Cleetus McFarland involved in crash at ARCA race in Michigan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
During the ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway, an incident involving Cleetus McFarland affected Ryan Vargas, a title contender. The crash occurred on lap 49 when Vargas made contact with McFarland while attempting to overtake, leading to multiple cars being collected, including Andy Jankowiak and Jason Kitzmiller. The race was ultimately called due to rain, ending halfway through its scheduled distance with Vargas expressing disappointment over the impact on his championship hopes. With Vargas now 28 points back in the standings, his underfunded team faces an uphill battle against competitors with more resources.
- •Cleetus McFarland and Ryan Vargas involved in a crash on lap 49.
- •The ARCA race was called due to rain after 50 laps.
- •Vargas expressed disappointment over losing points in the championship.
- •Multiple drivers, including Jankowiak, were caught up in the crash.
- •Bollman extends his championship lead with a second-place finish.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Cleetus McFarland involved in ARCA championship affecting crash
- 2:52 AMMotorsport.com — Cleetus McFarland involved in ARCA championship affecting crash
"Shortly before the ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway was called just halfway to its scheduled distance for rain, an incident involving Cleetus McFarland had an impact on a fringe championship contender. On lap 49 of 100, second in points Ryan Vargas dived under the YouTuber also known legally as Garrett Mitchell. He was held tight and broke traction when he lost the nose ...Keep reading
"A Ryan Vargas title was unlikely but needed to maximize every race
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:52 AMCleetus McFarland involved in ARCA championship affecting crash
A Ryan Vargas title was unlikely but needed to maximize every race
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 2:52 AMCleetus McFarland involved in ARCA championship affecting crash
Shortly before the ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway was called just halfway to its scheduled distance for rain, an incident involving Cleetus McFarland had an impact on a fringe championship contender. On lap 49 of 100, second in points Ryan Vargas dived under the YouTuber also known legally as Garrett Mitchell. He was held tight and broke traction when he lost the nose ...Keep reading
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