TC Daily Pit Stop: Cleetus McFarland Making O'Reilly Series Debut for RCR at Rockingham; Two Trackhouse Crew Members Suspended For Loose Wheel
TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Cleetus McFarland Signs Two-Year Deal with RCR; Making O’Reilly Debut at Rockingham
Cleetus McFarland, who made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Daytona International Speedway in February, a race that ended in a crash on Lap 6, is set to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with Richard Childress Racing at Rockingham Speedway in April.
McFarland will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet and will have primary sponsorship from Tommy’s Express Car Wash. According to RCR and McFarland, the driver and team have a two-year agreement in place.
“To have the opportunity to make my NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with a legendary race team like Richard Childress Racing is a dream come true,” said Mitchell. “It’s a huge honor, and I am incredibly grateful to learn under the leadership of Richard Childress, Mike Verlander, Danny Lawrence, and everyone in Welcome, North Carolina. Having Tommy’s Express on board for my debut makes it even more special. They’re a fast-forward brand that understands speed, performance, and connecting with people, which lines up perfectly with everything we are trying to accomplish.”
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Jackman, Rear Changer Suspended From Trackhouse No. 1 After COTA Loose Wheel
As expected, NASCAR has issued a two-race suspension for Josh Appleby (jackman), and Kenneth Pozega (rear changer) of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing pit crew in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The suspension comes following a wheel that detached from Ross Chastain’s car during last Sunday’s DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.
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