BJ Birtwell, the CEO of Electrify News, to add to the excitement. Jarod and BJ are pumped about the future of EVs, talking about standardization, infrastructure, and all the exciting stuff ahead. So get ready for an...
2023-07-12
39 min
The Smoking Tire
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
It's Formula Drift's Vaughn Gittin Jr!! We talk about that new electronic handbrake he developed for Ford; what parts of Ultra 4 Racing he still finds challenging (and what came easy); the incredible new shock technology on his truck; how RTR grew from an idea to an OEM partner; what he likes about his Mach-E; what it took to make the Mach-E 1400; which exotic car he just bought; supercar let-downs; drag racing an FD car against the Hoonicorn; his fastest entry speed (you won't believe it); his favorite subject in school; and more! Recorded April 2, 2023
2023-04-04
1h 21
The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and Pioneers
Lindsay Ross - Pink Godzira, my Fake Drift Team | Storytime
Lindsay Ross is an OG US drifter, starting in the early 2000s. He has always been big on Japanese drifting style and Japanese drift car styling. One day he met up with Aaron Suarez aka Dousan and the two of them decided to form a drift team called Pink Godzira. The two were one of the earliest US drift teams to properly color coordinate the way drift teams do in Japan and they did it with style. Take a listen as Lindsay tells us about the origins of Pink...
2023-04-03
1h 29
Mustang Owner's Podcast
Vaughn Gittin Jr. - Formula Drift Champion
Vaughn talks with John and Mike about his drifting championships, life during the pandemic, and his current project with Ford.
2022-07-28
26 min
The Jim Beaver Show
From the Down & Dirty Show Vault: Rob MacCachren, Greg Biffle, and Vaughn Gittin Jr
In this week's "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to a mid-season show in 2018 with Rob MacCachren, Greg Biffle, and Vaughn Gittin Jr on air.
2022-05-16
1h 50
Off The Road Again
Loren Healy, Fun Haver - Episode 111
Ross and Chris welcome Loren Healy to the show. Loren is a King of the Hammers champion and an Ultra4 series champion. He got his start rock crawling in New Mexico and found his way to Ultra4 Racing. Loren competed in his 4400 Bronco race truck and in the Every Man Challenge in a stock Ford Bronco 4600 this year. He has teamed up with Vaughn Gittin Jr for off-road racing and they started an off-road company, Fun Haver, together. Bronco aftermarket parts are coming soon! Also, discussed are Jeep's High Tide & Beach trims, GMC Sierra AT4 ZR2? spy shot, Ross...
2022-03-02
1h 11
Off The Road Again
Vaughn Gittin Jr - Episode 100
Ross & Chris welcome Vaugh Gittin Jr to the show. Vaughn is a former Formula D champion, an Ultra4 champion, and is the man behind RTR Vehicles and Fun Haver. Vaughn recently created an amazing video with Ford Performance called Free Rein: Faroe Islands. Vaughn and his teammate, Loren Healy, are preparing for King of the Hammers 2021. The guys discuss Ford Broncos, Bronco R, Vaughn's RTR Fun Runner, and a Ford Raptor on the Nurburgring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtheroadagain/support
2021-12-15
1h 15
Bronco Talk
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Episode #26 is brought to you by these Bronco Companies! www.wildhorses4x4.com - The Creel family of Wildhorse's 4x4 loves Bronco'n, and they want to help you Bronco - so if you need parts and unmatched customer service, order your parts from Wildhorse's 4x4. www.vintageair.com - AC parts for your 66-79 Bronco made in the USA. With over 40 years in the aftermarket automotive AC business its a no brainer - Choose Vintage Air! www.painlessperformance.com - Is it time to rewire that Bronco? if so Painless can help, their wir...
2021-09-27
1h 14
The Auto Otaku
Auto Otaku Episode 3: Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. sits down with Mike Garret to talk about the history of RTR (Ready to Rock) vehicles from inception to current projects to the future. Vaughn is one of those guys who wears his passion for all things motorsport on his sleeve. His passion and his drive has pushed him from a grassroots drift kid to a full blown team owner, car designer, and top tier multi motorsport driver.
