As he exhibited on both the NASCAR track and as a Formula drift racer, Vaugh Gittin Jr. has plenty of skills to show off. The oval is no problem for him, and he’s able to turn any car sideways. But when he’s on the road among others – who might not like going above seventy MPH – he has an everyday Ford F-150 truck.
But, even though Gittin loves driving his 2004 F-150, he also has a custom-made version, which he uses when he does want to get back to his drifting roots.
Another Classic for the Old Timer
It should come as no surprise that professional drivers love them some old cars, especially old trucks. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has already appeared on this list, appears again with a rusty and handsome 1948 Chevy truck.
“All the cars I collect are drivers,” said Earnhardt. “I don't like to have any cars that are too nice to drive.” Earnhardt has replaced the motor, but all the nicks and dents in the original chassis give this classic plenty of character. Hey Dale, give us a call. We'd love to ride shotgun.
Lewis Hamilton's Rare Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has one up on Schumacher. While Schumacher has one of 38 Ferrari FXXs, Hamilton has what is currently an even rarer car, though that will quickly change. The Mercedes-AMG Project One will be limited to 275 units, and driver Lewis Hamilton has the very first one.
The car's price tag is an estimated $2.7 million, though, like Schumacher, Hamilton probably got his for free. It was said in Sunday Times Driving that the vehicle has a hybrid engine capable of 1,020 horsepower, which is good enough for any kind of top speed. How did they get all those horses in there?
She's a Pioneer, and She Has a Cool Car to Prove It
Danica Patrick is the first female racer to ever win an Indy car race. She's solidified herself in the record books and the history books, and when she isn't burning rubber on the track, she's burning rubber in her Lamborghini Gallardo.
And we weren't kidding when we said burning rubber: Patrick was apparently clocked doing fifty-seven miles per hour in a forty miles per hour zone. In a hilarious twist, Patrick was sentenced to traffic school, where hopefully she learns how to drive a little better. Still, it's quite a nice car.
This Gloomy Car is Always a Party
Tony Stewart is another name you might recognize from NASCAR even if you aren't a big fan of the sport. He's one of the more controversial drivers even after retiring, especially since his choice of commuting vehicle is a Cadillac Hearse.
Yes, you read that right. It's a Hearse. The car coffins ride in. But, odd choice aside, Stewart has done his best to adapt this morbid ride for the living, with a television, couches, and a fully-stocked liquor cabinet. You thankfully don't have to be wearing black to take this ride.