Mack Trucks has been named as the official car hauler for NASCAR as part of a multi year partnership between the two agencies.
Mack To Provide NASCAR With 11 Custom Trucks
As part of the partnership, Mack will provide NASCAR with 11 custom Pinnacle high-rise sleeper models. According to a release from NASCAR, “Each of the trucks is equipped with a 505-horsepower, 13-liter Mack MP8® engine, the productivity-boosting Mack mDRIVE™automated manual transmission and Mack’s GuardDog® Connect telematics system. ”
10 of the trucks will transport NASCAR vehicles to transport equipment an average 450,000 miles a year during the 36 race season. The 11th truck will be kept on reserve in case maintenance issues arise.
Mack-NASCAR Fleet Makes Its Maiden Voyage
The Mack Pinnacle models have already hit the road on their first journey to the Daytona 500, which takes place on February 21.
Mack is now the Official Hauler of @NASCARhttps://t.co/mOmbX2vRrw pic.twitter.com/hg31H95dG2
— Mack Trucks (@MackTrucks) February 16, 2016
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