Before we go to the full accelerator, let's scroll a little back.
McFarland began in 2009, working with a fresh training school as a social media manager for 1320Video for the 1320Video channel, which marks the Drag Racing (1320 feet is a quarter of a mile, for unintentional). The gasoline was already flowing through its veins.
By 2015 he spun out to create “Cleetus McFarlandSign: A step that earns him more than 4.2 million YouTube subscribers and watch nearly 2 billion views (1.77 billion if you read).
But here it gets properly spiritual. Instead of just buying a shed house like a regular block, Cleetus emptied his bank account and bought an abandoned motorway in Florida, now known as Freedom factoryTo.
It almost burst until just before Florida Covid saved the dream. Today is organizing it Freedom 500The competition, which stops the EX-POLICE V8 Crown Victoria and legends, such as Travis Pastrana, will win.
What makes Cleet a cousin we all want in our next Barbie? Let's share it:
1.
Cleetus owns about 120 former-political kroons in Victoria. Not one or two – 120. He bought them at auction to create healthy racing events. He also has “Leroy”, Corvette C5, which is basically only chassis and engine. Think about it as a mechanical equivalent when you turn to the Budgie smuggler wedding.
2. Competition mandates that are properly cooked
Of course, Cleetus is a bona fide drag – but he also decided in 2025 in the Nascar Arca Menards series. His Daytona's debut? After a massive pile, he finished in 30th place. Classic.
The best part? He is aware enough to admit that he is not Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Although Dale Jr. gives him advice now). He is not here to pretend; He is here to be cracking, without taking himself too seriously – and this is something every Aussie respects.
3. Plans to build a “Redneck aircraft carrier”
No joke. Cleetus truly wants to build an aircraft carrier out of pontoon boats and let its plane on it – while moving at 15 knots. Arrested cable and all.
When this quiz in Dale Jr.'s podcasting show, Cleetus accidentally mentioned that his plane “floating” and that the FAA (US aviation institution) calls him “much”. This is some world -class energy “he is right”.
4. Uses his helicopter to alleviate the disaster
It turns out that he is not just crazy bastard – he is a good block either. Cleetus has a rebuilt MD 500 helicopter (called “Consuela, found in Venezuela) and recently used it to assist the North -Carolina Hurricane Disaster Aid. Proof that you may be an inflated larrikin and you still have a heart.
Why every Aussie needs Cleet in his life
In influencers in the world who bend rented lambos and penthouse apartments with a fake lifestyle, Cleetus McFarland is a real thing. He is a walking embodiment of the energy of Hold My Beer, living out every stupid, fun and heroic dreams we all secretly want to pull off.
When he runs, he owns it. When he admits that his best YouTube videos don't even mean racing, he truly keeps it. And when he talks about buying a Dayton Speedway with a straight face? You believe he can just.
Why do Australians respect an open unit like Cleetus
There is no official word on whether Cleetus intends to be under his chaos, but he had to directly the Aussie car meeting or in the shrub in the DOOF.
He has a block of DIY Spirit, who changes his oil in the Woolies parking lot, the risk assessment skills who think the straps are PPE, and the gender gender tips that have brought the helmsman's entertaining value.
Cleetus McFarland May be American but he is certainly Bogan's cousin, whom we all need – the one who calls for the memories you are talking about for decades and leaves just before the police arrive.
Now This is What we call a decent dmarge.
Dmarge does not encourage or support the construction of aircraft carriers from pontoon boats, landing aircraft for these aircraft carriers and do not buy 120 ex-police cars. But we would definitely watch the videos.
