Mack Trucks is looking to raise its West Coast profile a bit. A partnership with Portland, Oregon-based Velocity Speed Ferrari Racing Team certainly helps. HDT recently spent a day at the Portland International Raceway with the race team and the Mack Anthems they use to get to GT meets all over the country. All photos by Jack Roberts.
A Day at the Races with Mack Trucks [Photos]
This closeup of the rear spoiler on one of the GT cars shows the wide range of adjustments available to the technicians to fine-tune the car's performance on the track.
A Ferrari 488 GT on display at TEC Equipment in Portland, Oregon.
Constant communication between drivers and technicians - as well as constant fine-tuning - is essential for success on the track.
Close up of the wheel on a 1943 Mack Fire Engine undergoing restoration.
Sporting its navy and gold color scheme, a Vital Speed Mack Anthem awaits its next run.
All Vital Speed Mack Anthems are equipped with the latest telematics and safety technology.
The famous Ferrari "Dancing Pony" on one of the 488 GTs.
A Mack Anthem decked out in Vital Speed Racing livery on display at TEC Equipment in Portland, Oregon.
These Ferrari 488 GTs race cars can easily hit 160 mph on the race track.
A Vital Speed Mack Anthem doubles as a pit shop for the race team at the Portland International Raceway.
This 1943 Mack Fire Engine is being restored by the technicians at TEC Equipment in Portland.
A Mack Bulldog keeps close watch over the TEC Equipment shop floor.
A Ferrari steering wheel features a whole host of control functions not found on normal automobiles.