2021-06-24
33 min
GT: Garage Talk
70. Motorsports and Children's Books
On this week's episode Matt and Cory sit down once again with Michael J. Myers and talk with him about his new book featuring Brocky, Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s off road buggy! You can find the book here. Check out Michael and what he is doing by heading over to his website: Motorhead Garage Productions You can also find Michael on Facebook: @MHGproductions Instagram: @motorheadgarageproductions Check out our last interview with Michael here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss a...
2021-06-18
46 min
Bronco Talk
Steve St.Clair - Moab Bronco Safari
Episode #14 is brought to you by these Bronco Companies! www.wildhorses4x4.com - The Creel family of Wildhorse's 4x4 loves Bronco'n, and they want to help you Bronco - so if you need parts and unmatched customer service, order your parts from Wildhorse's 4x4. www.vintageair.com - AC parts for your 66-79 Bronco made in the USA. With over 40 years in the aftermarket automotive AC business its a no brainer - Choose Vintage Air! www.painlessperformance.com - Is it time to rewire that Bronco? if so Painless can help, their wir...
2021-04-19
1h 48
Two Guys Garage Podcast
Drifting with Vaughn Gitten Jr.
Tires smoking; engines thrashing. Sliding sideways; rubbing bumpers off cones and walls. Kevin and Willie strap in for an adrenaline-fueled conversation with “Fun-Haver” Vaughn Gittin Jr. about everything from 100 mph drifting, to 12.9-mile burnouts at the Nürburgring, and conquering the King of the Hammers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-12-03
47 min
CarCast
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Formula Drift racer Vaughn Gitting Jr. joins Goldberg and Matt to talk about debuting the Mach-E 1400 Prototype with Ford, drifting his fox body Mustang around his house, and his upcoming run at night with under-car LED lighting. Geico: Visit Geico.com Dodge: Visit Dodge.com or your local dealer today Visit chemicalguys.com/carcast and use code CARCAST for 20% off your first order
2020-11-19
1h 00
CarCast
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Formula Drift racer Vaughn Gitting Jr. joins Goldberg and Matt to talk about debuting the Mach-E 1400 Prototype with Ford, drifting his fox body Mustang around his house, and his upcoming run at night with under-car LED lighting. Geico: Visit Geico.com Dodge: Visit Dodge.com or your local dealer today Visit chemicalguys.com/carcast and use code CARCAST for 20% off your first order
2020-11-19
1h 00
CarCast
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Formula Drift racer Vaughn Gitting Jr. joins Goldberg and Matt to talk about debuting the Mach-E 1400 Prototype with Ford, drifting his fox body Mustang around his house, and his upcoming run at night with under-car LED lighting. Geico: Visit Geico.com Dodge: Visit Dodge.com or your local dealer today Visit chemicalguys.com/carcast and use code CARCAST for 20% off your first order
2020-11-19
1h 02
The Irreplaceable Man Podcast
How to Be a Professional at Having Fun with Vaughn Gittin Jr - Episode 178
Guest Bio Vaughn Gittin is a world champion drifter and a professional fun-haver. He is known for his aggressive foot-to-the-floor driving style while driving some of the most famed cars in motorsports including the "Monster Energy" Mustang 2019 RTR Spec 5-D. In 2010, Gittin won his first drift title in the United States, which was the beginning of further title wins then on. A 3 time World Drift Series champion, in 2005 he was the first American to win a D1 grand prix event. He continued to bring the title home all the way up to the 2007 world championship.
2020-10-19
1h 22
Gear Nation Podcast
Parker Performance on Gear Nation Podcast Ep. 002
Auto Enthusiast turned Business owner Josh Parker talks with Bobby from Gear Nation about what got Parker Performance started, impacting others in a meaningful way and his 2018 RTR Spec 5 Mustang. The Mustang was actually designed by Vaughn Gittin Jr. and built for SEMA then ended up in Florida before Josh bought it. Tune in and follow us for more shop talk and horror stories you don't want to miss. Visit www.GearNation.com and let's get to wrench'n!
2020-08-21
00 min
The Autoweek Podcast
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400, EV Trucks and Hungarian GP results
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal joins Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman to talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype. This high-horsepower Mustang Mach-E recently debuted as Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s latest tire slaying drift machine. The guys break down the car and its fun features. Inspired by the Mach-E, and Lingeman’s reporting on recent GM news, the guys dive into a discussion about electric pickup trucks. Later in the show, Mike Pryson talks with Autoweek’s NHRA reporter Susan Wade about the problems the series is currently facing. With scheduling issues...
