Is it possible that there's a more exciting track than Barber? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

dasmoofler · 07-14-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by allegretto

Chicago area. How about you?

You can see a whole bunch of us nutjobs here:http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...t=37776&page=4

jlr · 07-14-2007, 06:44 PM

I live in Birmingham and try to make to Barber whenever possible. It's my home track and favorite, though I haven't driven many others -- most notably Sebring.

cr_craig · 07-16-2007, 07:59 PM

I've driven the west coast tracks and Barber, and I must say, it ranks up there with the best of them. I believe Infineon is more challenging (at least for me

), but I'd fly to Birmingham for another opportunity to play at Barber! I can only imagine how much fun it would be in a Lotus as I was in a Porsche at the time.

JeffYoung · 07-16-2007, 08:15 PM

Raced there twice with SCCA. Lots of elevation change and cool types of corners.

I still prefer VIR, and it's longer straights, uphill esses, and roller coaster. But, Barber's corkscrew, the high speed kink, and the two long carousels are neat stuff.

ervsch · 07-17-2007, 06:24 AM

I haven't tried Barber yet... but I'll put in another vote for Grattan! Great technical track - blind corners, off camber turns, lots of elevation change...

On the other hand though, I'm pretty happy with the full course at Autobahn - also designed by Alan Wilson.

reddane · 07-17-2007, 09:58 AM

I'm in Birmingham too, have been out there a few times with the Miata club and to see races. Nice place.

Moto44 · 07-17-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by reddane

I'm in Birmingham too, have been out there a few times with the Miata club and to see races. Nice place.

Awesome track! Great facility! And Alabama is a beautiful state!

biobanker · 07-20-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JonOrangeElise

Ok, a wee bit of name-dropping. :-)

When I interviewed Alan Wilson (who designed Barber), he noted that Mont Tremblant is truly fantastic... and I have heard this from many racers as well.

Ive driven Tremblant. Yes it is fantastic, but what is best about it is the setting. The setting is AMAZING. Myself, Id describe the track as excellent, but not my favorite. Ive not been on any of the great US tracks, but I prefer the design Mosport over Tremblant all day long.

Tremblant is in fantastic shape though and the rest of the package is outstanding.

MickOpalak · 07-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Barber rocks!!! Love it! Technical, tight and exciting. I definitely suggest it for any Lotus owner.

Phantom · 07-20-2007, 07:40 PM

I live 20 minutes from Barber, and drive in events there every chance I get- It is a blast!

tesprit · 07-20-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by meat

The 'Ring is the best track out there. Period.

+1 for the Nurburgring--everything else pales in comparison. There is nothing else out there with as many challenging blind corners, elevation changes, and length. It is not uncommon for the weather to completely change as you drive from one section of the track to the next as you drive a lap. If you ever get a chance to go there, just take whatever you are driving/riding and buy a couple of laps--you will be amazed!

ace10 · 07-21-2007, 04:04 AM

the guys on speed's friday f1 coverage at nurburgring actually mentioned what a great track barber is.

DreamCar · 07-21-2007, 05:19 AM

Calabogie is a brand new track in Ontario, just west of Ottawa. Just went there a couple weeks ago, it was amazing. Its 3 miles, about 70 feet of elevation changes, all set in the forest, trees & rocks. It can only be run in one direction, so you get to be up close to the surroundings, but still have safe runoffs.

There wasn't a patch or seam in the entire track.

I'll post a couple pics later.

Moto44 · 08-09-2007, 09:33 AM

Anybody else have pictures or evaluations of Barber they would like to share?
I'm feel like one of those people who becomes infatuated with Disney. Can't wait to return to Barber!

jlr · 08-09-2007, 05:13 PM

To me, the most challenging turns at Barber are the carousel after pit-out, the "kink" near the back straight, and the right hander after the back straight. Also, the set-up for the front straight is tricky. Actually, the whole damned course is tricky, and that's why we all love it

Moto44 · 08-16-2007, 01:14 PM

I was a ski bum in my early days (and still am). Now I'm a track bum. Here's how three guys from Illinois venture to Barber in Alabama for a weekend of track time.

slaughtr · 08-16-2007, 01:16 PM

Looks like a blast. Beautiful track.

Ginetta · 08-22-2007, 12:37 PM

Another vote for Sears Point (Infineon).

It is frickin' challenging. There are some high speed parts of the track where you are going pretty fast and you better be committed and know what you are doing or youre in trouble.

chili 55 · 10-02-2007, 10:43 PM

try Tremblant north of Montreal.......amazing track!!....also check out VIR if you like technical

Feffman · 10-03-2007, 05:21 AM

I just spent the weekend at Mid-Ohio which places a very close 2nd to Road Atlanta. I've run Barber, Autobahn, Gateway Intl., Putnam Park, Heartland Park, Hallett, Blackhawk Farms and Road America as well.

