Location: Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
“There’s no place like home.” – Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.
The name alone says it all: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. This is the oldest race on the GNCC circuit, and it draws a lot of riders. And yes, the property is owned by the world famous Coal Miner's Daughter, Loretta Lynn. If she's not on tour somewhere, she'll even come over and say ‘hi’ to the racers!
The ranch is an expansive campground facility, which means there are hookups for those with campers. As for the track, the place has hosted a lot of races over the years, so there are trails everywhere. Pay attention to the course arrows to stay on track.
The soil is sandy, so the place gets whooped out. Some sections are covered in small, shale rock, probably not tire-cutting stuff, but enough to ruin your traction, so be careful. And most of all - be in shape: the whoops and the heat and humidity indigenous to this area can sap your strength. Drink water all week to prepare for this one.
A national-level motocross track is also included in the lap. This is the same famed motocross track that hosts the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships for bikes and the ATV Dirt Days, the final round of the ATVA National Motocross Championships for ATVs. It’s a great track, but the jumps are tamed down a bit for the GNCC. No big doubles here - just rounded table tops, so don’t worry if you're not a motocross ace.
2008 Winners: Bike: David Knight ATV: Bill Ballance
Special Info: This is an actual campground, so a separate camping fee will apply. There are also hookups available. Campfires are not permitted.
Directions: From Nashville, take I-40 West to Exit 143. Turn right and follow Route 13 North 7 miles to the Ranch on the left.
Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
44 Hurricane Mills Rd
Hurricane Mills TN
Where to Stay:
Exit 143 off I-40
LL Ranch Camping 931-296-7700
Best Western 931-296-4251
Days Inn 931-296-7647
Knights Inn 931-296-2432
Holiday Inn Express 931-296-2999
Hospitals:
Baptist Three Rivers Hospital
451 Hwy 13 South, Waverly, TN
931-296-3423
Directions: From the main gate of the ranch turn left (south).
Hospital is on the left (6 mi).
Baptist Hospital
2000 Church St, Nashville TN
615-329-5288
Directions:
From the main gate of the ranch turn right onto Rt. 13 S. 7 miles to I-40.
Take I-40 East (65.5 mi)
Take Exit 209A onto US 70 East (0.1 mi)
Turn the Church St Exit (0.6 mi)
Turn right onto 20th Ave North
Vanderbilt Medical Center
1500 21 St Ave South, Nashville TN
615-322-2391
Directions:
From the main gate of the ranch, turn right onto Rt. 13 S 7 miles to I-40.
Take I-40 East (62.6 mi)
Take Exit 206 on right (1.1 mi)
Take Exit 1 on right (0.2 mi)
Turn left on Murphy Road (0.3 mi)
Bear left onto US 70 South (0.3 mi)
Turn right onto 31st Ave South becomes Blakemore Ave (1 mi)
Turn left onto US-431 (0.1 mi)
Turn right onto Pierce Ave (0.1 mi)
Things to Do:
Western Town: You haven’t really experienced Loretta Lynn’s until you drive just a little further down the road past the track into Western Town. Loretta lives right there behind the old mansion. Some say the mansion is haunted. We just think it looks scary at night. There’s an old grist mill, Loretta’s Museum, Western Shop, gift stores and snack bar. It is a beautiful town dedicated to a beautiful woman – our Loretta!
Check out her Web site for more info on our lady.
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