Formula Drift in Back to Back Weekends at Long Beach, California
- 13 Apr 2007
Long Beach, California was the first stop in the Formula Drift Pro Championship
Series for top drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. The seven round series is in its fourth
season and with almost $500,000 in prize money at stake. It is one of the biggest
seasons to date.
Vaugh Gittin Jr. at Formula Drift Opening Ceremony 2007
Called “Round 1: No Room for Mistakes,” more than 10,000 spectators packed
the downtown stands on April 7th to see 31 drivers take their cars through the
Grand Prix track’s tight turns. In drifting, the cars slide sideways at top
speeds and the winners are selected on the basis of technical style.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Long Beach 2006
Established on the streets of Japan, Drifting is a world wide competitive
sport that challenges each racer’s driving ability and control. Formula Drift
provides a venue for professionals in North America to pit their skills against
the world’s top drifters.
Mitsuru Haruguchi of Japan was awarded top driver of the day at Long Beach, and Gittin finished 4th. Gittin is sponsored by K&N Engineering and has used K&N Air and Oil Filters for ten years. “K&N is the right product for me,” said Gittin. “The technology works.”
Gittin is also preparing for the 33rd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 13th and 14th. Gittin, along with Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg, all K&N sponsored drifters will compete at Long Beach for Team Drift Alliance.
Follow Vaughn Gittin's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
Vaugh Gittin Jr. at Formula Drift Opening Ceremony 2007
Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Long Beach 2006Mitsuru Haruguchi of Japan was awarded top driver of the day at Long Beach, and Gittin finished 4th. Gittin is sponsored by K&N Engineering and has used K&N Air and Oil Filters for ten years. “K&N is the right product for me,” said Gittin. “The technology works.”
Gittin is also preparing for the 33rd Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 13th and 14th. Gittin, along with Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg, all K&N sponsored drifters will compete at Long Beach for Team Drift Alliance.
Follow Vaughn Gittin's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
