Take a look a this, Cleetus McFarland Scam Him Into Building a 9 Second Car…So He Had to Speak Up!
In a world where YouTube drag racing builds can rack up millions of views, not every story ends with a trophy or viral pass. In the video titled “Cleetus McFarland Scammed Me Into Building a 9 Second Car…So I Had to Speak Up,” a frustrated racer pulls back the curtain on what happens when a car is built for a specific race format — and that format suddenly disappears.
Despite the provocative title, this is not a hit piece. Instead, it’s a passionate plea to revive one of the most community-driven drag racing challenges on YouTube: the Cleetus Outlaws Top 10 list.
The Clickbait Title — And the Truth Behind It
The video opens with a dramatic hook suggesting the creator was “scammed” by the biggest name in the automotive YouTube space. Almost immediately, the tone shifts. The creator makes it clear that Cleetus McFarland did not literally scam anyone.
What did happen is far more relatable — and more painful for grassroots racers.
A Truck Built for One Purpose: The Cleetus Outlaws Top 10
At the center of the story is a meticulously built Chevy S10, designed specifically to meet the Cleetus Outlaws Top 10 ruleset. This wasn’t a casual street truck or a general-purpose drag build. Every decision was intentional.
Key design choices included:
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A torque converter spec’d for foot-brake launches
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No transbrake, in compliance with Top 10 rules
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A setup aimed at consistent, repeatable 9-second passes
The truck wasn’t built to chase random events. It was built to chase one list.
When the List Was Everything — Until It Wasn’t
The Cleetus Outlaws Top 10 list originally brought together some of the most recognizable names in YouTube drag racing. Many of them were local to Bradenton Motorsports Park, making scheduling and participation realistic — at least at first.
But as race season ramped up, track construction, event conflicts, and competing schedules made it increasingly difficult to get everyone together. The list quietly stalled, leaving some racers — including this S10 owner — in limbo.
Money Spent, Sleepless Nights, No Place to Race
The emotional core of the video hits hard.
The creator explains:
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Thousands of dollars invested
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Countless late nights in the garage
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A truck that’s finally ready to race
And yet — there’s no list to race on.
For any racer who’s ever built a car around a specific class or rulebook, this story cuts deep. When the platform disappears, so does the opportunity.
The Lumberjack Moment That Never Came
One of the most telling moments in the video is the creator’s admission that winning wasn’t even the main goal. Simply lining up next to Lumberjack — one of the standout trucks associated with Cleetus’ events — would have made the entire build worthwhile.
That race never happened.
And that’s what makes this story less about speed and more about community.
A Direct Message to Cleetus McFarland
The video ultimately becomes a respectful, public appeal to Cleetus and the broader Cleetus Outlaws circle:
Bring the Top 10 list back — even after the season ends.
It’s not a demand. It’s a request backed by real investment, real passion, and real disappointment.
Why This Story Matters in the YouTube Drag Racing Era
This isn’t just about one S10 truck.
It highlights a growing reality in modern drag racing:
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Builds are increasingly shaped by YouTube formats
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Racers invest based on content-driven rule sets
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When formats disappear, the fallout is very real
As YouTube continues to influence grassroots motorsports, stories like this remind us that behind every thumbnail is someone who put their heart, time, and money on the line.
