Formula Drift Long Beach Was Tough!

[@anthonymontilla4807]

Cool to see Vaughn supporting Adam....... it's like his other kid that's just doing something different

[@Off3er]

Yes!

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I will always support Adam. 👊

[@danharper726]

Vaughn supports Adam because although Adam might not be driving for RTR but they are still friends. Just like Vaughn supports Chelsea too. Homies over everything.

[@davefroman4700]

@@VaughnGittinJr Tough break for the rookie. I am wondering if anyone had the thought to grab a can of break clean to make sure it started?

[@WheelzOH]

@@VaughnGittinJr he was with yall to learn more about how the best team functions in motorsport in a way right?

[@asdfdsa16]

Props for Dean man to get thru this weekend like that and then dragging driftgames Dave out of bad place and force him to compete in his car in Japfest! RTR team is just mad positive vibes.

[@Joebobinator]

We all know this but it can't be said enough, James has incredible talent but 110% of that in class and character. The Drift Games fire is heartbreaking and James is doing something beautiful getting Dave in the eurofighter but they deserve every ounce of support from everyone else. I got two shirts and left a fat tip, for those that can donate there isn't a better drift organization to help out in the world right now.

[@TheRetiredBullhandAK989]

Heck ya they are! Team rtr is by far the BEST!

[@dzzope]

Couple of flames coming outta the wing(fender) on the doors for James's livery would be a fitting addition. Your one of the few I've seen mention the Drift Games fire as you got news of it. Even with everything you had going on in your own team, you still had a thought for the lads.. mad props.

[@LoneWolf-479]

Mad props & massive respect to the entire RTR crew...you all earned that win. Just an insane team, & so damn fun to watch.

[@chrisbeatty743]

It is so insane to see how everyone at rtr is on the same frequency. James’s car has basically been rebuilt at two events back to back and he got third in one and won the other. The rtr team is an absolute inspiration. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we need more team content. Like a GoPro set up to just show the team or at least as ,uch as you can without revealing secrets

[@infthebro]

Everyone who has drifted with rtr alongside @VaughnGittinJr are all legends! Massive respect to @JamesDeane130 for the win but also supporting others just like drift games. You guys are a massive inspiration for everyone! keep on rolling

[@jonanderson70]

Made me happy to see Adam hanging out with yall. I think that you have done so much for him, so im glad to see y’all hanging out.

[@simonmillar9161]

This isn't a team, this is a family as you can see the genuine care, love and support for each other. With this you can see why they have done some things which everyone thought was impossible

[@heyletsplaythis]

@22:53 dang Ben, that was a hard hit. Glad you’re OK and that the team like usual can get that car back together

[@SmokeeBearDrifts]

There's no denying that the whole RTR team is one of the best top notch mechanics/drift team out there. They will be on top again this year cause they have no quit in them

[@NomisChild1]

As soon as I saw how bad the fire was I felt gutted. Most teams wouldn’t have had a chance at getting a car back together but once again RTR proves again they’re the best team in the game. Then James winning was just the cherry on top but congrats! You guys definitely earned that win.

[@stuffilike4498]

Massive congratulations to your crew, suppliers and the industry for getting James out. To then win is the stuff of Hollywood. As JD said, this doesn't happen often but all the hard work paid off. 👍🏆

[@GSMMW]

Vaughn. James needs to keep running the burn doors the rest of the season. Its a great reminder of the phoenix story; rise from the ashes; never give up! RTR is the best team hands down. Best of luck the rest of the season cant wait to watch you guys back in full strength. Lets go!

[@fordfella67]

I agree and even left that comment on James video

[@Zavierboulus9042]

22:30 as James's pulls up . All I was hearing was The champ is here The champ is Here ... Much love from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@shawnczapla1864]

You guys have the most beautiful spirits and personalities of FD and I've always been a fan from day one! You deserve all the props and success!

[@69IRVAN]

Thank you to all the RTR team for making drifting so interesting to watch, you guys are amazing . James deane fans .

[@michaelwallace5897]

that's a true TEAM leader. Always overwhelmingly positive.

