Clay County Mountain Motorsports Festival Proved It Can Be Done!
Last weekend in Kentucky, motorsports fans witnessed something a little bit wild—and wholly inspiring. At the heart of the Clay County Mountain Motorsports Festival, organizers pulled off an audacious feat: they ran a full-blown autocross on U.S. Highway 421. Not a parking lot. Not a racetrack. A working federal highway, temporarily transformed into a cone course buzzing with competition. Grassroots Motorsports
Yes, you read that right. With a 700-foot stretch of highway shut down, racers hauled through tight turns, slaloms, and elevation changes in 20- to 21-second runs — all in front of a curious local crowd. Grassroots Motorsports
Behind the scenes, it took massive coordination — federal, state, and local approvals — plus support from motorsport advocates like Backroads of Appalachia. Grassroots Motorsports The payoff? A dazzling demonstration that even unconventional venues can host thrilling, spectator‐friendly motorsport. Grassroots Motorsports
If you’re passionate about auto events, community engagement, or pushing the envelope in motorsports, this one’s worth following. Let this serve as your front-row seat: Clay County showed us just how far creativity, grit, and cooperation can take a racing dream.
Stay tuned — there’s more to come.
