Federal and state authorities have brought charges against Yancy Cupp, a 52‑year‑old resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for allegedly orchestrating a deceptive sale of a retired NASCAR race truck. Prosecutors say Cupp fabricated a vehicle identification number and obtained a Pennsylvania title that never existed, then listed the truck on an online marketplace as a street‑legal 1999 Chevrolet S10.
The Deceptive Listing
According to the indictment, Cupp purchased the truck from a former NASCAR truck series driver and, without the driver’s knowledge, installed a counterfeit VIN. He then created a false narrative, claiming the vehicle had been converted to street‑legal status by its former NASCAR owner, a statement the owner publicly denied.
A Fake VIN and Title
Using the fabricated VIN, Cupp secured a Pennsylvania title for the truck, despite the vehicle never having been titled or possessing a legitimate VIN in any jurisdiction. The forged documentation allowed him to present the truck as a legally drivable automobile to potential buyers.
Auction Outcome and Police Discovery
The truck was eventually sold at Carlisle Auto Auction in Cumberland County for $10,000. Following the sale, Pennsylvania State Police investigators determined that the vehicle was not street‑legal and that the title was fraudulent. Their findings led to the filing of multiple charges through Magisterial District Court 09‑2‑02.