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Cleetus McFarland’s 2026 NASCAR Racing Schedule

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 11: Garrett Mitchell, also known as Cleetus McFarland, driver of the #30 Kenetik Ford waves to fans on the grid prior to the ARCA Menards Series Bush's Beans 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 11, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

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What’s Happening?

Despite his internet fame, Garrett Mitchell, by his screen name Cleetus McFarland, has recently taken to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series. In 2026, the 30-year-old is set to return to racing in ARCA and will announce his schedule throughout the season.

  • Mitchell made the jump from YouTuber to stock car racer in 2025, racing in four ARCA Menards Series races throughout the season. The 30-year-old scored two top ten finishes, including a tenth-place finish at Talladega, and a career-best ninth-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway during these four races.
  • This year, Mitchell intends to continue racing in ARCA, once again driving the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing. In an interview with SiriusXM, Mitchell claims he plans five total races, though these plans could change.
  • The biggest story to follow regarding Mitchell on track this year will be his development, as he intends to race in the Daytona 500 at some point, but he also wants to take his time to develop. This story took a turn this past offseason when his close friend and racing mentor, Greg Biffle, passed away in a tragic plane crash.
  • This article will be updated as Mitchell/RJR announces more races for his 2026 schedule.

Mitchell’s 2026 ARCA Menards Series Schedule

  • Saturday, February 14: ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway on FOX at Noon EST
  • Saturday, April 25: ARCA Menards Series at Talladega Superspeedway on FS1 at 12:30 PM EST

The Latest on Cleetus

During a preseason interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Mitchell confirmed his intentions to race in the ARCA Menards Series races at Daytona and Talladega this season. The 30-year-old also claimed that he expects to do five races, though he hinted that this was subject to change. Most important of all, Mitchell reiterated that he fully intends to race in the Daytona 500 one day.

The tracker will be consistently updated throughout the season with results and news about Mitchell.

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