2020-07-24
36 min
The Autoweek Podcast
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400, EV Trucks and Hungarian GP results
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, Wes Raynal joins Wesley Wren and Jake Lingeman to talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype. This high-horsepower Mustang Mach-E recently debuted as Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s latest tire slaying drift machine. The guys break down the car and its fun features. Inspired by the Mach-E, and Lingeman’s reporting on recent GM news, the guys dive into a discussion about electric pickup trucks. Later in the show, Mike Pryson talks with Autoweek’s NHRA reporter Susan Wade about the problems the series is currently facing. With scheduling issues...
2020-07-24
36 min
"On The Reel" by Reelbros
Filming the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400: One-Of-A-Kind Prototype|Ep. 13 On The Reel Podcast
Wait! Before you listen to this episode, make sure you go check out the Film, cause its what we are talking about!Link Here: https://youtu.be/Y3846KFDmFQ What an exciting episode we have today! With the release of our latest project for Ford Performance with Race Service, RTR, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ken Block and More. Showcasing the one of a kind Mustang Mach E 1400 Prototype, we decided to do an episode taking you inside the arm car with us and what it was like to chase this epic electric mustang around the Arizona P...
2020-07-24
1h 21
Because Everybody Enjoys Roadrunners
#11 - BEER - Vaughn Gittin Jr
Vaughn Gittin Jr, world champion drifter, off road pilot, business owner, professional fun haver and all around good guy! Jarod and Vaughn talk about history, good times and about the unique event "BURNOUT RIVALS" at the Freedom Factory. Learn more about this Road Runner and his constant evolution and putting smiles on faces worldwide!
2020-06-15
55 min
Two Guys Garage Podcast
Drifting with Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Tires smoking; engines thrashing. Sliding sideways; rubbing bumpers off cones and walls. Kevin and Willie strap in for an adrenaline-fueled conversation with “Fun-Haver” Vaughn Gittin Jr. about everything from 100 mph drifting, to 12.9-mile burnouts at the Nürburgring, and conquering the King of the Hammers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-05-28
47 min
The Truck Show Podcast
Vaughn Gittin Jr., Nissan’s New V-6, ’21 Frontier Hints
Get conversationally sideways with professional fun-haver Vaughn Gitten Jr. and hear about his path from IT guy to championship racer and owner of RTR vehicles. Find out more about the all-new drivetrain coming to the ’20 Nissan Frontier as a precursor to the upcoming redesigned ’21 Nissan Frontier with Nissan engineer Melaina Vasko.
2020-04-13
1h 48
The Truck Show Podcast
Vaughn Gittin Jr., Nissan’s New V-6, ’21 Frontier Hints
Get conversationally sideways with professional fun-haver Vaughn Gitten Jr. and hear about his path from IT guy to championship racer and owner of RTR vehicles. Find out more about the all-new drivetrain coming to the ’20 Nissan Frontier as a precursor to the upcoming redesigned ’21 Nissan Frontier with Nissan engineer Melaina Vasko.
2020-04-13
1h 48
Maximum Driftcast
A Vaughn Time Coming with Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Episode 152: MAXIMUM Driftcast: A Vaughn Time Coming with Vaughn Gittin Jr. Today we have the professional Fun Haver himself, Vaughn Gittin Jr. We get to talk about some clarifications from Seattle and St. Louis, upcoming projects and his take on the shit talking phenomenon going on in the internet. Enjoy!! Join our discussion board: Sign up for our Patreon! Follow us on Twitch: Support Our Sponsors!
2019-08-13
1h 56
Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast
Behind The Wheel Podcast: FD Edition – FDNJ 2019
Check out this FD edition of our podcast as we go into Joey Redmond’s TOP 10 THINGS LEARNED points from Formula Drift New Jersey! Make sure to share your thoughts with us! If you like what we’re doing here, please subscribe! We’re on iTunes and Google Play! Additionally, every full episode is uploaded right here to our YouTube Channel! Track footage from Formula Drift LIVE Stream: Formula DRIFT – New Jersey 2019 – Top 32 LIVE! Formula DRIFT – New Jersey 2019 – Top 16 LIVE! See you after FD Seattle! If you like what we’r...
2019-06-28
53 min
The Smoking Tire
Vaughn Gittin Jr!
