[MotorSports News]

Barber Motorsports Park and Zoom Motorsports announced that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Spectators can select from variety of tickets for the April 9-11 event weekend,φranging in price from $15 to $600 and are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as prices will increase the week of the race.φIn addition to tickets, spectators can also purchase tent camping, motorhome camping and on-site parking.φLimited quantities of these options as well as the Speed Pass ticket and Billy's Sports Grill Club ticket are available.
One ticket option is the 3-Day Admission, which provides one general admission ticket for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.φSpectators can select to sit on a hillside or in a grandstand; both options are first come, first serve.φThe 3-Day Admission tickets are available for $70.
A second option is the Speed Pass, which provides three-day general admission with paddock and hot pit access.φThis is the only option that includes the exclusive hot pit access.φThe Speed Pass is available for $450 and quantities are limited.φ
A third option is the Billy's Sports Grill Club, which provides three day general admission and paddock access as well as access to a tented facility located at Turn 14.φOn-site parking and food and beverage (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks as well as beer, wine and other specialty drinks) are also included with the ticket.φThe Billy's Sports Grill Club tickets are available for $600 and quantities are limited.
Daily general admission tickets are also available.φFriday tickets are available for $15, Saturday tickets for $40 and Sunday tickets for $50.φEach option can be upgraded to include paddock access for an additional $30 per day.
Throughout the weekend, children 12 and under receive free general admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult.φYoungsters will need tickets to access the paddock area and Billy's Sports Grill Club.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, camping or on-site parking, visit www.barbermotorsports.com or call 1-800-240-2300.φ


10/12 :: Barber open for business

[Racer Duck]

Bob, looks like the IRL is headed into your neck of the woods next year....

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

Bob, looks like the IRL is headed into your neck of the woods next year....

Yeah. They tested there a couple months ago. I've been at the track but have never seen a wheel turned at it. From what I can gather, I think it'll be a good venue.

It's carved out of the woods and surrounded by trees. Not a lot of elevation differences and it's pretty twisty. Looks to me like a very technical course. When I was there they were building a good sized building of some type. Someone told me that it was to be offices and a museum?

I'm not sure that the Birminghamista's will go especially gaga over IRL. Now if one of the team sponsors could get Junior to sign a one off deal, that would pack the house!

[DOF_power]

But if he struggles or worse, crashes the car, they'll "get out of the house" very fast.
I'd wish people would (go) watch auto racing because they like automobiles and the on track racing.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by DOF_power

But if he struggles or worse, crashes the car, they'll "get out of the house" very fast.
I'd wish people would (go) watch auto racing because they like automobiles and the on track racing.

I agree. But my statement was more of a reflection on the local mentality.

But, we've gone over this topic a few times and apparently there is some sort of a limit on how often, or how many times a complaint, no matter how valid it is personally felt, can be brought up before people of a diverse mind feel offended somehow and start complaining themselves (over and over).

You and I are mostly of like mind so we'll leave it at that. No further discussion about "Fanboys" needed; they are but a factor in the ruination of motor sports.

[WestCoast]

Alabama sounds like the "new" hotbed for IndyCar racing, I'm sure everyone is on pins and needles about the excitement of next season........oh wait this season isn't even over yet ... or is it?... anyone out there care?

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by WestCoast

Alabama sounds like the "new" hotbed for IndyCar racing, I'm sure everyone is on pins and needles about the excitement of next season........oh wait this season isn't even over yet ... or is it?... anyone out there care?

WC, you might not realize it but THAT is one of the most profound statements you've made in this forum. You absolutely nailed it. I believe that there are maybe ten (an exaggeration of course. The amount might be as much as quadruple that number) adult straight males in this state who care about something other than deer hunting, rah rah sis-boom-bah college football or stock cars with either the number 3 or 88 on them. I think I know two of them.

[WestCoast]

The IRL belongs in Urban Centers frequented by yuppies and Red Bull drinkers.
A mainstream TV contract wouldn't hurt either, as in my neck of the woods only about half of the races are broadcast, the others are bumped by more important sporting events such as; darts, curling or poker.

[Racer Duck]

oooooh .. I love curling .. expecially when the wimmen are playin'!!!