Aptly named "Accelerated Learning," Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 1959 B-61 Model Mack drag truck, has been a valuable extra-curricular experience - one that complements academic curriculum, providing real-world experience for tomorrow’s workforce. After 25 plus years of combined effort and support from alumni, industry partners and students, recent Diesel Performance Club members joined forces with a common goal of competing with the fasted trucks in the east. They poured an incredible amount of time, energy, and skill into this project. After two years of consistent competition, they met their goal of roaring down the strip at 100 mph!

This past academic year the club made visits to Beaver Springs, Numidia, Maple Grove, and Island Dragway. After extensive modification and tuning, we developed 869 rear wheel horsepower and 8018 ft/lbs of rear wheel torque. The 12,000 lb Mack and driver, TJ Buck, ran its fastest pass of 13.30 at 106 MPH! Our current efforts are focused on exhaust system efficiency, rear sustention modification, and a full-time electric real-time on-board data acquisition system.

We are grateful for the alumni, faculty, and industry partners who built a solid foundation for us to thrive. Our success is a testament to the collective support received from individuals and sponsors. Monetary donations and gifts of materials, tooling, and supplies help our team learn and grow while completing on the national stage. We invite you to help us continue “Accelerated Learning” at Penn College.