Cleetus McFarland sets goal of survival in NASCAR Truck race at Michigan

Web sensation Cleetus McFarland set a purpose of “surviving” Saturday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection race at Michigan Worldwide Speedway, however Friday’s ARCA Menards Collection race at MIS confirmed that McFarland is likely to be able to doing greater than that. 

Making his eighth profession ARCA begin on Friday within the Henry Ford Well being 200, McFarland gained his first pole in qualifying. He light within the opening laps earlier than getting concerned in an incident and ending 14th within the rain-shortened race, which was gained by Gio Ruggiero. 

Nonetheless, McFarland proved that’s he able to laying down quick laps. The Bradenton, Florida, native has clearly improved since his ARCA debut in 2025. 

Cleetus McFarland attempting to outlive at Michigan

Saturday’s Truck Collection race can be a special problem for the 31-year-old McFarland, nevertheless. His Truck Collection debut at Daytona lasted simply six laps after he obtained free on the exit of flip 4 and crashed. He is made a pair of NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection begins with Richard Childress Racing since, although he spun in each races and wasn’t notably spectacular. 

Saturday’s race can be an opportunity for McFarland to show his growth on a nationwide stage

“Final time I drove [a truck], I crashed in six laps,” McFarland informed Fox Sports activities. “So I gotta get on the market and survive with these boys. I am glad I obtained some ARCA time and may really feel just a little higher about tomorrow.”