Video: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Hits the Wall in his 2010 Mustang drift car

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Matt Rigney July 19th, 2009

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December 31st, 1969 About a week ago at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during a Formula Drift race Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his specially prepared 2010 Mustang drift car hit the wall sending pieces of the vehicle all over the course. He hit the wall with such force the right front wheel of the 2010 Mustang came completely off rolling down the course. Vaughn was unhurt in the accident. Check out the video above and also another angle below.

About a week ago at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during a Formula Drift race Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his specially prepared 2010 Mustang drift car hit the wall sending pieces of the vehicle all over the course. He hit the wall with such force the right front wheel of the 2010 Mustang came completely off rolling down the course. Vaughn was unhurt in the accident. Check out the video above and also another angle below.

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By Michael #1, Posted: 7/20/2009

Ouch... the 2nd view is way better. Drifting is a ridiculos "sport" anyhow. Sorry to point out guys, it's like ice skating or gymnastics... entirely too subjective. Racing is when the winner is the guy who crosses the line first and fastest. Sideways is never the fastest way to get there.