Cleetus McFarland On Rescuing Hurricane Helene Victims, The Emotional Toll, And Working With Biffle

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Like this video if you think Cleetus should be on our shows more often! Comment ‘Do It for Dale’ if you think it’s time to have Cleetus at the table as a guest on the Dale Jr. Download

[@jamiem9849]

@DirtyMoMedia Given the 1100 comments and 1300 likes on the top comment the people have already spoken. Most won’t see this. Cleetus is awesome. I love both channels. Love from an Aussie Svg fan.

[@Jayhawkga]

Do it for Dale, Hell Yeah Brother!

[@wisdomSP]

‘Do It for Dale! Jr's got to get to the Freedom Factory and run some laps with Cleetus!

[@ChrisMooreorless-kj9ut]

His selfless service to people in my beautiful state of North Carolina is just another among many reasons I've been hooked on his KZbin channel for 7 or 8 yrs. Do it for Dale!

[@05DoitforBrock]

Yes sir I mean his catch phrase is DO IT FOR DALE 🇦🇺👍 also when JR gunna do a crown Victoria race

[@TheJCars10s]

Sometimes we make the right people famous

[@seedofhate314]

Agreed!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Absolutely.

[@osumbuckeyenut]

Very well worded

[@MikeR-d7d]

Hell ya brother!

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Agree ❤

[@ssdandp]

Cleetus is such an American bad ass!!! We NEED the sit down on the download with Cleetus and Dale! Cleetus deserves the shot to sit down with Dale Jr!!

[@aconesworld4936]

Now I rooted for JR his whole career….i think it’s more JR deserves to sit down with Cleet. ❤

[@ekfalcons09]

He would have to bring the Dale truck imo 😂

[@zachs9817]

It was dale mcfarland in his first video

[@gregbarber4766]

Sad that Dale couldn't even give his time for this video... Just saying

[@toddschlicher]

@@gregbarber4766He’s on vacation with his family or I’m sure he would have.

[@BS-tz9iy]

Cleetus is the PRIME example of the type of MEN the USA needs! Thank you Cleetus!

[@AlexWilliums]

Couldnt have said it better!!!!

[@Thewindingstairs747]

Amen brother. And the people he went to help are too!

[@chilkat_river]

I'm in rural Alaska. There is no clear line between men's work or woman's work here. A man who can't cook and repair his clothes, is hungry and cold. A woman who can't chop wood, haul water, shoot and butcher a moose, is hungry and cold. It's a very harsh place to live for Men and women. We respect and depend on each other's ability's.

[@ryanaustin1970]

An example that the world needs ...

[@DirtyMoMedia]

No doubt!

[@krr2469]

In case you're wondering, you get guys like Cletus because they have dads like cletus's dad. That's a dude who deserves to be proud.

[@roberttaskerjr]

Cleetus (Garrett) is the definition of a real American Patriot. God Bless him, his family, and his team.

[@steelcitytbirds]

Cleet, I've just emailed Gov. DeSantis to suggest you for the Florida Governor's Medal of Freedom. Hell yeah, brother!

[@Country78155]

Outstanding!

[@chopper1168]

Hell yeah. Great idea. He is the such a caring and giving person and deserves it no doubt. ❤

[@madarahakaishin]

Amazing! I whole heartedly agree !! Outstanding American Citizen 🙏🏼 God bless him and his loved ones !

Woah. Hearing Cleet break like that is chilling honestly.

[@jordancurran5498]

Suddenly become very cold watching this. Been poked in both eyes also

[@BOB24502]

Will make a grown man cry…

[@ronjones-6977]

If anyone has seen the sheer devastation in that area and not felt emotional at all, I feel sorry for you.

[@SLOCLMBR]

​@@ronjones-6977❤ I've got some friends (guys I've cut trees with for almost a decade) in Greenville SC and western NC, as well as family in western NC. It's heartbreaking, and folks with broken hearts are out there trying to keep moving forward. It's moving to see

[@dhorn247]

It definitely pulls the strings and brings a tear or two

[@vladimpaler9274]

Lets not forget about Maddie being a huge help also ❤️👍🏻💙

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

She is one hell of a partner. They're such a fantastic team. Both great folks

[@ronjones-6977]

Leaving two young children with family and doing THIS is a huge risk. She is a total badass and a great partner.

