Men's restroom: Leroy's pitstop Women's restroom: ruby's pitstop Merch store: dale's swag shack Bar: Neighbors Food court: let er eat grill

I don’t think i’ve seen this in the comments yet. I think i speak for most people in saying, please don’t hesitate to include every step of the way in regards to the rebuild process of this place! We want to see it all. It is very entertaining and we love seeing progression!

“luckily they arnt in the ocean they are just on the floor” the straw joke was the hidden gem of the video 😂

There’s a guy that died there in one of the turns during a race his name was Dave Steele! Was 42 years old. It would be cooler then heck if you made a memorial for him there!

This man just bought a racetrack, let him plug his goddamn merch people!

The bar area should be named “Leroy’s”

Lease that kitchen out to someone else and let them fool with all that. Foodservice is a huge headache you are not going to have time for.

You guys should consider putting up "you are here" maps like amusements parks, it'd be super helpful and give it that feel!

May i suggest hiring a crusty old retired veteran with a cell phone, shotgun, RV and golf cart for overnight security?

This track is the most exciting, ambitious project in all of automotive KZfaq.

I'd redo the pit area to bring it up to modern standards, but you need to install a live in groundskeeper or caretaker if you're going to start loading the place up with expensive gear, trust me/

You're so ambitious, and I'm inspired by you to be honest! You went from a KZfaq guy who has a fast C7 Corvette to someone who is building a big business and making serious investments

"Leroy's Freedom Pub". Appetizers: "Let-er rip chilli tater chips", "Do It for Dale sliders", "Blackened Burnout Steak bites, with Sticky A-1 track Sauce". "330' All Beef Hot-dogins", "Leroy's Crispy Catch Pan pinatas", Sand Baggin Neighbor Steak Fries". 😊😋😋

I own a pest control company in south Florida fellas. I’ll come out there and take care of those weeds for free for a tour of the shop and a room for a night

I literally feel like cleetus brought this place for the fans. I know it’s a business venture, but I really feel when cleetus talks about the place he talks from the heart.

I'm actually amazed how good all the facilities look to be. Usually as soon as a building gets abandoned it gets trashed. Cant wait to drive my happy ass from Washington to the Freedom Factory

James face when he saw the motorcycle was priceless!!! That kitchen equipment alone is worth a bunch of money!!! Make sure you are insured well, there are all kinds of people lookin for someone to sue!!!

Not the small block with a “blower” I imagined when you mentioned it 😂

That old “NO LIVE STREAMING” sign blew my mind. The mentality of some folks just doesn’t flow with how things are these days. This applies throughout every aspect of life.

It’s so crazy to come back to this video and see where it is now.. such a transformation.

CLEET is straight dissing the people who “broke in” as much as possible in the most badass way

100% not what I was expecting when you said "we got a blower with a small block on it back here" lmfao

Being a volunteer firefighter when I saw the spreaders I was in heaven seeing old equipment. They spreaders alone are $1,000 to 10,000 just for the spreaders if new. Them old pair are probably 700 to 1,000 dollars. Don’t get me wrong this whole race track is awesome. Can’t wait to see this whole thing up an running one day

You know, I am just proud that someone is starting their own business up in 2019/2020. I might not be the "target audience" for this, but this is just amazing to see. For so long, these places died, and these guys are doing it. And this place has it all! Place for filming, place for doing office work, a freaking BEDROOM AND KITCHEN for when you are crashing after a late show... I mean... SHEESH... How perfect is this?!?

OMG, that sign about no live streaming, wow, and here we are, a KZfaqr buying their track because they didn't adapt to the changing times.

Hey Cleetus just wanna say....... we are all super proud of yall and all the success. I have watched this channel for so long man. Your living my dream I’m sure there are many people like that here who feel the same! I hope one day I can bring my 83 Capri down to the freedom factory and raise some hell for Dale with y’all.. be safe fellas god bless

Everyone is missing how loyal those employees were most employees if the place is going out of business would steal every last paper clip

There is this stuff called Sweeping Compound that you can get at the hardware store. It will eliminate the dust when you sweep up the fire extinguisher.

The pit row after the concessions should be called Earnhardt Alley

Cleetus, you need to get a LLC for the race track so liability cannot be linked to your personal assets. This is a high risk business and should be under some kind of LLC.

Was born and raised here in Bradenton have a lot of memories at this track!!!

INCREDIBLE. Rewatching this in june 2023... they redid everything. incredible. So cool to see hope this place lives on forever!!

Take the aluminum stands from the back side and put them on the main stands to get started then eventually fix the back side ones as time/funds allow.

The beds are for the boosted bois after they had too many drinks at the event 😂

As a retired Chef, I can see so much potential in that concession area. Smash Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Fries, onion rings, and a host of other great track food. The syrups MAY be good even if out of date, but may not be worth risking it. Just found the channel after seeing Cleetus on OffTheRanch and already seriously impressed with you guys. Definitely getting me some Cleetus Merch.

Love how positive you are about all this! Exciting time for the crew! Cant wait to see more

This is in our backyard and we grew up watching races here. It has such a rich history of racing and exciting entertainment. I can speak for other locals, the community appreciates your passion for re-inventing this amazing property. Looking forward to coming to a future event and watching your progress and growth. Thank you for these behind the scenes tours, you brought back so many memories. Legendary auto salesmen Tom Stimus (Wrestler Dusty Rhodes in the commercials) once bought and owned this track and made it an amazing showplace in the 80's. I remember meeting Al Unser Sr here and watching World of Outlaws, Sprint Cars, Figure Eights, smashing up derby and locals race what you brought. Really exciting and would be good to bring that back in someway to keep the track active once again. Best Wishes!

“Caused about 20 dollars worth of damage” “what a bunch of badasses” HAD ME DEAD

This is super exciting. I can't wait to go visit the Freedom Factory. I'm really stocked that you made this move. So much more growth for the channel. Congratulations guys see you soon.

You better yell "HELL YEA BROTHER" as your first line using that pa

James went to another level of happiness when he saw the motorcycle

This would make for a good episode for “abandoned”, but any how, it really is an amazing place. My recommendation comes down to one word: BUDGET. Create a financial budget to fix this place, and stick to it. Otherwise this could easily bankrupt you. It’s so vast, and there’s so much to fix, that it could be a financial black hole. Stick to the basics, think long term, and stick to your budget.

Man what a come up! No one else deserves a track more than you! Hell Yeah Brother!

The goonzquad were talking about bringing the Ferrari's and Viper to the Freedom Factory. Good news travels fast. Hell yea brothers.

The can't film here sign needs to go in the men's room

I am seriously excited!!! You guys are going to have so much fun!

Thanx 4 the tour. Brought back memories!

Been looking at some history found this one interesting.Robbie Knievel set a world record at DeSoto Speedway in 1990 by jumping 30 Subaru station wagons on a motorcycle.

22:56 James *dead serious* : "This is actually not a PA system, this is actually a production studio to drop fire beats."

I'm in the UK but would love to come help clean up, give me somewhere to sleep and a meal, i'll help clean it up. Paint, Grounds keeping and whatever else needed. Dude, place looks sweet. Can't wait to see more of this awesome place.

Hell yeah brother.. I see you have a lot of willing people to help out but I'm sure you can use all the help you can get so I'm here to lend a hand.. I do landscaping, pressure washing, painting, cleaning, and I currently own a soffit, fascia, and gutters business. Hit a brother up would love to be apart of the freedom factory family.. I used to go to this track every weekend when I was a kid. Raise hell praise dale

Hey brother, I’m sure you got a lot of hit ups already but I own a lawn service company and would be willing/honored to provide services to landscape the property for ya. Mow, trimming, weed removal, spraying and whatever else you might need. We operate out of Brevard county on the east coast of central/southern Florida and I’m a huge long time fan, would be so down to come out with some equipment and help with your landscaping needs. Avid car guy at heart so y’all can reach me on Instagram @tspectuning and if interested perhaps we can make something happen! Love you guys and love the channel congrats on the track brother!! Much love ❤️ 💪🏼 🚙 💨

Y’all need to get Mountain Dew to hook the bar up! Imagine having all of the Dew flavors on tap!!!!

With every video I get more excited and it's not even mine. Happy for you guys, have a blast. Wish I was close enough to help. I wish you every success and am looking forward to more video of your progress. Hell yeah brother!

Brother… seeing this video… and seeing what it is today… is awesome…. Garret had a vision, he executed it… and he killed it

See... Cleetus when you said a, " and I think there is a blower with a small block on it" ...this is not what I had in mind😂😂

Good job CM! Don't forget you can sell advertising on any decent sized wall around the track. Maybe give a season to any other companies that volunteer to help you out, like the landscaper that was on here a couple days ago. You also need health cards for any of the food cooks and sellers, sinks for them to wash hands in, near the kitchen area, and on and on. Buy a book about food prep ares and kitchens so when you get inspected, you aren't surprised by all the food rules. Better yet, you might want to hire a food/kitchen or restaurant manager the first year or two. One or two food poisoning cases and your whole food concession will get shut down, there goes a lot of profit. People always like to eat and drink at the track. You'll also need a lot bigger popcorn machine than that one, or you can buy it in 10 gallon bags already popped, like movie theaters do. Good luck

Man this brings back so many memories. I grew up at this track. I cant wait till yall get it goin again thanks man for real it means alot

14:30 Cleetus that’s an 11 second bike! Revive that thing

Cleetus, if you guys are needing a company to inspect and repair your bleachers the company I work for specializes in bleachers.

