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Did anyone else see that bald eagle flying across the sky in Michigan? Cleetus McFarland has won the pole award in the ARCA Menards Series for the first time in his career. The YouTube to NASCAR dream is still alive, folks.
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After leading laps at Talladega, Cleetus McFarland is going to lead the field to green at Michigan. It is a fast, big oval track. That’s where Cleetus does the best right now in his progression, and he has a real chance to win the race if all goes well.
“What’s up guys?” Cleetus said after winning the pole. “Just got the pole out here in Michigan in the 30, BaldEagle.com car. Tune in, what is it, 5 p.m.? We’re going to be rippin’. FS2.”
HE DID IT
Cleetus McFarland earns his first @siouxchief PowerPEX Pole Award with a blazing lap at @MISpeedway! He’ll go for his first win at 5 p.m. ET on FS2. pic.twitter.com/nr06K71U5z
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— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) June 5, 2026
Tonight’s race at Michigan International Speedway will be Cleetus McFarland’s 8th race in the ARCA national series. It will be his fourth ARCA race on the national circuit this season. He has another start at Rockingham as well in ARCA East competition.
At Talladega, Cleetus finished P2. For a moment in time, it looked like he might win the race. On another big oval where the speeds are going to be high, Cleetus has a fast car and probably feels good about his chances of pairing his first pole with his first win.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM.