What Do We Take to Formula Drift? - RTR Lab Check-In

[@vitaryanb]

One of the main reasons I support RTR is because of the attitude they show towards each other. It's like a professional family that gets it done hahaha

[@DrunkDalty]

I like how it is a very different and difficult chassis but once you master it, it’s in a class of its own.

[@jokerman89]

The best team in FD. RTR is the reason I'm watching FD. The reason I started watching FD and the reason I'm continuing. Easy as that!

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Thank you!

[@CarObsessed96]

Love the technical updates and nerd talk about the cars. Also very cool to see some behind the scenes of what it takes to run the team. Hope to one day make it out to RTR to see the lab in person. I have a sweet spot for that Falken S197 and would love to see it in person one day. With all the seriousness of the competitions always remember, keep having fun!

[@bennyb.1742]

I love this so much. My nerdy vibes gravitate me towards drifting and I love seeing so much "under the hood" stuff. Other teams are so secret even though their cars are all just off the shelf stuff!

[@danharper726]

I’ve never fully followed FD, but I’ve been following you Vaughn since the old Drift alliance days. And what you have built is nothing short of extraordinary. RTR is my favorite team in FD and definitely the most dominant force. Unfortunately the universe is a tricky thing and things happen but seeing the way you handle things as a team Owner, team mate and friend is amazing. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@nukacola8026]

Yeah he's the only real reason I care anything of drifting

[@rarefunction]

I remember years ago maybe 4ish , that rig was parked in nashville right by my Storage unit seeing it randomly there was so sick!

[@ericturnbull9780]

this video is why vaughn and rtr are the best team in fd

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Thanks!

[@angelwalker.]

Im glad deane is having a great season so far to keep the team pushing.

[@FrankFlatOut]

Love this. Love that you can talk about fails/downsides of the business. Also love seeing the behind the scenes! This helps a grassroots guy like myself so much. I’m about to cut up my S197, but have no experience. So I don’t want it to turn out terrible lol

[@jameskearney7646]

Great vid seeing what it takes to run a number one drift team,highest level team there for sure

[@Hisdudeness101]

That wheel is incredible 😮

[@Lesterman_1]

Get it my dude! It's the real people that keep pushing when the cards are down. Good on you as Owner, for owning any mistakes of the team. Getting out of a comfort spot to be able to accommodate, will show! #FordPerformance #RTR 🤘

[@Deathkill31]

Man !!! That t2000 kenworth brings back memories!! My dad had one and it ripped and hauled alot !

[@IDlikeanEvo]

You guy's are awesome keep up the amazing work RTR !!

[@SouthernGinger]

Nice shop tour man! I spotted the 240 back there :D

[@zz4748]

Just clear coat the hell out of James engine bay so it doesn't rot away and keep nostalgia. You all are an incredible team and it shows from this preparation.

[@weeaunsim4320]

Mate that's not how to treat or do away rust on chassis🤦, rust will still rust under any paint or clear coat or what ever if not treated before u paint it, go research how to treat a rusty chassis

[@tturi2]

I love your racing program, thanks for the insights of the racing and chassis modifications, wish 90s v8 supercars and btcc guys did that (the kind of mods allowed are similar)

[@joshuafranks3156]

That bent wheel is incredible. Ben better get to take that thing home at some point.

[@trash129]

I love RTR for its philosophy and its professional, team and human way of taking on challenges. I trust that they will do well and that we will celebrate hahahahahahaha. Greetings from Chile

[@JoshScharf68]

"I don't know why we use these but I know we are happy with them" shows you have the right people in place

[@weeaunsim4320]

18:15 Ben made a rotary rim

[@VaughnGittinJr]

😂

[@GkPhotographic]

Hey from Dublin Ireland . Dude this style of content is fascinating , in-depth behind the scene walk through of the RTR team , your support for the Darling of Irish Motorsports is impressive , as a fan of the Irish Mustang , i thank you . very enjoyable content , i am entertained. be safe

[@YaBoiDan]

Another banger, yall are the best.

