The world’s greatest sports car race is coming to Barber Motorsports Park — Sept. 6-8

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Now is your chance to see up close who is the best. Fanatec GT World Challenge is coming to Barber Motorsports Park. (Eventive Sports)

Ever wondered whose sports cars are faster — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLean, Mercedes, Toyota or Ford?

Now is your chance to see up close who is the best.

Fanatec GT World Challenge is back!

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Now is your chance to see up close who is the best. Fanatec GT World Challenge is coming to Barber Motorsports Park. (Eventive Sports)

For the first time since 2016, the highly anticipated 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America is coming to Barber Motorsports Park on September 6-8.

“Barber Motorsports Park is excited to welcome SRO Motorsports back to Alabama. This exciting, sports-car-focused event is a great addition to our 2024 race schedule and will entertain fans from all over the southeast.” 

George Dennis, president, ZOOM Motorsports

Barber Motorsports Park is family-friendly

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Car Corral — hundreds of classic & sports cars on display. (Eventive Sports)

More than a race the three-day event is geared toward race enthusiasts and families. In addition to five championship races throughout the weekend, other event amenities include:

  • Fan Zone — includes interactive exhibits, exciting kids activities, food trucks, and more.
  • Car Corral — hundreds of classic & sports cars on display
  • Beer garden
  • Free on-site parking
  • Children 15 and under get in free when accompanied by a ticketed adult

“We take great pride in being the lone professional GT series to grace this iconic circuit, and we’re thrilled to bring the best GT racing in the world back to this distinguished venue, and to add to its incredibly rich history.”

Greg Gill, CEO, SRO Motorsports Group

Tickets start at $15

Tickets are available for purchase now at barberracingevents.com. General Admission tickets start at just $15, 

Which sports car will you be rooting for at the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America? Tell us on social media by tagging us at @bhamnow!

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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