Cleetus McFarland’s debut in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Richard Childress Racing team has led to quite a big debate in the NASCAR world, dragging the controversy over driver eligibility and entry standards back into the spotlight.
Garage area chatter may be running hot, but his fan base is not losing sleep over rulebooks or ladders. They want to see their YouTuber trade paint with names that have been around the block, and this weekend at Rockingham Speedway, McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, takes the next step in his NASCAR career.
With the NASCAR Cup Series taking an off weekend for a breather, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series steps into center stage as the main draw on Saturday afternoon at “The Rock.” Last year, Sammy Smith got his foot in the door with a win after Jesse Love’s post-race disqualification.
For those looking to catch McFarland’s run from the very first lap of practice to the drop of the checkered flag, here is how the weekend stacks up at the 0.94-mile short track.
Practice and qualifying will air exclusively on the CW App, with the green flag for each session falling at 1:30 PM ET and 2:35 PM ET, respectively, on Friday. Both sessions can be streamed without any sign-up barrier, meaning there is no need for an account for CW App NASCAR content.
The race will air live on The CW. The network is carried on live TV platforms such as DirecTV Stream and fuboTV. Fans can tune in through the CW App without signing up or authenticating, while desktop viewers can stream via CWTV.com.
Full race replays are also available on the CW App the day after the broadcast, and live in-car camera feeds will also be accessible during the race through the app.
For those who prefer to follow along by ear in their car or while traveling, coverage will be done by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has a live stream available on their website for free, as well as the NASCAR App. For SiriusXM subscribers, MRN’s coverage will be simulcast on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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