[@nolimitsgolf]

What a team you have built Vaughan..........to stick together, not giving up and just kept pushing forward and through all that could have stopped team RTR but didn't 👏 RTR isn't just a team.......it's a family and a damn good one at that 💯🤙

[@jasonveto2320]

As someone who just spent 16 days in a burn ICU i see a cheap way to prevent alot of pain, and potential lawsuits. Its ignorant formula drift doesn't require passengers to have fire protection. Hopefully nothing like this ever happens again, but i wouldn't let anyone in those vehicles without the same level of protection as your drivers. Burns sucks, and it seems like cheap insurance. So cool to see you guys power through all this and still get the win by the way!

[@25Neo]

FDLB win aside, awesome to see Vaughan shed some light and shoutout driftgames and what they’ve gone/going through, something a lot of KZbinrs haven’t done, this is why in my eyes rtr has got to be the best team in the fd/ drifting community, and not to take away from James the machine Deane, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again 4x champ coming soon, THE TRIPLE CHAMP DOES WHAT THE FOOK HE WANTS

[@jaydenray2803]

I couldn't watch it live and couldn't believe it after hearing James won the event. RTR is definitely operating at the highest level.

[@drewblizard591]

Dude Von, this is the best fd round vlog I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend keeping this style going the whole season, was like watching a movie, I was locked in! Also great job to your team of freakin legends!

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I appreciate that!

[@leofhr2966]

@@VaughnGittinJr Is it possible for us to see the team more too ? Honestly they are the MVP for the work they did and pulled off. Seeing them work, cheering them on and supporting their efforts would boost their moral more than ever, and they deserve it. The best team I have seen, from fixing torched cars, rolled, destroyed and more. They come in clutch. Hope they are well rested, knowing their efforts paid off.

[@shanemayers777]

Ben was honestly shredding. What a great first lead up until the cable broke. Can’t ask for a better performance or personality in Ben. James obviously killed it like normal and I think the team gets the mvp award for the weekend.

[@underseadagger9780]

James coming back from TWO horrible problems (the roll last year and the fire this year) truly proves that THE MACHINE never gives up when everything looks grim.

[@Eric_B5S4]

Much love man . Love the content ❤❤❤ and current congratulations for James Dean what a driver and can’t forget RTR huge shout out to them🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Dimitris__09]

Seeing what is happening on the backstage during the events is cool af, great video!

[@DriftSquid]

This was so sick to watch, thanks RTR for making this story happen! Madness

[@A3O1503]

Follwed James for years being a fellow irishman, but to have Ben on the team being one of my favourite drivers is unreal and Vaughn your vibe the whole time is unreal to be around and keeping the whole team spirts high love it men top class team 👌🏻

[@6MILLZ9]

Feels like a Tv show haha. Top Notch production Vaughn!! The teams killin it

[@Drift_with_Lina]

Everyone puts in effort to make the impossible possible! Amazing team! Amazing efforts! Amazing results! Team RTR!!!

[@nametooshortt]

Couldn't be more impressed with the team after that rebuild. Unbelievable.

[@progressive_rc]

Vaughn, just embrace that black hood grading to gray on the doors of James car! Maybe you will not be able due to contract reasons, but man it looks cool and it's like a Fenix coming out from the ashes! Very cool to see that team work.

[@pbdrift694]

The most passionate team in drifting Fairplay to everyone involved what an effort what an achievement 🔥

[@Tommis288]

Vaughn is just such a positive person. Always looks at the brighter side of things 😎 Massive respect to the whole team 💯

[@Gingergangfamily]

and that’s why I love watching this team and going for RTR ever since I got into FD let’s go RTR!!!!!!!! ill see you guys in Irwindale 🏆

[@BadBillyJack]

Last week was the longest year ever. RTR and the whole team is unbelievable. Y'all killed it. Congrats James on the win! We'll see Ben up there soon.

[@KARphotographie]

What a comeback! Congrats to all the team! wish to see ya back in Montreal, Canada one day!!!

[@TubbyACKMED]

Do we wanna be here ? Is it worth it? Hell yes. Let’s go boys. Win every event this year. James needs to win the title this season 100%

[@nine1573]

Vaughn said it. Get a phoenix on that man's car. Holy cow what a week for you guys, and to come out with a win! What a show of teamwork, and the industry as a whole.

[@jackprice6599]

Agree for a compassion amendment to the rules, in a situation like that where it cranks but doesn’t start the first time, if it starts without someone touching a tool that should still count. “In the spirit of competition”

[@ЭмильГасанов-ч6б]

1 million likes!!!!! You are a very cool team! Good luck to you!

