Throwing this out again... This Fall - Tail of the Dragon?

[PhoenixINX]

I threw out this idea last year, and got a LOT of praise and opposition. With not enough interest, I never really persued it.

Let's hope this go around catches more attention. :)

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/pics2007/0517_ferrari/line-up.jpg

What I am proposing is a NON-racing FAMILY event, and merely a gathering for all parties to take a weekend off and enjoy the company of fellow members and the atmosphere of the mountains. Obvious perks to this area is the Dragon, which is an open highway and recognized as one of the most memorable drives in the United States.

I participated in the ZDayz event years back, and while it was WAY larger than I would ever want to attempt... it's format was spot on.

Group events could include... (IF we even chose to get that formal)
- Detailing clinics
- Group cruises
- Car show

If we could target it as fall hits, we 'should' still be able to book enough rooms... More importantly, I'm wanting to gauge if this is really something we could get a healthy amount of people wanting to attend.

If those interested could fire back their thoughts I would be much appreciated. Also those that oppose, your avoidance of this thread notes your position on the topic. :)

Thanks guys/gals!

[thegreatwall23]

I would like to go. I have never been to the dragon and have been wanting to ever since I got the Evo, so I would be interested.

[Bob-E]

Group events could include... (IF we even chose to get that formal)
- Detailing clinics
- Group cruises
- Car show
- Three legged race
- Luau
- Pie eating contest
- Bingo

I'd be down. I haven't been to the gap in 2 years. Never in my car.

[turbolover02]

If the car is done sure.

[Outkast]

Well I have a group goin' this weekend. I made a thread over a month ago but only got one guy that said maybe. Otherwise no one from here seemed to be interested. I actually have a plan set out for the run too.

[Sean]

Id like to meet you guys out there also. i dont knwo what Id take, maybe the jetta or me and my buddies E36. His parents live out that way. he wouldnt mind going.

[KDPate]

Might be interested in going.......

[PhoenixINX]

Alright... I'm seeing eight people here, which is a great start. :)

Let me call one of the resorts up there, and check their availability. I'll come back with some dates and prices and see what everyone thinks.

[b18nacho]

Woo, Bingo!

Id like to meet you guys out there also. i dont knwo what Id take, maybe the jetta or me and my buddies E36. His parents live out that way. he wouldnt mind going.

Just don't take that DD of yours eh :stare2:





On a more serious note, don't add me to the count, the dragon is a scary beast to me.

[Mathman222]

Depending on the date, I would be interested. I have seen very little of TN.

Roger

[Jason]

Depending on the date, I would be interested. I have seen very little of TN.

Roger

If you've never seen it, you will crap your pants. I cannot stress enough that any passengers should take Dramamine 30minutes before starting the drive. It does no good to take it after they start feeling sick. They just end up puking up the pills too. And there's no way off the ride once you're on.

But if you're driving, you'll have a blast. :naughty:

[Jason]

For some pics, see:
www.killboy.com (http://www.killboy.com)

[Outkast]

For some pics, see:
www.killboy.com (http://www.killboy.com)

This is me last month when I went!! And I'll have some more this weekend :D

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=04RK00BS010000&po=0&c=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=04RK00BS010001&po=1&c=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=04RK00BS010002&po=2&c=

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=04RK00BS010002&po=2&c=

[Jason]

He do take good pics:

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/bss/90vert//Car/dragonpics/img_1102.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/bss/90vert//Car/dragonpics/img_1332.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/bss/90vert//Car/dragonpics/img_5854.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/bss/90vert//Car/dragonpics/img_7568.jpg

Never realized how much my car used to lean:

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/bss/90vert//Car/dragonpics/img_7569.jpg

[Sean]

Well If I come up, I migh tjust ride with someone. Unless I put some money into the suspension on the Jetta. Id like to ride in teh Vette, Jason. Ill make it worth the ride. ;)

[Jason]

Id like to ride in teh Vette, Jason. Ill make it worth the ride. ;)

The last person that told me that I ended up married to. :eek:

[Sean]

The last person that told me that I ended up married to. :eek:

Wow, she must be good at riding....shotgun...or um...whatever. :stare:

[300zx_n/a]

I'd love to go...I've been outside nashville maybe twice since moving here.

[AllstokHonda]

Sttuipid Drag racing... Stupppiddd FWD!!!!.... stupid stuupiidd!!!


Man, I love to have something to take up there. That looks like so much freakin fun!


I bet a S2000, Evo, Vette would be a blast up there!


-Chad-

[KREaton423]

I am down. I will not be staying at the hotel though. My parents only live 45 min from there so I'll probably just shack up with them. I drove up there when I bought my Evo last december before it got too cold. It was a blast!

