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Baja 1000
RTR Vehicles and Ford Racing Conquer the Baja 1000
The Baja 1000 is not just a race. It is one of the most brutal, unforgiving endurance challenges on the planet. Baja, Mexico, serves up everything from wide-open desert to rock fields, silt beds, e...

Ben Hobson
From Pell City with Love: Ben Hobson's Full-Circle Drift Homecoming
While most of us can only dream of drifting around the streets of our hometown legally in any vehicle, RTR Drift Team Formula Drift driver Ben Hobson recently made this dream his reality in the lat...

Misha Charoudin
Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA BANNED from Nürburgring on First Lap with Misha Charoudin
Since revealing Misha Charoudin’s Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA (Track Attack) last month, he’s already back on track testing, this time at the infamous Nürburgring.
While not a timed event, Charoudin and...

Ford Mustang
RTR Aero 5 Wheels: The Ultimate 20-inch Wheel Fitment for 2005-2025 Mustangs
If you’re looking to upgrade your 2005-2025 Mustang (S197, S550, S650, or Mach-E) and want both show-quality style and real performance credibility, the RTR Aero 5 wheels deliver. Engineered with f...

Misha Charoudin
RTR Vehicles and Misha Charoudin of Vulcan Alpha Collaborate on Mustang RTR Spec 5 Time Attack Build
RTR Vehicles has partnered with motorsport driver and Nürburgring personality Misha Charoudin, along with his performance aerodynamics engineering company Vulcan Alpha, to bring a new evolution of ...

Ben Hobson
Long Beach 2 Delivers Action Packed Weekend of Formula Drift and Mustang RTR
The end of the Formula Drift season is always bittersweet as Pro drifting heads into the off-season. But this year, Round 8 brought the excitement to California with James Deane being awarded the F...

Ford Mustang RTR
Ford and RTR Announce the First-Ever Ford Mustang RTR
2026 Mustang RTR: Turbocharged Power, Dark Horse Components, and RTR Attitude
Mustang RTR is the most thrilling, fun-to-drive turbocharged Mustang ever, elevating attainable sports car performance...

Mustang RTR
RTR Vehicles Unleashes the 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5: The Apex of Performance, Style and Functionality
The 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5 is RTR’s new halo production vehicle, limited to just 50 units in the 2026 model year. Highlights include:
Stage 2 Whipple Supercharged 5.0L V8 producing 870+ horsepowe...

Authorized Dealers
RTR at Young Ford: Drifting, Dealer Development, and Community Connection
RTR Vehicles® lit up Utah with Young Ford as James Deane and Ben Hobson turned a dealership lot into a drift arena, while the team fueled dealer training and fan connections. From tire smoke...

Mustang RTR
1 of 1 Mustang RTR Spec 2 Built for Cruise for a Cause
When it comes to building vehicles that leave an impression, we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Cruise for a Cause reached out to us last year to create something truly special: a one-of-on...

Built by RTR
Built by RTR: A Full-Circle Moment for Joel Kopp and His Mustang Journey
Joel Kopp’s Mustang story comes full circle with a brand-new Grabber Blue RTR Spec 1, built at the RTR Lab. What started with a Race Red S197 has grown into a legacy of passion, connection, and Rea...

Ben Hobson
RTR Drift Team Shines at Round 5 of Formula Drift in St. Louis
The RTR Drift Team rolled into St. Louis for Round 5 of the Formula Drift Championship with big energy and serious momentum. With the championship hunt heating up, every run counted and our drivers...

Bronco RTR
RTR x NC Bronco Club: Trail Riding and Good Vibes in Uwharrie
RTR® Vehicles welcomed the NC Bronco Club for a full day of off-road exploration into Uwharrie National Forest, where Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Team guided them through technical trails and a d...

Ben Hobson
RTR® Vehicles at the 2025 Carlisle Ford Nationals: Passion, Power, and Unforgettable Moments
Carlisle Ford Nationals may have been rainy but the RTR® team and community still showed up in full force for an exciting weekend of drift demos, car shows, and more!

Drift Masters
James Deane Makes a Statement in Spain with New Mustang RTR Spec 5-DM
James Deane made a bold debut in Spain with the all-new Mustang RTR Spec 5-DM, grabbing P1 in qualifying and a Top 5 overall finish. A late-race setback ended his run early, but the new build prove...
