Talladega Short Track
Track Info
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 Records
Know Before You Go
Grandstands
Bleacher seating
General Admission
All seating is GA
Alcohol Policy
Cooler Policy
Coolers are allowed, No Glass Bottles
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the grandstands
Accessible Seating
Main grandstand
Parking Cost
Free
Credit Cards
Pit Gate, Ticket Window
Camping
Non-electric
Camping Cost
Nearest Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Track Winners
Sprint Car Winners
2026 – Donny Schatz on March 6
2025 – Bill Balog on March 7
2023 – Buddy Kofoid on March 24
2011 – David Gravel on Oct. 22
2004 – Jason Meyers on April 24
2003 – Danny Lasoski on April 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 27
2002 – Danny Lasoski on April 19-20, Steve Kinser on Oct. 5
2001 – Steve Kinser on April 20, Mark Kinser on April 21, Shane Stewart on Oct. 19, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 20
Late Model Winners
2025 – Bobby Pierce on April 26
2023 – Brandon Overton on April 22
Photo Gallery
Location & Directions
4343 Speedway Blvd
Eastaboga, Alabama
Track News
Strong Thunderstorms Cancel Alabama Gang 100 at Talladega
TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Late Model, NASCAR Worlds Collide at Talladega for Alabama Gang 100
THE MONTH AHEAD: April Agenda Brings World of Outlaws to Four States in Three Weeks
HE’S BACK: Donny Schatz Delivers Talladega Masterclass for First Win with CJB
Torgerson Proving He Belongs Among the Best with Shark Racing
TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Dirty South Doubleheader Takes World of Outlaws to Talladega, Magnolia
THE MONTH AHEAD: Busy March Ready to Bring 2026 World of Outlaws Season Back to Life