[@TheBigburcie]

She was all business but also great emotional support. The last thing they needed was for him to rush or panic trying to get in and out.

[@samrumade9429]

No words can express the gratitude and generosity of these folks that have the means to step up in such a big way. Some day,it would be an honor to shake his hand as well as his wife and say Thank You!

[@leonardwashington6456]

The woman is a rock! Cleet is a blessed man for sure

[@zakm0n]

The humility is insane. Almost 4 million subscribers and he's telling the channel that has 427k that he's a big fan and its an honor to be on.

[@hulkoffroad]

He's a humble person. Truly amazing!

[@tropicsalt.]

The OP comment has 43 likes. To the OP, you do understand there is a connection, right?

[@johnlegg6837]

Cleetus, Maddi and those who flew to save people and drop supplies off are truly hero’s.

[@spartan1876]

Cleetus is one of the only youtubers that I believe does these things for people because thats who he is and not for youtube fame and recognition. Truly a great guy

[@daleseward4772]

Garret is truly a man for the people. He is bigger than just a KZbinr. He will be a defining figure, a persona that everyone knows, for what he does for those around him.

[@turbocateyeS475]

Matt Carriker is one of the others that has taken off into disaster areas just to try and help. Stand up guys. No wonder they're friends.

[@SaltyNationalist]

HEAVY D AND DIESEL DAVE WERE ALSO THERE WITH THE BLACKHAWK.. AND HEAVY D HAS DONE RESCUE MISSIONS AS WELL..

[@TheRange7]

100% Spartan, 100% He's the real deal Holyfield for sure

[@Lastashio]

​@SaltyNationalist they literally said "one of the only"

[@MX304]

This is how we get Dale in a Crown Vic race.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

HELL YEAH BROTHER

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

He can do it for Dad ❤

[@MadmanJnr]

Now that would be awesome. He could do a few laps of the Freedom Factory in the Dale Truck too!

[@alexnorman9630]

Gotta get him in the dale truck too!!!

[@playlist777]

Doubt that could happen. Crown Vic is Ford

[@Racerman27410]

In the case Of Garrett Mitchell aka Cleetus Mcfarland... the right person got famous and is a good human being through and through. Great interview.

[@forceghostmarty]

all those pilots and rescuers need medals! So proud of all of them.

[@greg4876]

Agree 💯👍

[@andrewsawyer6543]

Absolute HEROS to our area!!​@@greg4876

[@aegixxer1]

Cleet deserves every bit of success he has had. I've never felt better about supporting a KZbinr.

[@trashpanda2312]

I remember the first days with the exhaust whistles... my how has times changed.

[@JPiolunek]

Cleetus did NOT have to go. He chose to go & help. I can't be prouder to be a fan of him & the bois from Bradenton

[@Fastbeeezy]

He did have to go…that’s what Americans do.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

​@@Fastbeeezy I missed some of the other helicopter owning youtubers though... they didn't seem to have the time

[@leslieanderson7641]

​@@goosenotmaverick1156Garrett said in his vid someone was helping. Looked like Romans helicopter but I'm not totally sure

[@Fastbeeezy]

@@goosenotmaverick1156 you clowns forgot what it means to be an American…what an American truly stands for.

[@revodrvr]

​@@leslieanderson7641roman did NOT go

[@Halfstep2024]

Wasn’t prepared for “Emotionally overran” Cleeter whatsoever but goddamn man what a fuckin stud this man is!

[@DirtyD07]

That was his paternal emotion coming through. Thinking as a father, how he would feel in that situation with his own kids.

[@Bendejo-lm8wo]

No shti!

[@mrwilson7617]

He changed the meaning of ''Florida Man''

[@wizelbee]

There are also horse & pack mule teams packing in with relief supplies. I wish I could remember the team's site name because they also deserve recognition. Great job Cleetus for doing what you did.

