Ultimate Fan Guide to Honda Indy Grand Prix April 21 – 23

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The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama is cranking up its 8th year of the event, held at Barber Motorsports Park and here’s what you need to know.

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Check out this list of activities available for adults, kids, and the whole family.  Did you know kids under 15 are admitted FREE?

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  • Free Wine Tastings: Saturday and Sunday in the Fan Zone
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Over 20 different wineries will be present offering up a cool refreshment of free wine tastings.

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via Barber Motorsports Facebook
Monster Energy KSFMX Freestyle Motocross Show in the Fan Zone

Yes, this is exactly what you may be expecting. An adrenaline rush of a show. Motocross freestyle artists will be showing off their stunts with electrifying tricks and 75′ long jumps while 30′ in the air.

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When?

  • Saturday, April 22: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, & 2:00 pm
  • Sunday, April 23: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, & 1:00 pm
Neverland Ferris Wheel

Presented by Buds Best Cookies, the ferris wheel is what every kid, young or old, loves. So, moms and dads, treat yo’ kids and yourself to the one of the best views of the track from up high.  😉

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 Verizon IndyCar Series Fan Village
via Barber Motorsports Facebook Page
Driver Autograph Sessions

No matter your age, an autograph from a well established IndyCar racer is more than exciting; it’s a chance to meet a dare devil for goodness sake.

You can’t tell me you weren’t enticed as a kid to be a race-car driver…

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Bonus! You could get a new job.  Gear up your Career – Honda Manufacturing of Aabama

According to the Facebook Event

“At a dedicated interactive area devoted to Honda Manufacturing, Honda suppliers and community colleges from across the state set up during the event weekend and showcase career opportunities that are available throughout Alabama.

In 2015, several job interviews were conducted and multiple job offers were made!”

via Barber Motorsports
Altec Industries Bucket Truck Rides

Uhhhh yes, please.

via Barber Motorsports

I promise, even if watching laps doesn’t entice you to join in on the fun at Barber, Bucket Truck Rides might as well be compared to riding in a fire truck for the first time = all I’ve dreamed of doing…especially after imbibing at the wine tasting tent.

Kids Zone and Inflatables

Let’s see, kids under 15 get in free AND they get to play in the inflatables. Life just isn’t fair.  Is this suggesting you have to be a kid, or just act like a kid, to slide down…?

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Daily Schedule:

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Wade Cline
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