Two Separate Tracks
Both tracks were rebuilt and upgraded in 2022, and both get worked on between every event.
Motocross Racing Near Southside, AL
If you are hunting for a motocross track near Southside, McLarty MX Park is a comfortable morning drive away in Horton, Alabama. Close enough for most riders in Etowah County to load the bike after breakfast and still get a full day of laps.
28
Miles Direct From Southside
Head Northwest
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 Southside.
The Surface
The Reason Riders Keep Coming Back
The mix is red clay and wood shavings, and the ratio is ours. What it buys you is a track that still has berms and lines late in the day rather than one worn groove and a cloud of dust.
On The Gate
Everybody From Mini E To Open
This is not an experts-only track. Beginner classes like Youth D exist for a reason, and the layout is forgiving enough for a kid learning while still being big enough for A riders to hold it open.
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
Before You Load Up
The single most important thing: check the schedule before you drive. We open on announced dates only, and if weather moves something we post it at the top of every page on this site.
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SEP 5 SAT
Makeup Race
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SEP 6 SUN
SHA Series Race
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OCT 3 SAT
SHA Series Race
Directions
Travel Notes For Southside Riders
A normal ride-day drive from Southside. 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 Southside you are heading generally northwest.
Southside, AL
Questions From Southside Riders
How far is McLarty MX Park from Southside, AL?
The park is at 4015 County Highway 35 in Horton, Alabama, roughly 28 miles southeast of Southside 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 Southside.
Is there a motocross track near Southside?
McLarty MX Park is the one most Southside 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.
Are pit bikes allowed?
No. Pit bike riding is not permitted anywhere on the property. That rule gets enforced.
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.
Close To Southside
Riders Also Come From
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Gadsden, AL
Close to Southside, and a morning drive from the park.
Attalla, AL
Close to Southside, and a morning drive from the park.
Ashville, AL
Close to Southside, and a morning drive from the park.
Jacksonville, AL
Close to Southside, and a morning drive from the park.
Your Next Ride Day Starts Here
Pull up the schedule, pick a date, and we will see you at the tower. Riders coming in from Southside are always welcome to call ahead with questions.
