Cleetus McFarland

Cleetus McFarland is a motorsport content creator, entrepreneur, and race track owner known for his high-octane YouTube videos, over-the-top car builds, and patriotic flair. Blending humor with hands-on mechanical skill, he has built a devoted audience around drag racing, custom performance vehicles, and grassroots motorsport events. His platforms include YouTube, Instagram, and in-person events at his own facility—the Freedom Factory.

Originally born Lawrence Garrett Mitchell in Omaha, Nebraska, he initially pursued a career in law while studying in Tampa, Florida. But after working as a social media manager for 1320Video and spontaneously inventing the Cleetus McFarland persona during a 2015 car event, his focus shifted entirely. By 2017, he had dropped out of law school and committed full-time to content creation, producing race-centric videos infused with comedy, chaos, and unapologetic American spirit.... Show More

Cleetus McFarland is a motorsport content creator, entrepreneur, and race track owner known for his high-octane YouTube videos, over-the-top car builds, and patriotic flair. Blending humor with hands-on mechanical skill, he has built a devoted audience around drag racing, custom performance vehicles, and grassroots motorsport events. His platforms include YouTube, Instagram, and in-person events at his own facility—the Freedom Factory.

Originally born Lawrence Garrett Mitchell in Omaha, Nebraska, he initially pursued a career in law while studying in Tampa, Florida. But after working as a social media manager for 1320Video and spontaneously inventing the Cleetus McFarland persona during a 2015 car event, his focus shifted entirely. By 2017, he had dropped out of law school and committed full-time to content creation, producing race-centric videos infused with comedy, chaos, and unapologetic American spirit.

Since then, Garrett has expanded his brand through custom car builds like Leroy, a stripped-down C5 Corvette, and Mullet, a drag-ready El Camino that’s earned wins on national tracks. In 2020, he purchased and revived the abandoned DeSoto Speedway in Florida, rebranding it as the Freedom Factory—a hub for community racing and filmed automotive stunts.

He’s also competed in the Stadium Super Trucks series and events like the Long Beach Grand Prix and Bristol 1000, even earning podium finishes. Off the track, he shares family life with his wife Madison and their son Ripper, offering fans a blend of personal moments alongside the horsepower-fueled content.

Cleetus McFarland’s journey from law student to a cornerstone of modern car culture showcases the power of passion, personality, and building a brand from the ground up—literally.