Tesla has finally started delivering Cybertrucks to customers. Currently, the EV maker is producing the first 1000 “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks which come with a special 3-headed Cyberbeast insignia and other unique features.
This is exciting and people can’t wait to get their hands on the Cybertruck however, unfortunately, Tesla appears to be significantly production-constrained when it comes to the Cybertruck.
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In a new interview, Elon Musk has admitted that “the Cybertruck will not be material to Tesla’s financials in 2024” Musk also added that “next year the truck will be such a small proportion of all Tesla vehicles sold.”
Musk believes Cybertruck production will not ramp up to any meaningful numbers until 2025. This is disappointing, especially now that we know the Cybertruck, in addition to its stainless steel exoskeleton, is full of several first-of-its-kind technology breakthroughs.
The Cybertruck in “Beast Mode” days after starting sales has also already been pitted against a Rivian R1T and Hammer EV and broken the speed record for all pickup trucks.
So the Cybertruck is wonderful but, how does one go about acquiring the truck? If you’re not one of the lucky handful of people Tesla directly communicates to configure your Cybertruck then you’re out of luck.
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Demand for early Cybertrucks is currently so high that people are offering $100,000 over MSRP to be the first to acquire the truck.
However, if you’re not willing or able to pay several hundred thousand dollars to get your hands on a Cybertruck, then what can you do? Well, my friend, you are in luck.
In a surprise move late last night, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president, Dana White announced that he will be raffling off a free early VIN Cybertruck.
In a short announcement on X Dana said “I’m giving away a free Tesla Cybertruck. This has to be the biggest giveaway I have ever done for 2 reasons. It’s a hundred thousand dollar truck and there is a 3 year waiting list for this thing. Thank you Elon Musk my brother, I appreciate you doing this for me.”
So how do you enter to win a free Cybertruck? According to Dana White, “This Saturday and Sunday is Travis Pastrana’s Nitrocorss. All you have to do to sign up is go to Nitrocrossracing.com/sweeps. You can get 10 bonus entries if you enter the secret code that will be revealed live and free on Rumble during the stream this weekend. Or you can show up to the race live this weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, I’m giving away a free Tesla Cybertruck.”
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If you happen to be unfamiliar, Travis Pastrana is a famous rally racer and stunt driver. Pastrana is the brains behind the Nitrocross rally race. In a nutshell, Nitrocross is a cross between a rally race, vehicle jump, stunt performance, and a rock show all at once. This weekend, Nitrocross will be holding a race at the Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California.
Dana White, after investing in the company, now owns a significant chunk of Nitrocross. His free Cybertruck giveaway appears to be targeted to promote the rally race using the natural interest that Cybertruck generates.
When you go to the Nitrocrossracing.com/sweeps you will be greeted with a simple website with a picture of Dana White and Travis Pastrana side by side. In order to enter the Cybertruck giveaway raffle, all you have to do is enter your full name, email address, and Zip code.
Currently, this is all the information we’ve regarding Dana White’s Cybertruck giveaway, however, we’ll be sure to keep you posted when we receive further information. Until then, make sure to visit our site torquenews.com/Tesla regularly for the latest updates.
So what do you think? Excited to see Dana White giving away a Tesla Cybertruck to promote his new rally race? Do you think more businesses should follow in Dana’s footsteps and use Cybertruck to promote their products? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Image: Courtesy of Nitrocrossracing.com/sweeps
For more information check out: Elon Musk Pushes “Material Cybertruck Production Ramp” to 2025, Admits it’ll be “Such a Small Percentage of Tesla Vehicles in 2024”
Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and The evolution of the EV space on a daily basis for several years. He covers everything about Tesla from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.