Posted Jan 16 2009, 02:00 PM by Andy Blackmore with 15 comment(s)

Speedhunter, Vaughn Gittin Jr and Falken, brought their new 2010 Ford Mustang to Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale this week and showed off the Formula Drift car in action.

Auction goers could register for a chance to be passenger with Vaughn. It was no demo run though, with Jr pushing the Mustang to its limits, entertaining his passengers along the way.

Full story and more images over at Autoblog.com

-Andy Blackmore

 Autoblog.com - Barrett-Jackson 2009


Comments

Garrett said:

ST115s on the rear, was he burning up RT615s too fast?

January 16, 2009 3:29 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

hechtspeed said:

Those wheels are much better than what was shown before when released.

January 16, 2009 7:01 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

HeadBanger said:

i wish i could be at Scottsdale, lots of nice cars this year and a chance to ride with JR...... if only i were rich

January 16, 2009 2:41 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Warren said:

What an incredible stance....

January 16, 2009 4:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

RicerX said:

nice wheels...

January 16, 2009 7:10 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

liamsil80 said:

awsome wheels choice, there is a pretty big gap between the fender and the tires though

January 16, 2009 10:54 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ProMoe said:

the wheels are awesome but couldnt it be a little lower

January 16, 2009 11:27 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Michael GT-R said:

very very nice!

January 17, 2009 1:01 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JJ Alfano said:

white wheels! These wheels are SO much better than the ones that were originally on it, why are they afraid to go up a wheel size?  Or at least a bigger sidewall!

Still very nice though!

January 17, 2009 1:05 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JR said:

Thanks for the feedback everyone I! This place is like a candystore, th emost expensive one you can imagine!!! To be honst its unbelieveable its just an auction. This  car is actually my personal car that iI use for practice and exhibitions as these events are just too much abuse on a competition car.  Pretty much a replica of my competition car, same engine tuned down a bit, factory transmission and fiberglass instead of carbon body parts The reason we stick with 18's is that the  Falken azenis rt 615's that we compete on only go up to 18 inch.  The reason we dont lower  this car any further is because I dont want to rip off the quarter panels due to the fact they are factory sized fenders on the car and the offset of the te's are about as aggressive as i can fit and they are fiberglass so I cant roll them. I am using smaller tires then normal as well to be easier on the drivetrain for the exhibitions. believe me I love a slammed car for looks  when parked however im all about function ovr form and need to keep in mind the  cars roll over a bit in drift.

January 18, 2009 8:03 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

STIG2 said:

Nice i like the look with, what it looks like white TE37's.

January 18, 2009 3:56 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

AEkyuni said:

those TE's look sweet on that stang. hope you keep that look for a long time man. the white really rocks on the livery on your car. ^_^

the car looks pretty balanced overall. and i think it looks great even at that ride height. ^_^

January 19, 2009 7:04 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

George said:

I've noticed he isnt using RT's..

Some new Falken tires?

January 21, 2009 6:29 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

hechtspeed said:

what size are these wheels?  I'm really likign the '10 stangs looks.  Better than previous.  This is teh best late model stang fo sho (should have 5.4 stock, blown for Cobra errr...Shelby Cobra.

January 28, 2009 2:28 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ryoga81 said:

Wow, the 2010 Mustang looks great...with the exception of the tail lights.  

February 11, 2009 11:24 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters