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George Barber, patron of Barber Motorsports Park, said this afternoon that he is serious about having a MotoGP race at the track.

Asked if MotoGP officials had expressed any concerns about the size of the track and its lack of any substantial straightaways, Barber said “No.” He did acknowledge that the track keeps riders very busy on a lap.

He added that MotoGP officials were “very happy with the safety of the track” and with the facility, and then talked about the park-like setting and the adjacent museum.

When a reporter wished him good luck in his quest to host a MotoGP race, Barber said that it will take some luck to put together a MotoGP race at the facility.