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2,000+ HP Freightliner Truck Goes Drifting

Back in the 20th century drifting was still about Japanese cars and BMWs, mostly coupes and sedans. Suddenly, all sorts of vehicles started going sideways, at the hands of amateur and professionals alike.
Freightliner Cascadia Pikes Peak drifting 1 photo
Photo: screenshot from Youtube
But how about a truck? How often do you get to see a heavy duty truck drifting? Aside from the European Truck Racing Championship that is. Not too often, right? Well, if you haven't seen one yet, now you're chance. We just stumbled upon the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner Pikes Peak truck doing some hot laps and drifting around the Irwindale Speedway.

As the name suggests, it was probably getting ready for this weekend's "Race to the Clouds", where it will compete in the ludicrous Open Division. According to YouTube user Chris Hayes, this monster is powered by a 2,000+ HP 14.0-liter Detroit Diesel engine which was enhanced by a boost system consisting of a twin screw type supercharger in conjunction with a 100+mm turbo. It's Tupercharged and it's gone mad!

Scroll below for the video, but watch your years, that engine whine is very annoying.

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About the author: Ciprian Florea
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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