During the engine startup ceremony, Quincy had the honor of firing up the beast with the red key. The moment was everything Thuringer had hoped for: “I can't wait to hear that supercharger, I can't wait to hear that exhaust fire up.” When the engine roared to life, a father's pride was evident.
“It almost feels life-changing because you know this was a dream down the road, and to have it this early in life, I feel blessed, man, really blessed," Thuringer shared. He was already thinking long-term: “So it's going to have a great life, it's going to not get sold, it's going to just get babied in the garage.”
He’s also excited about what's ahead for his 2021 Hellcat Super Stock. “It's going to definitely come out on nice days. There are a lot of good family events. I’ve got a drag strip 30 minutes away from my city. So, it might make a presence there.”
The $30,000 prize provided practical relief alongside his dream car. “I’m so glad you guys give that because I do know a lot of it's got to go towards licensing and taxes,” Thuringer noted.