I wish I could afford to come help with the clean up. I've been in landscape and weed control for 10 years and would LOVE to help clean this place up. I got genuinely excited when I saw the brush mower lol!

That place is bad ass. Congrats you guys I hope you bring it back to all it's glory.

The “corridor” should be called “freedom alley” from here on out!

That GS1000 is a hard to find bike these days, that's a sweet restoration project right there

That track has a lot of history, KZfaq it it's crazy, especially the man on fire!

This is awesome! I’m not just talking about the track itself. It’s awesome that a group of younger people are doing things like this to keep the sport alive. I wish y’all luck. Can’t wait to see what y’all do with the track.

I love that Cleetus just drops goofy and fun t-shirts. He’s not making a cringey “clothing line” with his last name as the brand.

My favorite part of this video is how cleet is laughing about the vandalism, when he said "they came and broke the fluorescent bulbs and breathed in the fumes, once again another tough break" that had me dying looool

That sign was funny. You should livestream every event you put on there, just out of spite and because your business plan is firmly based behind a large audience. Also for people like me that won’t otherwise be able to watch. If I lived nearby I would attend. I’m new to your channel and have enjoyed what I’ve seen so far! Keep it up!

Cleetus, God Bless you and your crew. As someone who wrenches, you have done this community extremely proud!

The commentators tower should be the Eagle Nest.

Hell yeah brother! Trust me when I tell you..... That place is a diamond in the rough and a great location next to the other track. I'm a little older than you but I love to see young dudes making moves like that$$$$. Put every dollar you can scrape together into that place. It'll be rough in the beginning but you'll be debt-free very very soon. I can only imagine this is mostly going to be a cash intake business. Be very very careful who you have around all that cash. I was friends with the past owner at the drag strip where I live and it was a dump and we would still have to count up 20 to $40,000 every weekend in $20 bills. it was only me and him and his motor home counting that money because he couldn't trust anyone else. Be careful brother good luck and congratulations. Do it for Dale!

Sure is a lot of work, but, I hope you get it up and running for racing as well as your shenanigans as well. Great place to host Cleetus and Cars in conjunction with the strip. I sure hope you can make a go of it and put many smiles on many faces for a long time!!!!!!

Before you pour the burnout pad, make sure you pay attention to drainage. All that infield grass looks like it'll help keep the track from turning into swimming pool. Maybe hang out there in a rainstorm and watch where the water goes and how it flows

Coolest thing to ever happen on KZfaq, can't wait to see where this all goes.

Reinforce all the doors, gonna have to do a lot for security

Cleetus!! i`d love a movie of the first event on the Freedom Factory! would be awesome to watch everything, both the cars and the people / workers there!

Been following you for a while and all I can say is great job guy's . I can't wait to see the place when you have opening day, you should be very proud.

Name for the bar area!! “Holley’s Hideout” and have pictures of the dog everywhere

This is such a huge undertaking. I genuinely hope from the bottom of my heart that Cleetus is able to do something with this and doesn't just let it go belly up.

Another idea for you guys - use some of the extra space left over for RC racing! You'll bring in so many more people and youre keeping the original idea alive of the racetrack! Just need a dedicated area that isnt too big with small dirt hills to make a track out of (use the dirt left from the burnout pad) , build a racers tower, and BAM, you got more people coming!

Man you guys have really lucked out with the condition of everything and just thousands of dollars of stuff you wont need to buy. Awesome :D

Next episode: Junkyard LS swap track dryer with 96mm turbo

This is hands down one of the coolest things on KZfaq ever. This track couldn't of gone to a better group of people. Hell yeah brother. Visiting here is on my to do list now big time.

Makes me so happy to see desoto getting a new life. Have so many great memories of going out there as a kid with my mom and dad. Went there on dates for some Saturday night short track racing.

Come along way from 4 years glad I took a watch back in ⏲️ time

Actually excited for y’all , looks like an awesome time getting all that ready for great times.

Let’s all take a minute to shame the vandals who don’t respect other people’s property. They obviously were not doing it for Dale. Dale would never disrespect someone’s property.

