It is considered the largest motorcycle museum in the world,[11] as well as the largest collection of Lotus race cars. Park and Museum: (205) 699-7275. From this area, most of the course, except for Turns 2, 3, and 13, is visible. Main Office.
6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094 . Directions to Barber Motorsports Park. Standing in front of the Barber Museum are three stainless steel monuments by sculptor Theodore Gall, called The Chase.
It’s three days of electric crowds, eccentric finds, and exciting races. [5][6], The track had also been nominated by the FIA as the official test track for the now-closed down US F1 Team.[7]. Register to attend our Engineering Merit Badge program. Ticket Office (877) 332-7804 | 8:30am – 5:30pm CST. More than 900 motorcycles are on display. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum began in 1988 as Barber's private collection.
For more information and pricing, email or call 205-699-7275.
The tour, which is free for garden groups, starts off in front of the Barber Museum. From the GEICO Swap Meet to Ace Corner, from the Fan Zone to the Royal Enfield Block Party, it’s heaven on Earth for the motorcycle enthusiast. The garages support the Porsche Track Experience, Mercedes-Benz USA Brand Immersion Program, promoters’ events, and other programs in the park. Tours are available on a first come, first served basis. This opportunity costs $18 per scout, and includes all materials needed for the program, along with the Barber Museum BSA Patch.
[4], The IndyCar Series had tests at Barber in 2007 and 2009.
The Gall installation took over a year to create and collectively weighs close to five tons. Check out our calendar for event information and get a jump start on planning your next park visit!
It has been the site of the IndyCar Series' Grand Prix of Alabama since 2010.
If your organization is tax exempt, please submit your tax exemption form upon booking your tour.
Two cutoff turns, which are barricaded when not in use, allow the track to be shortened for testing sessions or promoter events.
During the 2012 off season, much of the track surface was ground using a diamond grinder. However, an entryway underneath the course at Turn 12 allows emergency and maintenance vehicles to access the infield area. Park and Museum: (205) 699-7275. It has hosted the Keith Code California Superbike School and the Yamaha Champions Riding School. The track does not have permanent grandstands. Main Office. The trails have varying terrain and provide moderate-to-extreme elevation conditions.
You can register multiple attendees/scouts at one time.
[12] The motorcycle collection includes bikes dating from 1904 to present production. There is generally no spectator access to the infield.
In designing the complex, Barber consulted with world champion racers John Surtees and Dan Gurney. The Turns 5 & 6 complex is referred to as Charlotte's Web because of the presence of a large spider sculpture prominently placed in the infield near the turn and because it is one of the track's prime passing opportunities.[8]. It can be configured into different layouts and is also multi-directional. George Barber had a serious interest in vintage motorcycles and recognized that there was no museum that reflects the history of motorcycles around the world. The garden tours feature the park’s various plant collections, such as the 17 cloned Hightower Willow Oaks, which only exist in two places other than Barber Motorsports Park. The inaugural event on the motocross took place during the 11th Annual Barber Vintage Festival with AHRMA presenting vintage motorcycle racing. Barber is noted for its landscaping and greenery; the track has been referred to as "The Augusta National of Motorsports". Located on the hill overlooking the proving ground is a two-level, 9800-square-foot building that provides rental space for meetings, luncheons, product introductions, and seminars. This program is on the move from start to finish and includes a hands-on Build-a-Bike activity, a tour of the largest motorcycle collection in the world, and a short film. All of the pricing listed below is before taxes.
The configurable track and adjacent 150-foot-by-350-foot wet/dry skid pad are used for a variety of purposes, including defensive driver training, safety instruction, product debuts, and vehicle testing. That’s how fans describe the annual Barber Vintage Festival.
Barber is also the home of the Porsche Track Experience. Barber Motorsports Park is an 880-acre (360 ha) multi-purpose racing facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. The area outside of the front stretch, bounded by the track on three sides, is occupied by the multi-level paddock. The museum contains more than 1,600 vintage and modern motorcycles and racing cars. Reserve a spot for your scout or their whole troop today!
To inquire about group rates please call 205-699-7275. A building along the front straightaway, between start/finish and Turn 1, houses a media center, a race control area, track offices, garages, and some VIP viewing areas. Groups must call at least one week in advance to arrange a tour.
