Cleetus McFarland buys Greg Biffle’s 2004 No. 16 Ford Taurus for $47,000 at Mecum Nashville. All proceeds support the Biffle Family Legacy Impact Fund after December’s fatal plane crash.

The Roush Racing Cup car, chassis RK-195, runs a Roush-built 358-cubic-inch Ford V8, reflecting the team’s early-2000s engineering depth and competitive execution.

Biffle scores two 2004 Cup wins with RK-195. The chassis later records a third place at Atlanta early in 2005, underscoring its enduring speed window.

McFarland opens at $35,000 on the livestream and holds firm until $47,000 secures the car. Team boss Jack Roush attends and endorses the charity auction.

The YouTuber-turned-racer credits Biffle’s mentorship. The family planned a Florida visit shortly before the crash, which also claimed Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton, and Jack Dutton.

He briefly considers stepping away, then chooses to continue, targeting additional NASCAR outings, including events linked to the playoff-shaping Kansas Chase.

On track, he logs two O’Reilly starts and two Truck appearances. He adds eight ARCA races, highlighted by a Michigan pole and a narrow Talladega runner-up.

He also records a top-five in ARCA East at Rockingham, adding useful race craft under green-flag pressure.

Beyond sentiment, acquiring RK-195 preserves a proven Roush platform. McFarland intends to showcase the car while sustaining visibility for the fund’s ongoing objectives.

The Nashville sale crystallizes community support, dovetailing with Kansas build-up storylines, including detailed weekend information and the evolving entry list discussions.

Ultimately, RK-195’s stewardship by a protégé pairs heritage with intent. It links Biffle’s competitive legacy to McFarland’s next steps on and off the racetrack.

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