FINALLY BEEN WAITING LAST 48 hours refreshing every 30 min

Ever since yall got the track James seems a lot more lively and energetic in the videos. Glad to see yall working towards something that contributes to the community rather than just building faster and more expensive cars, one after another! Can't wait to see how this tracks gonna look a year or two from now, and the events and content creation that will take place there! Keep up the hard work!! Freedom Factory Babbyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

I am really excited and happy that you guys bought that place and that you’ve been restored it

Few pointers that you should keep in mind. All of the soda fountain stuff is mostly trashed, You might be able to save the dispenser. The sure flows will be more than likely be seized up, The carbonator may or may not work. You will have to replace all the lines, BIB stuff. and even the co2 regulators. For the BIB ( bag in box soda ) you might want to consider soda bottle as a cheaper option. In some cases BIB will cost you more than a wholesale soda. The same goes with the kegs and beer tap stuff. The fridge units will have to pass inspection and more than likely will have to be replaced. The fryers depending on condition will need to be steamed cleaned by a professional company. Do not attempt to do this your self. Stoves and other units will need to be checked for mice. If there is any mice droppings on them, Cleaning them will cause them to dilute the piss and they will stink. In the best case you might get away with using a lot of the older equipment. I would contact your local health department and have them come out in the next month to give you an assessment on what safety items you will need to do. This can be a huge bummer if you clean it all up and get an inspection a few weeks before your first event and come to find out you do not have enough hand washing sinks, not enough hot water, Bad water and a lot of those things. Being in your area there might even be some consulting firms that can assist you with this. As for you concessions. Signs should be all tv/computer run so that you do not need to deal with the old school looks. Keep your food to a minimum, Over thinking things tends to huge losses. Do not stick with just Pepsi product, Do BOTH, I hate places that only have coke and I have to drink that crap they call Mellow yellow., Yet some people like it. Do not get stingy on being a Pepsi only brand, You will sell more drinks this way. Also include a full line of diet. Since you know the owners of the drag strip and the other places near them, Talk to them about what sells the most. This way you make money while not spending a huge amount of money of stuff that does not sell. For track related stuff, Invest in more lighting. Benches, You can always contact companies that make the benches and see if they will give you a deal. Another thing is to contact a all of the raceways and other related places and see if they are replacing or have extra of this stuff. Put an ad in Craigslist and FB market place asking if anyone has any of this stuff. Many times when these things are either torn down or replaced some scrapper picks them up for next to nothing and stores them either for resale or sell when scrap prices jump high. For the track and burn out pad, Do you due diligence and research a bit of this and even contact companies that do this for real. Not all local companies that do road work will know how to properly build tracks and burn out pads. For all of the other areas that need fixed contact and seek out permanent sponsorships with a local paving company that also does small jobs that can chip seal and fix all of the areas. This will give them the opportunity to boost about their work at the Freedom Factory while also giving fans the opportunity to hire those that are local. Great for them and great for you. Think for the future and where you might put up your new shops, Even contacting a company that might be interested in building you a building at a lower cost while having their named sponsored as well. If you get a sponsor for something like this, Do a video all about it on here and a few more on your other channel. While they can put up a small video on their channels about Freedom Factory New building and link to you videos. There is always new fans that may not see your channel and might view it while they are looking for something related to one of your sponsors. The more channels you get your name one the further you can go.

Name for concession: “Bartle skeet and all you can eat”

Wow. That concessions area is was actually left in pretty good shape. That equipment cleans up really well and the parts are all simple to replace if needed. Big bucks left in there for sure.

DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATER is what this makes me think of!! Make it the first drive inn movie/ race track/drag strip/ drift course etc!Those cook tops and fryers! That ain’t cheap either! Surprise some scrappers didn’t come thru for the copper and all the stainless, y’all did good!

Should call the bar “Eagles Peaks,” the Merch shop “Freedom Den,”

Just a word of advice when you get to the spraying weeds I would avoid "traditional" roundup or similar products. They will generally be about 41% glyphosate. They will kill the vegetation, but the effects don't last very long. You will want a soil sterilizer for the pavement. Those work for up to a year. Also when you spray you can get a dye that you mix in with the sprayers to see where you have and haven't sprayed. Be sure all people applying chemicals use extreme caution and use appropriate PPE. Rubber boots, rubber gloves, long pants, long sleeves, and possibly a mask. Seriously read the labels.

Nice view from Race Control & the Starter's Stand

That place was packed at the freedom 500 last weekend. I wish I lived closer so I could see the best events in the world live in person

Start a gofundme campaign and have the tiers represent price estimates for upgrades/fixes to the park, like new bleachers, new concrete, paint, etc. Would love to participate.