Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Calhoun Riders: Your Track Is In Horton
McLarty MX Park sits in the little community of Horton, west of Calhoun. What you find at the end of the drive is two prepped sandy loam tracks that hold moisture instead of turning into a dust bowl by lunch.
86
Miles Direct From Calhoun
Head West
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Gordon County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Calhoun.
On The Gate
Racers, Families And First-Timers
Bring the family. From most spots in the pits you can watch something like seventy percent of the track, which is exactly what a parent wants when their nine year old is out there.
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
Sandy loam is the whole point. It drains after a shower, it takes a rip, and it gives you grip where you expect to be sliding. That is why riders trailer past closer tracks to get here.
Directions
Planning The Trip From Calhoun
From Calhoun this is a genuine haul, so it is worth making a weekend of it. Camping is welcome at the park, and there are hotels fifteen to twenty five minutes away in Albertville and Guntersville.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Calhoun you are heading generally west.
Before You Come
A Few Things To Sort Out First
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
Calhoun, GA
Questions From Calhoun Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Calhoun, GA?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 86 miles east of Calhoun 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 Calhoun.
Is there a motocross track near Calhoun?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Calhoun riders end up at. It is a couple of hours on the road 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 Calhoun
Riders Also Come From
Dalton, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a longer drive from the park.
Rome, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Summerville, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a day-trip drive from the park.
LaFayette, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Cartersville, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a longer drive from the park.
Ringgold, GA
Close to Calhoun, and a longer drive from the park.
Ready To Make The Drive?
The schedule page has every open date. If something on it is not clear, or you want to know whether the track is running before you leave Calhoun, give us a ring.
