BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 20-22
(Birmingham, Ala.)- The Barber Motorsports Park is pleased to announce the return of the Barber Vintage Festival to take place during the American Historic Racing Association (AHRMA) vintage motorcycle racing event the weekend of October 20-22.
The 2nd annual Barber Vintage Festival will host a variety of events including a motorcycle swap meet, a motorcycle auction, vintage motocross, vintage demos, and a special after-hours event on Friday, October 20 with the legendary John Surtees. Sir John Surtees is the only man in the history of Motorsports to win the 350cc and 500cc motorcycle roadracing world championships and the Formula 1 car racing world championship. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will dedicate an exhibit showcasing vehicles from his career. Surtees will be on-hand to witness the dedication of the 500cc MV Agusta racing motorcycle and 158 Ferrari F1 car he used in his quest for the world titles.
Another special guest attending the Barber Vintage Festival is Craig Vetter of Vetter Corporation. Craig Vetter, a Selma native, was responsible for creating the Vetter Fairing. The fairings structure was created with the intent to smooth outlines and reduce drag. Vetter will be conducting lectures throughout the weekend that discuss his involvement in the evolution of the motorcycle and transportation. In the 1960s and 70s, the Vetter Corporation was second in size to Harley Davidson in the US. Vetter was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Three-day tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Single-day tickets for Friday are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Single-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Ticket includes paddock access. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will be offering a $15 weekend pass for access into the Museum. For tickets and more information, call Southtix at 1-800-240-2300 or log on to www.barbermotorsports.