ARMY TEAM CROSSOVER
From The Racetrack To The Frontlines: See What It Takes To Move Metal
Only a strong team can keep vehicles like these running smoothly — and great teams are made of talented individuals. See how Army teams work together in the field just like the ones on the racetrack.
Going way beyond the ordinary need for speed. See the similarities between the #39 U.S. Army Chevy Impala and Stryker.
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ARMY NASCAR VS MRAP
Army Racing Team
CPT Patterson: I command the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle.
Ryan Newman: I drive the number 39 U.S. Army, Haas Automation Chevy Impala SS weighing in at 3,400 pounds.
CPT Patterson: Well my vehicle weighs more than 21 tons. It's got four speeds and a 350 horsepower engine.
Ryan Newman: Four-speed, 850 horsepower.
CPT Patterson: I can go 300 miles on a tank of gas.
Ryan Newman: 80 miles, 18 gallons, but who's counting anyway.
CPT Patterson: My vehicle seats a driver, four passengers, a truck commander and a gunner.
Ryan Newman: One driver, that's all you need.
CPT Patterson: Blue Force tracker with a built in GPS.
Ryan Newman: Digital two-way radios with my crew chief and spotter, check.
CPT Patterson: It ascends on a 60-degree grade without losing stability.
Ryan Newman: 31-degree bank turns.
CPT Patterson: I can conquer all terrain, sand, mud, snow, ice.
Ryan Newman: Short track, intermediate, super speedway and road courses.
CPT Patterson: I can take her for a swim into 3 feet of water without warning.
Ryan Newman: Floating rear axle suspension.
CPT Patterson: Nice try.
Ryan Newman: A pit stop for four tires and fuel in under 15 seconds.
CPT Patterson: My tires automatically inflate. The weapons station can mount a 50-caliber machine gun or 40-millimeter automatic grenade launcher.
Ryan Newman: (Holds up white flag)
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