The good news? Out of 49 entries, Cleetus McFarland has made the 40-car field for ARCA’s Ride the ’Dente 200 at Daytona. The bad news? Qualifying was rained out, with starting spots set by 2024 owners’ points. Therefore, he’ll start roughly mid-pack.
[Cleetus McFarland has started his journey to the Daytona 500]
How has McFarland run so far at Daytona this week? …
Everyone I know is going to this race just to see him...I have been roped in as well but I'm excited to see how he does.
In reply to Paris Van Gorder :
One thing I've learned is that driving skills alone don't guarantee a successful career as a driver; marketability plays a huge part as well.
Lucky for Cleetus, it looks like he has plenty of both. I wish him nothing but the best.
People so underestimate how much marketing is required of a modern racing driver.
In reply to Tom1200 :
Oh 100%. Racing costs money, so if sponsors think you bring more eyes to the car and their products, that makes you more valuable.
I think hes going to suprise a lot of people .
23rd fastest in practice. However, take that with a grain of salt being at Daytona.
Appleseed said:I think hes going to suprise a lot of people .
"I've never seen anyone get that much hang time in a crash"? 
Hell yeah bruther
That HAS to be painted on the car somewhere
berkeleying guy is living the dream.
NASCAR guy offers you a ride and you have the clout to back it up driving and marketing.
Greg Biffle asks for you and your helicopter to help people in NC.
You buy a race track and then 50% of the drag strip next to it.
20% of a manufacturer of race car parts.
You got you pilots license for planes and helicopters and then get qualified to fly a Blackhawk.
All after dropping out of law school...
I fix nuke submarines...wtf have I done with my life.
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