[@ToeKneeT]

Against all odds... What an amazing team! RTR!

[@wobblysauce]

What a Rd1... quite the rollercoaster.

[@AddictionMotorsports]

Great video Vaughn. Y’all have built an absolute unit of a team/crew. Super cool to watch everyone work together and pay off in the end. Super excited that Ben is on the team, I think he’s gonna make a great addition.

[@R34Sumo]

Vaughn supporting Adam and also mentioning the drift games boys just proves how much of a nice guy he is. Just a genuine dude all around.

[@williammendez5757]

This was a true testament to there’s nothing RTR can’t overcome and come back with vengeance Big shout to your team you guys deserved this win

[@latsismotorsport9700]

You guys are beast. From the mechanics, electricians, drivers all everybody are awesome. I want so much work for you definitely its my dream.❤

[@driftvader8869]

Crazy to see Vaughn becoming the new age Version of a Carrol Shelby! Only the best for you Man!!

[@coltonhensel6049]

You know I never really thought about it like that but it’s a very good comparison!

[@lvpheno7025]

BEN WILL BE A FORCE!!!!!!!!! HE WAS ON A HEATER HOTTER THAN THAT FIRE!!!!!

[@VaughnGittinJr]

100%

[@ryanwarner1612]

Great work team RTR. Never gave up all weekend. Hope to see y’all in ATLANTA

[@LocanStreet]

Fantastic Team! 🇺🇸🙌🏻

[@Official-BMW]

Once again great Vlog

[@adamreynolds1851]

This is how legends are made

[@robertmckeeverii6038]

New name for James’ car: CharTR. It was great watching his win last weekend after seeing everything go down. RTR 2024!

[@justthirty1]

Ok so there is a long story as to how I came to watch this video to leaving this comment. But one thing I will say is I have NEVER seen a team and industry come together like RTR and FD. No lie I’m almost in tears. Thank you for this!

[@gitrekt-gudson]

What a wild adventure. Congrats to the team and well done!

[@vangilanteryan713]

That was wild. Some serious team work no doubt.

[@spencerfernandes3687]

Wow guys a machine good win James

[@phoenixsui]

Crazy weekend well done.

[@joshuamcnair2423]

absolutely amazing work james for the win.

[@Jon64scale]

Vaughn sick vid and Captain RTR coach in the stands like a proud dad 👍 im here for the RTR world takeover Lets go ! Im Calling it now 2024 FD Championship going to the RTR Crew 👌 and Vaughn keep the amazing vids coming and keep up the great work wheeeewww 👍

[@jimmybarber652]

Ben is just like Vaughn when he was younger

[@RogerKnowsTech]

What a freakin team, what a freakin leader! 👊🏻

[@iwikeu]

Nice video Vaughn!

[@JohnnyXR7]

It’s awesome seeing the rtr from vreeland ford at the event! I live near that dealership that built it and saw it before it got the crazy wrap and stuff. When I was at the dealership I also heard them talking on the phone trying to get a truck to haul it to Long Beach so seeing it in the video makes total sense😂

[@adamclark-lynch6068]

Massive inspiration!

[@seangarrison2653]

Never give up is the slogan for that weekend

[@seangarrison2653]

To win the event, fucking speechless. I just became a life long fan of RTR. You guys are rock stars!!!

[@projectxmotorsport]

Awesome videos, teasing me one day to buy a mustang, there is something about them that grabs you.

[@Clae07]

28:22 - God damn, how good does Adams E36 sound.

[@bestgamer7165]

Amazing video!

[@MilesHolt]

James Taylor had to have been playing in James Deane 130 Playlist last weekend..... I've seen fire and I've seen rain 😂

[@alexelrod242]

Rtr paint to sample, siiiiiiiick

[@chriswatkins323]

Vaughn what a amazing team u have around u mate 👍

[@Russianrybakov]

Love Love Love the Support y’all have for Each other. It’s Heartwarming❤️

[@weeaunsim4320]

Familia, this is so cool to see, RTR & James is 2024 FD champion 100%

[@GkPhotographic]

hey from Dublin . Dude this content is fascinating , iv never seen how the cogs work before , your team is top-class , it says alot about you and the way you run the show , well done . im a massive fan of the Irish Mustang himself , that boy can drive RTR all the way to the championship . after the heart of Irish motorsport burning down with Driftgames and the fire on Deans car was a low point , only to be saved by the hard work of your team and the skillz of a maniac driver , we have a WIN , Thank you RTR , you guys are Awesome , and Vaughn ,your merch is cool , gotta get me some . RTR / Dean for the Win

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I do agree James and our team is unreal! Cheers my man

[@HBRangerDriver93]

As a student you visited at UTI Long Beach I would like to say thank you sir for taking the time out of your schedule and coming to the BMW MSAT program.

