Cleetus McFarland announced plans to pursue eligibility for his Niece Motorsports NASCAR Truck debut, preparing to test with the team ahead of the 2026 season. McFarland’s move, stepping up with major support from Black Rifle Coffee Company and Brunt Workwear, brings him closer to fulfilling his Daytona 500 dream.
McFarland Prepares for Truck Series Test with Niece Motorsports
On February 4, 2026, McFarland revealed he will participate in a key test session next week, aiming for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series approval. He will drive the #4 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports during the test, surrounded by significant backing from Black Rifle Coffee Company and Brunt Workwear. This experience serves as a major step up in McFarland’s racing career and brings him closer to joining the prestigious Daytona 500 lineup.
The content creator, now 30 years old, began his career in the automotive industry as a social media manager in 2009. Leaving that role, he dedicated himself full-time to YouTube, building a following around car culture and motorsports. His professional motorsports journey started in 2022 with the Stadium Super Trucks series and continued into 2025, when he made a notable ARCA Menards Series debut; he participated in a handful of ARCA events and performed well enough to eye higher-level NASCAR competition.
Addressing his fans on social media, McFarland emphasized the opportunity ahead and acknowledged the sponsors who made it possible:
“Guys… I’ll be testing next week to see if I’m eligible for some @nascar truck racing!!! That’s all I can say for now, but it’s all possible because of @blackriflecoffee and @bruntworkwear supporting me on this opportunity! @niecemotorsports has the truck ready for some testing I’m FIRED UP!!!”
— Cleetus McFarland, Content Creator and ARCA Menards Series Driver
The Lasting Influence of Greg Biffle on McFarland’s Racing Aspirations
McFarland’s ambition to compete in the Daytona 500 was nurtured alongside his mentor, Greg Biffle, a respected NASCAR veteran. In a January 2025 interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, McFarland spoke at length about his relationship with Biffle, describing his significant personal and professional impact. Biffle had helped map out McFarland’s road to stock car racing’s grandest stage, and their partnership was focused on reaching the Daytona 500 together.
“Greg had a lot of impact on me and my personality, all the way to the way I treat my family, and a lot of my life. I absolutely would not be here today without Greg Biffle.”
— Cleetus McFarland, Interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90
“I got a few things on my bucket list to get behind the wheel of. Just figuring it out as I go, there’s still plenty out there. […] I got a lot on my list, but ARCA has certainly been a fun part of it, and my goal is to make it to the DAYTONA 500. So, I got a lot of work left here still. I’m carrying our mission of getting to the DAYTONA 500. That’s what I started with, all this stuff, so I gotta finish it,” he concluded.
— Cleetus McFarland, Interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90
Tragically, the pursuit of this goal was affected by the sudden loss of Greg Biffle and his family in December 2025. The Biffle family perished in a Cessna C550 crash while en route to Florida to meet McFarland, with mechanical issues causing the aircraft to go down during an attempted emergency landing only minutes after takeoff. The event deeply affected the racing community and redoubled McFarland’s resolve to fulfill their shared ambition.
The Road Ahead for McFarland and Niece Motorsports
As McFarland prepares for his Niece Motorsports NASCAR Truck debut, his journey resonates with fans who have witnessed his transformation from digital creator to aspiring stock car racer. Supported by industry partners and the memory of his mentor, McFarland’s story offers both inspiration and a sense of continuity, as he pushes to not only qualify for the Truck Series but also inch closer to the famed Daytona 500. His next week’s test will determine his eligibility and may open the door for a new chapter in his motorsports career.
Niece Motorsports has become a focal point in McFarland’s NASCAR trajectory, and industry observers will be tracking whether this milestone brings him into bigger races. With passion and powerful backing, McFarland’s push towards the Daytona 500 sets an intense, hopeful tone for the 2026 racing season.
