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44 Hurricane Mills Rd. | Hurricane Mills, TN 37078
Track Description
Love it or hate it, Loretta Lynn’s is the most
well known track in the series and usually boasts the largest number of
entries. The fact that the track is only used three times a year (Air Nautique
Youth Amateur Nationals, Dirt Days, & the GNCC) ads to the nostalgia
of the event. During the other 49 weeks of the year the track is used as
a horse pasture and sees no motorized action. The hard packed dirt surface
lends itself to breaking bumps and the tree roots on the start stretch have
caught more than one racer off guard. The Loretta’s start is probably
the second longest (next to Glen Helen) and fastest in the series. Upon
surviving the left handed hairpin first turn you’ll enjoy a short
straightaway before turning into the “Ten Commandments” section
(a treacherous set of 10 deep whoops), a quick right will aim you towards
the “Suzuki Double”
before stringing you over a mound and in
between two trees, The following rhythm section
is comprised of 4-6 jumps which can be strung
together in different combinations. You’ll
enjoy a short break from the jumps as you
weave through the S turns, but it wont last
long, the following section has a series
of big roller jumps that can be doubled through,
followed by a healthy tabletop. A tight right
hand turn aims you at the camel hump, but
you’ll encounter another double before
receiving another break from another set
of S-turns. A ski jump will funnel you towards
the high speed sweeper turn, a couple of
turns and a rhythm section are the only things
between you and the finish line. One more
deep whoop section and a drag race around
the Loretta Lynn’s billboard and you’re
ready for another lap.
Driving Directions
Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, is just off I-40 about 70 miles west of
Nashville. Take Tennessee Route 13, exit #143, off I-40 and go north (toward
Waverly, TN) six miles to the Ranch.
Lodging
I-40 exit # 143
Holiday Inn Express (931) 296-2999
Anchor Inn (866) 884-8522
Days Inn Hurricane Mills (931) 296-7647
Days Inn Buffalo Area (931) 296-2432
Bw Of Hurricane Mills (931) 296-4251
I-40 exit # 126
Days Inn Camden (731) 584-3111
Guesthouse Intl Camden (731) 584-2222
Country Hearth Inn (731) 584-6666
I-40 exit # 172
Super 8 (615) 446-1923
Days Inn (731) 847-2278
Holiday Inn (615) 446-9081
Comfort Inn (615) 446-2423
Econo Lodge (615) 446-0541
Baymont Inn (615) 740-1000
Quality Inn (615) 441-5252
Knights Inn (615) 446-3766
Ramada Limited (615) 740-0047
Hampton Inn (615) 446-1088
Travelodge (931) 729-5450
Eateries
Food options are bleak in Hurricane Mills, your choices
come down to Arby’s or a Mexican Restaurant, your best bet is to
drive into Waverly for some pizza, or Dickson, where you’ll find
a Ruby Tuesday.
Misc
There’s a Wal Mart in Waverly and an occasional county fair for
entertainment. Your best options for fun in the area are right at the
campground. Check out the Western Town, drive by Loretta’s mansion,
or take a dip in the creek or pool. The track staff also provides entertainment
in the evenings via pool tournaments, karaoke, etc.
Being that the race takes place at a campground, expect to pay more
for gate fees and hook ups. |
