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Birmingham approves land sale for world-class karting facility near Barber
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (342+ words) Birmingham's long-discussed Grand River Technology Park could soon see new movement with a project aimed at adding another piece to the area's motorsports identity. The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to sell approximately 25 acres of undeveloped city-owned property along Bama…...
George W. Barber Jr. of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum dies at 85
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) Barber Vintage Motorsports Park and Museum announced this morning the loss of its founder George W. Barber Jr. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of George Barber," the announcement reads. "He built more than an organization'he built a community. We…...
Retired Talladega NASCAR driver, family killed in plane crash
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (479+ words) Greg Biffle and his family were killed Thursday in a plane crash in North Carolina. Biffle, 55, raced for 16 years in NASCAR's Cup Series, including races at the Talladega Superspeedway. Biffle, along with his wife, two children and three team members…...
Governor Ivey fires entire Motorsports Hall of Fame board after audit uncovers missing cars, money
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (254+ words) Governor Kay Ivey has removed and replaced the entire Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a state audit found 35 violations involving finances, governance, and the handling of public assets at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. The decision…...
Record crowd expected at Magic City Classic in Birmingham on Saturday
8+ mon, 22+ hour ago (218+ words) This weekend brings one of the city of Birmingham's most beloved traditions back to Legion Field. The Magic City Classic between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Alabama State Hornets has been played every year as an uninterrupted, annual…...
Miss Alabama Emma Terry to pace the field at Talladega's Yella Wood 500
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) Reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will lead the field to green at the Yella Wood 500 this Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, serving as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Terry, a Leeds native and graduate…...
Soul Grown Alabama crowns 2025 'Soul of the South' winners at Barber Motorsports
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (424+ words) With five soaring floors of motorcycles as the backdrop, Soul Grown Alabama's third annual "Soul of the South" awards filled the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on Thursday night." As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and…...
Longshore and Mc Knight: Kick-off countdown, TJ Yeldon arrested, Scottie Scheffler wins BMW Championship, and more. ..
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) On today's episode of Longshore and Mc Knight, college football's countdown to opening week carried mixed storylines across the state. Troy's defense showed early strength in its scrimmage while Auburn kept practice tightly sealed, leaving little information beyond Hugh Freeze's…...
Longshore and Mc Knight: Bristol Blunder, Bo Nix Buzz, and more. ..
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) Major League Baseball's attempt to stage a regular-season Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway quickly unraveled amid torrential rain and poor logistics, drawing heavy criticism from fans and commentators alike. What was meant to be a record-breaking, visually unique showcase…...