Tally Rally is a paved airfield circuit located at the Tallahassee Regional Airport in North Florida, serving as a central hub for motorcycle road racing in the region. Situated just minutes from downtown Tallahassee, the track takes advantage of the airport’s expansive concrete and asphalt surfaces to create a technical, multi-turn layout that challenges riders' precision and consistency. The course is laid out on active airport infrastructure, giving it a flat, smooth profile with tight transitions and quick changes in direction—typical of airfield-based road courses. While it doesn’t offer dramatic elevation changes, its design prioritizes flow and rhythm, making it ideal for refining cornering technique and racecraft. The venue is best known for hosting WERA (Western Eastern Road Racing Association) events, drawing club racers from across Florida and the Southeast. In addition to sanctioned races, Tally Rally supports track days and club-level competition, giving intermediate and advanced riders regular opportunities to ride in a controlled environment. It’s a grassroots-friendly scene—there’s no grandstand fanfare or commercial amenities, just close-knit competition and a focus on rider development. Motorcycles dominate here; cars are rarely seen on track. The location’s accessibility from I-10 makes it a practical choice for weekend riders from nearby cities like Gainesville, Panama City, and even parts of southern Georgia. If you're a road racer based in North Florida looking for structured track time without traveling hours to a permanent facility, Tally Rally is a go-to.
Know Before You Go
- Gear requirements
- Track-day organizers typically require a Snell SA-2020 helmet (or newer), long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Many tracks have rental helmets for first-timers.
- Run groups
- Drivers are slotted into novice, intermediate, or advanced run groups based on pace and instructor sign-off. Group-jumping isn't permitted — you build up over time.
- Tech inspection
- Expect a pre-event tech form plus a visual gate check. Brake-fluid age, throttle return, battery tie-down, and seatbelt condition are the most common flags.
- Cost expectations
- HPDE / open-track days typically run $200-450 per day with 4-6 on-track sessions of 20-25 minutes each. Memberships at private clubs are substantially more.
- First-timer tip
- Most clubs require novices to ride with an instructor for the first day before being released solo. Sign up for instruction in advance — slots fill weeks ahead.