Cleetus McFarland features viral tire-rolling contest at Michigan 100
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Cleetus McFarland's Michigan 100 event on August 14 at Berlin Raceway showcased an unusual tire-rolling competition that captured audience attention. Participants rolled a tire down the racing surface, aiming to guide it through a narrow opening. The moment was filmed and shared online, highlighting the event's lighter side amid traditional racing activities, including a 100-lap race featuring nitrous-equipped Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. McFarland, a burgeoning presence in NASCAR, continues to blend his entertainment background with competitive racing as he aims to improve his skills.
- •The Michigan 100 took place on August 14 at Berlin Raceway.
- •Competitors aimed to roll a tire through a narrow opening.
- •McFarland's event also included traditional racing activities.
- •He aims to develop his racing skills while entertaining fans.
- •McFarland has over 4.75 million subscribers on YouTube.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Driver Cleetus McFarland Goes Viral for Bizarre Tire-Rolling Competition
"Cleetus McFarland's Michigan 100 featured plenty of horsepower, but a bizarre tire-rolling competition ended up stealing the show online.
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