News for December 19th 2009

The last Buell donated Barber Motorsports

The final Buell motorcycle produced at the company’s East Troy factory — a 2010 Buell Lightning XB12Scg — has been donated to the Barber Motorsports Museum in Leeds, Ala., along with several other models from the company’s 26-year production history.

A total of 12 bikes were donated to the collection, including a 1996 S3T Thunderbolt, a 1999 X1 Lightning, several clay model prototype mock-ups, and a pair of modified motorcycles used by stunt riders Craig Jones and Bubba Blackwell.

“We’re very pleased to be able to add to the Barber Museum’s already extensive collection of Buell motorcycles,” said Jon Flickinger, president and chief operating officer of Buell Motorcycle Company.

Edited: December 19th, 2009

Alabama Region of the Porsche Club of America will meet at Barbermotor Sports Park

Alabama Region of the Porsche Club of America will be holding a tech session at Barber Motorsports Museum from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on January 23rd, 2010. The staff of Eurasian Auto Service will be there presenting information and answering your questions regarding maintenance, service, and repair of your Porsche drawing from their over 60 years of combined experience.

A number of parts will be on hand to demonstrate common mechanical failures and how they can be prevented. The latest high tech diagnostic equipment will be demonstrated as well.

Cost will be $20 benefiting the Barber Motorsports Museum. Coffee and donuts will be included. All are welcome! You need not be a PCA member or own a Porsche to attend.

Edited: December 19th, 2009