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Hope You Like Going Sideways
Since he began competing professionally in 2004, Vaughn Gittin Jr. has dominated the most entertaining forms of motorsport in the world — from smoky drifting to high speed off-road racing. Now, as founder and owner of RTR Vehicles, he's embarking on a new mission: inject that trademark attitude and personality into the iconic Ford Mustang and Ford Bronco straight from the factory.
Ready To Rock is the story of how Gittin Jr. and his team of fellow underdogs rewrote the rules and rose to automotive prominence, winning two Formula Drift championships and establishing themselves as car culture trend-setters. With the help of veteran journalist Mike Spinelli, they detail the journey from after-hours drifting in New Jersey industrial parks to competing — and winning — on the world's biggest stages.
More than an automotive biography, Gittin Jr. also details the critical steps it took to build RTR Vehicles into a pioneering performance center, set to release the Mustang RTR and Bronco RTR in a landmark partnership with Ford that has earned Gittin Jr. the moniker of "A modern day Carroll Shelby." For millions of dedicated fans, it represents a dream come true. For Gittin Jr. and the RTR team, it's another chance to shock the world.
Perfect for Any Auto Enthusiast
Experience the riveting world of RTR Vehicles with this unrivaled hardcover coffee table book.
Stunning hardcover in RTR signature Hyper Lime.
Nearly 300 pages of incredible automotive photography and tales from drifting and building the RTR brand.
Foreword by T-Pain, Grammy Award-winning artist and co-founder of Nappy Boy Automotive.
A Capsule of Modern Car Culture
Uncover the passion and innovation behind RTR Vehicles and join the thrilling ride that has captivated automotive enthusiasts around the world.
Featuring never-before-heard stories and automotive photography from Larry Chen and others, Ready To Rock is an adrenaline rush unlike any other coffee table book.
Special Focus on Drifting
Drifting is where Vaughn Gittin Jr. got his start. Today, the RTR Motorsport team competes in Formula Drift as part of Ford Performance. The driver roster includes:
Two-time champion Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Five-time champion James Deane
2023 Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Champion Ben Hobson
Ready To Rock details the rise of RTR Motorsport in the Formula Drift series. Past drivers include Chelsea DeNofa and Adam LZ. Dive in to read about the success of this legendary team, and how it came to be.
RTR Motorsports competes in the Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD.
Ready To Rock: What Are The Specs?
Title: Ready to Rock
Subtitle: Dreams, Passion and “Cool Sh*t Wins” – The Story of RTR Vehicles
Author: Vaughn Gittin Jr. with Mike Spinelli
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 9.0 × 11.5 inches (Coffee table format)
Page Count: 230 premium glossy pages
Release Date: Summer 2026
Primary Categories:
Business & Biography: A pioneer in the auto industry.
Sports & Recreation: The history of professional drifting in America.
Transportation: Car culture and performance engineering.
