The Barber Vintage Festival Weekend

AHRMA / Legends of CC
National Cross Country Round 18 of 20

AHRMA / Michigan Engineering Historic Cup
National Roadrace Round 18 & 19 of 19

AHRMA /Legends of MX National Vintage Motocross
Round 19 of 21

AHRMA / Jakes Garage & Maico Only National
Post-Vintage MX Round 18 of 19

AHRMA / Speed & Sport National Trials
Round 24 of 25

October 17- 19, 2008
Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, AL

Pre Entry Closes October 3. There is no post entry for this event for RR, VMX, PVMX or CC.
Trials Event Post Entry Available.

The Fourth Annual Barber Vintage Festival features AHRMA vintage roadracing motocross, trials and cross country (both vintage and post-vintage). There’s a bike show, swap meet, demonstrations of exotic motorcycles and cars, vendors and a lot more including a auction on Saturday, benefiting the museum. Visit the festival Web site at http://www.barbermuseum.org/vintage/vintage.html

The Barber Vintage Festival will also host a variety of events for spectators to enjoy including a swap meet, flea market, vintage demos and auction.  Visitors will also have a rare chance to see and hear the exotic motorcycles from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum which is home to one of the largest vintage and modern motorcycle collections in the world. 

Schedule:
Thursday–AHRMA credential window opens at 3 p.m. A special parking area will be available on the left just before the main gate to wait until the gates open at 3.

Roadrace Schedule:
Friday October 17
Roadrace practice day. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2-hour lunch).
Roadrace practice on Saturday and Sunday is one round only.

Saturday October 19
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30
BBQ and Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m.

Sunday October 20
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30.

Off-Road Schedule:
Friday October 17
0:00 a.m. Cross Country Signup
0 :00 a.m. Cross Country Sighting Lap
0 :00 a.m. Cross Country Race

10:00 a.m. Trials Signup
1:00 p.m. Trials Begin

Saturday October 18
7:00 a.m. Vintage MX Registration
9:00 a.m. Vintage MX Practice
10:00 a.m. Vintage Race

Sunday October 19
7:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Registration
9:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Practice
10:00 a.m. Post Vintage Race

Directions: I-20 Exit 140 (Leeds) onto Highway 78 east. Turn right before Chevron station onto Rex Lake Road. Turn right onto Barber Motorsports Parkway.

GPS Coordinates: N33 31.983 W86 36.821

Going west on I-20, take exit number 140 towards Leeds. Turn left off the exit, taking Highway 78 East. Turn right before the Chevron Station onto Rex Lake Road. Turn right onto Barber Motorsports Parkway.

Going east on I-20, take exit number 140 towards Leeds. Turn right off the exit, taking Highway 78 East. Turn right before the Chevron Station onto Rex Lake Road. Turn right onto Barber Motorsports Parkway.

Airport Driving Distance: 12.7 miles

Start out going North on Messer Airport Highway, Merge onto I-20 East via the ramp on the left toward Atlanta. Merge onto Bankhead Highway/US 78 east via exit number 140 towards Leeds. Turn Right onto Rex Lake Road. Turn Right onto Barber Motorsports Parkway.

Regional Driving Distances

Atlanta, Georgia 140 miles
Nashville, Tennessee 205 miles
Memphis, Tennessee 255 miles
Meridian, Mississippi 160 miles
Charlotte, North Carolina 380 miles
Detroit, Michigan 742 miles
Daytona Beach, Florida 570 miles
Torrance, California 2056 miles
 

Gate fee: All AHRMA competitors and crew must go to the AHRMA credential window which will be clearly marked to sign in and pick up your armband for the weekend. Gate fee is $25 for the weekend or $10 for Sunday arrivals only.

Racers who arrive before or after the hours will stage in Parking Lot G. There is no parking fee.
 

Competitor notes: The now-traditional photo of number one roadrace plate holders will take place right after racing concludes on Saturday.

Concessions: Yes.

Lodging: See festival Web site, http://www.barbermuseum.org/vintage/vintage.html

Camping: Pass good for entire weekend. Campground gates open Thursday 5 p.m. until Sunday 2 hours after last race. All persons (ages 13 & above) in campsite must have a 3-day admission ticket. No electrical or water hook ups. Camping is restricted to designated area. More details and pricing at www.barbermuseum.org or call 205-699-7275.

Campfires on the ground are not allowed. Grills are OK.

Info: http://www.barbermuseum.org/vintage/vintage.html