George Barber jr., Barber Motorsports Park Founder, Dies

George Barber Jr., Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum founder, dies

Barber was racing cars in Europe in the 70s when his father died suddenly. He gave up his passion for racing and focused on running the family business in Birmingham, Barber Dairies.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Mourns the Passing of Founder George Barber

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced it is mourning the loss of its founder, George Barber.In a statement, the museum said it is “deeply saddened by

George Barber, founder of iconic IndyCar venue, passes away

Barber Motorsports Park has announced that founder of the iconic track George Barber has passed away at age 85. The track is built within a beautiful 880-acre facility just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, and has attracted many different racing series since opening in 2003. The 17-turn, 2.38-mile course contains ample elevation changes to challenge drivers and lush hillside viewing areas for fans to enjoy. Barber’s vision led to the facility foc…

Barber Motorsports Park founder, George Barber, passes away

Birmingham businessman and philanthropist George Barber has passed away at the age of 85. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced his passing on Monday evening. Barber’s name became synonymous with Barber Motorsports Park and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, but the origins of that legacy trace back to the family dairy business. Barber’s Dairy, originally... The post Barber Motorsports Park founder, George Barber, passes away appea…

R.I.P.: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Founder George Barber

We are deeply saddened by the passing of George Barber. He built more than an organization—he built a community. We are grateful for his vision and leadership, and we will share additional information in the days ahead.     The post R.I.P.: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Founder George Barber appeared first on Roadracing World Magazine | Motorcycle Riding, Racing & Tech News.