The case revolved around a 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo he had purchased and registered in Montana, a state with no vehicle sales tax, despite living and using the car primarily in Tennessee.
WhistlinDiesel’s massive online presence and penchant for jaw-dropping stunts, including burning that very Ferrari in a viral video, put a spotlight on his activities. Authorities alleged he unlawfully attempted to evade Tennessee sales tax through Montana registration, which they viewed as deliberate tax evasion.
After his arrest, Detwiler revealed plans for a dramatic return featuring his self-built 1,000-pound steel Killdozer a hulking custom machine designed to obliterate almost anything in its path. The Killdozer was meant to be the centerpiece of his comeback show, combining destruction with theatrical spectacle. However, legal issues and his arrest scrambled these plans, leaving the Killdozer project in limbo and fans disappointed.
Detwiler insists the charges are inflated and sees himself as a target for making an example in cracking down on tax loopholes in the luxury car community. Despite posting bond and maintaining innocence, the legal process has halted his usual high-octane content creation.
