Cleetus McFarland, aka Garrett Mitchell, to start Daytona in 27th

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.