Just set a date and I'm there.

[Slipstream]

Im in. I usually go to the dragon every year but havent been this year yet. I'll probably bring the R6...

[LINELOCKSRUS]

But if you're driving, you'll have a blast. :naughty: x2 i`m in depending on the day :woot: :hyper: :hyper:

[BenS]

I dont know about doing the dragon in one of our family wagons, but I'd be up for catchin up with you mofos at dinner or whatever.

[JAMESZ]

I'd come, campus is only 45 minutes away. By then I will have the new car, and the Z may even be running... :D I'd still bring the new car...;)

[Sean]

I dont know about doing the dragon in one of our family wagons, but I'd be up for catchin up with you mofos at dinner or whatever.

How about me and you go in and rent a car to take down it? :cool:

[Moody]

I'm in. I'll have to trailer my junk, anyways. Hell, who knows - I may get saucy and drive it.

[thegreatwall23]

What about the October 20th weekend? I just found out that I will be there that weekend and it would be great if it was the same weekend!

[Outkast]

What about the October 20th weekend? I just found out that I will be there that weekend and it would be great if it was the same weekend!

Convenant to you doesn't mean it's the same for everyone else. I have a wedding that day for my best friend plus it's UT vs. Bama (away) soo. . . .

[BenS]

How about me and you go in and rent a car to take down it? :cool:

Seeing as most rentals are automatics, I'll pass. My CR-V (manual) would be more fun to drive IMO.

[Sean]

Seeing as most rentals are automatics, I'll pass. My CR-V (manual) would be more fun to drive IMO.

Im sure we could find something to rent in knoxville. Dont they have some nice rental places there?




How about Sept. 29th?

[thegreatwall23]

Yeah, I just thought that I was going to be able to go that weekend. I got informed last night that I have a wedding to go to as well that weekend!!

[Jason F]

From one of my previous trips up there this year.

http://www.turnthewheel.com/Photos/Albums/RATG2007Killboy/fullsize/KB03web11%20%281024x683%29.JPG


http://www.turnthewheel.com/Photos/Albums/RATG2007Killboy/fullsize/img_973710%20%281024x683%29.JPG


http://www.turnthewheel.com/Photos/Albums/RATG2007Killboy/fullsize/img_56316%20%281024x683%29.JPG

I will be back again later this year but do not know when. I have been known to make a day trip over as well so I might come out for the day if you settle on a weekend and I have the bike back together by then.

[bowlcut]

as for people saying "doing the run in the family car".... its just a road...drive it responsible like... but ive done it, i did it slow. its an ok road, too tight to be real fun IMHO. its nothing but torque out of corner and do it again and again and again. i even have a torquy motor and it was only partialy fun. i thought the skyway was more interesting. super tight corners dont excite me, sweepers do

[turbolover02]

One little tidbit the later the better so I have a chance to get the car finished. :)

[Outkast]

as for people saying "doing the run in the family car".... its just a road...drive it responsible like... but ive done it, i did it slow. its an ok road, too tight to be real fun IMHO. its nothing but torque out of corner and do it again and again and again. i even have a torquy motor and it was only partialy fun. i thought the skyway was more interesting. super tight corners dont excite me, sweepers do

Totally agree!! The dragon is best real early before it fills up with traffic, but the skyway has some awesome long sweeping curves that are great at 60+!! My all wheel steering loves it :D

[tpduke112]

Is the date set? I would love to go.

[PhoenixINX]

Is the date set? I would love to go.

Been slammed this month with work. Our quarter ends next week, so I should finally have some free time them to call. :)

[99GST]

I have never been before, so I wouldnt want to be a hinder or slow anybody down. But, I would love to go. I dont know how the good ole X will fair on it. But, I would still love to drive on it.

So long as I am not out of town, then count me in.

Nathan

[tpduke112]

I have never been before, so I wouldnt want to be a hinder or slow anybody down. But, I would love to go. I dont know how the good ole X will fair on it. But, I would still love to drive on it.

So long as I am not out of town, then count me in.

Nathan

I go to school 45 mins from it, but I have never been. Ill be in the back with ya!

[02gtrep]

i would be in for something like this for sure :) keep us posted on the progress

[tpduke112]

yea, I hope this goes down.

[Bamajets]

Count me in also--was there last weekend with the Miata gang. There are several great roads in a 50-mile radius of the Gap.

As for staying, the Tapoco Lodge is right on the Gap and the Fontana Village is close too. Both are used to hosting car clubs.

I've also done some 1-day trips--get up at like 5:00am and you are there 3 hours later and have it almost to yourself.

