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On the 10th anniversary of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park opening its doors to the public, @wvtm13`s Mike Royer interviewed George Barber for his “Spirit of Alabama” series. The award-winning broadcaster prefaced the conversation by noting that Barber “could have retired years ago to the beach or to a boat or to anywhere else, but his passion for racing machines and his love for the city of Birmingham kept him here and working every day.”
Regarding the motorcycle-biased focus of the museum collection, Barber told Royer, “A car is a beautiful paint job and a set of hub caps, and you really can’t see the internal workings of that. But a motorcycle you can see the cylinder head, you can see the front suspension, the brakes, and the way different men approached different problems and how they solved them. It was just intriguing. I just fell in love with them.” Added Royer, “It’s often said, even if you don’t care about motorcycles, you need to see this collection.”
Follow the linktr.ee links in our bio to watch both "Spirit of Alabama" segments.
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Apr 16
The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has become a spring tradition for tens of thousands of racing fans. Prior to this year’s event, spectators were treated to a special “Milestones in Motion” tribute to the late George W. Barber, founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park.
Nine vehicles were selected from the collection to lap the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course: 1964 Ferrari 158 NART, 1965 Brabham BT8, 1959 Lotus 15, 1956 Lotus Eleven, 1962 Porsche 356B Super 90, 1956 MV Agusta 500/4, 1961 Matchless G50, 1990 Ducati 750 Sport, and Barber’s personal Honda Odyssey minivan.
INDYCAR on FOX lead commentator Will Buxton articulated the emotions felt by all watching and in attendance. “George was a driving force for motorsports, for philanthropy, and for wildlife conservation. George’s legacy is showcased here today with the 16th annual INDYCAR race at Barber Motorsports Park. From all of us, thank you, George. We’re going to miss you.”
Follow the YouTube link in our bio to watch Buxton`s tribute.
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Apr 14
Exclusive museum-member hot laps around the “Alabama Roller Coaster” alongside a Porsche Track Experience driver are going FAST! Only two dates remain this year:
Friday, July 31: two spots available
Saturday, September 19: four spots available
A thrilling Porsche hot lap costs just $44. To register, follow the "Become a Member" link in our bio, log in to the membership portal, and click “2026 Member Hot Laps.”
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Apr 12
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 12. We will reopen on Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m.
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Apr 9
Attention, Scouts! The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is offering a two-day, immersive, hands-on experience designed to complete all of the requirements for earning an engineering merit badge while exploring that world through the lens of motorsports.
Through engaging on-site activities, Scouts will learn and apply the engineering design process, strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain an introduction to computer-aided design and 3D printing technologies and applications.
Scouts will also enjoy guided museum tours, connect with actual engineers, and put their skills to the test in an exciting competition. This dynamic program combines creativity, innovation, and real-world insight to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Priced at $100 per person, the Summer Scouting America Engineering Merit Badge Program is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on select Mondays and Tuesdays in June and July. Follow the Linktr.ee "Scouting America Engineering Merit Badge Program" link in our bio to learn more and to register for one of the three dates.
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Apr 7
Collectors and vendors from around the country will gather at Barber Motorsports Park during the “MotoAmerica Superbikes at Barber” race weekend Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, to create a unique marketplace for custom and vintage motorcycle parts and memorabilia.
From difficult-to-find components to beautifully restored complete machines, the “Spring Swap Meet” is the perfect place to browse, bargain, and discover one-of-a-kind finds. Also make time to drop by the museum to enjoy the hundreds of motorcycles and automobiles on display.
Photo: Sara Liberte
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Apr 5
In observance of Easter, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 5. We look forward to reopening our doors on Monday, April 6, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends.
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Apr 3
Did someone say, “Easter egg hunt”? At the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, we’re calling it the “Golden Egg Grand Prix.” Five unique eggs, one of which is a golden egg, will be hidden in public areas throughout the museum.
All of the eggs will contain different prizes, such as discounts available for use in the gift shop. The golden egg has the greatest value. Festivities kick off today, Wednesday, April 1, and run through Saturday, April 4. Good luck to all!
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Apr 1
