NASCAR NEWS: Popular automotive YouTuber and motorsports personality Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) is set to compete in the ARCA Menards Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway next weekend. Known for his viral car content and high-energy racing events, McFarland will step into the professional stock car world in a major way, taking on the 1.5-mile oval alongside rising talents and seasoned ARCA competitors.
This opportunity comes as part of his growing involvement in sanctioned motorsports. McFarland has previously competed in events like the Bristol 1000 and Freedom 500, but Charlotte marks his most serious foray into a NASCAR-affiliated series. His entry is backed by Niece Motorsports, a respected team with experience across multiple stock car divisions. According to sources, McFarland’s participation is aimed at expanding his racing resume while bringing his massive fan base into the ARCA spotlight.
āIt’s a dream come true,ā McFarland said in a statement. āWeāre bringing the Freedom Factory energy to NASCAR ā letās rip!ā Full details about his car number, sponsor, and race-day schedule are expected to be announced early this week.
Fans can catch the race live on FS1 next weekend as McFarland puts his skills to the test at Charlotte.
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