[@sabresquatch]

I think it's Mountain Mule Packers Ranch.

[@gregkiraly9479]

The world needs more people like Cleetus. He knows that these people made him. And without a second thought, he is there to give back to them. He could have just sat in his house and watched. Instead, he jumped up and helped. He gives me hope in humanity.

[@sparklight5317]

Garret...brother..former FF here. Heard that emotion. After any ugly incident or bad MVA we had a decompress. A time with some others that may have been there or others that knew what its like. Don't tough it out...at the time you're focused, tight, there's a damn important job to do....don't keep that in. Talk to Paul...I think he's former mil and a pilot...stop by your local FD and tell them. Let that out...take Madi too. You did a fine job. Dont keep what you saw and witnessed bottled up. Hear? Do it for Dale. Peace.

[@forzanoob]

This comment needs more attention. ❤

[@crnmedic]

Former paramedic and ER nurse here.... Listen to this man Garret. You might not even feel affected or like you need to talk. But I can assure you.... you need to.

[@llaughton69]

As a former volunteer fire fighter myself, and as a volunteer during natural disasters here in Australia, I cannot agree more with this statement. I am currently a truck driver and have been a first responder at vehicle accidents where fatalities and serious injuries are involved. I implore people that have dealt with any emotional/high stress situations to talk to somebody about it and not to keep it internally.

[@scuss2]

Thank you to all 1st responders for what you do. Talk Therapy works.

[@alexhathcock1380]

Truth

[@TooKlingy]

JR driving the Dale truck for a pass would be so sick

[@whosaidthat5236]

I was just thinking that lol

[@royady5558]

Hell ya brother

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

That would be awesome. Even just for a cruise around the Freedom Factory would be sweet!

[@toddschlicher]

@@TooKlingy Did you catch the part where Cleet said he blew the transmission in a new build? I’m guessing it was the Dale truck.

[@TooKlingy]

@@toddschlicher not like that’ll hold them back for long tho.

[@roberth4222]

Igor Sikorsky once said, "If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life." Thank you Sir for your efforts to help Americans in trouble.

[@justinstrother9506]

Cleet is a legend. We need more people like him in the world.

[@skipwalker3269]

Young guy becomes a leader. God bless America.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again Cleetus and Maddie ❤️🇺🇸

[@Jameswormsley03]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@scottwhitney4461]

That man is a "world treasure." As a 44 yr old man, I can proudly say I look up to a 28 yr old man. I'm a long-time fan, and he never ceases to amaze me. No clout wanted just a good human with the means to help.

[@ronptak742]

Cleetus and Biffle are solid dudes.

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

I've watched every one of that dudes videos for many years through many rough times and never seen him shed a tear. That hit hard.

[@rdub907]

Cleetus deserves every thing he has! what an absolute stud!!

[@intentsmodz]

As a 53 yr old man I can remember 3 times in my life when I cried, Once watching my Dad cry when Sr died, Again after My Dad died, and just now seeing Cleet tear up. Such an amazing human being!!

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I'm 33 and when Sr passed was one of those time for me, seeing my dad cry, too. I still buy him Dale memorabilia for holidays to this day, he just turned 62 this year.

[@intentsmodz]

@@goosenotmaverick1156 hold on to him tight. Losing my dad was the worst moment of my life.

[@OswaldJames-x2t]

Same here at 70!!!...My Best Friend(2020 Covid),My 99yo Mom(2024) and now, Great Human Beings on show!.. God's Continued Blessings to these Brave, Wonderful Human Beings!!❤❤❤🎉💐🇬🇾🙏🙏

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

@intentsmodz I do. I talked to him just before leaving that comment and I just got back from meeting up with him for a bit. We were talking about his boat project. We've had our differences, but he's always done his best and I love the guy. I wouldn't know how to wrench my way out of a wet paper sack if it wasn't for him.

[@todddooley793]

Seeing my man's emotions, got me..

[@timwoods603]

Cleet is a true Patriot, bar none.

[@spiffymcshaftersoniii6719]

Hell yeah brother

[@RyanHolman88]

Cleetus and the biff for the win. Incredible work guys.

