Automotive Racers Hall of Fame – Alan Vaughan & Slingshot MT
Slingshot MT (Monster Truck) was built and owned by Karl Swallow who unfortunately passed away in 2011. The driving was taken over by his Nephew Alan Vaughan at just 18 years of age. The truck underwent major modifications during 2006/2007 when it was given a blown methanol engine which massively advanced the bhp and had JCB axels fitted, plus a Coan two-speed gear box. The new and improved Slingshot saw its first outing at Santa Pod Raceway in early 2007, when the team also returned to Monster Jam.
Slingshot MT is fitted with EBC Ultimax2 brake pads to handle it’s huge horse power and provide the best possible stopping power needed during events.
Name:
Alan Vaughan
Year of Birth:
1994
Team Name:
Slingshot MT
Discipline:
Monster Truck
Highest Place Finish:
2nd Place
Car/Bike Used:
Monster Truck
What`s your day job?
Plant Fitter / HGV Driver.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Going to Bahrain with the truck and meeting celebrities.
What would be your dream car/ motorcycle?
Aston Martin DB9.
Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or 2 wheels?
All wheel drive.
What motorsport event would you most like to compete in?
Monster Jam World Finals.
What is the most insane/scary/memorable drive/ ride you’ve ever had?
Scariest: Rolling at Ipswich Wheels Festival. Memorable: Santa Pod Finals.
How involved are you in testing and mechanical tweaking before events?
I oversee almost everything myself with help from my family.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Driving professionally.
What is your go to playlist or song before an event to get in the zone?
None.
If you could try any other motorsport what one would you choose?
Go karting.
What is your daily drive or ride?
VW Golf 2.0 GT TDI.
Who is your inspiration?
My uncle because I am carrying on his dream.
What is the one thing you could not live without?
Sweets.
What is your favourite takeaway?
Pizza.
Tell us something about you that most people would not know?
Very shy until you get to know me.
EBC Brakes Ultimax2™ Brake Pads
The radically improved Ultimax2™ is a fully ECO friendly material that has ZERO sulphides. The Ultimax2 formula does not require shims for noise reduction and has more bite from cold.
These brake pads also work well in hot dry climates too! As with the original Ultimax these too are fully R90 approved.
