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Cleetus McFarland to Race ARCA Full-Time for RCR in 2027

Like a bald eagle soaring down the backstretch at Talladega Superspeedway, historic NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing and enthusiast-turned-racer Cleetus McFarland are pairing up to run the ARCA Menards Series full-time in 2027.

By Jonathan Fjeld · Yahoo Sports

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:18 PM

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Cleetus McFarland will race full-time in the ARCA Menards Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027.
The move links McFarland with Richard Childress Racing following an appearance at Talladega Superspeedway.
The commitment marks a full-time competition deal in the ARCA development series for the 2027 racing season.

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Popular motorsport personality Cleetus McFarland is set to compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027. The announcement follows an appearance during a press conference at Talladega Superspeedway in late October 2026.

The development marks a major transition for McFarland as he joins the established RCR organization for a full-season campaign. RCR is preparing its program lineup heading into 2027 alongside various organizational changes across stock car racing.

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Cleetus McFarland to Race ARCA Full-Time for RCR in 2027

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