Cleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell), a prominent YouTuber and friend in the car scene, shared a link to a memorial stream and paid respects to Loftis’ contributions to the automotive world. The automotive and street racing community continues to mourn the sudden death of Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, with new emotional updates from close friends and his partner Matt Vrbanac.Loftis, 43, passed away on May 5, 2026. Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they responded to a death investigation but stated the case is “not suspicious.” No official cause of death has been released. Cleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell), a prominent YouTuber and friend in the car scene, shared a link to a memorial stream and paid respects to Loftis’ contributions to the automotive world.Matt Vrbanac, reported to be Loftis’ partner, posted an emotional update after a memorial gathering, writing: “I wish you could have been there today. We had a line out the door all the way up until the end. You are so loved, I saw so many people that I hadn’t seen in so long that you would have loved to catch up with. Thank you to everyone who attended today.” Vrbanac also shared a recent photo with Loftis, highlighting the strong support shown at the event. Loftis launched 1320Video in 2003, starting with local photography and online forums documenting street racing and car culture. He grew the brand into a major platform covering drag racing, dyno competitions, roll racing, and custom builds, amassing over 10 million followers across social media. His passionate storytelling brought grassroots racing into the mainstream, giving visibility to independent builders and local racers who previously lacked exposure. A memorial cruise in Lincoln drew more than 100 drivers, who paraded from Seacrest Field to Speedway Motors in tribute to his impact. While speculation about the cause of death has circulated online, many in the community have urged respect and privacy. “I’ll say this. I’m sure in due time we will find out, but it’s not important now. We lost an icon, at this point we should celebrate his life and the accomplishments of it and what he has done for our automotive community.” The outpouring of love reflects how deeply Loftis influenced modern car culture. Tributes continue to pour in from racers, creators, and fans worldwide.This remains a developing story. Further updates on any official cause of death or memorial plans are expected in the coming days. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Working as Copy Editor at the Business Desk of Times Now Digital. Dedicated towards crafting interesting financial stories. Previously covered financi... View More