From June 7th to 9th, RTR® Vehicles rolled into Carlisle, PA, for another high-energy weekend at the Carlisle Ford Nationals—an event that never fails to bring the community together. Despite scattered rain showers throughout the weekend, fans showed up in full force, proving once again that a little weather can’t dampen the passion shared by Ford enthusiasts and the RTR community.
This year, RTR® set up in a new location within the Carlisle Fairgrounds and brought a fresh wave of excitement with a dynamic display and brand-new merchandise. Headlining the booth were four standout vehicles: the vibrant Hyper Lime Mustang RTR® Spec 3, a Matte Grabber Blue Mustang RTR® Spec 3 courtesy of Tindol Ford Performance, the iconic RTR®-X, and Ben Hobson’s 2025 Mustang RTR® Spec 5-D drift car. The matte Grabber Blue Spec 3 was especially noteworthy—it marked the first time RTR® has publicly displayed a vehicle featuring a factory matte paint option from the RTR® Extended Color Palette.
Ben Hobson was on-site both Friday and Saturday, bringing the heat with a total of five adrenaline-fueled drift demos at the autocross track. Fans packed the stands to watch tire smoke fill the air as Ben showcased the precision and power of the Spec 5-D.
The atmosphere during each demo was electric, and afterward, Ben stuck around to meet fans and sign autographs, bringing excitement and joy to everyone who lined up to meet him.
Another major highlight of the weekend was the Mustang RTR Show Class. RTR is proud to host its own dedicated category at Carlisle each year, which allows RTR vehicle owners to show off their builds and connect with the community. This year, Robert and Anita Bottoms drove all the way from Florida with their Mystichrome Mustang RTR Spec 3—earning both the Celebrity Judge Award from Ben Hobson and 1st place in the RTR Class.
Jeff and Lori Amo were also recognized, taking home the Celebrity Judge Award from RTR Vehicles and finishing 3rd in the class with their Mustang RTR Spec 2.
Inside the RTR booth, fans could shop the latest officially licensed Ford merchandise, along with new RTR apparel and accessories. Exclusive to the event were never-before-released skate decks featuring the Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD drift cars of Vaughn Gittin Jr., James Deane, and Ben Hobson. Attendees also got an early look at RTR’s new valve stem caps, which will soon be available online.
For RTR Vehicles, the Carlisle Ford Nationals is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of shared passion. It’s always exciting to connect with our fans and share the same love for automotive. Seeing that kind of energy inspires us to keep creating products that automotive enthusiasts can enjoy every day!
Couldn’t make it this year? Don’t worry—plans are already underway for 2026. Mark your calendars and come see us next year at Carlisle Ford Nationals from June 5th to 7th, 2026. We’ll be Ready to Rock™. Will you?
