Biography
Cleetus McFarland net worth is estimated at $8 million, built through his massively popular automotive YouTube channel and his ownership of Freedom Factory, a racetrack in Ocala, Florida. Born Garrett Mitchell, he built one of YouTube's biggest car-culture channels with a formula combining street racing, drag racing, burnout contests, and genuinely entertaining personalities. His channel has amassed over 3 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views, generating substantial ad revenue, merchandise sales, and event ticket income. Cleetus also co-organizes the Cleetus and Cars events at his Freedom Factory venue, which have become major motorsports gatherings.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $50K | +$0.05M | Begins posting car build and burnout content on YouTube; early cult following develops |
| 2016 | $300K | +$0.25M | Channel monetization grows; ElCamino project goes viral; subscriber count accelerates |
| 2018 | $1M | +$0.7M | Hits 1M YouTube subscribers; merchandise store launches; burnout competitions draw big crowds |
| 2019 | $2.5M | +$1.5M | Purchases Freedom Factory racetrack in Ocala, FL for reported $1.8M; events business launches |
| 2020 | $4M | +$1.5M | COVID pivots viewers to online content; channel surges past 2M subscribers; merch sales spike |
| 2021 | $5.5M | +$1.5M | Cleetus and Cars events sell out; Freedom Factory becomes premier grassroots racing venue |
| 2022 | $6.5M | +$1M | 3M+ subscribers; event sponsorships and brand partnerships with automotive companies |
| 2023 | $7.5M | +$1M | Freedom Factory expansion; expanded event calendar and merchandise collections |
| 2025 | $8M | +$0.5M | Continued YouTube content, Freedom Factory events, and automotive brand partnerships |
💰 How Much Does Cleetus McFarland Earn?
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $2M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $8 Million in Perspective
- 19 average American homes ($420K each)
- 143 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 178 Tesla Model 3s
- 1,405,975 Big Macs