Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Jennings, Oklahoma
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 1.8 mi (2.897 km)
- Turns
- 10
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Elevation change
- 80 ft
- Opened
- 1976
- Owner
- Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
- Address
- 59901 E 5500 Rd
- Phone
- +1-918-356-4814
- Website
- hallettracing.net
Track map and layout
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit is carved into the Osage Hills west of Tulsa, and its 1.8-mile, 10-turn lap uses more than 80 feet of natural elevation change to create one of the more physically demanding club circuits in the Midwest. The track can run both clockwise and counter-clockwise depending on the event, which effectively gives users two different circuits on the same footprint. A fast left-hander at Turn 1 leads onto an uphill straight, the track then works through the Bus Stop chicane after the long Cimarron Straight, and the sequence builds to Turn 8, nicknamed "The Bitch" for its fast left-right combination, before a simple carousel closes the lap at Turns 10 and 11. The natural-terrain layout, blind crests, and elevation changes reward local knowledge, which is part of why Hallett has built such a loyal club-racing following over its history.
Named corners and sections
- The Bus Stop. A chicane at Turn 2 immediately following the long Cimarron Straight.
- The Bitch. Turn 8, a fast left-right combination considered one of the circuit's most demanding sequences.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Clockwise configuration | 1.8 mi | Standard direction for most club and school events |
| Counter-clockwise configuration | 1.8 mi | Used for select events, reversing the flow of the same 10-turn layout |
Events and race weekends
Hallett does not host a national professional series today, but it built its reputation as an IMSA GT and Can-Am stop in the late 1970s and 1980s. The current calendar is dominated by SCCA driver's schools, regional and national races, Porsche Club of America driver education and club racing, and marque events for BMW, Alfa Romeo, Corvette, and Shelby owners. Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) has run motorcycle road racing at Hallett since 1974, making the track a long-running home for regional motorcycle competition, alongside kart enduro racing and COMMA high-speed touring days for street cars.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMRA motorcycle road racing weekends | Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association | Multiple, spring-fall | CMRA has raced at Hallett since 1974 |
| SCCA regional and national races | SCCA | Multiple, spring-fall | |
| Porsche Club of America club racing | PCA | Varies |
Getting there and parking
Hallett sits roughly 35 miles west of Tulsa in Pawnee County, near the small community of Jennings. Tulsa International Airport is the nearest major airport, about a 45-minute drive.
- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · about 45 min drive
Hotels and camping near Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
Hallett has extensive on-site camping built specifically for multi-day club events, and many racers and track-day drivers stay trackside rather than in town; visitors wanting a hotel typically base themselves in Tulsa.
Where to look
Tulsa, Oklahoma, roughly 35-45 minutes east of the track, offers the nearest full range of hotels.
Camping
Reserved paddock camping sites are available with either full hookups (water, electric, sewer) or dry camping with electric hookups, plus numerous primitive camping areas around the paddock.
RV
RV parking with full hookups is available on-site for multi-day event weekends.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Hallett is a working club circuit rather than a public pay-to-drive facility, but it is genuinely accessible through the organizations that run there. SCCA driver's schools and regional/national races, Porsche Club of America driver education, and CMRA motorcycle road racing all hold regular events, and COMMA high-speed touring days let street and sports car drivers lap the circuit under instructor supervision.
Who runs days here
- SCCAcar
- Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA)motorcycle
- Porsche Club of America Driver Educationcar
- COMMA High Speed Touringcar
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can-Am | 1:12.410 | Al Lamb | Frissbee GR2 | 1987 |
| IMSA GTO | 1:16.060 | Peter Gregg | Porsche 935/77A | 1978 |
| Trans-Am | 1:19.700 | Peter Gregg | Porsche 934 | 1977 |
Spectator guide
Because Hallett is primarily a club-racing venue, spectator infrastructure is modest compared with a national circuit; visitors typically watch from the natural hillside terrain around the paddock and fence line during CMRA, SCCA, and marque-club event weekends.
Weather
- Jun-Aug: hot, humid Oklahoma summer, highs frequently in the 90s°F
- Mar-Apr, Oct: mild spring and fall conditions, the track's busiest club-racing windows
History of Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
Built into the Osage Hills
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit opened in 1976 on natural terrain in the Osage Hills west of Tulsa, Oklahoma, giving the 1.8-mile road course more than 80 feet of elevation change carved from the site's rolling landscape rather than an artificially graded layout. That natural-terrain character, with blind crests and elevation changes rather than a flat, purpose-built grade, quickly became the track's defining trait among Midwest road racers.
A stop on the national professional calendar
Through the late 1970s and into the 1980s, Hallett drew top-level professional competition, hosting IMSA GT Championship rounds from 1977 to 1979, Trans-Am races in 1977 and 1980, and a Can-Am round in 1987. Peter Gregg set standing lap records at the circuit in both the IMSA GTO and Trans-Am categories during this era, records that are still cited today, while Al Lamb's 1987 Can-Am lap in a Frissbee GR2 remains the outright benchmark.
A club-racing institution
As professional series moved on to other venues, Hallett settled into its long-term identity as a club-racing and driver-education hub for the central United States. Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) has raced at Hallett continuously since 1974, making the track's motorcycle racing tradition even older than its road-course opening, while SCCA driver's schools and regional and national races, Porsche Club of America events, and marque-specific club days for BMW, Alfa Romeo, Corvette, and Shelby owners filled out the calendar.
Present day
Hallett remains an active, independently run circuit built around its club-racing community rather than a single headline event. Extensive on-site camping, developed specifically to support multi-day race weekends, reflects how much of the track's business comes from repeat club racers and motorcycle competitors rather than one-off spectator crowds, and the circuit continues to run both clockwise and counter-clockwise configurations depending on the hosting organization's needs.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Hallett Motor Racing Circuit?+
The circuit is 1.8 miles (2.897 km) with 10 turns and more than 80 feet of natural elevation change.
Where is Hallett Motor Racing Circuit located?+
At 59901 E 5500 Rd near Jennings, Oklahoma, roughly 35 miles west of Tulsa in the Osage Hills.
What is 'The Bitch' at Hallett?+
It's the nickname for Turn 8, a fast left-right combination considered one of the circuit's most demanding sequences.
Can the public drive Hallett on a track day?+
Yes, through club events. SCCA, Porsche Club of America, and COMMA high-speed touring days all offer track time for drivers, and CMRA runs motorcycle road racing.
Does Hallett run clockwise or counter-clockwise?+
Both. The 10-turn layout can be configured in either direction depending on the hosting event.
Is there camping at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit?+
Yes, extensive on-site paddock camping is available, including full-hookup sites, dry camping with electric hookups, and primitive camping areas.
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Facts checked against 5 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.