It's been a long road to get to this point, but we have one track in operation at Back River Motorsports Park. We are now starting to rehab a second racetrack. Let's see how this goes!
I absolutely love watching these track maintenance and restoration videos! It’s so soothing to watch the place come back to life, after being abandoned and neglected for so long. The transformation from when you started, to now, is absolutely amazing! Love it! You’ve really done a great job with the place. Thanks for sharing!👍🏻
What a great event! It looked like all attendees were enjoying themselves. When you drove in first thing in the morning, I must say the place looked fantastic. The wall, bleachers, & banners made the place look like something cool was going to happen there. The timer and PA seemed like it added a huge professional element. Very excited to see the dirt track resurrection begin! I thoroughly enjoyed the transformation of the facility so far, and really looking forward to this next phase!
I felt the same way driving in. It's a cool feeling, albeit somewhat nerve wracking too lol. I've likened it to your first day at school. The PA was a major upgrade, that's an understatement. It really added a missing element to the day, that I didn't realize was so important for the drivers and spectators.
@@Greenlightfilming So true about the PA system. Decent PA and track announcer can make or break a track. I recently became the "voice" of our local short track. I take a great deal of time making sure our system is up to the task. I have to admit that even after ten years working at this track, I still get stoked every time I pull into the facility. There is no feeling quite like it, and I love it! I give my pay back to the track as well.
The intro was fantastic to watch. Seeing the sunrise over the track with the seating, the banners, the concrete barriers, everything. I remember the first video where you shared that you'd bought the track, seeing you and everyone that has helped, evolve the track is truly commendable. I've loved watching it happen, all the way from the UK. I wish more small tracks here got the same love and investment.
I got a chance to meet and talk to Cody with the Cutlass at Road America in Elkhart Lake a couple of weeks ago for Nascar/Porche/GridLife event. I recognized his car from your videos, and talked to him about that. I hope he had a good run that weekend, and I'm glad you are having so much luck with your track. If it was closer, I would surely come to spectate. Keep up the great work.
I drag raced My cuda there when it was the Apollo. The drag strip was closed then but the bar owner let me make a couple runs. The surface was really rough. But it was fun to do it
That's cool! Always fun to hear stories from the guys that ran here back in the day. Do you happen to have any photos of it at the Apollo, or of the Apollo? I'm always looking for photos.
I always wanted to own a 2 track property .. 1/4 mile and autocross. Btw, I think Ken Koretsky may do that with Maple Grove Raceway. Also, we couldn't thank the Koretsky family enough .. for saving our track.❤
It will be really interesting once that pond is empty if you can see anything resembling a track under there. What are you going to do to keep it from filling back up? Congrats on the success so far. Really glad it's making enough money to add improvements to the place. That must be really gratifying for you.
Would love to see a few more of those pumps thrown in the track and get that down even faster. Can't wait to see you tackle the drainage issue, hopefully its something simple like a clog or ect and not a major project. Very excited to see how nice you end up making this track area again.
It would be cool to get a 3 week long timelapse of the lake draining, but that'd be super annoying with a battery powered camera. Plus it might grow legs
Congrats! It's nice to see returns on your hard work and I like the longer videos. Sub count is coming along as well! You'll be filming track 3.0 updates before you know it!! I think it'd be cool to have a time lapse of the pond/track draining. It would make for a really dramatic, look how far we've come montage. The title could even be "Look! We grew a track" lol.
Ha, it's a neat car. Very rough shape but we got it driving pretty well with a little work. I just uploaded the video of it. th-cam.com/video/LOde8iSjXoc/w-d-xo.html
What are the plans for the second area once it's drained down? Or is it a case of seeing what's under there first? Also, any thoughts on some sort of recording/live streaming of events? I know there are a few UK viewers like myself who'd love to be able to support the track beyond mech. Might be a way to help boost income, although I'm no expert on the logistics of streaming events.
The plan thus far is to drain it, assess the surface condition, remove all debris (tires, podiums, barrels etc then proceed accordingly. I'd like to be able to stream an event, but it does cost money with likely little return.
HECKS YEAH! Been waiting for this project to start since your first video! Getting this up and going again is gunna do big things for yah and the park. and THEN, that back lot for rally style stuff. Kickassssssss!!
Cool ...rival of the second track. A you tube vid shows the winged karts on the track from '07, It looked fast and fun till a kart went through the plywood wall off turn 2 hahahhahaa Another vid of the Apollo drag strip ...man a lot has changed over almost 50yrs. Keep up the good work for the local motorsport enthusiasts
Damn dude, looks great. Now you're saving the track number 2, what about the space behind it? Looked up on Google Maps where you are, saw it there. Could've been a dirt track in the past? Plans to connect with the oval for a large stretch of rallycross circuit? Keep up the good work!
