About this event
Steve McNeal Trials School - Friday, October 4 - 8:00 am - Noon
We've had several request for a formal trials school at the Barber Vintage Festival and we're excited to announce that Steve McNeal has accepted the challenge.
Influenced by his Dad, Glenn, from an early age, Steve's first trial was in 1974 at the Huntsville Cycle Park and they were hooked on the people and the challenges offered by trials.
Steve won the Southeaster Trials Riders Association (STRA) trials championship for 10 of the 12 years from 1982 to 1993, earned a first class award in the 1982 Scottish Six Days Trial, North American Trials Council (NATC) 1980 High School Champion, and multiple top 10 finishes in the NATC Championship class with his best finish being second in 1985. Hobbies include teaching trials techniques, mountain biking, golf and tinkering in the garage with his father, Glenn.
In the day-time, Steve is an electrical engineer with 30 years' experience working for Chrysler, Siemens and INTUITIVE Research developing and manufacturing transmission and engine controllers as well as avionics.
Steve has been married to Laura Clark McNeal for 23 years and they have three children; Logan, Jacob and Raegan.
IMPORTANT Information about participating in an event at Barber - AHRMA competitors, family and crew must purchase all paddock passes (both roadrace and off-road) on-site at Barber from the AHRMA credential area. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE from Barber Motorsports Park.
*Please note* In addition to pit/entrance passes into Barber Motorsports Park, racers must have a valid parking pass for the weekend for ALL participants and their crews. You will not be allowed on Barber Motorsports Parkway without proper credentials. Free offsite parking will be located across from the entrance of Barber Motorsports Park.
On Wednesday, October 3, AHRMA credentialing will be located in Lot C, from 8:00am until 10:00pm. Thursday through Sunday, all credentials must be collected at the Hampton Inn. Hours are Thursday/Friday 6:30am-9:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-11:00am and Sunday 7:00am-9:00am.
The Hampton Inn is located at 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds, Alabama, 35094, between Bass Pro Shops and Barber Motorsports Parkway.
GPS Coordinates: N33 31.983 W86 36.821
AHRMA gate hours:
Wednesday, 8:00am-10:00pm
Thursday, 6:30am-9:00pm
Friday, 6:30am-9:00pm
Saturday, open 7:00am (credentials available until 11:00am)
Sunday, open 7:00am (credentials available until 9:00am)
Once you have a wristband. you will have 24hr access to the Park. Gate Fee: $40/four days; $35/three days, $25/two days, $15/one day. Camping: $25/night – Paddock/Power Reservation Request Form.
Concessions: Yes.
Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 205.957.0555. Days Inn, 205.699.9833. Best Western Bass, 205.640.5300. Comfort Inn, 205.640.6600. Quality Inn (formerly Jameson Inn), 205.661.9323.
Track Address: 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094; phone 205.699.7275.
Website: www.barbermotorsports.com
Event requirements
AHRMA Membership is required to participate in the Steve McNeal Trials School.
MUST PROVIDE Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy Number. *AHRMA requires that every participant carry personal health insurance; it is wise to consult your individual carrier for coverage details. Jones Birdsong Insurance offers AHRMA members an affordable Rider Accident Medical Plan, which, under competition situations, may offer better coverage than a person’s general health insurance. To purchase an annual plan, call 866.998.3864
Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook, available online at www.ahrma.org, for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials
