The Barber Trip

Linzi · 09-23-2003, 08:22 AM

Just another shitty ride report by Lindsay...

Last Friday, Dave and I headed off to Birmingham, AL to check out the AMA races and vintage museum at Barber Motorsports Park. Saturday morning, we headed for the track and spent the first bit checking out displays and odd bikes.

I found this great Honda scooter that I must have. Mr. Crabs joins me.

Dave found the Rune, which I'm still not sure I like. I sat on it, though, and it was surprisingly well balanced for weighing so much.

We found this goofy blue and white GS (which Dave tells me is the fastest color) that had a really ghetto shelving unit doubling as a rear rack. Whatever works, I guess.

Alabama plate. Figures. :):

Mr. Crabs found the Hooter's girls. They were surprisingly unattractive for being Hooter's girls. I was a bit disappointed. Mr. Crabs seemed happy, though.

Bruce Transportation Group's Snap-On box with my favorite graphic in motorsports--the kids in the bus.

These damn things were everywhere...

Ah... My future race bike, an Aprilia RS250 with Hawaiian flowers.

I still haven't figured out why people do this. Probably because it attracts the attention of strange people who carry around a stuffed crab.

Mr. Crabs gets all the chicks. Here, he poses with the ladies from Race Girl, who he guesses have never been on a motorcycle in their lives.

Next, he acosted the Ducati girl (who definitely needs to try this thing called eating) from Umbrella Girls USA.

Awww... What a nice shot. Jim and Drew Vecchione (father and son), owners of Moto Britalia in Woodstock, GA.

Hi, boys...

Now, a few track pictures...

Some sculpture near the racetrack. I couldn't get close enough for a really good picture, but they are large ants. One has a rider hanging from it, and one has the rider's bike. Funny stuff.

Ah, the museum. Best part of the trip. It's a Harley, but I like it.

Fuh-reaky.

A row of MVs. Oh, look...I'm in this picture, too.

This bike had four miles on it.

It's a motorcyclist's wet dream.

The Mike Hailwood corner. It's me, again!

This thing is fugly...and so is the Eye Abuser behind it.

Two handlebars. Two brake levers. One shifter. Learning model? I don't get it.

It must be good. Some guy named 'Shaw' made it.

I really like this Harley, too.

My ultimate dream bike, although I'd be too afraid to ride it. I would give limbs for this thing.

And, here's my Moto Giro bike.

Lawrence of Arabia really likes this one.

This bike is so great, it gets three pictures...

On to Moto Britalia's hospitality tent, which was a huge success. They had this 999 custom painted. Silver body with darker greyish-silver stripes. Very, very nice.

Moto Britlalia's tent.

I got to ride the orange scooter...fun, but harder than riding a motorcycle, in my opinion. Later, Dave and I took the silver scooter out for a spin. For a bit, I drove while he rode bitch. I was pretty sure we were going to crash. But, surprisingly, we didn't.

Overall, it was a great weekend. Barber is a top-notch facility...very well-groomed and well thought-out. I wish I'd taken more pictures of the grounds, but that just gives me an excuse to go back.

- Lindsay

RocketJohn · 09-23-2003, 10:10 AM

Nice pics...

nachtflug · 09-23-2003, 10:27 AM

3 pics of a Britten.

Someone knows what good stuff is. kind of.

we still need to break you of that Ducati fixation.

your rating in the New England/California chapter just went up 2 stars.

Zollo · 09-23-2003, 01:17 PM

Nice pics!

Zollo

ilmostro · 09-23-2003, 01:34 PM

If I could have one bike in the whole museum it would be the Britten. Hands down.

Now I just have to break Flug of his Ducati aversion...

Kokopelli · 09-23-2003, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Said nachtflug:
3 pics of a Britten.

Someone knows what good stuff is. kind of.

You'll like this then .

Great pictures Linzi

sacndogy · 09-23-2003, 04:43 PM

Nice ride report Linzi :):

dragoon · 09-23-2003, 05:24 PM

That wasn't a shitty ride report but my dial-up started smokin' with all of the pics

Coming back to Birmingham Oct 2-5 for the BMW RA rally?

RubberDown · 09-23-2003, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Said Linzi:
Next, he acosted the Ducati girl (who definitely needs to try this thing called eating) from Umbrella Girls USA.

Frank Warner · 09-23-2003, 06:21 PM

Don't think that is the model Lawrence used? Have to check tonight, just love the start of that film ...

Hummm you could be right though ... may be the film is wrong?
SS100

As for porsch cars .. I'd only consider the 4WD PD version

Linzi · 09-23-2003, 06:34 PM

I'd really, really, really like to...but, I don't have a BMW. So, am I allowed?

- Lindsay

dragoon · 09-23-2003, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Said Linzi:
I'd really, really, really like to...but, I don't have a BMW. So, am I allowed?

- Lindsay

No problem. Lots of other bike there. Well maybe not lots but others.