[Slipstream]

I dont have a car worthy of the Dragon's twisties; however I would love to go!

[Sean]

I dont have a car worthy of the Dragon's twisties; however I would love to go!

Dont worry, Im in the same boat. :(

[KDPate]

Staying away from ti until these ****nuts leave....:down:

www.tailofthedragon.com

[LINELOCKSRUS]

:mad: i`ve been wanting to go real bad never had the time untill recently & now this :mad:

[MikeW]

I had heard that was comming :mad:

[LINELOCKSRUS]

I had heard that was comming :mad: :true: me too it sucks !!!!! :mad:

[b18nacho]

thats a lotta cops

[PhoenixINX]

Wow... glad I haven't sat down and worked on this. When in the hell did this start?

Effers

[KDPate]

Wow... glad I haven't sat down and worked on this. When in the hell did this start?

Effers

Last weekend. Gonna run through the end of the month from what I hear. Go back to that website and send our governor a few nastygrams (along with TDOT and THP) on how stupid a ****wad they are....:reef:

[musclecarconvrt]

Sent my email to the Governor.
What a bunch of road Nazis.

[tpduke112]

I just got back from the Dragon. On the way up there, I saw 5 police on the Tennessee side. 3 on the road, 2 at the same spot pulled over. On the way back, I saw 2, one on the road, and one parked at the very end. I went all the way to Robbinsville and I didnt see a single one on the North Carolina side.

[PhoenixINX]

This group trip is on hold till that area clears up...

If you can't 'drive' the Dragon, it's not worth it.

[02gtrep]

This group trip is on hold till that area clears up...

If you can't 'drive' the Dragon, it's not worth it.


I agree on that.

i hope they go away soon i really would like to do this.

We could always go set up donut/coffee huts every 1/8 for them :haha:

[Outkast]

This group trip is on hold till that area clears up...

If you can't 'drive' the Dragon, it's not worth it.

Screw the Dragon, lets go up to the Skyway then. There are a couple of state parks with great hiking and we go right through Telico plains so we can stop in there to see some awesome wheelin'!! Or just hit the long sweaping curves at 80mph at 6000 elivation :D

[Jason F]

Screw the Dragon, lets go up to the Skyway then. There are a couple of state parks with great hiking and we go right through Telico plains so we can stop in there to see some awesome wheelin'!! Or just hit the long sweaping curves at 80mph at 6000 elivation :D


I would rather let THP or Blount county get be for having my visor up or having my shirt untucked rather than let the Parks folks ding me with a Federal Govt. Ticket for 80mph on the Skyway.

[fast eddie]

Here's the reason for all the police lately..

Thursday July 12, 2007 - A Michigan rider, Kevin James Hoyt (40), became the first fatality on the Dragon in 2007. The accident was one of many at the tricky Guard Rail Cliff corner at mile 7.2. Troopers measured the fall at 80 feet below the road. The State of Tennessee has allocated $60,000 in funds to assist Blount County Sheriff and Tennessee Highway Patrol in patrolling the Dragon according to a BCSO spokesperson. Riders can expect daily patrols with increased activities during the weekends. This is not meant to be a harsh crack-down, but is an effort to slow riders down in order to reduce accidents. Be warned that excessive speeds and other violations will be enforced.
Friday July 13, 2007 - Two Florida riders were the second and third fatalities on the Dragon in 2007. According to witnesses the three-wheel Honda crossed the centerline and struck a vehicle towing a boat. The trike was northbound near mile 1.5 near The Wall. US129 was closed for several hours after the 5:30 PM accident while the scene was cleared. Another bike following the trike was also involved, but the rider refused treatment.

[Slipstream]

darnit. now I have something worth bringing to the dragon and it's turned into a gecko.

[KDPate]

I'm getting a sign made so I can put it on the tailgate fo the truck and parade through there


Tail of the Dragon: 318 Cops in 11 Miles....WTF?!?!?!

[2burnouts]

http://www.wbir.com/life/programming/local/style/story.aspx?storyid=47743 (http://www.wbir.com/life/programming/local/style/story.aspx?storyid=47743)

or
Also, if the link doesn't work, just go to www.wbir.com (http://www.wbir.com/), look on the
left-hand side under SHOWS, and click on STYLE. It'll be the second
story, THE DRAGON AND MISS MOODY.
my cousin rides this on her bike she says its gravey theres a news clip of her i posted of the trail

[Ryosuke37859]

I've heard a lot about the Dragon but I've never been there. I would like to go but I don't know where it is (how far is it from Nashville?). How long will you guys stay out there and what are the expected costs?