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      12-16-2006, 04:52 AM   #1
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Road Trip to Tail of The Dragon - Who wants to come?

I'm considering planning a trip up to the Tail of The Dragon (318 curves in 11 miles) in Deals Gap, NC and I wanted to see if anyone was interested in coming with. I was thinking four or five of us could trek up there, do a couple runs on the famous Tail of The Dragon, drive a few scenic routes and then come home. Obviously, a round trip journey couldn't be done in a day so we'd stay a night at a hotel. I figure we leave 7AM sharp, drive a scenic route once we get there (bearing it will be about 4PM) and take pictures with the sun setting in the background. Then wake up the next morning, hit the Tail of The Dragon around 8AM and head home 7 hours later at about 3PM.

Is anyone interested in doing this? From Clearwater the trip is about 660 miles and a 10 hour drive each way (going the speed limit which we know we're going to be well above). I'd say we could make it there safely in 8 1/2 hours.

Who'd be down for going the day after Christmas---December 26th to the 27th?

Here are some of the other roads we could check out (they look pretty incredibly, especially Cherohala Skyway): http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_rides.html

EDIT: I added this to the meet calander. Please add yourself there if you're going to make it out. http://www.e90post.com/forums/calend...2006-12-26&c=1

EDIT: Well, this isn't going to work out because there simply are not enough people interested in going. Maybe sometime within the next few months we can put a meet like this together for Tail of The Dragon.


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      12-16-2006, 07:45 AM   #2
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I'd be all over that.

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I'd be all over that.

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That's cool. I'd definetly buy some shots of my car on the Dragon if someone was takin' pictures.

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Nice. Funny, rit and I were just talking about this I'm interested to visit one day. I can't commit to it at the moment though and think chances are slim. I may have family coming into town so I have to check.
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Nice. Funny, rit and I were just talking about this I'm interested to visit one day. I can't commit to it at the moment though and think chances are slim. I may have family coming into town so I have to check.
Forget your family bro. This is the Tale of The Dragon in the winter. How much cooler could it get! Someone with a radar detector should come because then we could make some really good time. Driv3r, you comin'? I'll stay behind you and we can make it there in 6 hours.
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Forget your family bro. This is the Tale of The Dragon in the winter. How much cooler could it get! Someone with a radar detector should come because then we could make some really good time. Driv3r, you comin'? I'll stay behind you and we can make it there in 6 hours.
, but what if my car broke down, I woulndt be able to sit in your passengers seat since your rules are that NOONE can sit inside the car but yourself
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, but what if my car broke down, I woulndt be able to sit in your passengers seat since your rules are that NOONE can sit inside the car but yourself
Pretty simple: If your car broke down I'd wave as I drove by.
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You two are soooooo cute together
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You two are soooooo cute together
So are you coming with?
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So are you coming with?
I highly doubt it. If things change I'll let you guys know.
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TAIL of the Dragon!

I might go maybe. If I see you guys, I'll pass in the oncoming lane.
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Great! So Shim and Rit might be going. Anyone else? I'd like to get at least another two cars so that we have 5 in total going.
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Correction: I may leave for the TotD this Tuesday from 3AM and get back around 3AM Wednesday. Just because I'm crazy like that.
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Correction: I may leave for the TotD this Tuesday from 3AM and get back around 3AM Wednesday. Just because I'm crazy like that.
Shim, just wait for the 26th and we will all go together and have fun.
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Anyone else want to come?
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bmwexec....i bet you coulndt keep up.. :rocks:

haha......funny thing is.....i have 16 inch wheels with crappy runflats.....not to be cocky or anything......but i will be waiting for all of you on the other side having a cup of joe

sorry, couldn't help myself...... but beni, im sure i could order you one 2, but as for everyone else it would be cold already...... :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:
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I added this to the meet calander. Please add yourself there if you're going to make it out. http://www.e90post.com/forums/calend...2006-12-26&c=1
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have fun in the snow!
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have fun in the snow!
It's supposed to be sunny there right now.

Anyway, a few of us ECE guys are running the Dragon Mon/Tues of next week.
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It's supposed to be sunny there right now.

Anyway, a few of us ECE guys are running the Dragon Mon/Tues of next week.
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