[@gainey688]

Damn Cleet got me freaking crying over here watching him get emotional.... Seriously an unbelievable man of character and integrity!

[@Madams95]

Hell ya brother. He did is for hurricane victims like he does it for Dale. 100 percent effort.

[@ricksnell9401]

Cleetus (Garrett Mitchell) This is the kind of people we need in this world. To put yourself out there with Maddie and risk yourself shows the kind of person we should all aspire to be. Do It For Dale.

[@steviej1995]

Been following and supporting this man for years. He is one of the good ones in this world. I AM PROUD TO CALL MYSELF A CLEETUS MCFARLAND SUPPORTER.

[@CRZ_GNGE]

Bring Cleetus on the Download and talk about the Dale truck!!! PLEASE!!!

[@lostonlongisland6845]

great idea! i think when cleet mentioned the transmission that went out on him, i think he was talking about the dale truck

[@Studio23Media]

You know that truck wasn't actually Dale's, right? It was raced by Mike Skinner. Just had the same paint scheme.

[@MadmanJnr]

​@Studio23Media way to ruin it lol. Now that you mention it I vaguely remember Cleet saying it in a video years ago.

[@C6Z06J]

I posted on Cleetus' videos that he needs to have Dale Jr himself make a pass in it! How epic would that be

[@George-i7p]

​@@Studio23Mediawho cares?! YOU DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY BUT IT WASNT DALES TRUCK!?

[@mattmccleary1278]

Your an American Hero Cleetus!!!!

[@travistobitt3740]

Thank you Cleetus for all you did!

[@WretchedRob]

Cleetus deserves a sit down interview with Dale when things settle down. Biffle, Stewart, and a number of other drivers past and present i'm sure would also agree.

[@lsltigeking]

The collab I have been waiting for..hope leads to more cleet and dale

[@epdk9sn]

Same! Glad to finally see Cleet get some love from JR!

[@xtr3m3fLx]

Where was Jr? lol

[@nathan1sixteen]

@@xtr3m3fLxit’s his company, so…

[@_benjamin350outlaw]

@@lsltigeking Do it for Dale 💪🏼

[@charles_skyline]

Hopefully this leads to a podcast with JR and Cleet and then....JR in a Crown Vic race.

[@BoPunk]

All the support we've given to SOOOO many KZbin personalities over the years... and we see them gloat on their purchases, or come up with outlandish ways to maintain viewership without giving ANYTHING back to their community. And then we have Garrett... who not only entertains us, but he goes above and beyond for not only his online community, but his immediate community down in Bradenton, FL, and now with his dream purchases, the community at large here in the states! Things happen, and if he has the ability to be there, he is. God Bless this man and everyone he's able to help. 🙏 Love you Cleet!

[@2005StangMan]

I love that it feels like he shares his toys with us rather than shoving it in our face like most of the KZbinrs.

[@niewissen9912]

​@2005StangMan thats a very good point. It does feel like he shares them with us

[@ryanpeterson7713]

Shoutout to greg biffle & cleetus! Very awesome to give back to the community! Hell yeah brother!

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Glad we made this guy so popular that it led to something like this. Way to give back!

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

Never heard of Cleetus McFarland until a few days ago. Now I've watched multiple of his videos. Hell of a guy! God Bless.

[@TheBigburcie]

He's normally just a good ol boy making noise and breaking laws (allegedly)

[@Bradeyyy]

Oh man I wish I could rediscover Cleetus again… I’d suggest starting from the start of his KZbin channel and watch his journey it’s incredible

[@michaelwilkening8542]

Been watching him since Leroy had its stock motor in it. Watch his channel to see what Leroy is and how incredible it is.

[@michaelwilkening8542]

@@TheBigburcie Mostly traffic and noise violations.

