Dale Earnhardt Jr. supports Cleetus McFarland's NASCAR ambitions
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has expressed strong support for Cleetus McFarland, a YouTuber and aspiring NASCAR driver, as he works toward his goal of participating in the Daytona 500. McFarland, born Garrett Mitchell, formed a connection with the late Greg Biffle through charity efforts in North Carolina. This relationship sparked McFarland's pursuit of a racing career, which Earnhardt Jr. has actively encouraged. The focus now shifts to how McFarland will progress in his journey to NASCAR competition.
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. is backing Cleetus McFarland's racing goals.
- •Cleetus McFarland aims for a spot in the Daytona 500.
- •The friendship with Greg Biffle inspired McFarland's NASCAR ambitions.
- •Earnhardt's support emphasizes a growing connection between traditional racing and social media.
- 3:29 AMMotorsport.com — Dale Earnhardt Jr. has career advice for YouTuber and NASCAR hopeful Cleetus McFarland
"By all accounts, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been very supportive of Cleetus McFarland, as the YouTuber born Garrett Mitchell methodically works his way towards what he intends to be an eventual start in the Daytona 500. This all began when McFarland struck up a friendship with the late Greg Biffle while doing charity work towards the hurricane battered North Carolina high country region. McFarland ...Keep reading
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