Our track
Inside Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms BMX is Shelby County's only BMX race track. It sits inside one of the largest urban parks in the country, across Farm Road from Hyde Lake, with a start hill, a rhythm section and three banked turns.
Getting here
Inside the park, off Farm Road
- Address
- 6435 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38119
- Track entrance
- The track entrance is off Farm Road, across from Hyde Lake, just southwest of the Walnut Grove Road and Farm Road intersection. Do not use the Visitor Center address.
- Parking
- Park in the gravel lot beside the track off Farm Road. Overflow parking is along the Farm Road shoulder on event nights. Please leave the gate lane clear.
Facility
The basics
- Sanction
- USA BMX
- Track type
- Outdoor dirt track with a start hill and lighting
- Classes
- Balance bike, Novice, Intermediate, Expert and Cruiser
- Lighting
- Lit for evening practice and racing
- Registration
- On site at the registration window
Spectators
Spectating is free. Families line the fence along the first straight and the last turn. Bring a chair, water and a jacket in the fall. Restrooms are on site. Concessions run on race nights when volunteers are available.
Rules and safety
How we keep it fun
- 1A current USA BMX membership is required to be on the track, including practice.
- 2Helmet, long sleeves, long pants and closed toe shoes at all times on the track.
- 3No riding when the track is closed or wet. Dirt tracks do not race wet.
- 4Riders go one direction only. Walk back to the start hill along the outside of the track.
- 5Parents and spectators stay outside the fence during practice and racing.
- 6Listen to the gate operator and track officials. Their call is final.
- 7Pick up after yourself. The track is maintained by volunteers.
Full rules follow the current USA BMX rulebook. Track officials can update these at any time for safety.
Mission
Why the track exists
Shelby Farms BMX exists to make BMX racing accessible, grow youth participation, build an active and welcoming community and give riders of every level a consistent place to ride. Be Open. Be Consistent. Be Intentional.