The form on the first page is where you’ll enter parent information, and the form on the second page is where you will enter the scout’s information. In 2003, the Barber Museum was relocated to its permanent home in Barber Motorsports Park. Tickets for Museum Admission.
Barber Motorsports Park features five large steel gates fabricated by Branko Medenica that bear motorsports and wildlife themes.
Two multi-use garage units totaling 16,800 square feet also stand in the vicinity of the Barber Proving Grounds. Vintage Motocross: Barber Motorsports Park has a 7/10-mile-long vintage motocross course.
The main spectator area is along the back stretch, between turns 8 and 11; here spectators can watch from embankments, or from temporary grandstands erected for race weekends. 6030 Barber Motorsports ParkwayBirmingham, Alabama USA 35094, Register to attend our Engineering Merit Badge program, Guided Student Tours: $10 per student (1 hour).
The park, which opened in 2003, has a 16-turn, 2.38-mile (3.83 km) road course, designed by Alan Wilson, viewable from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, as well as from the naturally-wooded or grass-covered banks surrounding it.
An event-related RV park and camping area is located atop a hill behind the paddock. [9] He wanted to preserve motorcycle history in the United States in a way that represents an international aspect and to supply examples of motorcycles that until then could only have been seen in books and magazines. These features are a railroad crossing, a concrete course with potholes, a 45-degree off-camber trail, a 15-degree concrete slope with three sets of rollers, a switchback, a 150-foot “rock crawl,” an articulation, a water crossing with adjustable water level, and 20 feet of concrete stairs that are 10 feet wide. This prolongs the life of the track's surface as well as adds grip for the cars and bikes that race there. To customize your field trip, select from the choices below: The Barber Museum offers a program to fulfill the requirements of the Boy Scouts of America Engineering Merit Badge. Additional spectator areas are outside of Turns 2, 3, and 14. This program is on the move from start to finish and includes a hands-on Build-a-Bike activity, a tour of the largest motorcycle collection in the world, and a short film. Other uses of the motocross include product introductions by off-road vehicle manufacturers. Garden club park tours take place at Barber Motorsports Park year-round and utilize an open-air tram and tour guide. Premium Museum Tours can be added to your admission for $15 +applicable taxes. To book a Guided Field Trip, please email Jennifer Nelson, or call 205-702-8713. With stunning views of the Barber Motorsports Road Course, vehicle exhibits, and restoration shop, the museum offers a thrilling environment in which to learn about the field of engineering.
Obstacle Course: Consisting of unique obstacles for off-road vehicles and ATVs, the obstacle course is a natural trail consisting of a loop with nine features. For more information on this program, please email Jennifer Nelson, or call 205-702-8713. To show troop pride and demonstrate participation as a scout, we ask that scouts wear their uniforms.
The track is 45 feet wide and is designed to be run clockwise.
It was built by Alabama native George W. Barber, and includes the 230,000-square-foot Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum.It has been the site of the IndyCar Series' Grand Prix of Alabama since 2010.
The Annual Barber Vintage Festival has taken place at the park each October since 2005. Natural features such as water, rock, and bridge crossings have been incorporated into the trail system. A food and souvenir vending area is located in the vicinity of turns 9/10. Please arrive early to reserve your spot. Thursday: 8am – 5pm Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 8am – 7pm Sunday: 8am – 6pm Monday: 9am – 5pm. The track has hosted numerous motorsport races including the IndyCar Series, Grand-Am, Vintage Racing Series events, American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) racing, and MotoAmerica.
A functional kenetic, wind-powered sculpture created by artist Edward Lee Hendricks is located nearby a pond along the track's perimeter road. We do ask that scouts prepare by reading the Engineering Merit Badge book prior to their troop’s scheduled visit. Vehicle Off-Road Course: The vehicle off-road course at Barber Motorsports Park consists of approximately seven miles of trails confined to a 50-acre site adjoining the Barber Proving Ground. After the success of The Art of the Motorcycle, Barber set out to create a unique facility complete with a track.
The infield of the track has a number of large sculptures, including a series of large steel spiders and dragonflies created by artist Bill Secunda, a pair of lions, and a sisyphean figure pushing a boulder. The 14 acres (5.7 ha) Barber Proving Ground opened in 2014 to serve as an additional test facility for the Barber Museum. Guided Field Trips are prearranged and take place on weekdays.
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