In the future as you gain revenue you should look into if you can build onto the track as it looks like the oval is realistically mainly for go karts looks abit small for anything but auto cross so you might aswell add some more turns outside the oval leading into it for a more exciting possibility of layouts to retain people coming obviously only if the track is aloud to have that addition
From the title I was afraid you'd taken on a second location but , I can see this is just phase II of your original property . It may not seem it but , I know that the time before snow is short so , hoping all goes according to plan .
Hey I was just looking for the track's calendar since I'm going up to Duluth tomorrow. The website links to your Facebook for the schedule, but I don't have a facebook account so I'm unable to see your schedule. Another way to view the schedule without needing accounts on external sites would be nice.
I know that it sounds like due to zoning you are limited on the amount of events per year. However, you said that some participants came from 3-4 hours away. Is there availability to offer camping for the people traveling from further away? I know some of the dirt tracks around here had camping on site, and it always seemed to add a cool extra layer of interest to the event. Also, are you able to have someone selling concessions? Or if not, can you bring in a food truck to offer something to eat to the attendees, the food truck could possibly split a percentage of proceeds, or have a flat fee that they pay to you.
I'm very curious what kind of kart track is under that little pond. A fast one even? Short lap time, I'd get that. Also wonder whether it'll be easy to keep it dry from here on.
On site electric power 313 right side That looks like an above ground transformer is that true? If you are going to use a portable generator, the standard gasoline home ones are 3,600 RPM making them very noisy and fuel hungry unless you get a $$$ Honda inverter. Some alternatives are a construction site light tower. These are generally diesel , run at 1,800 RPM and are in the 6 to 8,000 Watt range. Another alternative is a natural gas backup generator from a building. These can be converted to propane. If you are friends with an electrician, these pop up from time to time. A 10,000 Watt unit that uses a 4 cylinder engine would be about as big as I'd want to go as over sizing leads to excessive fuel consumption.
It's been a long road to get to this point, but we have one track in operation at Back River Motorsports Park. We are now starting to rehab a second racetrack. Let's see how this goes!
@Greenlightfilming Thank you for striving to stay in compliance, in the long run, it's in your best interest to do so.
Got to get Cleetus up there. You have so much in common.
I absolutely love watching these track maintenance and restoration videos! It’s so soothing to watch the place come back to life, after being abandoned and neglected for so long. The transformation from when you started, to now, is absolutely amazing! Love it! You’ve really done a great job with the place. Thanks for sharing!👍🏻
It will be interesting to play some of the first video, next to how it is now. Total transformation to say the least lol
I think it's fantastic the progress your making with the track.
Thank you sir. It's a big effort by quite a few people. More to come
What a great event! It looked like all attendees were enjoying themselves. When you drove in first thing in the morning, I must say the place looked fantastic. The wall, bleachers, & banners made the place look like something cool was going to happen there. The timer and PA seemed like it added a huge professional element. Very excited to see the dirt track resurrection begin! I thoroughly enjoyed the transformation of the facility so far, and really looking forward to this next phase!
I felt the same way driving in. It's a cool feeling, albeit somewhat nerve wracking too lol. I've likened it to your first day at school.
The PA was a major upgrade, that's an understatement. It really added a missing element to the day, that I didn't realize was so important for the drivers and spectators.
@@Greenlightfilming So true about the PA system. Decent PA and track announcer can make or break a track. I recently became the "voice" of our local short track. I take a great deal of time making sure our system is up to the task.
I have to admit that even after ten years working at this track, I still get stoked every time I pull into the facility. There is no feeling quite like it, and I love it! I give my pay back to the track as well.
Excited to see the clay track come to life!
Thanks, me too!
The intro was fantastic to watch. Seeing the sunrise over the track with the seating, the banners, the concrete barriers, everything. I remember the first video where you shared that you'd bought the track, seeing you and everyone that has helped, evolve the track is truly commendable. I've loved watching it happen, all the way from the UK. I wish more small tracks here got the same love and investment.
This just gets better and better, thanks for bringing us a long. You got fans here in the UK.
I got a chance to meet and talk to Cody with the Cutlass at Road America in Elkhart Lake a couple of weeks ago for Nascar/Porche/GridLife event. I recognized his car from your videos, and talked to him about that. I hope he had a good run that weekend, and I'm glad you are having so much luck with your track. If it was closer, I would surely come to spectate. Keep up the great work.
The track is looking better and better! Keep up the good work.
Super awesome! I drove by while I was up there from Texas during EAA. can’t wait to come visit for an event. Keep up the great work!
Thank you sir!
