Once I had caught the fragrant whiff of Castrol R and then heard the rasping bark of two-stroke engines, I felt that all-enveloping anticipation that washes over you when you know you’re about to have a really good time.
This was set up the day before the event opened. The friendly banter of stallholders and people setting up items to sell at the swap meet section rang through the already warm morning air. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Founder George Barber was hosting the 16th Barber Vintage Festival, and momentum was gathering, poised with the promise of yet another enjoyable annual event.