Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Where Bessemer Riders Come To Race
The trip from Bessemer to McLarty MX Park is a day-trip drive. Comfortable enough that families in Jefferson County make it for a single practice day and still get home for supper.
63
Miles Direct From Bessemer
Head Northeast
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Jefferson County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Bessemer.
On The Gate
Racers, Families And First-Timers
Whether you are chasing series points or just want your kid to get comfortable on dirt somewhere safer than a pasture, there is a spot here for you.
Prepped Before You Roll In
The track is watered and ripped before gates open, and it gets worked through the day on race days.
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.
The Surface
Sandy Loam, Not A Dust Bowl
We prep before you roll in and keep working it through a race day. Combined with a surface that actually holds moisture, that means the track you ride at four o clock still resembles the one you rode at ten.
Directions
How Far Is It From Bessemer?
Solid day-trip territory. Plenty of riders in Jefferson County do exactly that: out in the morning, home that night.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Bessemer you are heading generally northeast.
Before You Come
How A Day Here Works
Look at the schedule, then load the bike. Riders sign in at the tower when they arrive and pay at the gate - under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian signature.
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SEP 5 SAT
Makeup Race
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SEP 6 SUN
SHA Series Race
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OCT 3 SAT
SHA Series Race
Bessemer, AL
Questions From Bessemer Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Bessemer, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 63 miles southwest of Bessemer 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 Bessemer.
Is there a motocross track near Bessemer?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Bessemer riders end up at. It is an easy day trip away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
What happens if it rains?
Sandy loam drains well, so light rain often does not stop us. If weather does force a change, we post it at the top of every page on this website and on our Facebook page.
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.
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.
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.
Close To Bessemer
Riders Also Come From
Hoover, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Pelham, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Birmingham, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Alabaster, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Fultondale, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Gardendale, AL
Close to Bessemer, and a morning drive from the park.
Load Up And Come Out
Check what dates we have open, then point the truck northeast. If you have a question before you leave Bessemer, call us - we would rather answer the phone than have you drive out for nothing.
