Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Where Centre Riders Come To Race
Looking for somewhere to ride near Centre? Point the truck west. McLarty MX Park has been a North Alabama riding destination for families and weekend racers for years, and the dirt is the reason people keep making the trip.
41
Miles Direct From Centre
Head West
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Cherokee County
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Centre.
The Surface
Dirt That Holds Up All Day
Most Southeastern tracks pick one problem: dust by noon, or hardpack by afternoon. The blend here does neither. The shavings hold water, the clay holds shape, and the track keeps its character right through the last session.
Directions
How Far Is It From Centre?
A normal ride-day drive from Centre. Leave early enough to sign in without rushing and you will get a full day of laps out of it.
Most riders from Centre come in via US-411 west toward Gadsden. Put the address in your phone and it will take you the rest of the way.
On The Gate
Bring The Whole Family
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.
Before You Come
A Few Things To Sort Out First
Gate prices are posted, the rules are short, and the schedule is public. The only thing that catches people out is assuming we run every Saturday - we do not.
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 Centre.
Centre, AL
Questions From Centre Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Centre, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 41 miles east of Centre 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 Centre.
Is there a motocross track near Centre?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Centre riders end up at. It is a comfortable morning drive away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.
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.
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.
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.
Close To Centre
Riders Also Come From
Glencoe, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
Fort Payne, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
Gadsden, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
Jacksonville, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
Rainbow City, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
Southside, AL
Close to Centre, and a morning drive from the park.
See You At The Gate
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 Centre, give us a ring.
