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Where Will Ryan Preece Go in 2025?

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JULY 29: Ryan Preece, driver of the #41 United Rentals Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on July 29, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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What’s Happening?

Ryan Preece has had a tough season and a half so far with Stewart-Haas Racing, and his Cup Series future looks bleak with the team shutting down at season’s end, leaving him without a ride. When asked at New Hampshire by NBC Sports’ Kim Coon about his future, Preece did not disclose where he is going next, but when specifically asked about the Xfinity Series, he responded saying, “I just want to win races, so we’re going to do whatever we can to do that.” With the lower series seemingly open, where could we see Ryan Preece go in 2025?

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  • Ryan Preece joined Stewart-Haas Racing full-time in 2023 after dropping out of full-time competition in 2022. Since returning to the Cup Series, he only has three top-10s and one top-five.
  • Despite these struggles in the Cup Series, Preece has shown plenty of promise in the lower series. He’s the 2013 Whelen Modified Tour Champion and has two wins apiece in the Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series.
  • Fans aren’t too optimistic that Preece will get a Cup Series ride, but they want to see Preece succeed. Could that mean a drop down to the lower series?

Haas Factory Team (Xfinity or Cup)

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Given that Preece races in the No. 41 car that Haas has helped fund since the car was added in 2014, it’s certainly possible that Preece could jump into the new Haas Factory Team Cup Series car or maybe the Xfinity Series team. This could give Preece some much-needed continuity.

He could either jump into an Xfinity Series car that could definitely compete for wins and Championships or stay in the Cup Series. Either way, it depends on whether or not Gene Haas wants him back.

Rick Ware Racing (Cup)

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Another Ford car open for Preece in the Cup Series is Rick Ware Racing. The team only has one full-time driver this season, Justin Haley. While they have shown some solid improvement with Haley, having a second full-time driver could help the team.

However, Preece would need to bring a lot of funding to the team. Does he have enough to fill a Rick Ware Racing seat? That’s what Preece and RWR have to consider if he joins.

AM Racing (Xfinity)

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Hailie Deegan has struggled in the Xfinity Series this season, leaving many to wonder if AM Racing could have an opening for 2025. Preece needs enough funding for this seat, and that’s still a question mark. On top of that, does Ford want to give up on Deegan after one season?

AM Racing was considering opening a second car last season, but that never materialized. If it happens, maybe Preece could slot into that second car.

ThorSport (Trucks)

ThorSport is the top Ford Truck Series team, and Preece has two career Truck Series win. It would be a big jump downwards to the third-tier series, but why not make the jump if it allows Preece to compete for wins?

However, a seat has to open up, and that might be a tough task. With Ben Rhodes, Matt Crafton, Ty Majeski, and Jake Garcia all racing for the team, it’s tough to imagine any of them leaving after this season.

RSS Racing (Xfinity)

RSS Racing is another Ford team in the Xfinity Series. They won in 2023 at Sonoma with Aric Almirola, and they almost won at Texas this year with Ryan Sieg. Maybe Preece could help elevate the team/

However, like ThorSport, is there a spot open for Preece? With the Sieg family racing with this team, finding a spot for Preece might be tough.

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Cleetus McFarland Explains The One Catch to His NASCAR O’Reilly Series Schedule

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

Garrett Mitchell, better known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, says his 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule isn’t set in stone, something the YouTube star explained to Dale Earnhardt Jr on the latest episode of The Dale Jr Download.

One of the biggest surprises in recent NASCAR news is that YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next month at Rockingham Speedway.

Mitchell, who has just won a NASCAR National Series start to his name, will make this start with Richard Childress Racing in their No. 33 car as part of a part-time development contract that will see him make starts in 2026 and 2027.

Per Mitchell, his contract will cover three races per season, though he hinted it could be more in a Facebook post. Nonetheless, fans are eagerly awaiting an official schedule of what other tracks Mitchell and RCR will tackle in 2026.

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer for this schedule, as the 30-year-old Floridian explained during a recent interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr, his 2026 schedule is still up in the air a month ahead of his first race.

