There are plenty of people who don’t “get” Cleetus McFarland and his influence on the youth movement in hot rodding these days. They see a goofball guy who does stunty things with cars to get attention on YouTube and they’re waiting for him to go away. Bad news for them. The guy is whip smart, has a plan, and isn’t going anywhere for a very, very long time in the automotive world. If you doubt the previous words we invite you to watch the video below which is really a two-part situation.
The first part is basically line by line breakdown of the investments made already or that are going to be made to get the Freedom Factory up to 100% operating strength and have the place at the functional level that McFarland wants it before he throws the gates open to the public for events. This is a really interesting thing because it is not a “woe is me, we’re spending so much money…” program, it really is a layout of what’s being done, how it is being done and what it costs. As anyone who has been around the operation of a racing facility will tell you, nothing is cheap and nothing happens on its own.
Between roofing, grandstand repair, drainage pipe repair and more this guy and his company are throwing big money into this facility to make it right. Of course the biggest expense rolling in is a large scale paving project to fix the track’s problem areas. No, he is not repaving the whole place, but it’s getting mucho mucho work on the racing surface.
From the financials to the use of heavy equipment, this is a killer video that really starts to show the size and scope of the Cleetus McFarland business empire!
I have no clue what youtube posters make or the method that is used to arrive at those figures, but I did stumble upon a video by someone who claimed to have a basic knowledge of the method. If correct Mr. Crazy, Cleetus, is raking in some real $$$ with his postings and the number of views and such. Which would explain how and why he is doing what he is doing. I think cash cow fits the bill.
I just want to say I think cleetus has a very good head on his shoulders. What he is doing for auto lovers around the world is wonderful. And to share all the info with America the cost and just day to day operations this dude is the best HELL YA BROTHER let her rip. I just moved out of Florida cause my grandkids are up north or I would still be there. FREEDOM FACTORY FOREVER HELLYA BROTHER cleetus keep up the great work and awesome content you put out there you are the best at what you do hands down hope to see you when your open permanently. Kick ass brother. Good luck to you and your boys #toast # freedom factory