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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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Feb 24
“In Alabama stands one of the greatest vehicle collections on Earth.” So begins the beautifully filmed profile of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and neighboring Barber Motorsports Park produced by the talented multimedia team behind the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival in England.
Curator Emeritus Brian Slark credits museum founder George Barber for his unblinking vision. “When I came on board,” he recalls, “it was a private collection in an old warehouse without any windows. When we got to a thousand, I asked Mr. Barber if we should quit there. He said, ‘Heck, no, we’ll keep going.’ It’s still the world’s largest collection.”
Executive Director Brian Case walks viewers through the museum, highlighting everything from the nearly 2,000 vehicles and the Barber Advanced Design Center to the massive central elevator, which transports visitors to all five floors. “It will hold four elephants,” he chuckles. “We’ve never tested that, but that’s what the manufacturer told us.”
Latest in the popular Goodwood “Masters” series, the 30-minute film further highlights the museum’s involvement in the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. To mark the 60th anniversary of John Surtees’ 1964 Formula One world title, the museum shipped across the pond the late Brit’s winning Ferrari 158—and not for static display, either.
“In our mind, if it doesn`t run, it might as well just be a piece of art,” explains Senior Restoration Technician Lee Clark. “We like to think about the people that made it. They made it to hear it, feel it, taste it, and use it. And to us, that`s the same thing. Collecting dust in a museum would be tough for us to live with.”
Follow the "Barber YouTube Channel" link in our bio to watch the video.
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Feb 22
George Barber led a full life that positively impacted countless others through his generosity, leadership, and vision.
Today, tomorrow, and forever, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum celebrates his legacy.
Follow the Linktr.ee “Museum” link in our bio to view the press release.
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Feb 18
We are deeply saddened by the passing of George Barber.
He built more than an organization—he built a community.
We are grateful for his vision and leadership, and we will share additional information in the days ahead.
Feb 17
Membership most certainly has its privileges. Registration is now open for Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum members to access the Turn 9 hospitality during the March 27-29 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.
The exclusive hospitality menu includes delicious meals, refreshing drinks, sweet treats, and the best race views, right in the heart of the museum. Each guest must have a current museum membership and a ticket for the race.
Deadline for registration is Monday, March 16. Hospitality credentials will be available for pick up at the membership check-in desk in the museum lobby. Follow the link in our bio to sign up and to enjoy all of the perks that membership provides.
Photos: Joe Avila
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Feb 15
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum pauses to remember the achievements of the late John Surtees on his birthday, February 11, 1934. Surtees was a deeply respected, longtime friend of museum founder George Barber.
“I have wonderful memories of John,” Barber told journalist and author Alan Cathcart. “He was like a ballet dancer on a bike. It was magnificent. He didn’t have to go more than 50 feet before you knew he was a world champion.”
Surtees is the only person to win world titles on both two and four wheels. He raced Grand Prix motorcycles from 1952 to 1960, and Formula One from 1960 to 1972. A seven-time champion on bikes, he won four titles in the premier 500cc class.
The 1964 Ferrari 158 that Surtees drove to the F1 championship that year is part of the museum’s permanent collection. Here, Chuck Huneycutt bumps off Surtees aboard one of his MV Agusta 500s on the 50th anniversary of his inaugural title.
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Feb 11