Right about everywhere I look along the property looks cared for. That´s a hugh achievement!
Thank you. We take a lot of pride in keeping the place in good shape.
CONGRATS on a Great Day!!! So awesome to see what you are doing!!! Wish I lived closer, I would be there!! Thank You!!!
Thank you! It was a solid day, followed up with another one this weekend.
I drag raced My cuda there when it was the Apollo. The drag strip was closed then but the bar owner let me make a couple runs. The surface was really rough. But it was fun to do it
That's cool! Always fun to hear stories from the guys that ran here back in the day. Do you happen to have any photos of it at the Apollo, or of the Apollo? I'm always looking for photos.
I always wanted to own a 2 track property .. 1/4 mile and autocross. Btw, I think Ken Koretsky may do that with Maple Grove Raceway. Also, we couldn't thank the Koretsky family enough .. for saving our track.❤
I'M BACK. GLAD TO HEAR THE UPDATE.
It will be really interesting once that pond is empty if you can see anything resembling a track under there. What are you going to do to keep it from filling back up? Congrats on the success so far. Really glad it's making enough money to add improvements to the place. That must be really gratifying for you.
Would love to see a few more of those pumps thrown in the track and get that down even faster. Can't wait to see you tackle the drainage issue, hopefully its something simple like a clog or ect and not a major project. Very excited to see how nice you end up making this track area again.
I agree, it would go faster. However, we're only permitted for the maximum flow per minute, and hour allotment per day by the DNR.
It would be cool to get a 3 week long timelapse of the lake draining, but that'd be super annoying with a battery powered camera. Plus it might grow legs
Not sure how to do that without being out there constantly manning a camera.
04:55 - Hey I was wondering if anyone caught that run haha. It wasn't fast but it sure was fun!
Awarded major style points haha
So awesome you got that run of Jake! Was so cool when he slid that first hair pin and linked the following turn
He was throwing the car around, fun to watch lol. I wonder if anyone got him spinning out on the one run
Congrats! It's nice to see returns on your hard work and I like the longer videos. Sub count is coming along as well! You'll be filming track 3.0 updates before you know it!! I think it'd be cool to have a time lapse of the pond/track draining. It would make for a really dramatic, look how far we've come montage. The title could even be "Look! We grew a track" lol.
It's criminal that your channel hasn't gotten to 100k subs yet.
It is what it is!
So glad your working on the clay carting track! 🤘🏽
Finally! It's like watching paint dry right now, but what do you expect with that much water to move.
I’m jealous of that foxbody. That thing is sweet
Ha, it's a neat car. Very rough shape but we got it driving pretty well with a little work. I just uploaded the video of it. th-cam.com/video/LOde8iSjXoc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing your excellent progress. Good to see your being reasonable in your approach, over the norm of a unrecoverable dive, too many take.
What are the plans for the second area once it's drained down? Or is it a case of seeing what's under there first?
Also, any thoughts on some sort of recording/live streaming of events? I know there are a few UK viewers like myself who'd love to be able to support the track beyond mech. Might be a way to help boost income, although I'm no expert on the logistics of streaming events.
The plan thus far is to drain it, assess the surface condition, remove all debris (tires, podiums, barrels etc then proceed accordingly.
I'd like to be able to stream an event, but it does cost money with likely little return.
Looking awesome can’t wait to see the clay truck emptied
Hopefully soon. We are getting down there...
@@Greenlightfilming lol whoops not truck 🤦TRACK ! 😆
7:05 That thing BOOGIES. I don't think i've seen a G body move like that before. holy shit
We did a feature of him and his car a couple years ago. Video here:th-cam.com/video/osPCnUUY3yQ/w-d-xo.html
@@Greenlightfilming yup I've seen it, nutty! love it
Man I’m pumped about this. Excited to see it being worked on
Thank you for stopping out and sponsoring the track! Will chat next time we cross paths. Sorry I didn't spend more time Saturday.
That infield draining would be great for a time-lapse.
It'd be highly satisfying
Such a great idea. I need to come to these events.
Wow I never knew a G-body could move like that! … or should I say not move like that.
Awesome what you have done with the track and property!
That Cutlass is wild, there's no doubt about it. Check it out on TH-cam under Cody Smith Motorsports, and Instagram under asphalt_gundam.
@@Greenlightfilming will do thank you
HECKS YEAH! Been waiting for this project to start since your first video! Getting this up and going again is gunna do big things for yah and the park. and THEN, that back lot for rally style stuff. Kickassssssss!!
Good to see old tracks getting revived! :)
Keep going! You are doing great!
Thank you!