[@crystalkarlson5491]

​@@michaelwilkening8542 Allegedly

[@clayfoster9303]

Cleetus is so deserving of all the success he has achieved. Truly a great guy doing great things

[@thedude7726]

100%

[@hulkoffroad]

I agree 1000%

[@bertpulaski2492]

While I’ve been a fan of Biff for years, I have a whole new level of respect for man and not the driver. He literally showed who he is. As for Cleet, this man is the example people need to follow. He literally took the resources available at his disposal to help others. He could’ve stayed home and stayed with his family. Instead he takes his refurbished bird and beat the hell out of it to help save people. I’ve been a fan of his for years now. To see his success and growth while also his humanitarian efforts, I hope for nothing less than success for him, his family, and his crew.

[@justinbrown2093]

I've been following cleetus from Australia for a few years now . He is the right man for all the adventures he and his team take us on . I'm nearly 60 and been lucky enough to have run a successful business for 40 years and hard work gives you anything you want in life and cleetus is a big success story . I believe he has the greatest you tube channel out there😊

[@briantruck2284]

Yeah brother 🤟

[@acmr3215]

THIS is exactly why the entire world loves this guy AND his family, he IS a selfless HERO. Cleetus brother, your the pride of little people all over America! Love you brother!

[@JJfan48]

This is why I support Cleet and his crew. He’s stayed genuine.

[@EnlistedBombin]

if they had a award for the realest youtube channel I would say Cleatus channel is it. He seems to be just a good dude.

[@elliotporterfield6921]

CLEETUS ON DIRTY MO?!??!??!! I'm losing my mind

[@eddierotary]

Yes me too

[@Bigentwho]

Need more people like him and his wife. God bless....

[@terryfoust4802]

cleetus. every one of you that helped with the rescue mission should get a medel of honor for what you all have done to help those in dire need!! (WE LOVE YA MAN!)

[@johngalbreath2219]

Seeing the emotions on on Cleetus face and voice will bring tears.

[@TroySteele17]

I’ve been wanting Cleet on the Dale Jr download for years

[@TheMadManPlace]

RESPECT To all those civilian first responders. You people made and are making a massive difference.

[@EdmondBouchard-sy3ml]

Cleetus and everyone that help people in need Thank You!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

This is one of the reasons that I am a fan of Garrett. Such a successful young man who gives back. Lots of folks wouldn’t take their dream chopper after a complete rebuild and go out and risk it for folks who you’ve never met. He and Maddie are such great people . Much love to you all.

[@TooKlingy]

Next crown Vic race needs the Biff (again) and JR. ❤️

[@benwatkins7600]

Hell yeah brother!

[@arrowkart4j]

Cleeter and his wife are both truly amazing people. Great family and generosity with him. Heroes.🇺🇸🙏

[@jameswaite6496]

Thx Cleetus and Maddie!

[@michaeljones3827]

His name is actually Garrett Mitchell. I am so proud of him , his wife, and the Biffles. I took 200 dollars I had saved for a bathroom re-model, and donated it to Hope Mill. I feel more blessed after all of this. If I could do more, I would. God Bless these great people.

[@ShadyHazeGaming]

Cleetus is just an absolute American unit and an incredible example of how we should look out for and help each other in dire times of need. If someone needs help and you can help them, you should help them. 🙏

[@vladimpaler9274]

Cleetus has a huge heart ❤️

[@IDv8I]

Thank you Cleet and Maddie for your compassion and actions ❤

[@Tim4128-s5b]

This is example of Great American Spirit at work.... Thank to all helping. Cleetus is a real American hero.

[@ericking9767]

CLEETUS FOR PRESIDENT!!!

[@ajarroyos1]

Thank you and your wife for being so awesome!

[@PatriciaBowser-y5j]

Cletus you are a true hero.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@wayneheaney6271]

Dam Cleet got me in the feels with the star link part 😭He held it back, i couldn't lol

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I'm halfway through and making it so far. Crap just got to the starlink part. Nevermind. 😭

[@garymartin9806]

Just hearing this story brings tears to my eyes. God bless you and your family

[@apolloace3118]

God the emotion on his face, heartbreaking. As a 911 Dispatcher I can feel his emotions threw his eyes and voice. You want to help everyone and it can be SO overwhelming 😔💔🙏

[@southernslipping4225]

You can tell cleetus really feels for these people he’s not after clout he don’t need it he genuinely cares about people in general not just his self love the dude thanks cleetus for being you ❤

[@Leger2jz]

Cleetus is a good man. Deserves everything he has. This was a very unexpected collab but I'm SO here for it!! Get this man in a sit down with Dale Jr!!!