Vaughn Gittin Jr is a Formula D and D1 champion, and one of the funnest people around. He won his first Formula Drift title in 2010, and has more tandem battle victories than any other driver in 10 years of Formula Drift history.In 2005, he became the first American ever to win a D1 Grand Prix, and took the title for USA in the 2007 World Championship. https://vaughngittin.com/ Watch this show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/AN3maxymEsUFollow us!T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman @VaughnGittinJrIG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman @vaughngittinjr
2019-04-09
1h 28
The Smoking Tire
Sam Nalven (Race.Service, Maximum Driftcast, Drift Idiot)
Sam Nalven has been the man behind the lens of some of the most popular drifting videos on Earth, including Vaughn Gittin's amazing drift of the Nurburgring. He's the Director of Production at Race Service, a media/brand company, which produces drifting and build videos with Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg. https://www.facebook.com/RaceService.Media/He's also a co-host on the Maximum Drift Cast Podcast, truly the most informative podcast about drifting, featuring top drivers, builders, and event organizers. Watch the show!: https://youtu.be/izx5mPRevhYFollow us!T...
2019-02-12
1h 28
Kareless After Hours!
01 - Kareless X Vaughn Gittin Jr
Endless laughs and good times when sitting down with Vaughn, from his wife training to become a legitimate fighter, to work stories no one’s gotten to hear! So glad we linked up while out at GridLife ATL, and stoked to talk more at FDTX coming up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kareless/support
2019-02-02
17 min
Skidmarks Show
Episode 83 Vaughn Gittin Jr - Brian Bossone From “Pinks: All Out” - Billy Hammon talks Life Sized “Hot Wheels”
Skidmarks Show continues to rock the stage at SEMA 2018 with guest cohost John “Chibo” Chibroski from Shell/Pennzoil with drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr and Chelsea DeNofa. Brian Boosone known for “Pinks: All Out” is excited to announce his new race event that toured the country in 2018 and will add more venues in 2019. Find out how you can win money and prizes and be a part of this new race series. Billy Hammon talks about the Hot Wheels Legends Tour that travelled the country looking for the next car to be made into Hot Wheels car. Billy walks us through the 22 cars he has bu...
2019-01-08
31 min
The Jim Beaver Show
#357 – Vaughn Gittin Jr & Christian Sourapas On Air!
Drift Legend and Formula D Irwindale winner Vaughn Gittin Jr. joins Jim Beaver on this week’s Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR. He’s also got Best in the Desert Laughlin winner in Trick Truck, Christian Sourapas on the line as well as all of the latest in action motorsports. Don’t forget to tune in to Jim Beaver’s other show Project Action on PodcastOne.com every Thursday or subscribe on iTunes. Please RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to both shows. Game On!
2018-10-16
1h 49
Maximum Driftcast
If You Like It Put A Nurburgring On It with Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Episode 121: MAXIMUM Driftcast: If You Like It Put A Nurburgring On It with Vaughn Gittin Jr. On today's episode we are joined by the professional fun haver Vaughn Gittin Jr. We get updates on his program, we talk about what it's like to drift around the Nurburgring in Germany and more! We also got Laurette Nicoll who tells us details about her charity auction with Formula Drift! Link Below!! https://www.ebay.com/usr/formuladrift Enjoy! Join our discussion board: Sign up for our Patreon! Follow us on Twitch: Support Our Sponsors!
2018-10-02
2h 37
The Jim Beaver Show
#347 – 2018 Midseason Recap w/ Rob MacCachren, Greg Biffle, & Vaughn Gittin Jr.
This week on the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR we are having a midseason recap and looking back at what we learned in 2018 so far and what’s to come. We have some game changing desert racing news and we will have interviews with Rob MacCachren, Greg Biffle, and Vaughn Gittin Jr from earlier this year. Don’t forget to tune in to Jim Beaver’s other show Project Action on PodcastOne.com every Thursday or subscribe on iTunes. Please RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to both shows. Game On!
2018-08-01
1h 50
The Autoweek Podcast
Ford Mustang RTR drive review, NASCAR's status update and an interview with Robb Holland
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, host Rory Carroll is joined by Mike Pryson, Jimmy Pelizzari, Wesley Wren and our resident NASCAR expert Matt Weaver to dive into the status of the sport. After a deep analysis of NASCAR, its tracks and possible changes to the future of the sport, the group dissects the British GP and the German GP -- namely, Vettel’s near-win in Germany and how team orders affected the race. After the motorsports section, Robin Warner and Wesley have a phone conversation with journalist and race car driver Robb Holland about his life, his house ne...
