Talladega Short Track, affectionately called “The Hornet’s Nest”, is located across the street and just east of the Talladega Super Speedway on Speedway Boulevard in Eastaboga, Alabama. The track opened on April 29th, 1977 under the direction of promoter Alfred Gurley. In 1980, he and Lynn “Preacher” Phillips partnered together to purchase the property that remains under the same ownership over 40 years later with Phillips and Gurley’s family, Mike and Rita Donahoo, overseeing operations since his passing in April of 2015.

Track Size
High-Banked, Red Clay Oval

410 Sprint Car Track Record
10.926 seconds by Danny Lasoski on 10/19/01

Super Late Model Track Record
12.420 sec. by Jason Hiett on 3/28/19

Office Phone
(256) 831-1413

What type of grandstands does Talladega Short Track have?
Bleacher seating

Where is general admission seating located?

All seating is GA

What is the alcohol policy?

What is the cooler policy?
Coolers are allowed, No Glass Bottles

What is the smoking policy?
No smoking in the grandstands

Where is the handicapped seating located?
Main grandstand

How much does parking cost?
Free

Are credit cards accepted?
Pit Gate, Ticket Window

Is there any camping available?

Non-electric

How much does it cost to camp on property?