The park, which opened in 2003, has a 16-turn, 2.38-mile (3.83 km) road course, designed by Alan Wilson, viewable from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, as well as from the naturally-wooded or grass-covered banks surrounding it. The track is 45 feet wide and is designed to be run clockwise. The layout is compact, with elevation changes of more than 80 feet. - Learn more on: Wikipedia
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About this Venue
The Barber Motorsports Park is an 880 acre, multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama. The Park, opened in 2003, has a 17-turn, 2.38-mile (3.83 km) road course, designed by Alan Wilson, viewable from several naturally wooded or grass-covered banks. The track is designed to be run clockwise. The layout is compact, with a number of elevation changes.
From the main entrance of Barber to the security gate is about 1 mile. When you reach the intersection where you see the Barber Museum to the right, turn left and head to the main gate. Once you've crossed through security, follow the road that outlines the track for about another mile, until you reach the paddock. While you're driving around the campus be sure to take in the sites, and be on the look-out for various different topiaries and statues.
GPS'able Address
6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy
Birmingham AL
Paddock
The pit lane is to the outside of the track, parallel to the front stretch, and the pit wall is on the driver’s left. Two cutoff turns, which are barricaded when not in use, allow the track to be shortened for club events or testing sessions. An entryway between Turns 8 and 9 provides access to the museum garages. A tunnel underneath the track at Turn 12 allows emergency and maintenance vehicles access to the infield area.
The track is unusual in having no general-access spectator seating at the start/finish line. The area outside of the front stretch, bounded by the track on three sides, is occupied by the multi-level Paddock building. This building along the front stretch, between start/finish and Turn 1, houses a media center, race control area, track offices, garages, and some VIP viewing areas. The main spectator area is along the back stretch, between Turns 8 and 11. Spectators can watch from embankments or from temporary grandstands erected for race weekends. From this area, most of the course, except for Turns 2/3 and Turn 13, is visible. A food and souvenir vending area is located behind the grandstands in the vicinity of Turns 9/10. Additional spectator areas are outside of Turns 2/3 and Turn 14. There is generally no spectator access to the infield. An RV Park and camping area is located atop a hill behind the Paddock.
Camping Details
- Spaces are approximately 50′ X 25 ‘ (Hilltop RV), 40′ X 20′ (RV), or 20′ X 20’ (Tent) and include 1 parking pass for 1 tow vehicle
- Tow vehicles must fit within your allotted camping space
- Each person age 16 and above must have a 3-day race ticket in their possession each time they enter the campground
- Campers that choose to leave the Park and return after hours must have their 3-day race ticket and tow vehicle pass in their possession upon re-entering the Park gates
- No electrical or water hookups available
- Campfires must be self-contained and a minimum of 6″ off the ground
- No offroad vehicles or 4-wheelers
- Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, razor scooters, hover boards and any similar type items are prohibited at Barber Motorsports Park
- Bicycles are allowed in camping areas – helmets are REQUIRED
- Permanent restroom and shower facilities are available in the Paddock and across from Lot E
- No pets allowed at Barber Motorsports Park with the exception of those required to assist handicapped individuals
- Quiet hours will be enforced from 8:00pm to 8:00am.
Best places to stay (Lodging)
- Hampton Inn Birmingham/Leeds, AL - 310 Rex Lake Rd, Leeds, Alabama 35094, United States
Things to do in the Area (If you have extra time)
- Barber Motorsports Museum - Dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, exhibition and history of motorcycles, vintage vehicles and Motorsports.
- Visit Birmingham, AL
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