In my eyes, Road Atlanta was the funnest. If one sits on small pieces of coal for several laps, notbably turn 12, you can offer your significant other a nice collection of diamonds afterwards.

Feff

07-16-2007, 07:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
cr_craig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 38	I've driven the west coast tracks and Barber, and I must say, it ranks up there with the best of them. I believe Infineon is more challenging (at least for me ), but I'd fly to Birmingham for another opportunity to play at Barber! I can only imagine how much fun it would be in a Lotus as I was in a Porsche at the time. __________________ '07 Exige Cup 255, starlight black

07-17-2007, 06:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
ervsch Late apex, don't lift! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago-area Posts: 857 Images: 8	I haven't tried Barber yet... but I'll put in another vote for Grattan! Great technical track - blind corners, off camber turns, lots of elevation change... On the other hand though, I'm pretty happy with the full course at Autobahn - also designed by Alan Wilson. __________________ Erv Schweiger '05 Ardent Red, Touring Package, Starshield, Schroth Harnesses, 4Tress Harness Bar, Boomerang Rear Tow Hook, Porterfield R4 Brake Pads, More Mods to come...

07-20-2007, 06:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,308	Barber rocks!!! Love it! Technical, tight and exciting. I definitely suggest it for any Lotus owner. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

07-20-2007, 07:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 861 Images: 1	I live 20 minutes from Barber, and drive in events there every chance I get- It is a blast! __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel

07-21-2007, 04:04 AM	#32 (permalink)
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07-14-2007, 06:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
jlr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 60	I live in Birmingham and try to make to Barber whenever possible. It's my home track and favorite, though I haven't driven many others -- most notably Sebring.

07-16-2007, 08:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
JeffYoung Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 837	Raced there twice with SCCA. Lots of elevation change and cool types of corners. I still prefer VIR, and it's longer straights, uphill esses, and roller coaster. But, Barber's corkscrew, the high speed kink, and the two long carousels are neat stuff.

07-17-2007, 09:58 AM	#26 (permalink)
reddane I'm sereal. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 25	I'm in Birmingham too, have been out there a few times with the Miata club and to see races. Nice place.

07-21-2007, 05:19 AM	#33 (permalink)
DreamCar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 130	Calabogie is a brand new track in Ontario, just west of Ottawa. Just went there a couple weeks ago, it was amazing. Its 3 miles, about 70 feet of elevation changes, all set in the forest, trees & rocks. It can only be run in one direction, so you get to be up close to the surroundings, but still have safe runoffs. There wasn't a patch or seam in the entire track. I'll post a couple pics later.

08-09-2007, 09:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,808	Anybody else have pictures or evaluations of Barber they would like to share? I'm feel like one of those people who becomes infatuated with Disney. Can't wait to return to Barber! __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

08-09-2007, 05:13 PM	#35 (permalink)
jlr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 60	To me, the most challenging turns at Barber are the carousel after pit-out, the "kink" near the back straight, and the right hander after the back straight. Also, the set-up for the front straight is tricky. Actually, the whole damned course is tricky, and that's why we all love it

08-16-2007, 01:14 PM	#36 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,808	I was a ski bum in my early days (and still am). Now I'm a track bum. Here's how three guys from Illinois venture to Barber in Alabama for a weekend of track time. Attached Images __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

08-16-2007, 01:16 PM	#37 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Looks like a blast. Beautiful track. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

08-22-2007, 12:37 PM	#38 (permalink)
Ginetta Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 270	Another vote for Sears Point (Infineon). It is frickin' challenging. There are some high speed parts of the track where you are going pretty fast and you better be committed and know what you are doing or youre in trouble.

10-02-2007, 10:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
chili 55 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	other tracks.......? try Tremblant north of Montreal.......amazing track!!....also check out VIR if you like technical

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10-03-2007, 05:21 AM	#40 (permalink)
Feffman Grand Poobah Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 865	I just spent the weekend at Mid-Ohio which places a very close 2nd to Road Atlanta. I've run Barber, Autobahn, Gateway Intl., Putnam Park, Heartland Park, Hallett, Blackhawk Farms and Road America as well. In my eyes, Road Atlanta was the funnest. If one sits on small pieces of coal for several laps, notbably turn 12, you can offer your significant other a nice collection of diamonds afterwards. Feff __________________ MVP Track Time