YouTube star Cleetus McFarland (real name: Garrett Mitchell) has signed a contract to driver for Richard Childress Racing in several NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Races.
McFarland said the deal is for two years and three races per year “right now,” which will start with the April 4 race at Rockingham Speedway.
McFarland made four ARCA Menards Series starts in 2025 and drove in both that series and the NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona this season. He finished 11th in the ARCA race, but crashed out of the Truck Series race on the sixth lap.
McFarland said in a Facebook post that Richard Childress Racing called him to offer the ride, saying “we want to make you a better driver and give you an opportunity to grow in this sport.” McFarland will be driving the No. 33 Chevrolet, which is not a full-time entry.
“To have the opportunity to make my NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with a legendary race team like Richard Childress Racing is a dream come true,” McFarland said in a team news release. “It’s a huge honor, and I am incredibly grateful to learn under the leadership of Richard Childress, Mike Verlander, Danny Lawrence and everyone in Welcome, North Carolina. Having Tommy’s Express on board for my debut makes it even more special. They’re a fast-forward brand that understands speed, performance, and connecting with people, which lines up perfectly with everything we are trying to accomplish.”
