Cleetus McFarland set to start engines at Michigan NASCAR race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Cleetus McFarland, driving for Niece Motorsports, will make his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. He will first compete in Friday's ARCA race and then serve as Grand Marshal for the Truck race, giving the command to start engines. This weekend marks an important step in McFarland's NASCAR journey, as he also navigates challenges from previous races. Coverage of the Truck event will be available on FOX Sports 1.
- •Cleetus McFarland drives the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado.
- •He competes in Friday's ARCA race before Saturday's Truck Series event.
- •McFarland last raced in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with notable challenges.
- •The Truck race is scheduled to start just after 1:30pm EST on Saturday.
- •Cleetus will command the start from inside the truck as Grand Marshal.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cleetus McFarland will give the command to start engines in Michigan NASCAR race
"Cleetus will also be taking part in Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, driving for Niece Motorsports
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