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Giveaway #1 Winner Profile: Josue Arenas and the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Duramax

When Josue Arenas answered his phone that morning, he wasn’t exactly at his sharpest. The Illinois resident had been out having fun the night before and was “a little out of it” when an unfamiliar number rang through. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t have picked up, but something about the 717 area code caught his attention. “I first thought, ‘It can’t be,’” Arenas recalled about that moment.

What followed was a conversation that would change everything, though it took a moment to sink in. 717 Supply Founder Mike Hyssong was on the other end with news that Arenas had won a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Duramax. “Sure enough, as soon as I heard Mike’s voice, I knew it was a legit call. Just didn’t think it was for the truck,” Arenas said, still processing the reality of his win. That phone call, as Arenas put it, “definitely woke me up that day in the best possible way.”

Arenas had been following Hyssong’s journey for years, watching his Street Speed 717 YouTube channel for several years before landing the win. His entry strategy was comprehensive—he’d entered “almost every giveaway” during his two-to-three-year run, though he admitted he “may have missed a few, but always kept trying.” Arenas’s incredible score came from a single t-shirt purchase, although he proudly showed off his other 717 Supply gear, including a key tag, during the winner interview.

Like other 717 Supply giveaway winners, Arenas had to prove to those around him that his win was legitimate. “Nobody believed me at first until I kept showing them the Instagram post about winning,” he laughed. The doubt was understandable—Arenas admitted he “actually never thought I’d be on the receiving end of a winning phone call.”

Despite the rainy conditions on delivery day in Pennsylvania, Arenas wouldn’t let the weather dampen his spirits. There was “total disbelief that I was about to take the truck home,” Arenas said about his first reaction to seeing the Sierra. The scale of the vehicle surprised him, too. It “looked bigger in person than in the pictures.”

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The practical side of ownership meant a long drive ahead. Arenas and his travel companion faced a ten-to-eleven-hour journey back to Illinois, but they were prepared for the haul. “We’ll probably take a stop somewhere,” Arenas explained during the paperwork process, planning to fuel up, take breaks as needed, and make the trek home.

In a post-delivery follow-up, Arenas reports that the truck continues to be a source of joy. “Almost every other day, I’m getting compliments on the truck. From adults and kids saying they love the truck, it’s always a good feeling,” he shared. Arenas added, “I still smile every time I walk into the garage and see it.”

His advice for anyone thinking about entering is simple: “It doesn’t hurt to try, and who knows a single shirt or hat could make you the next winner.” As Arenas learned firsthand, sometimes all it takes is one purchase to change everything.

About the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Duramax

Arenas received the first truck in 717 Supply’s giveaway history, and it set a high standard. His 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali came equipped with the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8, producing 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque through an Allison ten-speed automatic transmission. With an 18,500-pound towing capacity, this GMC delivers serious capability and a luxury-laden cabin.

717 Supply then went to work making strategic modifications. These efforts started with a four-inch Cognito lift kit paired with Fox shocks, which provided additional ground clearance without affecting ride quality. The formula also included 24-inch TIS off-road wheels wrapped in 35-inch tires. The suspension work and changes to each corner give this Denali an even more imposing street presence than its stock form.

The interior focuses on premium materials and technology. The Denali trim features leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a power sunroof. The MultiPro tailgate offers multiple configurations for various loading scenarios, while automatic side steps make entry and exit effortless despite the truck’s elevated height. Other factory features include a head-up display, Bose premium audio, and advanced camera systems for trailering assistance.

717 Supply’s debut vehicle giveaway also came with a bonus: $10,000 in cash, adding a practical touch to an already significant prize.