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Rotary Triangle for wheels, lmao - can't wait to see you all crush it for the remainder of the season of FD!

[@Supra_Mickey]

Sucked that Ben had to go against Conor yesterday in seeding but I have a feeling Englishtown he will be able to hold onto the reigns and make top 32

[@chefray162]

That a lot of stuff to keep track of for sure. Impressive. Also, Just because James can jump in an RTR and crush it doesn’t mean everyone should be able to reach a certain level by that time. Idk. He just had to race Connor! I don’t think he’s had it easy at all. Again his teammates are Vaughn and James. Trust he’s in a good place. I’m way excited to see Ben next year after he and the team dial it in. I have faith.

[@london6580]

It’s the same when Adam joined, he really struggled and then you could see flashes and then it eventually clicked. I think it just goes to prove these mustangs are unique amongst FD cars and it takes awhile to unlock the car as Chelsea has said before

[@_tnt.tyler_]

18:04 Ben Rotorized that wheel lol and see a memory in the background at 9:40 with your old Falken mustang.

[@puteraeiz7950]

I hope can see RTR team on DMEC next time 💪💪

[@jamesgargan4679]

Next year you need Conna shannahan on the team with James dean 🤘🏼

[@Tonyfc3c]

Keep up the great work !!!! Yeeeewwwww

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Always!

[@patrickobrien5424]

Great video. Would enjoy seeing a similar video for what y’all take to an Ultra4 race!

[@glennarnold3970]

true fact vaughn giving the car a little lick and a tickle adds 200hp 😁hope the guys do well at orlando. while you are their you should ask adam to take you for a ride in his turbo barra powered mustang cheers from down under

[@chriswatkins323]

Smashing it Vaughn love it

[@NemanjaRajic]

You should just make Ben's car to have idle at 3-4k rmp when in race. He leaves gas pedal for too long and than when he steps on it again it takes some time for that big engine to spool up and he drops clutch but engine is still gainig rpms, that couses him to drift wider than he wanted or to have front end washing out. He used to smaller engine and tighter chasy.

[@lonnieatk9120]

Your car (Vaughn) is my favorite out of the three for color and scheme. Any thoughts to adding a sit in driver to the events you don't run? Maybe a different driver each event?

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Thought about it… just expensive.

[@05DoitforBrock]

@@VaughnGittinJrLuke Fink would shred in your RTR beast 👍🇦🇺

[@Nanook8310]

Who's blue truck is in the opening few seconds? That thing is awesome. I'm a sucker for a low wide body mini truck.

[@Bziiit.]

I agree, it caught my attention too

[@VaughnGittinJr]

That’s Shelby’s , she is one of our race mechanics! Maybe do a walk around next video

[@Nanook8310]

@@VaughnGittinJr that would be awesome. Shop worker rides.

[@GarateTrade]

it is necessary to introduce the rules of a controlled finish, otherwise, they win with an explosion of engines, with a 360 turn or on straight wheels or off the track into a wall, and in the end they win) this can further extend the finish by an additional 3 - 5 meters with a control area.

[@ledouxsilvia]

What’s the little blue truck in the beginning ?

[@Paoraw]

How often do you have solenoid problems?

[@Greg_Richardson]

You guys have been killing it, love watching it from Australia, do you wish @adamlz stayed with you guys full time as he was progressing really well, Ben’s had a pretty unlucky run with the draw, making it very hard to get out of that seeding bracket

[@VaughnGittinJr]

I don’t wish for anything to be different then it is. Wry happy with what we have going on!