2018-07-27
1h 46
The Autoweek Podcast
Ford Mustang RTR drive review, NASCAR's status update and an interview with Robb Holland
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, host Rory Carroll is joined by Mike Pryson, Jimmy Pelizzari, Wesley Wren and our resident NASCAR expert Matt Weaver to dive into the status of the sport. After a deep analysis of NASCAR, its tracks and possible changes to the future of the sport, the group dissects the British GP and the German GP -- namely, Vettel’s near-win in Germany and how team orders affected the race. After the motorsports section, Robin Warner and Wesley have a phone conversation with journalist and race car driver Robb Holland about his life, his house ne...
2018-07-27
1h 46
Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast
US Court Rejects Google Translate as a means of Providing Consent
Larry Snow with the Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News for Monday, June 18th, 2018 ===== In Vehicle News From CNN Money Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been arrested in Germany as part of an investigation into emissions cheating. Munich prosecutors said in a statement Monday that Stadler had been detained because of concerns over potential evidence tampering. Read More === And from Digital Trends Ford will auction off this Mustang inspired by RAF fighters from WWII Ford is debuting a...
2018-06-18
06 min
The Autoweek Podcast
Vaughn Gittin Jr. talks about drifting Ford Raptors, Detroit GP protests
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, host Rory Carroll, Wesley Wren, Jimmy Pelizzari and Jake Lingeman tear into the battle against the Detroit Grand Prix. The group discusses the reasons behind the race’s protests and talk about how it didn’t seem to affect the race. The guys also talk about Mark Reuss’s unfortunate spin at the race, which captured everyone’s attention. After the Detroit GP wrap-up, Jimmy talks about the Olympus Rally -- a stage rally that’s part of the American Rally Association, or ARA. Jimmy talks about attending a rally as a spectator instead of...
2018-06-15
1h 28
The Autoweek Podcast
Vaughn Gittin Jr. talks about drifting Ford Raptors, Detroit GP protests
On this episode of the Autoweek Podcast, host Rory Carroll, Wesley Wren, Jimmy Pelizzari and Jake Lingeman tear into the battle against the Detroit Grand Prix. The group discusses the reasons behind the race’s protests and talk about how it didn’t seem to affect the race. The guys also talk about Mark Reuss’s unfortunate spin at the race, which captured everyone’s attention. After the Detroit GP wrap-up, Jimmy talks about the Olympus Rally -- a stage rally that’s part of the American Rally Association, or ARA. Jimmy talks about attending a rally as a spectator instead of...
2018-06-15
1h 28
Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast
Behind The Wheel Podcast – Formula Drift RD2 Orlando Recap
On this special episode of the Konig Behind The Wheel Podcast, Joey Redmond of Wrecked Magazine sits down with us to discuss interesting things from FD Orlando and so much more…. (details/cheat sheet below!) https://konigwheels.comwp-content/uploads/2018/05/btw-fdorl-01.mp3 CONTENT CHEAT MENU: 0:18 | Intro 0:40 | The Special Format 0:50 | The Ovals 3:30 | OSW Challenges Drivers / Teams 4:40 | Drifting on the Banks 5:37 | Tire Management 6:50 | Matt VanKirk 9:00 | Adequate hp for FD POR 11:20 | Dirk Stratton 12:00 | Dean Kearney 16:25 | Odi / Matt Field Fued 18:20 | Forsbery / Vaughn Gittin Jr 19:00 | RTRs ran...
2018-05-07
1h 00
Jim Beaver's Project Action
#76 Vaughn Gittin Jr on Drifting, Off-Road, Racing, Social Media, and Fun Having
Professional driver Vaughn Gittin Jr joins Jim Beaver this week to talk about his career in Formula Drift, his transition to off-road, King of the Hammers, driving, social media, and the life of a professional fun haver. Be sure and Subscribe on iTunes, follow @JimBeaver15 on social media, and catch Jim's other show the Down & Dirty Radio Show weekly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-02-22
40 min
The Jim Beaver Show
Vaughn Gittin Jr, Casey Currie, & Matt Martelli On Air!
The Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR with Jim Beaver and Ami Houde has Vaughn Gittin Jr and Casey Currie on air this week! Also on the line is the Mint 400’s Matt Martelli and Joe Duncan from Terracross. We’ll talk Supercross, King of the Hammers, the Daytona 500, and all the latest news in action motorsports. Don’t forget to tune in to Jim Beaver’s new show Project Action on PodcastOne.com every Thursday or subscribe on iTunes. Please RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to both shows. Game On!
2018-02-20
1h 50
Skidmarks Show
Episode 58 Joey Logano - Antron Brown - Kenny Hawk “Road Hauks” - Matt Hagan - Donald Hardy - The Ring Brothers on the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage
Not bait click! Every name listed is on Episode 58 of Skidmarks Show! Matt Hagan - Vaughn Gittin Jr with Chelsea Denofa - Kenny Hauk - The Ring brothers - Don Hardy with guest host Antron Brown. If there was ever a show of extreme car talent here it is… from drivers from NHRA to NASCSR to Formula D to building the winningest Show cars to being a TV star. It’s all in this one episode of Skidmarks Show Antron opens up and spills race tactics to get better times off the line plus what it was like filming “Top Gear: Ameri...
2017-12-12
53 min
CarStories
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
This week, Vaughn Gittin Jr drifts into the studio to talk about his rise from getting his first car to finding a love for drifting to competing against the best of the world before becoming a two times Formula Drift champion. Kyle and James then talk about what is next for Vaughn and his Ultimate Funhaver, his partnership with Ford and the all new RTR Mustang.
2017-11-23
54 min
SlipAngle powered by TrackTuned
#GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Round 5 - Part III - Kris Miller from Powerstop Brakes and Dan O'Donnell from Professional Awesome
Episode 174 - We're in the tower at Gingerman Raceway again but are now joined by Kris Miller from Powerstop Brakes and Dan O'Donnell from Professional Awesome to talk about the season. Kris tells us about Powerstop's Mustang they build with Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and how they are awarding the grand prizes of a trip to Bondurant to the top #GRIDLIFE TrackBattle drivers. Dan talks about their EVO, their plans for the rest of the season, and how Professional Awesome has been helping teams across the country find time and go faster.
2017-10-27
43 min
Motorz
2000 Ford Ranger Part 3
Chris Duke completes the 2000 Ford Ranger project truck, goes for a joyride with Vaughn Gittin Jr. at SEMA, and Alan Taylor goes to the reveal of the Dodge Demon in New York.
2017-08-15
22 min
Motorz
2000 Ford Ranger Part 3
Chris Duke completes the 2000 Ford Ranger project truck, goes for a joyride with Vaughn Gittin Jr. at SEMA, and Alan Taylor goes to the reveal of the Dodge Demon in New York.
2017-08-15
32 min
Skidmarks Show
Episode 43 Third Eye BLIND and a “Fun Haver” Who Drives BLIND for a Living
Ethan D gets an uncensored interview with Stephan Jenkins lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the hit band Third Eye Blind. Over the years, TEB has sold over 12 million copies of their albums. Formed in 1993 Third Eye Bind is known for their 90’s era Rock-N Roll tunes, covering tough topics in their lyrics and always creating new tunes. Driving blind is tougher then it sounds! Vaughn Gittin Jr talks Formula Drift and announces his new team member - Chelsea DeNofa. Plus he talks RTR racing, King of The Hammers and partnering up with Pennzoil to add the “Good Gold” to his engines...
2017-04-21
35 min
The Jim Beaver Show
Vaughn Gittin Jr, Branden Sims, & Krysten Anderson On Air!
Jim Beaver, Ami Houde, and the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR have another show packed with the best in action motorsports! We will have professional drifter and fun haver Vaughn Gittin Jr on air, factory Polaris RZR driver and Baja 1000 favorite Branden Sims on the line, and new Grave Digger Monster Jam driver, and the daughter of the legendary Dennis Anderson, Krysten Anderson on air. Add in all of the latest from the world of off-road and action motorsports and you have another 2 hours of epic radio! Don’t forget to tune in to Jim Beaver’s new...
2016-11-08
1h 49
The Jim Beaver Show
Vaughn Gittin Jr & Andy Frisella On Air!
