Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Where Sheffield Riders Come To Race
Riders from Sheffield 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.
84
Miles Direct From Sheffield
Head Southeast
Direction Of Travel
2
Prepped Tracks
the Shoals
Your Area
Straight-line distance. The map further down shows the real driving route and time from Sheffield.
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.
Directions
Planning The Trip From Sheffield
Most people turn this into an overnight. Come in Friday, camp at the track, and be signed in before gates on Saturday rather than driving at daybreak.
Set your GPS to 4015 County Highway 35, Horton, AL 35980 and it will bring you straight to the gate. From Sheffield you are heading generally southeast.
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.
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
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.
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 Sheffield.
Sheffield, AL
Questions From Sheffield Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Sheffield, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 84 miles northwest of Sheffield 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 Sheffield.
Is there a motocross track near Sheffield?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Sheffield 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.
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 Sheffield
Riders Also Come From
Muscle Shoals, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a longer drive from the park.
Tuscumbia, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a longer drive from the park.
Florence, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a longer drive from the park.
Russellville, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Moulton, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Haleyville, AL
Close to Sheffield, and a day-trip drive from the park.
Ready To Make The Drive?
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 Sheffield, give us a ring.
