1940-2026
If you’ve ever enjoyed the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum or the excitement of Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, USA, you have George W. Barber, Jr. to thank. George, who passed away on 15 February aged 85, was more than just their founder; he was the driving force.
A proud graduate of Auburn University, also in Alabama, and an Air National Guard veteran, George built Barber Dairies into a household name, but his real passion was racing. With 63 wins and friendships with legends like Dan Gurney, he made his mark on the track.
The Barber Museum houses the world’s largest collection of motorcycles and Lotus race cars. When told to stop at 1000 bikes, George famously replied, “Heck, no. We’ll keep going!”
The museum and track are part garden, part speed paradise and the state’s largest philanthropic project. George Barber was a guardian of history and his passion for motorcycles will echo for generations of Americans.