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NAME: Rod Satrang
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CAR YEAR-MAKE-MODEL: 2020 Dodge Hellcat Red-Eye Challenger SRT
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ENGINE: 6.2 supercharged
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TRANSMISSION: Torque Flite 8-Speed Auto SUSPENSION: Competition/Adaptive Damping
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EXHAUST: Factory
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BODY: Blue with black hood and trunk
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INTERIOR: Black – Hellcat logo with Laguna leather seats
2020 Dodge Hellcat Red-Eye Challenger SRT
By Tanya Manus
Growing up in Britton, SD, Rod Satrang had always been passionate about cars. Back then, cars were relatively affordable, but once he got married and started a family, it wasn't so easy to dedicate the time, energy, and money to vehicles.
Rod is a retired United States military veteran who served in the Air Guard/Air Force from 1971 to 2010, including deployments to Vietnam and Desert Storm.
Over the years, he has maintained his eye for quality automobiles and takes pride in buying locally. Rod had always wanted a Hellcat, and when he purchased a car new from Iverson's, the salesman mentioned they had one coming in. “When it arrived, it was love at first sight!” Rod shares.
"There is so much power," Rod explains. "Dodge created a unique color with the blue and added the black stripe on top. There are only a few in the state."
Rod's blue Hellcat Redeye is affectionately known as "Blue Boy," and his favorite aspects of the car are its distinctive color and the characteristic whine of the supercharger. Rod plans to keep the car and enjoy it, as it only has 4,000 miles on it.
An interesting fact that most people wouldn't know about this vehicle is that it features launch control and line-lock with a paddle-shift transmission and a speedometer that reaches 220 mph, powered by a Demon engine.
"It has a smooth ride and extremely comfortable seats," Rod adds. "And it comes with two keys: black for 400 HP and red for 800 HP."
Not only does Rod own the 2020 blue Dodge Hellcat Redeye, but he has added two more Challengers to his collection.
In 2022, Rod purchased a new 2022 SXT Challenger in white at zero percent interest. While he initially considered it a basic car, after adding numerous extra options, the vehicle became anything but entry-level.
Then, in December 2024, Rod purchased a red 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 from the nationally known Mecum Auction in Kansas. This is the only vehicle in his collection that he did not purchase locally.
When asked if he would add more Challengers to his collection, Rod smiled and said, "I almost bought another one yesterday, but I just bought a house! It was an orange 2009 with 1,500 miles on it and a manual transmission."
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