Very fun, challenging, track to drive. Lots of interesting art sculptures around the track. Undoubtedly the best road course for spectating I've ever been too. Most road courses you can only see 20% of the track from any particular location. There are places here you can see 50% of the track.
This place is amazing. Five stories of motorcycles, vintage to new, as well as some race cars; 1950, 1960 and 1963 corvettes; and boat motors. My husband is a cycle enthusiast, and we spent over five hours starting from level 5 and working our way down to level 1. Each display has a spec sheet that tells some history. The place is super clean with restrooms and water fountains on most floors. There is a spiral ramp and an elevator. There are vending machines and tables and chairs on level 1. A couple of the levels even have sofas and chairs. The walls are glass so you have a terrific view of the race track. It was terribly cold the day we went, so we didn't cross the bridge that goes over the track to a wooded area with a gazebo and park benches. We were allowed to take photos and videos, just asked not to use the flash. The tickets were $20, and the hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It was easy to find off I-20. We felt it was money and time all spent.
For those who don't track their cars: probably the best motorcycle museum in the entire world. The track grounds themselves are beautiful. Artwork, ponds, perfectly cut grass everywhere. It instills peace.
For those who track their cars: it feels like a larger version of AMP. Very varied turn geometries with some early and late apexes. Some high-commitment turns (looking at you, turn 10, at 90+ mph), and lots of fun elevation changes. Great amenities. My favorite track so far.
SuperB Museum! Meet up with few of MotorBikes which my buttucks met closer in the past years...
I only miss possibility to ride these bikes, cars on the track or street 😭
Besides those Tiny... Exquisite Place, Worth a Day 🤩
Give up on photos - get there and see with your own Eyes!
Very nice museum. It has lots of motorcycles but also has cars, bicycles, and outboard motors. There is also a bridge where you can stand and watch the cars on the track . It is 4 floors so be prepared to walk. There are benches to sit down and rest and an area with tables and drink machines. Very nice place to visit.
One of the absolute best tracks--not just in the southeast, but in the entire U.S.
& It's not just the TRACK itself, which is also excellent--more about that in a minute; the people who work at Barber are exceptionally friendly & helpful. Everyone from the corner workers to the custodial staff seems genuinely happy to be there & to go above & beyond to make everyone else happy to be there, too. The restrooms are kept CLEAN & well-stocked. The hot water works. Little things mean a lot, & Barber consistently has it covered.
As for the TRACK itself: excellent overall flow & a little bit of everything so that there's at least PART of the track that suits any car, meaning that a focused driver is empowered to really improve themself & to gift their car the single greatest modification/upgrade it could ever receive: to "tighten the nut behind the wheel."
I've driven (& instructed) at Barber countless times, & there's always more to learn or improve upon. It never gets dull or boring. Deceptively high-speed turns that constantly dare you to brake JUST A LITTLE LESS (or LATER), super late apexes rewarding drivers with enough patience to get it right, undulating altitude changes, quick directional transitions... Like I said earlier: a little bit of everything.
Oh, I should probably mention that they have one of the best Motorsports museums IN THE WORLD on site. Especially if you're into motorcycles, but even if you're more into four-wheels, it's absolutely worth checking out.
Finally, I'm no art critic, but even I am able to love & can really appreciate the countless sculptures of various sizes strategically located throughout the property. & be sure to stay on the lookout for some hidden "Easter Egg" sculptures that reward keen & eagle eyed observers.
One of the best tracks the United States has to offer. World class facilities, one of the best tracks in the southeast, and easily some of the friendliest track staff you'll fine. Two paws up, would and will definitely wag again.
Without a doubt.. best Motorsport park probably in the country. Beautifully designed and well maintained. The motorcycle museum is a must.. largest private collection anywhere.
5 stars, once you get to know your way around (it's huge). The facilities were nice and clean, and the staff was helpful for track days. Just know that paddock power is $25 for the day. The museum, of course, is the crown jewel! You can spend all day there just taking it all in! Amazing bikes and cars to admire and learn about.
My 1st visit to this beautiful museum. 4-5 levels of the historic and motivational bikes and cars that built motorsports. Beautiful grounds, race track and museum.
As far as places in Birmingham goes, this is the best attraction you could hope to go to. If you’re an engineer or someone who’s mechanically inclined, you’re going to love this even if you’re not in a motorcycle fan, but you like automotive or mechanical things this will grab your interest. The history and the art that you get to see Is well worth the $20 to enter. The park that surrounds the race track is also very quaint and beautiful.
The way that the museum is laid out and curated was done by a very professional group or person. 10 out of 10 will go again.
This is honestly one of the nicest tracks I have been to. Though I licenses on Road Atlanta years back, this 💯 made me want to get another kit and go out there!
I HIGHLY recommend it, the museum and the full loop tour for an amazing experience.
What a great race track the grounds are amazing their sculptures and different things to see around the track. To go on the bridge over the track you have to go through the museum so you have to get a museum pass. Otherwise you can go pretty much anywhere they have a pit walk through the paddock and the viewing area under the trees on the grassy knoll is great to see many turns of the tractors a fun fan area. They run trams to get you to all the spots
This has got to best hidden gem in the South! Went to Barber Motorsports to watch an SRO race and got lost in this time machine of automotive history. While primarily motorcycles, this museum covers any and everything you could imagine. Tickets to the museum are around $20 a person, but it allows you access to a bridge overlooking the race track... cars are flying under your feet at 100mph!!! This was my first trip, but it will not be my last! There are several lots to park in and a few trams that constantly run between the 5 or 6 stops along various parts of the race track, which is around 2.4 miles total. You will not regret going to an event at Barber Motorsports!!!
One of the best days I have had. The track, the instructions, car service from the airport all above my expectations. I highly recommend a day at the track. I don't own a porsche and not speed or car guy but it was still amazing.
Best bike museum in world. This is must be stop in Birmingham city! Hilarious vernissage of motorcycle and history! Also there is a small shop so u can get a suvenir.
This place is gorgeous. Everything is pristine. It felt like you could eat off of any surface, but don’t do that! I came to just check out the collection, but ended up having a great time watching the folks do a track day. The sounds and vibrations - yummy!
Great track for spectators. Beautiful grounds. Free shuttles are super convenient. Only downside is lack of bleachers-bring your own seating. Motorcycle/car museum is incredible.
Beautiful grounds, had such an amazing time at the Children’s Of Alabama Indy race. The MX5 cup was spectacular, the Indy cars are impressive. I bought the garage pass, so I got to go see the cars up close and talked to many of the people in the pits. Everyone was so nice and informative
This place is awesome, 880 acres, very well designed, nice 2.38 mile track, plenty of areas to post up to view curves, when you visit Don't Skip the museum 5 floors of history, 2 hours on one floor, purchased membership so I comeback to view the rest of museum and enjoy more exciting events, love the experience.
What an amazing experience. The museum is huge. It has a lot of great motor sports vehicles and motorcycles on display. And for the admission cost just to walk out and watch them race on the track is well worth it. Definitely will be coming back
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