Is George Barber still alive?

George Franklin Barber

How did George W Barber make his money?

Barber was a racecar driver. Later, he was a real estate developer and served as the Chairman of Barber Dairies. In 1998, he sold the family business to Dean Foods. In 2003, he established Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, near Birmingham.

How big is the museum at Barber Motorsports Park?

In 2003, the Barber Museum was relocated to its permanent home in Barber Motorsports Park. The museum contains more than 1,600 vintage and modern motorcycles and racing cars. It is considered the largest motorcycle museum in the world, as well as the largest collection of Lotus race cars.

Is there a motocross course at Barber Motorsports Park?

Vintage Motocross: Barber Motorsports Park has a 7/10-mile-long vintage motocross course. The inaugural event on the motocross took place during the 11th Annual Barber Vintage Festival with AHRMA presenting vintage motorcycle racing. Other uses of the motocross include product introductions by off-road vehicle manufacturers.

Where is the Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama?

Barber Motorsports Park is an 880-acre (360 ha) multi-purpose racing facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built by Alabama native George W. Barber, and includes the 230,000-square-foot Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum.

How many motorcycles are in the Barber Collection?

With over 1,600 motorcycles spanning over 100 years of production, the Barber collection represents 220 different manufacturers from 22 countries. Showcasing the unique design of each individual piece, this epic display reveals the fine art of the motorcycle.