Garrett Mitchell, better known as YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland, has built a massive following with his high-octane antics and the iconic rallying cry “Do it for Dale,” a nod to racing legend Dale Earnhardt. This season marked his return to the ARCA Menards Series after a break since 2022, stepping back into competition part-time with Rette Jones Racing in the No. 30 Ford. His earlier outings showed promise, finishing 30th at Daytona amid multiple wrecks, 10th at Talladega despite a chaotic restart, and a career-best ninth at Charlotte. Yet, tackling Bristol Motor Speedway for his fourth start brought a fresh challenge on the demanding short track.

McFarland’s racing roots trace to 2022, when he debuted in the Stadium Super Trucks series, even competing at Bristol in that format.

See Full Page