Cleetus McFarland - DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered By Precision Vehicle Logistics Race Recap
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
No. 4 Circle B Motorsports Auctions / Comprehensive Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Garrett Mitchell (Cleetus McFarland) | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Start: 29th | Stage 1: 27th | Stage 2: 24th
Finish: 25th | Driver Points: N/A | Owner Points: 28th
- Key Takeaway: Cleetus McFarland and the Circle B Motorsports Auction / Comprehensive Logistics team learned a lot and completed their goals in Michigan. Rolling off 29th, McFarland avoided near disaster on the backstretch on the first lap after getting loose underneath another truck. As the laps kept clicking off, McFarland gained valuable experience and picked up on speed with every run. In stage two, the No. 4 went for a long slide down the backstretch, but kept on racing with little-to-no damage. Despite only completing six laps in his debut race at Daytona, McFarland ran the entire 250-mile race and came home with a respectable 25th-place finish in his second-career NCTS start.
- Cleetus McFarland’s Post-Race Thoughts:
Interviewer: Cleetus, you told me yesterday that you wanted to get as much experience as possible, and you did that today. You got all the laps in. Big learning experience for you, what did you learn out there today?
“Man, I learned a ton. Corey Heim won, and I basically got second, obviously, because I finished, and I’m now 50% on finishing my truck races. I made it past my record of six laps. You know, the biggest thing that I really learned was driving the truck sideways a little bit. Obviously, I did have one mishap, but I spent so many laps sideways. These trucks have such a big wing, and so much side force. When the truck steps out, you can really keep driving through it. I think back to Daytona when I wrecked. The truck stepped out, and I just was like, ‘oh man’, and turned down the track, wham. Now, I know the limits and I feel so much better about Talladega. I couldn’t thank Niece Motorsports enough and DQS Solutions & Staffing, Circle B Motorsports Auctions, and Comprehensive Logistics. What a great day.”
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.