Cool ...rival of the second track. A you tube vid shows the winged karts on the track from '07, It looked fast and fun till a kart went through the plywood wall off turn 2 hahahhahaa
Another vid of the Apollo drag strip ...man a lot has changed over almost 50yrs.
Keep up the good work for the local motorsport enthusiasts
The old clay gokart track should be good for flat track cycle racing, just one more idea for bringing in events
I am really enjoying watching the progress. The place is really coming along !
Thanks Dave 🤘
Great to see some small 4banger Fords out there! I'm a 2017 Mk7 Fiesta SE driver, working on a few mods.
congrats on your hard work and your success
I live close to there!!!!!!!🎉
🤘🤘
dang that focus rs 3 wheelin it
Fun to watch. Some other cars lift a wheel like 8" around the same spot on the track
Caint wait to see the progression!
No Doubt playing in the background!
👍👍
Damn dude, looks great. Now you're saving the track number 2, what about the space behind it? Looked up on Google Maps where you are, saw it there. Could've been a dirt track in the past? Plans to connect with the oval for a large stretch of rallycross circuit? Keep up the good work!
In the future as you gain revenue you should look into if you can build onto the track as it looks like the oval is realistically mainly for go karts looks abit small for anything but auto cross so you might aswell add some more turns outside the oval leading into it for a more exciting possibility of layouts to retain people coming obviously only if the track is aloud to have that addition
From the title I was afraid you'd taken on a second location but , I can see this is just phase II of your original property . It may not seem it but , I know that the time before snow is short so , hoping all goes according to plan .
Hey I was just looking for the track's calendar since I'm going up to Duluth tomorrow. The website links to your Facebook for the schedule, but I don't have a facebook account so I'm unable to see your schedule. Another way to view the schedule without needing accounts on external sites would be nice.
We will be open 9am - 5pm tomorrow 🤘🤘
i can hardly wait until you have karts running on the track.
That's the plan! Might be awhile. The clay is super-saturated under all that water.
It's like pudding.
Come to Pocatello idaho we have a track that needs to be re opened
I know that it sounds like due to zoning you are limited on the amount of events per year. However, you said that some participants came from 3-4 hours away. Is there availability to offer camping for the people traveling from further away? I know some of the dirt tracks around here had camping on site, and it always seemed to add a cool extra layer of interest to the event. Also, are you able to have someone selling concessions? Or if not, can you bring in a food truck to offer something to eat to the attendees, the food truck could possibly split a percentage of proceeds, or have a flat fee that they pay to you.
Make a ufo landing pad maybe they'll let you put a ls in it.
🙌nice
Need some racing flags and you need good ole American Flag.
We proudly wave a big American flag on the tower.
What's the plan for further rain accumulation? Hopefully the infield had some drains at one point.
Pump as needed. We will need some water for wetting the track surface.
SO AR YOU LOOKING AT A DRAG STRIP IN THE FUTURE PLUS THE GO KART TRACK?
DUDE.... Ive been waiting for this video... I have wanted to see it drained..
Soon
yes yes yes yes🎉🎉🎉
🤘🤘🤘
can you do a time laps of the draining of the pond / track ??
We could potentially start doing that, but it's so slow it might be going down an inch an hour at full rate. It's like watching paint dry
We need an update video I race karts on clay tracks in New York
i dont know what it is but something about modified ford focuses or fiestas gives me a dose of neuron activation
Highly satisfying. Those cars are killer
YESSSS
I'm very curious what kind of kart track is under that little pond. A fast one even? Short lap time, I'd get that.
Also wonder whether it'll be easy to keep it dry from here on.
It was a very fast Karting track circa 2010. There's over a decade of accumulated rainwater in it.
@@Greenlightfilming I wonder what made it fast. Banked oval? Can't wait to see what gooey track emerges!
🔥🔥🔥
On site electric power 313 right side That looks like an above ground transformer is that true?
If you are going to use a portable generator, the standard gasoline home ones are 3,600 RPM making them very noisy and fuel hungry unless you get a $$$ Honda inverter. Some alternatives are a construction site light tower. These are generally diesel , run at 1,800 RPM and are in the 6 to 8,000 Watt range.
Another alternative is a natural gas backup generator from a building. These can be converted to propane. If you are friends with an electrician, these pop up from time to time. A 10,000 Watt unit that uses a 4 cylinder engine would be about as big as I'd want to go as over sizing leads to excessive fuel consumption.
Here within 10 seconds! 🎉
you doing okay, bud?
We have a well known track in Jackson Michigan that needs reopened.
Hopefully someone takes that project on
Are you able to host Legend cars or midgets?
hi its rhett im just on my grandmas account
Hey bud, thanks for helping out at the last few track days. Your dad got a pretty cool new car!
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@Cleetusmcfarland partner event?