Jim Beaver, Ami Houde, and the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR are bringing you 2 hours of action packed shenanigans today! Drifting badass Vaughn Gittin Jr is on the line, we’ve got 1st Phorm MFCEO Andy Frisella calling in to talk cars and life, Joe Duncan from Terracross, and all of the latest from the world of off-road and action motorsports. #GameOn
2016-03-29
1h 50
The Jim Beaver Show
Vaughn Gittin Jr, Jason Voss, & Ami Houde
Jim Beaver and the Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered By Polaris RZR are bringing you a some of the best in action motorsports today! Kicking things off we have Formula Drift veteran and all around badass Vaughn Gittin Jr in our exclusive Formula Drift Post Event Interview. We’ll also have Vegas to Reno winner Jason Voss calling in, and Ami Houde will be capping things off in typical Ami Houde fashion. We’ll have Formula Drift coverage, LOORRS coverage, motocross coverage, a stacked DirtFish Rally Report with WRX and WRC coverage, and we’ll be talking crashes in motorsports as wel...
2015-08-24
2h 00
CarStories
Auto Enthusiast Day
The CarStories.com Podcast traveled to Angel’s Stadium for Nitto Tire’s 3rd annual Auto Enthusiast Day. Over 1000 show cars and 5000 fans showed up to watch Formula Drift champions, Ulta4 drivers and stunt bike riders kill as many tires as humanly possible. We caught up with Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust and many more auto enthusiasts to talk about the their love of cars and the culture that surrounds it.
2015-08-04
19 min
Driving Sports TV
2 Minutes with Vaughn Gittin Jr - Formula Drift Seattle 2015
We sent our new guy, Chris Cook, to Round 5 of the 2015 Formula Drift Championship. He brought back 2 minutes with Drift Champion, and professional Fun Haver, Vaughn Gittin Jr. Check it out.
2015-07-31
02 min
CarStories
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Formula Drift driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. sits down with Chris and A.J. to talk about why he loves goes sideways, creating his RTR cars and why he won't be competing in a 2015 Ford Mustang next season.
2014-10-21
57 min
The Jim Beaver Show
The Down & Dirty Show Episode 100 w/ Ken Block, Vaughn Gittin & BJ Baldwin
Episode 100 and Jim Beaver and The Down & Dirty Radio Show are bringing you one of the biggest shows ever!!! Guests include the man who created the term viral video, the legend Ken Block, the face of drift Vaughn Gittin Jr., and one of the off-road racers on the planet BJ Baldwin. We'll also have full Baja 1000 coverage and probably a few suprises. The Down & Dirty Radio Show episode #100 is locked, loaded, and ready to fire! #GameOnwww.downanddirtyshow.comwww.facebook.com/downanddirtyshow
2013-11-18
1h 30
The Jim Beaver Show
The Down & Dirty Radio Show w/ Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Jim Beaver and The Down & Dirty Radio Show have a slam packed show today starting off with one of the best drifters in the world, none other than Vaughn Gittin Jr. Calling in later in the show will be CEO of LoanMart and Lucas Oil Short Course racer Oscar Rodriguez. We'll have full coverage of TORC from Bark River, some big GRC news, and lots of rumors coming out of desert racing. #GameOn www.downanddirtyshow.com www.facebook.com/downanddirtyshow www.speedenery.com
2013-06-17
1h 30
The Jim Beaver Show
The Down & DIrty Show 50th Episode Superstar Edition
That's right, the #1 Action Motorsports Radio Show on Earth is rolling out the red carpet for this very special 50th Episode. Slated to appear are none other than Ken Block, Robby Gordon, and we are airing a Director's Cut of Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s awesome interview from a few weeks back. We will also have full coverage of the Best in the Desert finale from Henderson, and the latest on the Baja 1000 fallout. www.downanddirtyshow.com www.speedenergy.com
2012-12-03
1h 35
The Jim Beaver Show
The Down & Dirty Show has Vaughn Gittin Jr Drift into Studio
That's right, the face of drifting is on air this week telling us all about 2012 and his plans for 2013 and what he sees in the future for the sport. We will also have up and coming RallyMoto star Sarah Roth on air as well as full coverage of the Baja 1000 and a possible appearance by the winner. Tune in to see why we are the #1 Action Motorsports Radio Show in the world. www.downanddirtyshow.com www.speedenergy.com
2012-11-19
1h 29
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Sam Hornish Jr. has three IndyCar titles and of course and Indianapolis 500 win. He’s now in position to challenge for the Nascar Nationwide title and also is doing well in Sprint Cup. We slow down Sam long enough to talk about his resurgent season. Another driver that is coming on is Nelson Piquet, Jr. The former F-1 driver grabbed his first NCWTS victory Saturday at Michigan. Add in a Nationwide victory a couple of weeks back and he’s on a roll. Pit Pass USA chats with him. Sports car driver Craig Stanton is embarking on a new challenge in t...
