Freedom Factory

The Freedom Factory in Bradenton is owned by well-known YouTuber and car enthusiast Cleetus McFarland. The track was built in the early 1970s as Desoto Speedway. Its 3/8-mile asphalt oval with 12-degree banking became known as the fastest 3/8-mile speedway in the South, and many NASCAR and circle track icons raced here before the track eventually closed.

After several years of abandonment, Cleetus McFarland bought the property and set out to bring it back to life. While renovations were under way, pay-per-view events such as the Freedom 500 and LeMullets were held at the track. After a year of rebuilding, the Freedom Factory hosted its first public event in February 2021, and it has since become a hub for car enthusiasts again.