During an interview on the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download, Mitchell told Earnhardt that while he plans to race the superspeedways after Rockingham, with his sights set on Talladega’s April 25 or October 24 race weekend, the decision lies in the hands of NASCAR.

“NASCAR said I cannot run Talladega unless I go to Rockingham first and do well,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell then clarified that while he will have a rookie test for Rockingham, the race at Rockingham will determine his eligibility to race at Talladega.

Stirring the Pot

Mitchell, who has two ARCA starts at Daytona and one at Talladega, has already taken a rookie test this season at Rockingham for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Despite a minor crash during this test, Mitchell was cleared to race in the season-opening race at Daytona, crashing himself in a single truck spin five laps into the race, after a valiant qualifying effort.

Even with the barrier of Rockingham in the way, fans are already somewhat concerned about McFarland’s skills, given the result of his short time behind the wheel of a truck.

During this episode of The DJD, Mitchell expressed his intentions to work his way up the ladder and learn, but with the caveat that if an opportunity presents itself to him, he will take it, using the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series as a metaphorical example.

“I don’t want to drive a Cup car right now. But, brother, if someone calls me and says, ‘We got a spot in a Cup car in the Daytona 500?’ I mean, what am I supposed to do?” — Cleetus McFarland

Despite his doubters, with the support of RCR and their developmental tools, Mitchell seems confident about the opportunity, already getting in some sim time with RCR.

Either way, no matter how much support he has in his corner, Mitchell is diving in headfirst once again with this opportunity.

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Cleetus McFarland’s First NASCAR Diecast is Officially Available for Pre-Order

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

Lionel has officially opened pre-orders for Garrett Mitchell’s (better known as Cleetus McFarland) first-ever NASCAR diecast.

  • This announcement comes as part of his upcoming debut in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series next month. While the sponsor, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, and car number, No. 33, are known, there has yet to be an official render of his paint scheme released to the public.
  • Lionel Racing is offering two diecast options for Mitchell: the first option is the 1:64 scale diecast at $11.75, and the second is a 1:24 scale diecast at $70.00. As of press time, it appears the car will not receive any other options, such as Special Finishes like Color Chrome or Galaxy Colored.
  • Mitchell announced his first NASCAR OAP Series race on Wednesday afternoon, signing a two-year, three-race-per-year deal with RCR. This is a major step for the YouTube star turned NASCAR driver, who made his ARCA debut last season.
  • Due to his popularity both in and out of NASCAR, Mitchell’s diecast may be one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Many race fans are already giving bold predictions for the large order quantity this car will receive by the time it reaches production.

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 11: Garrett Mitchell, also known as Cleetus McFarland, driver of the #30 Kenetik Ford waits 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)

UPDATE: Cleetus McFarland Will Race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series This Year

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

YouTube star-turned-NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell, best known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, has signed a part-time deal to race with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the next two seasons.

UPDATE 3:00 PM EST: Per RCR Mitchell will make his debut at Rockingham Speedway on April 4.

  • Mitchell announced his signing with RCR in a Wednesday afternoon post on his Facebook. The 30-year-old says that RCR reached out, offering to make him “a better driver and give you an opportunity to grow in this sport.”
  • The Floridaian will drive the team’s part-time No. 33 on a part-time basis over the next two seasons. Mitchell claims in his post that the deal is three races a year, but hints it could be more, saying “3 races a year right now.”
  • Mitchell, who made his NASCAR debut last season with a four-race schedule in the ARCA Menards Series, has brought a legion of fans to NASCAR in his few starts. So far, Mitchell has made five career starts in the ARCA Menards Series and one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
  • That start in the Truck Series, at Daytona earlier this season, was a spark of controversy, as, after crashing in his test for approval, Mitchell crashed himself early on in the race. While he has his supporters, including many in the garage area, this move up the NASCAR ladder will likely see some pushback from fans across the board.
  • As of press time, Mitchell has yet to announce his first race of this part-time schedule with RCR.

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