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Tail of The Dragon "2007" Date:TBD
ROAD TRIP!!!! http://pocket-rocket.smugmug.com/photos/98524307-M.jpg Be sure to read this whole thread and see links below.. its full of info. This thread is to judge REAL SERIOUS INTEREST in a road trip to the TN/NC border sometime in 2007 to put the dragons tail between its legs.. What is the Tail of The Dragon? The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America ’s number one motorcycle and sports car road. It has almost twice as many curves as Nurburgring in Germany. If you are serious about driving, want to use those mods to their fullest, and enjoy a good road trip.. this is the event for you. You... should drive this road once in your lifetime.. The date and arrangements have not yet been finalized. I can tell you that it will be late Spring or early Summer 2007 and that this will require at least Thursday - Sunday to complete and that is with driving straight through. There will be a few options for those that want to take a little more time coming and going. I realize this is a ways off but an event like this takes some good planning. I will need to get final car club dates to ensure we do not go during MINI Cooper or Miata weekend.. Each of these events bring up to 500 cars just to drive this road! So post up and SUBSCRIBE if you are REALLY SERIOUSLY INTERESTED .. More updates as time goes on. LINKS OF INTEREST: www.tailofthedragon.com www.dealsgap.com www.killboy.com http://www.zeefoto.com/ http://moonshinephoto.com/dealsgap.html A little video for your viewing pleasure: A 1 minute video to give you a better idea of just what this road is all about.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPvdesOMCZo And finally.. Anyone that has ideas or suggestions for this event, please feel free to send me a PM! Trust me, credit will be given for your idea.. Thanks, Craig |
I will sell my first born to come to this. No matter what car i own or where i live i will be coming with you on this run.
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I am up for this one! Is there any spacific hotel down there to stay at. It would be cool to have TST take over the entire floor of a hotel. lol
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i'm in
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Well I was looking online and there are 4-12 person cabins at Carey Cabin Rentals. They are cheap too. About how many hours does it take to drive down there?
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That gives me PLENTY of time to get the talon back up and running I'm with barry on this one I'll do whatever It takes to get there.
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It takes about 12 hours to get there.. I personally would leave Wed night after work and get a good way down and finish up on Thursday to have Fri and Sat to play. There are several places to stay.. Topoco Lodge is right down the road too.. If there is enough interest I may see if we can get a group discount rate..
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I've actually driven on part of this road before when I was down in NE Tennessee to visit my grandparents. I'd heard about it and we drove over to check it out. It's an awesome road and well worth the trip. The only disappointing part is when I saw it I was driving a Toyota Avalon so it wasnt the greatest driving, but still awesome.
The Cherohala (Spelling?) Skyway is also an awesome road to drive on. The scenery is incredible imho. |
I know I can drive the 12 hours straight, but maybe other people cannot.
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I'm down. Sounds like a great way to spend my vacation days.
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this could be fun...
If I have my car done for it, I'll so come along |
FYI: For those that would want to travel down with me I will be taking the lower part of the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there.. Its AMAZING..
A couple of pics... http://www.painetworks.com/photos/ia/ia1964.JPG http://www.brpfoundation.org/images/HomePhoto.jpg http://www.ashevillenc.com/images/as...blueridge1.jpg |
I am most deffinitly willing to take the time off for this run.
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How would this sound as an Itinerary:
Leave wednesday morning and stay the night in Roanoke VA (which is at the end of the Blue ridge parkway if I am not mistaken). Finish the drive down on Thursday and get some good rest to attack it Friday and Saturday. Leave sunday morning for the long trip home. |
I wouldnt miss it for the world
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hmmm very intersted...
need some stuff first: springs, struts, tires and brakes... should give me enough time to get that all squared away. Count me in! |
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Also very seriously interested. Would definitely take off of class/work go, great photography opportunities and I've wanted to drive down there for a few years now.
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We would love to go and do this, but I dont know that Keith can take off for that long...we will see though.
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I usually go with the S2000 guys so I'm gonna have to see.
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I really want to do it but after I read up on it earlier this year. My car isnt ready to take full advantage of it. And no I would never be able to take off for that long
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I'll do it. My mom lives about an hour from there. I could just drive down for a week long vacation.
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Here is what I suggest above all... Make sure your brakes are = or better than the power ability of your car. If your brakes are no match for your car then that is the one set of mods I would not go without for this event. This is not a flat road.. there are some really good elevation changes.. Everyone... Trust me.. you do not need a race prepped car for this event to have a good time. Please do not let mod levels stop you. The great thing about this road is you can go at your own pace and the group wont lose you. You go back and forth on the same road.. 11 miles one way. 11 miles back to the start. See ya at the end when you get there.. thats all. My nephew took his 05 Impreza RS with good rubber and still had a blast. .. |
lots of time between now and then - but i'm down to really try and make this happen- it'd be a great way to see you guys!
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i would love to do this! any idea on when?
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Late spring probably or early summer. Early spring is when all the other car groups go down..
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Im gettin race pads anyway---- Theres nothing like knowing you can stop better then the guy in front of you---- Oh and I guess I am gonna have to break down and get a more comfortable seat---and maybe a radio for the ride down--- but whatever 11 miles of beating the crap out of my car over and over again is totally worth it--
One thing though--- is anyone gonna tow anything down? AKA are we gonna have a truck/van to store tools/ spare wheels/ caskets for when something goes wrong? My car isnt suitable as it sits..... |
will the birdmobile make it?
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I'll deffinitly have some new rubber and brakes by then. :cool:
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I said I would post any information or ideas I had on this run up here. however my origial post doesn't seem to show up.
thought everyone would like this info.... speed traps and police coverage for the trip to dragons tail. http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_radar.html |
elevation guide
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_...elevation.html GPS location.. "for those lucky enough to never get lost" http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_dragon_gps.html |
by the time we go i will have my license and my car. a good way to test my skills
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I would be so down for this.Just let me know when.
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"See ya at the end IF you get there...thats all." lol.sorry had to. |
I'm in, IF we can get a carpool going from philly or somewere up here, I don't want to drive that far by myself
also bring your pocketbikes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whNI8...elated&search= |
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I have family in VA, NC, and friends in MD. I may take the beginning of the week off and visit friends/family and then meet you guys there on Wednesday/Thursday. I'm not 100% sure yet. But I guess there's a 60% probability I'll be there.:thumbup: I'm going to see if "Philly Boy" or "DanFromPA" are interested. They are just as nuts as we are. **Subscribed** |
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