Patco on the way to Alaska

Nov 13, 2018

Patco on the way to Alaska
Uploaded by : PAT PELLETIER This is a gorgeous day in Alaska! Richard ”the Rocket” Francoeur with his Peterbilt 386, 2013 and Pat ”the Boss” Pelletier with a Mack CHU613, 2017. Big competition between 500 HP Cummins and Mack MP8 505 HP. Apparently Cummins must had water in fuel… ;p

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