Name:
Vaughan Fletcher

DOB:
13.12.55

Occupation:
Self Employed Joiner and Builder

Location:
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Car:
1997 Subaru Impreza RA

History:
Vaughan started off his route to race driver by taking part in track days back in 2002. This was running his every day road car, until the desire to go even quicker took over.

In 2004, Vaughan purchased his Type RA as a standard road car, with the intention of turning it into a dedicated track car. The car was upgraded as time and money allowed. Throughout 2007/8 Vaughan developed his Type RA Subaru from a road going saloon, to an accomplished track day regular.

In 2008, it was decided that he would take part in professional races, and so he sat his ARDS test, and the car’s development moved up a notch.

The car was initially developed by Vaughan, but the need for it to be race ready, meant that it needed certain expertise. As the ScoobyClinic are only a matter of minutes away from his home, and that they are the largest independent Subaru specialist in the UK, it was an easy choice.

During his three years in competition, Vaughan has proven to be consistent in his performance, and always charging for the win.

In 2009 he took the Nippon Challenge GT300 class with two rounds to go and secured 6 Class Wins.

During his first season he also took:
1st place overall at Silverstone
3rd place overall at Cadwell

In 2010 he repeated a class win in the Nippon Challenge GT300 class with two rounds to go, and also won the series
outright with a dominating performance.

7 race wins, 5 x 2nd places, 1 x 3rd place
12 class wins, 1 x 2nd place
4 pole positions
7 class lap records
2 series lap records

As well as taking part in a full season of the Nippon Challenge, Vaughan also entered other events, including:

AAA Saloon Cup

Castle Combe Rounds 9 & 10 AAA

2nd place overall and 1st in class at Castle Combe race 1
2nd place overall and 1st in class at Castle Combe race 2, setting a new lap record for Group B class in the process
Awarded Launch Motorsport driver of the race for race 2

For 2011 it was decided that the team would make the move to Championship events and in particular the BARC’s “Classic Thunder” Championship.

Classic Thunder

Racing amongst some of the best cars and drivers in the British Isles, Vaughan was faced with a significant challenge.
With dogged determination, Vaughan set about the task in hand, and drove the Subaru to regular class wins, racking up championship points in the process for consistently setting the fastest lap in class.

At the end of the season, Vaughan had proven that both the car and he are at home amongst the top teams.

3rd place overall in Championship
1st in 4wd class
2 new lap records
5 fastest laps

As you can see from these results, Vaughan and the team at VF-Racing go the extra mile to ensure good results.