By Charles Romans
Carter County Times
If you’re interested in off-roading, there’s a new place in Carter County to go get muddy! Dirt Slingers Off Road Park, located at 3710 West US Highway 60, just west of Grayson, offers a wide range of entertainment for the entire family. It isn’t just off-roading either, upcoming events include a battle of the bands, and karaoke contests. Other events at the park, like off road barrel racing, uphill drag racing, off road course racing, and tug-of-war, draw crowds from across the region and beyond. The 700-acre park also has a large playground area with multiple play structures for children to enjoy themselves.
“There’s a lot of trails and hill climbs,” owner Morgan May said. “And a little bit of everything for everyone. There’s mud, different trails with different difficulty levels, and we can accommodate everything from dirt bikes to rock bouncers. It doesn’t matter if its rock crawlers, Jeeps, or side by sides, we can accommodate almost anything.”
A lot of the riders are local to the tri county area, but many come from all over Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, May said.
“We have had a lot of support from the area, but there have also been people come from Michigan and other states to ride the trails. But a lot of our bigger crowds come in from Ohio.”
Dirt sports have always enjoyed a robust following whether it be motocross, rock climbers, or specialty rigs, and enthusiasts can never get enough of the dirt, the mud, and the roar of engines straining through hazards or tearing up earth as they surge toward the top of the next hill.
May said that it’s his goal to provide the best experience possible and that he is constantly looking for more ways to improve Dirt Slingers Off Road Park and make it better for both competitors and spectators.
“We want everyone to have such a good time that they can’t wait to come back,” he said.
May said that the park loves dirt sports, but it is more than just that.
“We’ve built a stage, a venue, to bring artists in for performances,” May said. “We like to work with local and regional artists because there is a lot of talent in this area, and we like to help them out by having a place where they can perform.”
Dirt Slingers is currently looking for sponsors for their events, including a big event planned for Labor Day.
“The Off-Road Labor Day Bash event will run from August 30 through September 2, with camping, racing, and tug-of-war,” May said. “There will be a battle of the bands with twelve bands so far, and Train Wreck Kenny from Outlaw Nation will be there.”
Complete information for the event is available at on Dirt Slingers Facebook page, and they can be reached for more information or sponsorship by email at dirtdlingersoffroad24@yahoo.com.
All ticket sales are sold at the gate with admission to the event at $50 per machine for a weekend pass, $20 event fee, and $10 for concert ticket (Saturday night).
Contact the writer at charles@cartercountytimes.com
