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Nicky Hayden never raced an air-cooled, four-cylinder Honda CB750F in AMA Superbike competition. But during the 2016 MotoAmerica Honda Superbike Showdown race weekend, the “Kentucky Kid” spun laps at Barber Motorsports Park on a hot-rod homage to the twin-cam model that carried fellow American Freddie Spencer to victory some 36 years earlier.
The “CB825F” that Hayden rode is part of the museum’s permanent collection. Engine and chassis scream back-in-the-day performance, with the former boasting Yoshimura pistons, valves, and camshafts, Carrillo rods, Keihin CR carburetors with open velocity stacks, a heavy-duty clutch, modified oil pan, and four-into-one Kerker exhaust.
WASCO modified the frame, re-angling the steering head to speed up steering and shorten the wheelbase. A Gold Wing fork wears cast-iron front brake discs mounted on Kosman carriers. The 18-inch wheels are magnesium, a Dymag front and an EPM rear. The front fender, gas tank, seat, sidecovers, and tail section are OEM but heavily massaged.
For his part, Hayden surprised fans in attendance with his speed on the nearly four-decade-old bike shod with treaded DOT rubber. “It’s cool to experience how bikes have changed,” admitted the 2006 MotoGP world champion, flashing his trademark smile. “Electronics are probably the things that have changed the most in the last years.”
Photos: Joe Avila
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Mar 12
MotoAmerica Superbikes At Barber returns to Barber Motorsports Park on Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. Five classes will compete, including Superbike, Supersport, Talent Cup, Twins Cup, and, for the first time, the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship.
In an exclusive interview posted on the MotoAmerica YouTube channel, ARCH Motorcycle co-founder Gard Hollinger speaks about the coming season and racing the unique new V-twin 2s-R in Super Hooligan with riders Corey Alexander and Jeremy McWilliams.
“I`ve never been to Barber,” admits Hollinger. “I have a nice relationship with Brian Case, who runs it and who built their design department before that. I`ve known him for many years. I’ve been invited for years and just not gone.” See you soon for a tour of the museum, Gard.
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Mar 10
Please join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, for a one-night-only reception and conversation led by Pierre Terblanche exploring the extraordinary partnership between Paolo Martin and Lino Tonti, two giants who shaped modern motorcycle design.
Martin was a stylist, who trained at Michelotti, Pininfarina, and Ghia. Tonti was an engineer, steeped in aeronautical and mechanical precision, coming from Benelli, Mondial, Bianchi, Aermacchi, Paton, and Linto.
Terblanche is well-known for his work with Ducati, where he played a key role in a number of iconic models, such as the 999, Supermono, and Sportclassics. He is a resident mentor in the Barber Advanced Design Center.
Join us for a story about collaboration, conflict, and the alchemy that turns ideas into legends. Tickets are $5 per person for museum members or $15 per person for non-members. There will be light hors d`oeuvres and a cash bar.
Follow the "Become a Member" link in our bio to RSVP.
Photo: Joe Avila
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Mar 8
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is proud to announce the establishment of the “Discovery and Innovation Motorsports Fund,” a new endowment made possible through the generous contribution of the Linn-Henley Charitable Trust. This fund honors George W. Barber Jr., whose vision and passion laid the foundation for the museum and who supported its commitment to motorsports education.
The fund will provide a dedicated and sustained source of financial assistance for the museum’s education initiatives, allowing continued growth and innovation across grades 3-12 field trips, summer camps, professional development for educators, undergraduate internships, hands-on learning experiences, and workforce-inspired programming rooted in science, technology, engineering, math, and design.
“The Discovery and Innovation Motorsports Fund allows us to think long-term about education,” said Dr. Liz Johnson, education programs manager. “It will support curriculum development, hands-on learning modules, and a state-of-the-art learning facility. Most importantly, we can continue fulfilling George Barber’s vision to foster creativity, ignite curiosity, expand access, and empower the leaders of tomorrow, all through the exciting lens of motorsports.”
To learn more, follow the "Discovery and Innovation Motorsports Fund" link in our linktr.ee bio.
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Mar 5
iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games have teamed up to create iRacing Arcade. Barber Motorsports Park is one of the iconic tracks featured in the game. Designers faithfully captured the look and nature of the Alan Wilson-designed “Alabama roller coaster.”
“I really love the way we’ve interpreted real circuits on this game,” says Original Fire Games Creative Director Alberto Mastretta, “and how they’ve become character versions of themselves, but they still have the feelings that you get when you watch races on TV.”
Any depiction of the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course would be incomplete without founder George Barber’s large-scale sculptures—the “art in the park.” “Georgina,” the mannequin who made a surprise cameo during the 2024 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, appears, too.
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Mar 3
Hey, IndyCar fans: Take it up a notch at the Children`s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park. In addition to the Turn 9 hospitality package, museum members can purchase a daily “Surtees Lounge” upgrade for $75 per person.
Benefits include a view of the race course from a private courtyard, two drink tickets with a cash bar, comfortable seating, light hors d’oeuvres, an event livestream, access to a pair of racing simulators, and a visit from two HMD Motorsports INDY NXT drivers.
The Surtees Lounge will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. Special thanks to Henderson Auctions, SimCraft, and HMD Motorsports for their generous support. Follow the link in our bio to sign up for this unforgettable experience.
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Mar 1
Senior Restoration Technician Lee Clark describes the steps he followed to prepare the Ferrari 158 driven by John Surtees to the 1964 Formula One World Championship for the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Watch the full video on the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum YouTube channel. Link in bio.
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Feb 26
Registration for the 2026 Barber Design Camp is officially open! For rising 5th and 6th grade students, we`re offering two sessions—June 8-12 or June 15-19—where students can explore computer-aided design, motorcycle mechanics, artificial intelligence, and more!
For rising 7th-9th grade students, we’re offering a new program from July 13-17 – Advanced Design Camp. Here students will deepen their experience with all things STEM using computer-aided design, 3D printing, and robotics, all through the lens of motorsports.
Pricing is $325/student for members of the museum and $375/student for non-members. Each camp runs from 9am-4pm, with early and late drop-off/pick-up options available. Spaces are limited, so follow the link in our bio for more information or to register your child.
We`re looking forward to three exciting weeks of creativity, exploration, and fun!
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