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Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX) motocross track in Sanford, NC
Closed

Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX)

Sanford · North Carolina

Outdoor MX Pro National

Park notes

Historic iconic NC track since 1979. Hosted AMA national events. Property sold in 2024, expected closure.

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Satellite map of Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX) in Sanford, NC

983 King Farm Rd

Sanford, NC 27330

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Soil

Red clay/dirt + sprinkler

87°

Today

Overcast clouds · Rideable

Specs · Amenities · Contact · Conditions

The setup.

Layout

Outdoor

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Pro

Established

1979

Year Closed

2024

Race Schedule

Local + national-level (historically)

Amenities

Camping

RV Hookups

Showers

Concessions

Lighting

Membership

Contact

Overcast clouds

Now

87°F feels 99°

Overcast clouds

Rideable

Clouds.

High / Low

87° / 80°

Wind

9 mph S

Humidity

74%

Next 3 days

Sun

Light rain

80° / 71°

Mon

Few clouds

94° / 72°

Tue

Clear sky

94° / 71°

Source: OpenWeather · cached 30 min

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What riders find at Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX).

Devil's Ridge MX, also known as The Ridge MX, in Sanford, North Carolina is closed. The property was sold in late 2024, and the track is no longer operating. For four decades before the closure, Devil's Ridge was one of North Carolina's most respected motocross venues, with operating roots going back to 1979 and a competitive history that included AMA national events. For more than 45 years before the 2024 closure, Devil's Ridge built a reputation as one of the premier natural-terrain motocross facilities in central North Carolina. The fast natural-terrain layout used the rolling Sanford-area hill country rather than fighting it, and the property's commitment to working with the natural contours produced the kind of layout that defined serious outdoor motocross in the region. The dirt was red clay with sprinkler infrastructure for surface management. North Carolina red clay holds tacky lines through the day when properly watered, and the property's sprinkler investment kept the surface consistently rideable across the active racing season. 5.5 miles of trails wrapped the motocross facility, giving dual-sport, enduro, and trail riders dedicated infrastructure on the same property. The cross-discipline access made Devil's Ridge a multi-day destination rather than a daily practice stop, and the property's broader operating identity reflected the combination of motocross plus trail access. AMA national events at Devil's Ridge over the decades put the property in a small group of regional facilities that hosted top-tier amateur and professional racing programming. The national-event history gave Devil's Ridge a competitive pedigree that few similar properties could match. The late 2024 property sale ended the operation. The factors behind the sale reflect the broader land-use pressure that has closed multiple motocross facilities across the Southeast over the past decade, and the new property ownership has not been redeveloping the site as a motocross facility. For Central North Carolina riders looking for active alternatives today, three properties cover most of the regional gap. NCMP in Henderson runs a serious AMA-sanctioned facility about 90 minutes north of the old Devil's Ridge site. Zoo City in Asheboro provides another competitive venue about an hour northwest. County Line MX in Bolton, about two hours southeast in coastal Carolina, runs a family-owned national-class facility. The Sanford location was in Lee County, central North Carolina. Raleigh sits about 45 minutes east, and the broader Research Triangle pulled riders from across the central NC market during the property's operating years. For anyone searching for Devil's Ridge MX, The Ridge MX, or motocross tracks near Sanford NC, this listing is the canonical record. The property is closed, the site is no longer hosting motocross, and the central North Carolina racing scene has shifted to NCMP, Zoo City, and County Line MX for serious competitive access.

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Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX) is located at 983 King Farm Rd, Sanford, North Carolina 27330.

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The soil at Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX) is described as Red clay/dirt + sprinkler.

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Devil's Ridge MX (The Ridge MX) welcomes beginner, intermediate and pro / expert riders.

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