Mike Ryan Takes His Semi Truck To Pikes Peak

By Ajinkya

Published: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 14:29 [IST]

Pikes peak is usually run with motorcycles, four wheelers and even electric vehicles. However, stunt specialist Mike Ryan takes his semi truck to compete at Pikes Peak. He is driving a 8.3-litre supercharged machine b Banks Engineering. The purpose built semi truck is generating 6779 Nm of peak torque, thanks to a twin charger.

This is not the first time Hollywood stuntman Mike Ryan has participated in the Pikes Peak Challenge. He is taken part 16 times, out of which 13 times he has competed in a semi truck. Driving the semi truck is a challenge in itself, however, Mike Ryan seems to enjoy challenges.

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Take a look at the video as Mike Ryan's team has placed several camera's around the semi truck as well as the course. If you thought drifting a truck was fun, you are sure in for a surprise. Let us know in the comments below if you have seen anything like this before.

Video: Mike Ryan Takes His Semi Truck To Pikes Peak!