2012-08-22
00 min
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
It’s time for the Long Beach Grand Prix and we’re headed west for the weekend. Long Beach will see Jay Penske (Roger’s kid) resurrect his IndyCar team and put the always exciting Paul Tracy in the cockpit. We’ll hear from both of them on the show. The American Le Mans Series is also taking on the streets of Long Beach. Patrick Long will be out for a third consecutive win in GT onboard his Flying Lizard Porsche. Long stops by to talk about the challenges this weekend. NHRA is headed to Charlotte for their 4-wide Nationals. We catch...
2011-04-13
00 min
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Time to put a period to the weekend at Daytona and the final race on the “old” asphalt. Landmark Newspaper’s Dustin Long shares his insight. NHRA is back in action out west and we’ll get the technical side of racing from John Force Racing Crew Chiefs Mike Neff and Austin Coil. And it’s time to do a little drifting. Formula Drift points leader Vaughn Gittin, Jr. talks about the sport and why he decided drifting was for him.
2010-07-06
00 min
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
Pit Pass USA with Larry Henry
What other show in America talks Nascar, IndyCar and Drifting in the same hour other than Pit Pass USA. Kurt Busch, the driver of the Blue Deuce Miller Lite Dodge stops by to talk about the season and the Sprint Cup change to wings. IndyCar driver Mike Conway joins us from across the pond to talk about racing in St. Petersburg this weekend. Where are all the women drivers? How about in open-wheel! Pippa Mann stops by before kicking off the Indy Lights season this weekend. And we’ll talk drifting with Ford Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin, Jr.
2010-03-23
00 min
The Inside Drift
The Inside Drift with Gary Keith
We take an in-depth look at the Formula Drift Championship that will be decided next week at House of Drift, Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. The top five in points will join the show to talk about their strategies beginning with #5, Tyler McQuarrie, followed by #4, Samuel Hubinette, then #3, Vaughn Gittin Jr, 32, Ryan Tuerck and finally, the man on the verge of clinching his first Formula Drift title, Chris Forsberg.Finally, we finish the show with a tribute to Shaun Carlson, the owner of Formula Drift's winningest team, Nuformz Racing, winner of two FD Championships. Carlson passed away last weekend.
2009-10-10
2h 00
KaRi from TPSradio & State of the USPS
Vaughn Gittin, Jr. Formula Drift Car Racer
A little more information on our Formula Drift car racer....
2006-04-03
05 min
ThePrimeSpot.TV TPSradio ThePrimeSpot.com
Vaughn Gittin, Jr. Formula Drift Car Racer
A little more information on our Formula Drift car racer....
2006-04-03
05 min
KaRi from TPSradio & State of the USPS
Reporting LIVE from The PIKE Bar and Grill (Midtown, Long Beach)
Hi, did it work? Just recorded my very frist Podcast, by sticking a microphone in my laptop and pressing Record. Did it work? You may hear the personal podcast music from RogueBohemia.com in the background, AND the car racer I mention is none other than "drifter" Vaughn Gittin, Jr. "Log On, Tune In, and Turn Up" to TPsradio Monday mornings and Friday nights :) The 411 is on ListenAtYourLeisure.com
2006-04-03
04 min
ThePrimeSpot.TV TPSradio ThePrimeSpot.com
Reporting LIVE from The PIKE Bar and Grill (Midtown, Long Beach)
Hi, did it work? Just recorded my very frist Podcast, by sticking a microphone in my laptop and pressing Record. Did it work? You may hear the personal podcast music from RogueBohemia.com in the background, AND the car racer I mention is none other than "drifter" Vaughn Gittin, Jr."Log On, Tune In, and Turn Up" to TPsradio Monday mornings and Friday nights :)The 411 is on ListenAtYourLeisure.com
2006-04-03
04 min