WELCOME, NC (March 4, 2026) – Garrett Mitchell, commonly known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of YouTube subscribers, is scheduled to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) debut in 2026 for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) with support from Tommy’s Express, a rapidly growing national car wash chain with more than 270 locations across the United States, Canada and France. Mitchell is scheduled to race the No. 33 Tommy’s Express Chevrolet as a third entry in RCR’s championship-winning NOAPS program.
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BRUNT Workwear, Black Rifle Coffee Company and Niece Motorsports Team-Up to Power Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland at NCTS Opener
Motorsports Legend and Dynamic YouTuber Deliver Crossover Star Power to the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway
Charlotte, NC. (February 5, 2026) – BRUNT Workwear, the fastest-growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., and Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage company, will bring together motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and digital racing phenomenon Cleetus McFarland to race as teammates in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13.
Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland, Set for ARCA Menards Series Short Track Debut at Bristol Motor Speedway
Ryan Preece Wins Cleetus McFarland New England 900 at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted the Cleetus McFarland New England 900 on Friday, July 18 with a 90-lap feature event featuring nitrous infused Crown Victorias and a Van Prix feature event with minivans. NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece was the big winner of the night after outdueling former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle over the final 13 laps after a late race restart.
YouTube Star Cleetus McFarland Could Drive For Prospective Ram NASCAR Truck Series Team
YouTube star and ARCA driver Cleetus McFarland could get involved with the prospective new NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team from Stellantis’ Ram brand should the automaker complete talks to enter the sport, according to four people familiar with the matter and a document seen by SBJ.
McFarland, the automotive enthusiast whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, has started to become something akin to NASCAR’s version of Jake Paul this year by competing in real competition in what is effectively the sport’s fourth division. He’s brought along his massive fanbase for the ride, something that’s been helpful for a sport looking for new breakout stars.
Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland, Readies Intermediate Track Debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C.: Surprise, he’s back for more!
Garrett Mitchell — widely known to his millions of YouTube followers as Cleetus McFarland — will trade the camera for a steering wheel once again as he gears up for his third career ARCA Menards Series start in Friday night’s General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland, Returns to ARCA Menards Series Competition at Talladega Superspeedway
TALLADEGA, Ala.: Yes, he’s back.
Garrett Mitchell — better known to his millions of YouTube subscribers as Cleetus McFarland — will set aside the camera once more to make his second ARCA Menards Series start in Saturday morning’s General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway.
YouTuber Cleetus McFarland’s Impact on NASCAR Shows How Influencers Are Changing The Game
By Taro Koki, Racer.Com
In an era where motorsports audiences are shifting and the battle for attention heats up, Cleetus McFarland is redefining how the sport reaches new fans. The YouTube sensation with 4.17 million subscribers — more than NASCAR’s own YouTube channel — recently made his ARCA Menards Series debut at Daytona. While his race at the NASCAR ARCA 200 was cut short due to an incident not of his making, his presence in the sport — and its impact — was anything but sidelined. (more…)
Garrett Mitchell a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland Set For ARCA Menards Series Debut at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Yes, it’s for real.
Garrett Mitchell, otherwise known as Cleetus McFarland to his subscribers on the YouTube platform will put down the camera and tackle his ARCA Menards Series debut in Saturday afternoon’s Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
Cleetus McFarland’s New England 900 and Burnout Rivals – July 18th & 19th, 2025
Cleetus McFarland’s New England 900 and Burnout Rivals – July 18th & 19th, 2025, Stafford Speedway

