Anyone every raced here?

NetViper · 31 May 2003

I read about this track in alabama the other day. It looks amazing.

http://www.barbermotorsports.com/

Does anyone know if there are any group events out there? All I see is a porsche driving school and its 1500 a day!

Maybe a bunch of NSX'ers could arrange a day out there....

AJKS · 31 May 2003

I live about 3hrs from the Track. My girlfriend lives in B'ham were the track is.
I would be up for an NSX meet out there.

ChopsJazz · 31 May 2003

I just saw this track in a Speed Channel endurance race. Gorgeous facility, awesome setting, thoughtful design, fabulous track.

In fact, the track got just as much air time, possibly more, than the race itself!

cojones · 31 May 2003

best roadcourse in the US

several articles are already touting this place as the "best roadcourse in the US"... the museum and grounds sound pretty amazing. Best private collection of motorcycles, and Lotus racecars, in the world.

I think it'd be a great club drive/visit site, even if the track is $$ to rent.

Track map here --> http://www.barbermotorsports.com/BarbersMotorsportsParkMap.pdf

Ojas · 31 May 2003

Good stuff!

There's a video of the course on the Porsche Driving Experience site. For some reason it would not play in my browser, but you can download it directly here.

NetViper · 31 May 2003

Anyone else close to this area that would be interested in setting something up? I think it would be great substitute for NSXPO since I cannot make the drive to Cali..

NetViper · 2 June 2003

Anyone know any other car clubs that might want to head out to that track also?

nsx1164 · 2 June 2003

cost structure ?

NetViper said:
Anyone know any other car clubs that might want to head out to that track also?

IIRC the PDE is a more pricey program than the typical "club" events... so I'm inferring that track rentals at this place are typically higher -- probably out of range for the small-ish test-n-tune / lapping day outing. Am guessing that its closer to a Laguna Seca rate than, say, a Motorsports Ranch rate.

Maybe a Club Race with HPDE type format might work -- I think some local BMWCCA chapters have expressed interest.

NetViper · 2 June 2003

so how do we all coordinate something?

DONYMO · 2 June 2003

I ran Barber in my NSX

I ran the first DE at Barber with the Alabama PCA on April 26.

I have 1 lap on video in MPG format if someone can host it (private me).

It is a fantastic place. The track is awesome. A little bit of everything (i.e. corkscrew, hairpin, carousel, chicane in straight, etc).

There are two more DE's for this year that I know of : One is with BMWCCA and the other with Alabama PCA.

Renting that track is almost impossible. A large, well established club I run with cannot get a date. I think our best shot is to shoot for NSXPO 2005 to be held there.

NetViper · 2 June 2003

"There are two more DE's for this year that I know of : One is with BMWCCA and the other with Alabama PCA."

When are they, and how can we find out how to participate? What is the cost?

DONYMO · 2 June 2003

http://www.trackschedule.com/sched.html

MJK · 3 June 2003

If they are receptive to first timers and the cost is something I can tolerate, I would love to participate!

Please keep me posted!

NetViper · 3 June 2003

I wrote the guy organizing it, but I havent heard back. I will keep you all posted.

Lud · 3 June 2003

Looks like a nice facility. The bug scupltures are tres cool!

NetViper · 3 June 2003

I got a response:

"We should have registration soon and I will send you an application. By any
chance are you a BMWCCA member? I believe there will be no need but it may
help you chances."

I said we don't have a BMWCCA.. at least I don't. But most of us have NSXCA memberships.

We'll see.

DONYMO · 3 June 2003

You can join BMWCCA without owning a BMW.
You get discounts on many track events and a very nice magazine called Roundel. It only costs about $35 a year.

www.bmwcca.org

KGP · 3 June 2003

DONYMO said:
You can join BMWCCA without owning a BMW.
You get discounts on many track events and a very nice magazine called Roundel. It only costs about $35 a year.

www.bmwcca.org

To do a BMW track event you now have to be a BMW CCA member (Non-for-profit insurance reasons). Like said earlier, you don't need to own a BMW.

That sure looks like a nice facility.

NetViper · 3 June 2003

$35 bucks is well worth it to be able to drive on this track IMO!... I am just waiting for price details.

Once I find out some more information, I will start a new thread looking for people who want to come along.

KGP · 3 June 2003

NetViper said:
Once I find out some more information, I will start a new thread looking for people who want to come along.

Great, let us know what you find out.

OLDE GUY · 3 June 2003

www.trackschedule.com

Checkout: www.trackschedule.com

It has most of the events East of the Mississippi.

Great Site!!!!

Also: www.chinmotorsports.com

Wei-Shen Chin started the events and there are always a few NSX's there, like last weekend at Roebling Road near Savannah.

cojones · 4 June 2003

NetViper said:
"We should have registration soon and I will send you an application. By any chance are you a BMWCCA member? I believe there will be no need but it may help you chances."

BMWCCA membership is worth it IMO. The events are generally well run and the instruction is of consistent quality.

The AL-CCA chapter is holding an HPDE at Barber Motorsports 30-31 August, with an instructor lapping day on Friday the 29th.

Dave · 4 June 2003

Barber MS

I was there for the Inaugural Prosche DE Event as well. Had a great time.. Finest Track in the WORLD!!

I have Numerous laps of bumper mounted video if anyone is interested.

Pleas email me for details.. I can provide the web address for downloads.

Good shots of numerous cars, good video fo track and surroundings.

DONYMO · 4 June 2003

Hey Dave,

It's about time you posted here!!!

- Don

JDRAGO1 · 5 June 2003

I WAS AT THE INAGURAL PORSCHE CLUB EVENT AS WELL! TRACK IS 10,000 A DAY RENTAL, IF THEY WILL RENT TO YOU? TRACK IS TOP SHELF!

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