Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland, is moving another step up the NASCAR ranks. He is making his O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut.
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According to a press release, the YouTuber/racer will join Richard Childress Racing in April at Rockingham Speedway. He will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro while taking on the secondary series.
This marks the second time in two seasons that RCR will field a third entry at Rockingham. The team previously welcomed Kasey Kahne at the North Carolina track.
McFarland will have car wash chain Tommy's Express as his primary sponsor for the debut.
Garrett Mitchell/Cleetus McFarland is scheduled to make his O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Rockingham in April. pic.twitter.com/V0AsFZPidH
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"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," said Mitchell in a press 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."
McFarland also revealed to Kevin Harvick that he has signed a two-year deal with Richard Childress Racing to run a part-time schedule. He noted this includes superspeedways.
The Florida native made his NASCAR debut in 2025 with four ARCA Menards Series starts. He drove for Rette Jones Racing and posted top-10 finishes at Talladega Superspeedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. He then returned to ARCA this season as he posted an 11th-place finish at Daytona.
McFarland also made his Craftsman Truck Series debut. He took part in a test at Rockingham Raceway and then he made his official debut at Daytona with Niece Motorsports. He did not complete the race after a single-truck crash on Lap 5.
Joining Richard Childress Racing will present McFarland with another challenge. He will take on a new style of car while facing off with some fierce competitors.