09-23-2003, 08:22 AM	#1
Linzi ^OP Volvo Driving Soccer Mom Joined: May 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Oddometer: 15,340	The Barber Trip Just another shitty ride report by Lindsay... Last Friday, Dave and I headed off to Birmingham, AL to check out the AMA races and vintage museum at Barber Motorsports Park. Saturday morning, we headed for the track and spent the first bit checking out displays and odd bikes. I found this great Honda scooter that I must have. Mr. Crabs joins me. Dave found the Rune, which I'm still not sure I like. I sat on it, though, and it was surprisingly well balanced for weighing so much. We found this goofy blue and white GS (which Dave tells me is the fastest color) that had a really ghetto shelving unit doubling as a rear rack. Whatever works, I guess. Alabama plate. Figures. :): Mr. Crabs found the Hooter's girls. They were surprisingly unattractive for being Hooter's girls. I was a bit disappointed. Mr. Crabs seemed happy, though. Bruce Transportation Group's Snap-On box with my favorite graphic in motorsports--the kids in the bus. These damn things were everywhere... Ah... My future race bike, an Aprilia RS250 with Hawaiian flowers. I still haven't figured out why people do this. Probably because it attracts the attention of strange people who carry around a stuffed crab. Mr. Crabs gets all the chicks. Here, he poses with the ladies from Race Girl, who he guesses have never been on a motorcycle in their lives. Next, he acosted the Ducati girl (who definitely needs to try this thing called eating) from Umbrella Girls USA. Awww... What a nice shot. Jim and Drew Vecchione (father and son), owners of Moto Britalia in Woodstock, GA. Hi, boys... Now, a few track pictures... Some sculpture near the racetrack. I couldn't get close enough for a really good picture, but they are large ants. One has a rider hanging from it, and one has the rider's bike. Funny stuff. Ah, the museum. Best part of the trip. It's a Harley, but I like it. Fuh-reaky. A row of MVs. Oh, look...I'm in this picture, too. This bike had four miles on it. It's a motorcyclist's wet dream. The Mike Hailwood corner. It's me, again! This thing is fugly...and so is the Eye Abuser behind it. Two handlebars. Two brake levers. One shifter. Learning model? I don't get it. It must be good. Some guy named 'Shaw' made it. I really like this Harley, too. My ultimate dream bike, although I'd be too afraid to ride it. I would give limbs for this thing. And, here's my Moto Giro bike. Lawrence of Arabia really likes this one. This bike is so great, it gets three pictures... On to Moto Britalia's hospitality tent, which was a huge success. They had this 999 custom painted. Silver body with darker greyish-silver stripes. Very, very nice. Moto Britlalia's tent. I got to ride the orange scooter...fun, but harder than riding a motorcycle, in my opinion. Later, Dave and I took the silver scooter out for a spin. For a bit, I drove while he rode bitch. I was pretty sure we were going to crash. But, surprisingly, we didn't. Overall, it was a great weekend. Barber is a top-notch facility...very well-groomed and well thought-out. I wish I'd taken more pictures of the grounds, but that just gives me an excuse to go back. - Lindsay

09-23-2003, 10:10 AM	#2
RocketJohn Hook em' Horns! Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Denver Metro Oddometer: 11,035	Nice pics... __________________ RocketJohn™ 1974 Honda CL350 / 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere Smugmug Coupon Here / SuperTune Motorsports in Denver My SuperTenere Blog

09-23-2003, 01:17 PM	#4
Zollo Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2002 Location: CA Oddometer: 1,416	... Nice pics! Zollo

09-23-2003, 01:34 PM	#5
ilmostro Under Da Sea Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 29,235	If I could have one bike in the whole museum it would be the Britten. Hands down. Now I just have to break Flug of his Ducati aversion... __________________ I've got stay the fuck out of it written on a stone tablet in my bedroom. - Con Stapleton

09-23-2003, 05:24 PM	#8
dragoon I'm the REAL Dingo Joe Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Frazeysburg, OH Oddometer: 22,847	That wasn't a shitty ride report but my dial-up started smokin' with all of the pics Coming back to Birmingham Oct 2-5 for the BMW RA rally? __________________ Everyone should be so lucky as to be able to ride a motorbike through the Himalayas. - Misery Goat daveology rule #143 - never ever pass up a chance to hear a band that has a stand up bass -Mutineer

09-23-2003, 10:27 AM	#3
nachtflug infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 42,857	3 pics of a Britten. Someone knows what good stuff is. kind of. we still need to break you of that Ducati fixation. your rating in the New England/California chapter just went up 2 stars.

09-23-2003, 04:43 PM	#7
sacndogy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Scotia,NY USA Oddometer: 445	Nice ride report Linzi :):

09-23-2003, 06:21 PM	#10
Frank Warner Traveller Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 6,593	Don't think that is the model Lawrence used? Have to check tonight, just love the start of that film ... Hummm you could be right though ... may be the film is wrong? SS100 As for porsch cars .. I'd only consider the 4WD PD version Frank Warner screwed with this post 09-23-2003 at 06:28 PM

09-23-2003, 06:34 PM	#11
Linzi ^OP Volvo Driving Soccer Mom Joined: May 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Oddometer: 15,340	I'd really, really, really like to...but, I don't have a BMW. So, am I allowed? - Lindsay

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