Cleetus McFarland - DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics Race Preview
Event: DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics (125 laps / 250 miles)
Round: 12 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Michigan International Speedway
Location: Brooklyn, MI
Date & Time: Saturday, June 6 | 1:30 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90
Team Stats & Notes
- Niece Motorsports Michigan Stats:
NCTS Starts: 12; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 6th (Bayley Currey, 2019).
- It’s the DQS 250 Race Week!: Saturday’s NCTS race at Michigan International Speedway is sponsored by DQS Solutions & Staffing and Precision Vehicle Logistics - both of which are Michigan-based partners who play a big role with the team. It marks the second year in a row that the brands have sponsored the race.
No. 4 Circle B Motorsports Auctions / Comprehensive Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Garrett Mitchell (Cleetus McFarland) | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
- McFarland Returns: Hell yeah, brother! Garrett Mitchell, aka ‘Cleetus McFarland’, returns to Niece Motorsports to make his second-career NCTS start this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. McFarland made his series debut with the team in the season opener at Daytona, but was sidelined with a crash early on. He looks to get back on the right track behind the wheel of the No. 4 Silverado on Saturday.
- McFarland’s Michigan Stats:
Cleetus McFarland will make his first start in any series at Michigan International Speedway once he competes in Friday’s ARCA Menards Series race.
- Shiplett’s Michigan Stats:
NCS Starts: 11; Best Finish: 11th (2010).
NOAPS Starts: 7; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 3rd (2015).
NCTS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 23rd (2025).
- On the Truck: McFarland’s No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Circle B Motorsports Auctions and Comprehensive Logistics. His truck will feature an unapologetically American-themed paint scheme, including stars and stripes, paired with a screaming bald eagle down the sides.
- Recapping Nashville: Stefan Parsons and the TCS Bus team ran a solid race all night long in Nashville. With qualifying rained out, the field was set by the metric lineup, with Parsons rolling off from the 13th position. The No. 4 held steadily near the top-15 in the opening two stages, and showed speed throughout the race. After getting off strategy from the field, Parsons elected to take four tires with less than 20 laps to go, but was caught in dirty air. He crossed the finish line in 18th-place with a clean truck.
- Double Duty: In addition to his NCTS obligations, McFarland will get some added track time by competing in Friday’s ARCA Menards Series race for Rette Jones Racing. In his last ARCA start at Talladega, McFarland came home in the runner-up position.
- Fired Up To Fire Engines: McFarland will serve as the Grand Marshal for Saturday’s DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics. Don’t miss out on this must-see entertainment!
- Quoting McFarland: What are your thoughts on making your second-career Truck Series start this weekend?
“I’m really looking forward to hopping back in the No. 4 truck with all the guys at Niece Motorsports. We didn’t make it too far in Daytona, but I’ve learned a lot about racing on different types of tracks in the months since. I think running the ARCA race on Friday should help prepare me for the truck race on Saturday. These guys were fast here last year, and I’m hoping that I can lean on Ross, Ricky, and Andrés for some pointers. It’s going to be a blast out there driving the Circle B Motorsports Auctions / Comprehensive Logistics Chevy.”
About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.
Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).
About Circle B Diecast: Circle B Diecast, originally known as Plan B Sales, was founded in 2010 and started as a Lionel die-cast and Chase Authentics apparel wholesale distributor. The Concord, N.C. based company has grown into the largest independent racing collectibles distributor in the United States. Circle B Diecast offers both retail and wholesale customers a vast array of products through their website, www.circlebdiecast.com.
About Comprehensive Logistics: Comprehensive Logistics (CLI) is a full-service inbound-to-manufacturing logistics partner specializing in high-volume, high-velocity, and highly complex operations, including warehouse management, value-added services, sequencing, transportation, and sub-assembly manufacturing. By integrating advanced technology, data-driven insights, and process engineering with experienced teams, CLI delivers high-precision, reliable logistics solutions tailored to evolving customer needs. For more information, please visit complog.com.
