2010 Ford Mustang GT Sets Unofficial World Drift Record At 6285 Ft.

AK370Z · 03-02-2009, 10:54 PM

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aughn Gittin Jr. likes to drift Mustangs, doing it for a living on the pro-drift circuit. Now he's looking to set the unofficial world record longest drift in a nearly stock 2010 Ford Mustang.

Maligned for its old-timey solid rear axle setup, the Mustang remains a favorite of oversteering hoons like Vaughn, and with 315 HP it's only a throttle blip away from tail-out super-happy-fun-time. This particular run for 0-60 magazine happened at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and trumped the previous 4137 foot record with a solid 6285 feet of driftage. The Guinness Book of World Records hasn't yet certified the attempt, but the video evidence should make the claim Bullitt-proof (hehe). Hopefully this kind of thing doesn't become the next measuring stick of performance like the Nurburgring or quarter mile times, as only tire manufacturers would be the true winners in such stunts.

Source: Ford Mustang: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Sets Unofficial World Drift Record At 6285 Ft.

Ieatrocks · 03-03-2009, 02:17 AM

He chastises the previous record holder for going around in a big circle, but then he does the exact same thing.

Either way it looked cool. I would've liked to see what the tires looked like after all that.

LiquidZ · 03-03-2009, 01:08 PM

I love Mustangs.

par4bmw · 03-03-2009, 01:32 PM

Pretty cool but I agree that it is a lame way to measure the longest drift.

I would not have cut away on some of the transitions either since it lessens the validation of authenticity.

MightyBobo · 03-04-2009, 10:38 AM

Imagine that - 300+ HP with skinny *** crappy tires tends to lead to traction loss.

Never mind that drifting is quite possibly the lamest "sport" ever...its as bad as Hot Import Nights with Nopi.

Maybe I should change my board name to Negative Nancy.

pat63 · 10-21-2009, 11:47 PM

“When you throw cars at walls at 90 mph they don’t always go the way we want them to,” said Vaughn Gittin, Jr. after hitting the wall at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in his 2010 Ford Mustang. more on Formula Drift 2010 Falken Ford Mustang Wrecked and Repaired at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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FuszNissan · 10-21-2009, 11:51 PM

Wow, they finally found something useful for that chassis.

fuct · 10-22-2009, 11:28 AM

i like the color on the abomination above!

FastJew · 10-25-2009, 09:52 PM

Yep, that is pretty much all those are good for! Fun, but not exactly something they should be proud of. Then again probably more interesting than the longest finger nails in the world.

Cjanik · 10-26-2009, 09:06 AM

Im disapointed, i thought they would go like 140mph and then go into a drift from there and slide until they couldnt slide anymore.

a circle is kinda dumb.

Zerafian · 10-27-2009, 05:02 PM

I like in the preview before he drifts it shows him acting like a dumb douchbag right next to the interstate.."Hi there, heres a disclaimer saying dont respect me." He just seems like an ordinary red neck mustang owner now, that can drive.

rednek01 · 10-27-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

I like in the preview before he drifts it shows him acting like a dumb douchbag right next to the interstate.."Hi there, heres a disclaimer saying dont respect me." He just seems like an ordinary red neck mustang owner now, that can drive.

CrownR426 · 10-27-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rednek01

It's all love red!

Singularity · 10-28-2009, 01:33 AM

That was incredibly boring.

rednek01 · 10-28-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

It's all love red!

Oh I am sure it is! that is why I kept it to smileys lol.

03-03-2009, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	Pretty cool but I agree that it is a lame way to measure the longest drift. I would not have cut away on some of the transitions either since it lessens the validation of authenticity. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

03-04-2009, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Imagine that - 300+ HP with skinny *** crappy tires tends to lead to traction loss. Never mind that drifting is quite possibly the lamest "sport" ever...its as bad as Hot Import Nights with Nopi. Maybe I should change my board name to Negative Nancy. Last edited by MightyBobo; 03-05-2009 at 07:17 AM.

10-21-2009, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Wow, they finally found something useful for that chassis. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-25-2009, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	Yep, that is pretty much all those are good for! Fun, but not exactly something they should be proud of. Then again probably more interesting than the longest finger nails in the world. __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

10-27-2009, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	I like in the preview before he drifts it shows him acting like a dumb douchbag right next to the interstate.."Hi there, heres a disclaimer saying dont respect me." He just seems like an ordinary red neck mustang owner now, that can drive. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

03-03-2009, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ieatrocks Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 10 Drives: 08 g35 Rep Power: 16	He chastises the previous record holder for going around in a big circle, but then he does the exact same thing. Either way it looked cool. I would've liked to see what the tires looked like after all that.

03-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I love Mustangs.

10-21-2009, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
pat63 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 4 Drives: ford mustang Rep Power: 16	“When you throw cars at walls at 90 mph they don’t always go the way we want them to,” said Vaughn Gittin, Jr. after hitting the wall at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in his 2010 Ford Mustang. more on Formula Drift 2010 Falken Ford Mustang Wrecked and Repaired at Las Vegas Motor Speedway _______________________ Image from: GT Convertible Mustang has a great features that will add more personal appeal, including the HID, 18-inch wheels on the v-6 coupe and lighting system. The american style has new improved standard side air bags..

10-22-2009, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i like the color on the abomination above!

10-26-2009, 09:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	Im disapointed, i thought they would go like 140mph and then go into a drift from there and slide until they couldnt slide anymore. a circle is kinda dumb.

10-28-2009, 01:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Singularity Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY Posts: 60 Drives: '07 Si coupe. 6mt Rep Power: 16	That was incredibly boring.

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