Dale Jr. supports Cleetus McFarland after Late Model race incident
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended Cleetus McFarland following a recent race at Berlin Raceway in Michigan, where McFarland crashed during competition. McFarland, who transitioned from YouTube to racing, had a promising start before losing control of his car. Despite the incident, Earnhardt emphasized that wrecks are part of racing and should not overshadow McFarland's efforts to improve his craft. As McFarland moves forward, he continues to refine his skills in the sport.
- •Cleetus McFarland crashed during a race at Berlin Raceway.
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended McFarland's performance post-incident.
- •McFarland aims to improve his racing skills.
- •The incident highlights the risks inherent in racing.
- 10:14 PMMotorsport.com — Dale Jr. defends Cleetus McFarland's Super Late Model run: 'Yeah he wrecked, so f***ing what?'
"Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) had himself quite a busy few days last week. The popular YouTuber turned real-life racer recently invested in a new car and took it out racing at Berlin Raceway in Michigan with the goal of sharpening his race craft. The racing day was going well for McFarland right up until it wasn't. After a solid performance to open the race, McFarland got loose ...Keep reading
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