Owens Cross Roads To McLarty MX Park

Whether you race every weekend or you are just trying to find a safe place for a kid on a 65, riders out of Owens Cross Roads are welcome here. We run classes from Mini E all the way up to Open.

28
Miles Direct From Owens Cross Roads
Head South
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Madison County
Your Area

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

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Owens Cross Roads
The Surface

Dirt That Holds Up All Day

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.

More about the track

Directions

Getting Here From Owens Cross Roads

A normal ride-day drive from Owens Cross Roads. Leave early enough to sign in without rushing and you will get a full day of laps out of it.

Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Owens Cross Roads you are heading generally south.

On The Gate

Bring The Whole Family

You will find four year olds on 50s and forty five year olds on 450s in the same pits. The class list covers Mini E through Open, plus Girls, Women, Schoolboy, College Boy and the 25, 35 and 45 plus classes.

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

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

Owens Cross Roads, AL

Questions From Owens Cross Roads Riders

How far is McLarty MX Park from Owens Cross Roads, AL?

The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 28 miles north of Owens Cross Roads 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 Owens Cross Roads.

Is there a motocross track near Owens Cross Roads?

McLarty MX Park is the one most Owens Cross Roads 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.

Load Up And Come Out

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 Owens Cross Roads, give us a ring.