Where Hartselle Riders Come To Race

Riders from Hartselle have a short list of places worth trailering to. McLarty MX Park makes it because of the dirt: sandy loam mixed our own way, so it keeps its shape through the day instead of baking into a freeway.

35
Miles Direct From Hartselle
Head Southeast
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Morgan County
Your Area

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

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Hartselle
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.

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Directions

Getting Here From Hartselle

This is the sweet spot. Far enough that the track is a destination, close enough that you are not burning the whole day on the road. Most Hartselle riders make it out and back the same day without thinking twice.

Most riders from Hartselle come in via AL-36 east toward Arab. 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.

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.

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Before You Come

What To Know Before You Come

We do not run every weekend, so the schedule page is the first stop. Everything we have on the books is posted there, along with any weather calls.

  • 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

Hartselle, AL

Questions From Hartselle Riders

How far is McLarty MX Park from Hartselle, AL?

The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 35 miles northwest of Hartselle 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 Hartselle.

Is there a motocross track near Hartselle?

McLarty MX Park is the one most Hartselle 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.

Can I camp at the track?

Yes. Camping is welcome with no ground fires anywhere on the property. Front row RV spots with power and water hookups can be reserved by text.

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.

Ready To Make The Drive?

Check what dates we have open, then point the truck southeast. If you have a question before you leave Hartselle, call us - we would rather answer the phone than have you drive out for nothing.