Barber - November 7-8

some guy #2

Member
I will be making my first trip to Barber for the 7-8th of November and have a bunch of questions.

Are any hotels recommended (or avoided :)) and would it be easier/cheaper to stay in Leeds or Birmingham?

Will we be able to drop off the bikes friday night and leave them Saturday night as well?

Is there camping at the track and what are the costs or restrictions? Are there showers there?

Is there a gate fee?

Is tire service available? What about suspension set up?

What's the weather like in the beginning of November?

I'm sure I'll think of more but any help/pointers/advice would be appreciated!
 

MoTo ViXeN

New Member
Dunno about the Hotels,
I know you can camp at track but not sure the prices if any,
Showers are there but limited hot water from what I remember at a WERA event about 3 yrs ago.... that shower suxed! LOL. So glad to have the RV now :adore:
The rest I'm unaware of. Wish I could be of more help to you... But I try :D
 

some guy #2

Member
cool beans, completely skipped over the faq (like a newb)

What about dropping stuff off Friday night if I decide not to camp there?
 

DeltaHotel

New Member
You can always drop your gear the night prior when NESBA is camping that night, regardless of whether you intend to stay over in the paddock. Be sure to check the sign-in times in the FAQ notes for Barber.
 

itaintall

New Member
MoTo ViXeN;89159 wrote:
Showers are there but limited hot water from what I remember at a WERA even about 3 yrs ago.... that shower suxed! LOL. So glad to have the RV now :adore:
It's official; there is now a complaint about the facilities at Barber! The bathrooms there are nicer than the house I grew up in. There are sculptures at the entrances for Pete's sake.
 

Ruhe52

Member
#5 Barber Motorsports Park
Location: Birmingham, AL
Map: http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr...58107&t=h&z=14
GPS Coordinates: 33.533597 N : 86.612391 W (+33° 32' 0.95", -86° 36' 44.61")
Track Web site: http://www.barbermotorsports.com/
Track Info: http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Barber_Motorsports_Park
Track Facts: http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/AL/Barber.html
Track Weather: http://www.racetrackweather.com/cgi-...dh&pands=35094
Gate Hours: 24/7
Camping Allowed: Yes (no fees)
Electricity Fees: $25/day
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes, but must be in trailer/camper while in paddock (unless required to assist handicapped individuals). Must be on leash outside paddock and clean up after your pet!!!!
Pit bikes allowed: Yes
Sunday down time: 11am - 12pm (quiet time 8pm - 8am)
Tire/Vendor Service: Yes (Derek.Leslie@nesba.com)
Notes: Registered riders may check-in anytime after 6pm Friday (and 24/7 thereafter) before a weekend event. Non-registered spectators and other non-participants must check in at Registration building before 9pm Friday, or before 6pm on Saturday or Sunday. After initial check-in, registered riders and non-registered spectators may enter/exit 24/7 using arm band. For riders, if you use a side stand (kickstand), track rules require that you use a block of wood/plastic/etc. to protect asphalt).
 

MoTo ViXeN

New Member
itaintall;89177 wrote: It's official; there is now a complaint about the facilities at Barber! The bathrooms there are nicer than the house I grew up in. There are sculptures at the entrances for Pete's sake.
I never said Barber was a terrible place or nothing geez LOL! They just simply have a limited supply on the hot water in the showers. So if you want a hot shower get to the shower houses quickly! Barber is a well maintained track and beautiful place! Its one of my favs! ;)
 

puck

New Member
There is a America's Best right off the same exit as the track - not much, but pretty clean - bout $60 a nite - 205.702.2700 - See ya next month - Barber is a top notch facility - You'll love it!!
 

puck

New Member
Also - I'm not sure about the weather - this will be my first trip to Barber in Nov. I'd like to know that as well -
 

Ruhe52

Member
It will be sunny and 68 deg with a slight breeze from the west. Really folks predicting the weather in the south is a joke no one can get it right. Plan for 30s-50s at night and 40s to 80s in the day.
 

Ruhe52

Member
Ok and for you history buffs here was the weather in 1973

Date Time TmpF DPf RH Vis CC PcpIn SnFall SnDpth WDir Wind MxWnd Obs
11/7/1973 12am 45.0 30.0 56 10.00 0 0.00 N N 90 10.4 10.4
11/7/1973 1am 45.0 30.0 56 10.00 0 0.00 N N 70 13.8 13.8
11/7/1973 2am 43.9 31.1 60 10.00 25 0.00 N N 50 4.6 4.6
11/7/1973 3am 45.0 30.9 58 10.00 75 0.00 N N 80 5.8 5.8
11/7/1973 4am 45.9 32.9 60 10.00 100 0.00 N N 70 5.8 5.8
11/7/1973 5am 46.9 34.0 60 10.00 100 0.00 N N 70 4.6 4.6
11/7/1973 6am 46.9 36.0 65 10.00 100 0.00 N N 10 4.6 4.6
11/7/1973 7am 47.8 37.9 68 10.00 100 0.00 N N 20 9.2 9.2
11/7/1973 8am 45.9 43.0 90 3.00 88 T N N 130 4.6 4.6 Light Rain.
Fog.
11/7/1973 9am 46.9 44.1 90 5.00 100 T N N 160 3.5 3.5 Light Rain.
11/7/1973 10am 46.9 45.9 96 4.00 100 0.01 N N 0 0.0 0.0
11/7/1973 11am 48.9 48.9 100 4.00 100 0.00 N N 160 6.9 6.9 Fog.
11/7/1973 12pm 51.1 50.0 96 5.00 100 0.00 N N 150 4.6 4.6
11/7/1973 1pm 54.0 50.9 89 5.00 100 0.00 N N 230 5.8 5.8
11/7/1973 2pm 54.0 50.9 89 4.00 100 0.00 N N 260 6.9 6.9
11/7/1973 3pm 54.0 52.0 93 4.00 100 0.00 N N 210 8.1 8.1
11/7/1973 4pm 54.0 52.0 93 5.00 100 0.00 N N 190 3.5 3.5
11/7/1973 5pm 54.0 52.9 96 5.00 100 0.00 N N 170 3.5 3.5 Fog.
11/7/1973 6pm 54.0 53.1 97 5.00 100 T N N 170 8.1 8.1 Light Rain.
Fog.
11/7/1973 7pm 54.0 52.9 96 5.00 100 T N N 210 3.5 4.6 Light Rain.
Fog.
11/7/1973 8pm 54.0 54.0 100 5.00 100 0.00 N N 80 3.5 3.5 Fog.
11/7/1973 9pm 54.0 54.0 100 0.25 100 0.00 N N 170 4.6 4.6 Fog.
11/7/1973 10pm 54.0 54.0 100 1.50 100 0.00 N N 180 3.5 4.6 Fog.
11/7/1973 11pm 54.0 54.0 100 1.50 100 0.00 N N 140 3.5 3.5
 

Mr.DJ

New Member
1973????

life didn't start til NESBA


..... oh, just in case the wife reads this... I was reborn in at marriage ;)
 

Mr. Blindrider

New Member
cyclerant;89671 wrote: It will be sunny and 68 deg with a slight breeze from the west. Really folks predicting the weather in the south is a joke NO ONE CAN GET IT RIGHT. Plan for 30s-50s at night and 40s to 80s in the day.
There is a chance of rain and clouds.;)

Weather is easy.:D
 
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