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.

Sandy loam track surface at McLarty MX Park near 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.

More about the track

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.

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

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.

  • 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

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.

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?

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.