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YouTube Star Cleetus McFarland Signs Part-Time Deal With RCR
Mitchell to race superspeedways in NASCAR O'Reilly Series
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Garrett Mitchell, known online as Cleetus McFarland, has signed a two-year, part-time deal with Richard Childress Racing to compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Mitchell, who has over 4.6 million YouTube subscribers, will race the No. 33 Chevrolet in superspeedway events, making his debut at Rockingham Speedway in April.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant step forward in Mitchell's racing career, as he transitions from YouTube stardom to competing at a higher level in NASCAR. RCR is a respected team with a strong history in the sport, and this deal suggests the organization sees potential in the social media personality-turned-racer.
The details
Mitchell, a Florida native and owner of the Freedom Factory race track, made his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Daytona last month, running five laps before being caught up in a wreck. He also finished 11th in the ARCA race at Daytona in February. The two-year, part-time deal with RCR will see Mitchell compete in the superspeedway races of the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, with his first start coming at Rockingham Speedway in April.
- Mitchell made his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Daytona in February 2026.
- Mitchell finished 11th in the ARCA race at Daytona in February 2026.
- Mitchell will make his NASCAR O'Reilly Series debut at Rockingham Speedway in April 2026.
The players
Cleetus McFarland
Garrett Mitchell, a Florida native and owner of the Freedom Factory race track, who has over 4.6 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Richard Childress Racing
A respected NASCAR team with a strong history in the sport, which has signed Mitchell to a two-year, part-time deal to compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.
Kevin Harvick
A FOX Sports commentator and former NASCAR Cup Series driver who made his debut with Richard Childress Racing in 2001.
What they’re saying
“I just signed a two-year deal with RCR”
— Cleetus McFarland (SPEED With Harvick And Buxton)
“What?”
— Kevin Harvick, FOX Sports Commentator (SPEED With Harvick And Buxton)
“Well, you've got the best cars. I raced for Richard for a long time, and there isn't anybody that puts any more effort into superspeedway racing than Richard.”
— Kevin Harvick, FOX Sports Commentator (SPEED With Harvick And Buxton)
What’s next
Mitchell is scheduled to make his NASCAR O'Reilly Series debut at Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina in April 2026.
The takeaway
This deal represents a significant milestone in Cleetus McFarland's transition from YouTube stardom to professional racing, as he joins a respected NASCAR team in Richard Childress Racing. The move suggests RCR sees potential in the social media personality-turned-racer, and will be closely watched by his passionate fan base as he takes on the challenge of competing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.