[@VaughnGittinJr]

You are very welcome!!

[@mattdellinger3156]

Insane! Team RTR🎉

[@3.2.1.adventure4]

Damn I wish you did a partnership with uti when I went there back in 2007 thru 2009. Congrats to you guys raising James car like a Phoenix.

[@KingDeadMan]

I know its not 'aesthetically pleasing', but could you keep the burnt panels on the car? Seeing the battle scars of a car is just so cool to me! 😊👍

[@anilm7919]

Hey boss, you're such an amazing person man words can't even express. To be managing rtr and making this happen, its freaking unbelievable, im so happy for you and your team, much love and respect man ❤ 🎉

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I have an amazing team m!

[@anilm7919]

@VaughnGittinJr no doubt about it, your team operates like F1 for drifting. That's just a testimant to how good of a leader you are, so keep up the good work, much love and respect my friend 🧡

[@smokeshoscat]

Been a fan since 2009, crazy to see how far RTR has come. Super excited to see what the rest of the season brings for the team. Keep up the hard work and good videos Vaughn! I’ll be at irwindale to support later this year 🫡

[@Duckyslides1447]

vaughn looking at the bumper/quarter tap on bens car at the beginning.... lol if only he knew what was coming XD

[@SatriaBudiN]

wall done fire done whats next??

[@rossdimond]

James needs a phoenix on the hood of that car for the rest of the season 👌

[@mattm1841]

Anddddd now we run dual throttle cables JUUUUUUSTT INCASE lol

[@kenleighfriesen5268]

James from on 🔥 go on 🔥. Can’t beat that.

[@kenleighfriesen5268]

*to

[@blairread4414]

RTR BABBY 🤘

[@Robvdk69]

Perfect example of why anyone in a race car should have a fire suit on. The black front end suits it

[@nico92viau]

You are such a good guy its amazing

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I appreciate that.👊

[@mckeonsilver9140]

RTR is hands down, the best team out there. Vaughn, how do I join your team working on those amazing mustangs? For real

[@DiggerDevil]

wouu. get a chef on at events, those spanner wrestlers looked famished at the end lol

[@Austin_Scarbrough]

I said this on James' video, but I almost hope you guys leave the charred bits on his car. I know you guys have an image to uphold and everything, but I feel like it's just a huge testament to the entire team's "never say die" attitude. Unbelievable what the guys were able to accomplish and phenomenal driving from both James AND Ben. I absolutely cannot WAIT to see another RTR champion this year. LETS GOOOO!!!!

[@ScottyBSim]

Wild week. But I guess in some ways just a reflection on your life in general. Building a life and income on motorsport. Becoming a major partner with ford. Being able to drive and diversify your interests. Wild life man. Congrats on building it. Congrats on enjoying it. Congrats to the whole team for overcoming in an incredible week.

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Much appreciated. I am excited for you to build the life you want for yourself as well👊

[@ScottyBSim]

@@VaughnGittinJr thanks. I'm a little late to the party at 42, but I'm starting to give it a crack now.

[@levimaxwell7745]

Legends 🤙

[@campbellmcgrannachan3859]

Man wish we had that type of training in New Zealand

[@driftindan]

That passenger was so fast at getting out of the car. Very quick thinking on getting the harnesses off before the flames got to him.

[@kmurda6466]

I went to UTI in Illinois back in 2008.

[@LethalLee666]

congrats to you and the team epic drive recovery and the worlds most kick ass team ever even if you do drive fords lol

[@tsar2057]

23:27 curious on what is the speaker for lol

[@jhobson255]

Music for Ben while on grid prepping for battle. Good eye and it’s a Ford branded JBL

[@GarmoesGaming]

jamming out to music while waiting to run/ inbetween runs.