[@Greg_Richardson]

@@VaughnGittinJr awesome love what you guys are doing, all the best for New Jersey

[@danharper726]

Obviously Adam was doing a lot better but as Chelsea has said before along with Adam and Vaughn, and James, those cars are a handful when you don’t know them. They aren’t an S chassis or an E36/46. I’m sure Ben will learn the car just as Adam did. They have clearly made a lot of changes to make the car easier to drive and it’s hard to look fantastic when your team mate(s) are two of the best drifters in the world. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Greg_Richardson]

@@danharper726 yeah for sure, I’m Not doubting Ben, he’s having bad luck with his draw in seeding bracket, but it’s exciting to watch for sure

[@energyactivity8925]

First of all you need to bring that transporter to Trailers Of The East Coast in Mockville North Carolina so we can do your service for you. We are the best in the business hands-down.

[@scottboatwright2394]

So it's a party bus with all the condiments you'll need but for the tracks! Am I right??

[@nickisslamin]

18:04 Dorito wheel

[@DriftSquid]

That rim is now a Rotor hahahaha wow

[@jimmybarber652]

Ben did not get a good draw this weekend already out again

[@FierceKing95]

btw what happen to chelsea and adam car??

[@VaughnGittinJr]

Ben is in Chelseas and Adam and I shared last year

[@Terryrouge427]

The same thing that Adam was struggling with is what’s happening with Ben. The cars are set up on kill since the grip is needed to win. But, having to drive with full commitment and 100% throttle is an adjustment. It took Adam almost a full year in the RTR to get comfortable. This is nothing new. Hopefully Ben gives himself a break, it’s tough jumping into a new car and a new series trying to be competitive.

[@VaughnGittinJr]

He will get there! Pro is serious

[@Terryrouge427]

@@VaughnGittinJr I agree! Dude is a wheelman for sure. It’s just gonna take time.

[@Doesntmatteratall]

I’m sure it’s rare in any Motorsport for the team itself to admit it’s coming up short for it’s drivers

[@netonunesyt]

João Barion na RTR 2025

[@iwikeu]

Vaughn can you just clear the fire damaged metal on James's car ? Protect the chassis but lock in the nostalgia.

[@VaughnGittinJr]

If we just did clear, the chassis would continue to rust underneath! We want to keep this car in the best shape possible for him.

[@ForOdin]

Ben turned that wheel into a Wankel

[@KingDeadMan]

5:36 This time-stamp is for the person who says the best teams don't have all of their spare parts preset. How dumb do you think they are? They've been doing this for years.

[@allanmaccaul1465]

Should have Luke Fink driving..

[@AWildRori]

couldnt yall just clear over the fire?

[@panhagerty5098]

The new rules delivering another unhappy driver. Maybe the drivers all need to get together and protest in unison, maybe the organization needs to invite the drivers and the rule writers, to sit down together and come to an agreement to re-rewrite the rules, so everyone is happy.

[@wbc1369]

Vaughn, tell Ben to quit trying so hard and just do what he knows how to do. It seems like he's overthinking things and not driving to his potential. He may be just trying to impress his new boss.I've worked with Ben and have followed him since Klutch Kickers and I've always said that he is a "Beast" behind the wheel. I still say that even though I think he may have been heading to Arby's in Orlando LOL. JK Ben is the man and when he finds his groove...look out!!

[@daveao686]

It's the shitty new format that is putting pressure on him. If it were the normal qual....He would be fine.

[@VaughnGittinJr]

He will get there!

[@keithhansen3670]

Judging was better at Olando

[@JayCFab]

It's not enough to build a car..haven't even watched the video..they just had to get a bunch of shit from their shop to long Beach to fix James car no??

[@jimmybarber652]

I can tell you the future he doesn't get in

[@alexarkin227]

Rtr is cool, but Ben does not have the rtr vibe. Missing denofa and lz

[@karterjones9590]

Still early this season! He has been driving the car pretty aggressively. Once he can put the car where he wants it, he will be a problem!!

[@tturi2]

​@TG.34295 he'd be a cool guest driver

[@VaughnGittinJr]

He brings great vibes. Matches everyone and then some!

[@jeremyribbens4826]

Ben has way more rtr vibes than lz ever had. I think Taylor Ray would be an awesome addition as well.