Your Next Ride Day Starts In Cartersville, GA

McLarty MX Park is the motocross track a lot of Cartersville riders end up at. Two tracks that get worked between events, and a gate you pay at when you show up. No membership, no pre-registration.

92
Miles Direct From Cartersville
Head West
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Bartow County
Your Area

Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Cartersville.

Directions

Cartersville To Horton, Alabama

Riders coming this far usually arrive the night before. Camping on site is welcome, and front row RV spots with power and water hookups can be reserved by text.

Most riders from Cartersville come in via US-411 northwest. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Cartersville
The Surface

The Reason Riders Keep Coming Back

Our surface is Alabama red clay mixed with our own blend of wood shavings. It holds moisture through the day, keeps traction in the corners most tracks give up on, and does not bake flat by the second moto.

More about the track

Before You Come

Plan Your Ride Day

Check the date, bring full gear, and bring a chair for whoever came to watch. Everything else sorts itself out at the tower.

  • SEP 5 SAT

    Makeup Race

    Saturday, September 5, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

  • SEP 6 SUN

    SHA Series Race

    Sunday, September 6, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

  • OCT 3 SAT

    SHA Series Race

    Saturday, October 3, 2026 Gates open at 7:00 AM

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.

Two Separate Tracks

Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.

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.

See every race class

Cartersville, GA

Questions From Cartersville Riders

How far is McLarty MX Park from Cartersville, GA?

The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 92 miles east of Cartersville 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 Cartersville.

Is there a motocross track near Cartersville?

McLarty MX Park is the one most Cartersville 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 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.

Is the park open every weekend?

No. We open on announced dates only. Check the schedule page before you load up - it lists every date we have on the books along with any weather notices.

Are pit bikes allowed?

No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.

Can spectators see the whole track?

Just about. The track sits in an open field, so from most spots in the pits you can see around seventy percent of the layout.

Your Next Ride Day Starts Here

Pull up the schedule, pick a date, and we will see you at the tower. Riders coming in from Cartersville are always welcome to call ahead with questions.