[@mxracer342]

The level of love and respect i gained for Garrett after seeing what he did this weekend just went thru the roof. The most amazing example of what using your influence for good can accomplish. Do it for Dale!

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

Loved him for years but he earned so much respect from me for this, too. He's just a well meaning man.

[@ziptiejedi5658]

Cleetus is a the kind of person I remember this country being full of and proud to be an American. We need more people like him.

[@sunshinedaisy9879]

Amen

[@vfehgvfvbgrwbnw]

Cleetus over here making us all cry. Awesome job sir. Need more guys like you

[@Yosser70]

It is very rare for the right people to make it but Cleetus is the exception. He’s a great guy, husband and dad, pays his people very well and gets them what they need to succeed themselves. He’s always lifting others up through his success. He’s earned his toys through hard work and risk taking but uses those toys to help others at real risk to himself without a seconds thought.

[@robertjohnson4784]

What an amazing story my boy Cleetus wore his emotions on his sleeve 😢that's who him and Maddie are they're amazing people glad to say you're my brother❤

[@glauser24]

Garrett Mitchell is a true hero. This man is almost half my age, and I have respected him for many years. He is a true inspiration to all walks of life.

[@leonardwashington6456]

It's great to see young men like Garrett. Gives you a little hope for the future of this country. Does me anyway.

[@PARKMAN15]

Please get this man on the DJD with dalejr.

[@paul721]

Cleetus is an absolute patriot. Legend.

[@nighthawk_s5504]

Ive been lucky enough to meet Cleetus at a couple of his events, and he is one of the most genuinely nice people youll ever meet. He reminds me of Richard Petty in the way that he puts his fans first and always makes time for them no matter what. Seeing him break like that when he was talking about families getting in touch with one another, really showed how much that all meant to him, and i wont lie, it made me tear up some too. Cleetus is a prime example of the right people getting famous, and the world needs more people like him.

[@aarongrap5291]

He put 30 hours on that MD500 helping in NC. At $500 an hour to fly it, that adds up fast!! Proud to say I live near where Garret grew up, and have a home in Western NC. Thank You Cleet!!! You make us proud!!!

[@judgemally5034]

Garret and Maddie are Amazing humans. Appreciate the Biffle family as well. I'm proud to support Cleetus McFarland for all the years I have

[@apw30534]

This is a genuine example of the American spirit and what makes America the greatest country on Earth. No other country can produce such quality human beings. Rock on Garrett !

[@niewissen9912]

I agree great example of American spirit. Far as a country producing better people, not saying we are better but look up operation yellow ribbon. That was truly inspirational. Nice to know when the time is needed we all are willing to help one another. Oh and America is a continent, not a country. Canada is in America too 😉

[@dropbassnetwork]

THANK YOU Cleetus and from the pinned post...DO IT FOR DALE!

[@SpeedDemon88X]

Nice to see the entire racing community come together for this

[@jerredwayne8401]

Cleeter is a stand up guy and a real patriot. His channel is my absolute favorite

[@rogerhare7886]

Cleetus made clear why small, private choppers are so important here. What a human!

[@nickabel8279]

Same for the drones

[@MrSLOChaos]

Thank you cleet 🫡

[@chadwilcox1077]

That’s our boy

[@sscottphillips1973]

Thanks Cleet and Maddi!!

[@Skillbiscutt]

THE best guy on KZbin. Love me some Cleeter!

[@OKCStormWatcher]

Seeing Cleetus with his heart on a sleeve. This is a guy who just is an amazing person and he is a legend. If you don't watch his KZbin channel, you are sorely missing out. Such a badass!

[@DRFelGood]

Thank you Cleetus & Maddi God Bless Erin & also volunteers ❤🇺🇸

[@korbinsworld24]

I love this man. He deserves every bit of fame he gets!

[@hotdude655]

Cleetus is a class act undeniable.