Army Racing
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Army Team Crossover
NASCAR/Stryker
Dragster/Apache
NASCAR Hauler/HETS
NASCAR Cup Series
NHRA Top Fuel
Hometown Heroes
Photo of a Stryker vehicle driving through the desert Army Team Crossover
FROM THE RACETRACK TO THE FRONTLINES: SEE WHAT IT TAKES TO MOVE METAL

Only a great 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.

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NASCAR/STRYKER

Going way beyond the ordinary need for speed. See the similarities between the Army NASCAR and Stryker.

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Dragster/Apache

Giving new meaning to the words lean and mean. See how 'The Sarge' dragster matches up to an AH-64 Apache helicopter.

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NASCAR Hauler/HETS

When it's time for some serious heavy hauling. See how the NASCAR Hauler compares with an Army HETS.

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Army NASCAR vs MRAP 
Army NASCAR vs MRAP

Photo of CPT Patterson.

CPT Patterson:
I command the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle.

Photo of Ryan Newman.

Ryan Newman:
I drive the number 39 U.S. Army, Haas Automation Chevy Impala SS weighing in at 3,400 pounds.

Photo of MRAP through mud.

CPT Patterson:
Well my vehicle weighs more than 21 tons. It's got four speeds and a 350 horsepower engine.

Photo of Ryan Newman.

Ryan Newman:
Four-speed, 850 horsepower.

Photo of CPT Patterson.

CPT Patterson:
I can go 300 miles on a tank of gas.

Photo of Ryan Newman.

Ryan Newman:
80 miles, 18 gallons, but who's counting anyway.

Photo of Soldiers in the MRAP.

CPT Patterson:
My vehicle seats a driver, four passengers, a truck commander and a gunner.

Photo of Ryan Newman in the racing car.

Ryan Newman:
One driver, that's all you need.

Photo of GPS.

CPT Patterson:
Blue Force tracker with a built in GPS.

Photo of Ryan Newman.

Ryan Newman:
Digital two-way radios with my crew chief and spotter, check.

Photo of MRAP driving up a hill.

CPT Patterson:
It ascends on a 60-degree grade without losing stability.

Photo of race track.

Ryan Newman:
31-degree bank turns.

Photo of MRAP through mud.

CPT Patterson:
I can conquer all terrain, sand, mud, snow, ice.

Photo of race car.

Ryan Newman:
Short track, intermediate, super speedway and road courses.

Photo of CPT Patterson.

CPT Patterson:
I can take her for a swim into 3 feet of water without warning.

Photo of Ryan Newman.

Ryan Newman:
Floating rear axle suspension.

Photo of CPT Patterson.

CPT Patterson:
Nice try.

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Ryan Newman:
A pit stop for four tires and fuel in under 15 seconds.

Photo of MRAP tire.

CPT Patterson:
My tires automatically inflate. The weapons station can mount a 50-caliber machine gun or 40-millimeter automatic grenade launcher.

Photo of Ryan Newman holding a white flag.

Ryan Newman:
(Holds up white flag)

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There's strong and then there's Army Strong. Find out more at GoArmy.com/racing.

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