Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
Motocross Racing Near Altoona, AL
Motocross near Altoona usually means a drive, and this one is worth it. McLarty MX Park sits in Horton, Alabama, with two tracks, camping on site, and a schedule you can check before you ever hook up the trailer.
14
Miles Direct From Altoona
Head North
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Etowah County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Altoona.
Directions
The Drive From Altoona
Being this close has a real advantage: if the weather looks iffy you can wait, watch, and still make it out once the call goes up.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Altoona you are heading generally north.
The Surface
About The Surface You Will Ride
The mix is red clay and wood shavings, and the ratio is ours. What it buys you is a track that still has berms and lines late in the day rather than one worn groove and a cloud of dust.
Before You Come
Before You Load Up
There is no membership and no pre-registration. Show up on an announced date, sign in, pay, and go ride. Just confirm the date first, because we are not open every week.
No dates posted at the moment
New race and practice dates go up as soon as they are set. Call the park and we will tell you what is coming before you plan the trip from Altoona.
On The Gate
Who Rides Here
Racers, practice riders and people just getting started all use the same gate. Sign in at the tower, tell us what you are riding, and we will point you to the right class.
You Can See The Whole Thing
The layout sits in an open field, so from most spots in the pits you can watch about 70 percent of the track. Parents love it.
It Drains
Sandy loam sheds water. A rain shower is not automatically the end of the day here.
Altoona, AL
Questions From Altoona Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Altoona, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 14 miles south of Altoona in a straight line. Because of the river and the lake, the road route can be noticeably longer - the map on this page shows the real driving distance and time from Altoona.
Is there a motocross track near Altoona?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Altoona riders end up at. It is a short hop away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
What classes do you run?
Mini E and 51cc through 65, 85, Supermini, Schoolboy, Girls, Women, 250, Open, College Boy and the 25, 35 and 45 plus classes. The exact list for a given weekend depends on the series running.
What kind of dirt is the track?
Sandy loam - Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture, keeps traction, and stops the track turning into a dust bowl.
Do I need to sign up before I come?
No. There is no membership and no pre-registration. Sign in at the tower when you arrive and pay at the gate. Riders under 18 need a parent or legal guardian signature.
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Attalla, AL
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Cleveland, AL
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Your Next Ride Day Starts Here
One phone call saves a wasted trip. Check the schedule first, and if you are still unsure whether we are running, call us from Altoona before you hook up.
