I hate dodges of all types. But to be fair....
                    #1  the driver of the Viper is obviously inexperienced 
                    #2  the Viper is NOT made for drag racing. It's built for top speed.
                    #3  the Truck is geared lower, and has a Diesel engine which produces a lot more low end torque. which is delivered to 8 tires
                    #4  It was only an 1/8 mile run.   given the full 1/4 mile run the Viper would have blew right by the truck before the finish.
                          ANY vehicle can beat any other, IF the parameters are shifted to their favor.