Barber Vintage Festival

HarveyMushman · Oct-25-2007, 06:11 AM

Dad and I drove down to Alabama last weekend for the 3rd annual Barber Vintage Festival at the incomparable Barber Motorsports Park. The place is truly gearhead heaven. We only had two days and didn’t see nearly everything available but I did come home with a few decent photos. Enjoy. Comments and criticism are welcome.

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MikeMcA² · Oct-25-2007, 06:29 AM

Love the worms and the old CBX.

**pathfinder** · Oct-25-2007, 07:23 AM

Harv, My son, a friend of his, and I were there last week just before the weekend festivities. What a great place.

As you said, anyone with a real interest in motorcycles, or motorcycle history, needs to spend a few days there.

They have 1400 fully restored motorcycles to peruse - what a feast of two wheeled horse power.

If you had ridden down, you get to park directly in front of the museum

rustic · Oct-25-2007, 08:15 AM

Forgive my ignorance, but what the heck is going on in #2?

The person on the right in the foreground looks like he/she is either falling off or shooting... is it some sort of balance thing?

Or a mechanic in case there is an issue during the race?

HarveyMushman · Oct-25-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rustic

Forgive my ignorance, but what the heck is going on in #2?

The person on the right in the foreground looks like he/she is either falling off or shooting... is it some sort of balance thing?

Or a mechanic in case there is an issue during the race?

Those are racing sidecar rigs. Three-wheelers. The passenger, called a "monkey," has to hang well off in the corners to keep the thing from flipping.

**wxwax** · Oct-25-2007, 08:41 AM

I know what Mushman's working on!

Nice job integrating the track into your shots, lovely work. You're getting absurdly good at this, Tim.

HarveyMushman · Oct-25-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wxwax

I know what Mushman's working on!

Thanks, Sid.

rustic · Oct-25-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarveyMushman

Those are racing sidecar rigs. Three-wheelers. The passenger, called a "monkey," has to hang well off in the corners to keep the thing from flipping.

Wow, looks intense. Thanks for the info!

amadeus · Oct-25-2007, 08:55 AM

you are a true enthusiast. where's the moto x des nation pics?

I've been asked to post more poetry so here goes.

"all me ex's live in Texas. I sure do like those CBX's."

thank you.

you haven't lived till you've wound up a CBX and let her go.

looks like a Woodys Wheel Works sticker on the bottom of the skid plate.

is he dual sporting a CBX??

HarveyMushman · Oct-25-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by amadeus

you are a true enthusiast. where's the moto x des nation pics?

Couldn't go.

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I've been asked to post more poetry so here goes.

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you haven't lived till you've wound up a CBX and let her go.

It sure sounded great. The dude was riding it hard too, battling with smaller better handling bikes. Fun to watch.

HarveyMushman · Oct-26-2007, 05:05 AM

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***ian408*** · Oct-26-2007, 09:10 PM

The monkey boy looks happy as a clam! These are too cool.

And like waxy says, you're gettin' good at this.

**wxwax** · Oct-26-2007, 10:41 PM

Outstanding, Tim.

Is it just me, or are you getting more comfortable processing them?

HarveyMushman · Oct-27-2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wxwax

Outstanding, Tim.

Is it just me, or are you getting more comfortable processing them?

I have an idea of what I'm looking for when processing, but I really don't do much. I spend maybe 30 sec. to a min. on each.

Thanks, Ian & Sid.

maczippy · Oct-27-2007, 03:32 PM

Nice Tim,

Racetrack looks pretty sparce people wise though, but the weather looks perfect!

Andrew :)

Oct-25-2007, 06:11 AM	#1
HarveyMushman . Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 527	Barber Vintage Festival Dad and I drove down to Alabama last weekend for the 3rd annual Barber Vintage Festival at the incomparable Barber Motorsports Park. The place is truly gearhead heaven. We only had two days and didn’t see nearly everything available but I did come home with a few decent photos. Enjoy. Comments and criticism are welcome. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. __________________ Tim

Oct-25-2007, 07:23 AM	#3
pathfinder Drive By Digital Shooter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: western Indiana Posts: 11,555	Harv, My son, a friend of his, and I were there last week just before the weekend festivities. What a great place. As you said, anyone with a real interest in motorcycles, or motorcycle history, needs to spend a few days there. They have 1400 fully restored motorcycles to peruse - what a feast of two wheeled horse power. If you had ridden down, you get to park directly in front of the museum __________________ Pathfinder Moderator of the Technique Forum and the Finishing School on Dgrin www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

Oct-25-2007, 08:15 AM	#4
rustic Major grins Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 197	Forgive my ignorance, but what the heck is going on in #2? The person on the right in the foreground looks like he/she is either falling off or shooting... is it some sort of balance thing? Or a mechanic in case there is an issue during the race? __________________ http://rustic.smugmug.com

Oct-25-2007, 08:41 AM	#6
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,442	I know what Mushman's working on! Nice job integrating the track into your shots, lovely work. You're getting absurdly good at this, Tim. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Oct-26-2007, 05:05 AM	#11
HarveyMushman . Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 527	a few more . . . 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ Tim

Oct-25-2007, 06:29 AM	#2
MikeMcA² Major grins Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 177	Love the worms and the old CBX. __________________ Mike Member SportsShooter.com My Galleries

Oct-25-2007, 08:55 AM	#9
amadeus Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,566	you are a true enthusiast. where's the moto x des nation pics? I've been asked to post more poetry so here goes. "all me ex's live in Texas. I sure do like those CBX's." thank you. you haven't lived till you've wound up a CBX and let her go. looks like a Woodys Wheel Works sticker on the bottom of the skid plate. is he dual sporting a CBX??

Oct-26-2007, 09:10 PM	#12
*ian408* More wag. Less Bark. Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,437	The monkey boy looks happy as a clam! These are too cool. And like waxy says, you're gettin' good at this. __________________ Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?

Oct-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#13
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,442	Outstanding, Tim. Is it just me, or are you getting more comfortable processing them? __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Oct-27-2007, 03:32 PM	#15
maczippy Lurrrv God Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 597	Nice Tim, Racetrack looks pretty sparce people wise though, but the weather looks perfect! Andrew :) __________________ AutoMotoPhoto® Motorcycle Racing Photography Next Race - MotoGP Donington AutoMotoPhoto 08 Review Available Now \| Pro Motorcycle Racing Photography \| SS \| Blog \| Become a Fan! \|

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