Motocross Racing Near Sardis City, AL

For riders around Sardis City, Alabama, the run to McLarty MX Park is a short drive. What you get at the end of it is Alabama red clay cut with wood shavings - traction where most tracks give you none.

16
Miles Direct From Sardis City
Head West
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
Etowah County
Your Area

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

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near Sardis City
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

On The Gate

Who Rides Here

Race days run classes from Mini E and 51cc all the way through 250, Open, Schoolboy, Women, and the Vet classes. American Heroes is free to all first responders and all service men and women.

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

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

Directions

Sardis City To Horton, Alabama

Being this close has a real advantage: if the weather looks iffy you can wait, watch, and still make it out once the call goes up.

Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Sardis City you are heading generally west.

Sardis City, AL

Questions From Sardis City Riders

How far is McLarty MX Park from Sardis City, AL?

The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 16 miles east of Sardis City 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 Sardis City.

Is there a motocross track near Sardis City?

McLarty MX Park is the one most Sardis City riders end up at. It is a short hop away in Horton, with two prepped sandy loam tracks and announced race and practice days.

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.

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.

Your Next Ride Day Starts Here

One phone call saves a wasted trip. Check the schedule first, and if you are still unsure whether we are running, call us from Sardis City before you hook up.