NASCAR Veteran Ram May Reunite with Internet Star Cleetus McFarland, According to Sources
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For years now, the NASCAR rumor mill has been spinning tales about Dodge and Ram making a comeback to stock car racing. Occasionally, these tales catch traction, like when NASCAR boss Steve Phelps let it slip a few years back. The guessing game is on again, with whispers about Ram entering the Craftsman Truck Series with YouTuber Cleetus McFarland revving up the engines! Here's the tea on why it ain't just hot air.
News broke over the weekend from Adam Stern at Sports Business Journal, who is like a NASCAR detective with excellent sources. According to Stern, McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, could be key to Ram's grand NASCAR scheme for 2026. Sources close to the matter, and a document from SBJ, back up Stern's claims.
Now, let's put on our thinking caps. Ram and Dodge are both built for flaunting macho marketing Malarkey! Maybe Ram's got a hankering for McFarland, who has over 4.4 million subscribers on YouTube. That's triple NASCAR's own views. Plus, McFarland appeals to the adrenaline-pumping heathens between the ages of 20 and 30 who pine for burnouts and Baja automobiles! 🔥💨
To add fuel to the fire, McFarland himself has some pros in the racing game. (Just a smidgen, mind you. Wink wink.) Stern highlights SBJ's research, showing McFarland's made three ARCA starts and scored a couple of top-10 finishes. NASCAR caught wind of this and gave McFarland some media love at Charlotte, streaming his in-car feed and blasting his post-race interview across every social platform it's got. Both parties are smart as whips - they know what's up!
Still, it's a big gamble for Stellantis, Ram's parents, to trust McFarland as their flag-bearer. The company's in the midst of a CEO shake-up, and that's never the best sign for a stable business.
Rumors about Ram's possible NASCAR return aren't exclusive to SBJ's revelations. A mysterious dealer memo back in March sparked a wildfire of headlines with similar claims(1). Unfortunately, there's been radio silence since then about a change of plans. The idea of a fresh celebrity driver leading the charge does add some legitimacy to the story. Time will tell what comes from this!
👀Keeping my eyes peeled on this one. Got a scoop or a question? Holler at me: caleb@our website. 🤠🏎️🔥
Financing a comeback to the NASCAR industry seems like a possibility for Ram, as rumors persist that they are eyeing YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland for their Craftsman Truck Series entry. The automotive sector may be embarking on an ambitious marketing strategy, aiming to tap into McFarland's extensive social media following and racing experience, which aligns nicely with the adrenaline-seeking audience of the transportation and sports industries. As Ram negotiates this risky move amidst a CEO shake-up, the stakes are high, making the outcome a highly anticipated event in the racing world.
