The short answer: AMSOIL is the official oil of the Freedom Factory, the 3/8-mile asphalt oval in Bradenton, Fla., owned by YouTube star Cleetus McFarland. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants run in the track’s race cars, vehicles and equipment, and AMSOIL-sponsored cars race at Freedom Factory events and at Cleetus McFarland events at other tracks.
What is the Freedom Factory?
The Freedom Factory is a 3/8-mile asphalt oval with 12-degree banking in the turns. It was built in the early 1970s as DeSoto Speedway and earned a reputation as the fastest 3/8-mile speedway in the South. After decades of racing it closed, and it later reopened as the Freedom Factory, now owned by Cleetus McFarland.
The track hosts more than 20 enthusiast events each year, including burnout contests, drifting, circle-track racing, spectator drag racing and car shows. Racing legend Travis Pastrana won the Freedom 500 in an AMSOIL-sponsored car.
Who is Cleetus McFarland?
Cleetus McFarland is a multidiscipline motorsports enthusiast and one of the best-known car personalities on YouTube. His Freedom Factory events often put influencers on track against professional racers.
What does the AMSOIL partnership include?
- AMSOIL is the official oil of the Freedom Factory.
- AMSOIL logos appear on track signage and in Freedom Factory social-media content.
- Every Crown Victoria* race car in the Freedom 500, the 2.4 Hours of LeMullets and the Cleetus McFarland Driving Experience carries AMSOIL branding.
- AMSOIL products are installed in the race cars and the other vehicles and equipment at the track.
Where else do the AMSOIL-sponsored cars race?
The AMSOIL-sponsored cars also run in Cleetus McFarland events at other tracks, including the Indy 800 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indiana and the New England 900 at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut.
How can I watch Freedom Factory racing?
Follow AMSOIL and the Freedom Factory on social media to find out where to catch the racing online or in person. The Freedom Factory website lists the event schedule and sells tickets.
