Cleetus McFarland will make his NASCAR debut in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona on February 13 with Niece Motorsports. The YouTuber will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado, an emotional number that honors his late mentor Greg Biffle.

McFarland will drive a blue Chevrolet Silverado with red accents in the No. 4 Niece Motorsports truck. The entry is awaiting approval from NASCAR following scheduled testing this week at Rockingham Raceway. The sharp numeric font is reminiscent of Greg Biffle’s race numbers in the Cup and Truck Series.

Niece Motorsports uploaded the paint scheme on X and wrote:

“Honoring a mentor 🇺🇸🦅 Pending approval from NASCAR, Cleetus McFarland will proudly carry @blckriflecoffee and the iconic Biffle font on the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado at Daytona.”

Greg Biffle is one of them Private plane crash kills seven December 2025 in North Carolina. The plane was carrying his wife, two children and three friends, flying to Florida to visit McFarland. The group had planned to film content together, spend Christmas and compete in games during the offseason.

Weeks after the tragedy, he spoke on SiriusXM, Cletus MacFarlane Greg Biffle explains the depth of his influence:

“Greg had a huge influence on me and my personality and how I approach my family and so many aspects of my life. I definitely wouldn’t be standing here today without Greg Biffle. When the whole NASCAR idea came up, I don’t think it would have happened without his guidance and guidance. His network, putting me around the right people, giving me a car, teaching me the tools necessary to actually do this without looking like a complete idiot.”

“I obviously made mistakes, but I’m going to make more mistakes. I don’t think I would have made it last year. If it wasn’t for Greg, I don’t think I would have had the success that I have or even more. So I mean, he’s done a lot for me,” he added.

The tribute reflects the bond between the two men and the role Biffler played in McFarland’s racing journey. He gained experience in the 2025 ARCA Menards Series with Rette Jones Racing before making his NASCAR debut.

Cleetus McFarland had two top-10 finishes in amateur ARCA races last year, including a P9 at Charlotte and P10 at Talladega. He plans to return to four ARCA races this year, including Daytona, Mich., Talladega and a race at Kansas as he continues to work on Bifl’s long-term goals Leading him to the Daytona 500.

Cletus McFarland ‘extremely grateful’ for opportunity provided by Niece Motorsports

Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus Mcfarland, during the Akamenard Series at Brisol. Source: GettyGarrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus Mcfarland, during the Akamenard Series at Brisol. Source: Getty
Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus Mcfarland, during the Akamenard Series at Brisol. Source: Getty

Niece Motorsports will field four trucks in 2026: the Nos. 4, 42 and 45 will compete full-time as rotation drivers, with Andrés Pérez de Lara driving the No. 44 truck throughout the season. Cleetus McFarland’s entry fills the final spot A member of the team’s Daytona lineup, serving as teammates with Travis Pastrana and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

McFarland shares his excitement Team Announcement:

“I’ve been lucky enough to drive a lot of really cool stuff, but driving a NASCAR Craftsman truck at Daytona is a whole new level. This is my first time in the series, so I know it’s going to push me outside of my comfort zone…I’m so grateful to our partners like Black Rifle Coffee Company, BRUNT and Niece Motorsports for supporting us.”

rally champion Pastrana will drive the No. 42 car with sponsorship from BRUNT Workwear. Tyler Reif, Conner Jones and Parker Eatmon will share the No. 42 truck after Daytona, while the No. 45 entry will be made up of Landen Lewis, Ross Chastain and Stenhouse Jr. The No. 4 entry will compete full-time with Matt Mills in 2025, with a rotating set of drivers whose schedule has yet to be determined.