My weekend at the Tail of the Dragon
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My weekend at the Tail of the Dragon
I just wanted to share some pix. I was at "Wake the Dragon" this weekend with other members of S2KI, and I took my wife. We stayed at the Fontana Village Resort. The event was a boatload of fun and I drove the Dragon four times. I became more confident each time. Will definitely be back.
Looking up Fontana Rd. at the Poolside Cabanas
Looking down Fontana Rd.
The parking lot in front of the Wildwood Grille
Dinner Friday night, with S2000s in panorama
After dark at dinner Friday night
View from my room at the Lodge Saturday morning
My car in Monster Roll line
Prep for Monster Roll
Monster Roll begins!!!!
View from Dragon's Rest
Fontana Dam
Floodgates at the dam
Spillway at the dam
Little Tennessee River at the base of the dam
Fontana Dam 2
Fontana Lake (panorama)
Parking at Rec Hall for dinner Saturday night
Dinner. Note: everyone at my table had a 2002 S.
Chow line
My two-year-old wanted to help Daddy wash the car upon our return this afternoon. I really missed him.
Looking up Fontana Rd. at the Poolside Cabanas
Looking down Fontana Rd.
The parking lot in front of the Wildwood Grille
Dinner Friday night, with S2000s in panorama
After dark at dinner Friday night
View from my room at the Lodge Saturday morning
My car in Monster Roll line
Prep for Monster Roll
Monster Roll begins!!!!
View from Dragon's Rest
Fontana Dam
Floodgates at the dam
Spillway at the dam
Little Tennessee River at the base of the dam
Fontana Dam 2
Fontana Lake (panorama)
Parking at Rec Hall for dinner Saturday night
Dinner. Note: everyone at my table had a 2002 S.
Chow line
My two-year-old wanted to help Daddy wash the car upon our return this afternoon. I really missed him.
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Great pics NB. Sounds like a lot of fun. I've always wanted to do it on a bike.
Thanks again for the pics.
Terry
Thanks again for the pics.
Terry
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wow, man that looked like one fun weekend... the meister reps... look pretty good... might pick up a set... that or spoon reps... speaking for my teg of course... that was one great turnout
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Your CTS-V got angry because he didn't get to terror down the Dragon.
can i have it?
can i have it?
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And THAT is why I want an S2000... GREAT pictures!
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Great pics Bob, looks like you had an incredible amount of fun.
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Thanks for sharing the pix. That looks like a great time being able to hang with fellow enthousiasts. I especially like the shot of the cookout with all the S2000s in the background. Awesome!
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i thought he was an old white guy as well.
oh well.
oh well.
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Nah, that's Ron A . Wrong moderator.
The great thing about S2000s though is that a lot of the owners ARE older, and since the prices are dropping through the floor on used ones, a LOT of youngsters are getting into them. It makes for a very eclectic mix of people at WTD.
I saw one older dude with a wing and a LOUD Invidia V1 exhaust on his S. ...and he wasn't the only one, either! He alone broke ALL my preconceived notions about what kind of people do stuff others consider "rice". Very nice guy, too, as was everyone there. They were shocked that a relatively young guy like me (40) was considering a Tanabe Medalion Touring (e.g. not loud, exhaust not huge).
As they say, it's about the relationships you build, not just the driving. I can hardly wait to go back.
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It would probably do better on the nearby Hellbender 28, as there are some longer straightaways.
Go get one already!
Hmmm.....makes me think.....an AZ meet at the Dragon.....that'd be an interesting idea.
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I've been wanting to "ride the Dragon" for a while now. Looks like a blast and it's sooo close to me.
My Dad did it on his Ducati ST4s with a group that rode up from Alabama, group included: Dad's 2004 ST4s, a mix of Harleys and an early 90's BMW "adventure" bike...bags and all.
He then drove my Mom's '01 Miata on it while they were on vacation last year. Mom said the smile never left his face.
My Dad did it on his Ducati ST4s with a group that rode up from Alabama, group included: Dad's 2004 ST4s, a mix of Harleys and an early 90's BMW "adventure" bike...bags and all.
He then drove my Mom's '01 Miata on it while they were on vacation last year. Mom said the smile never left his face.
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Great pictures! I've been wanting to do that since I heard about the Dragon a few years ago.
Did everyone behave themselves on the trip? I have a feeling with that many S2K's on the road, there would be some shenanigans.
Did everyone behave themselves on the trip? I have a feeling with that many S2K's on the road, there would be some shenanigans.
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None of our guys caused any trouble, not even at Deal's Gap, the motorcycle haven. However, someone in another group was driving with a suspended license and when he caught the attention of the LEOs, he took off FAST, around a LEO, and ended up wiping out on the Dragon. Compared to that, our group was well behaved. OT--who is that cutie in your avatar?
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None of our guys caused any trouble, not even at Deal's Gap, the motorcycle haven. However, someone in another group was driving with a suspended license and when he caught the attention of the LEOs, he took off FAST, around a LEO, and ended up wiping out on the Dragon. Compared to that, our group was well behaved. OT--who is that cutie in your avatar?
The girl in the avatar is Kato Rosa. A Japanese actress/model.
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You should come with us when we do the Boston Mtn tours.....I swear you dont pass any sort of traffic for hours. The roads are breathtaking and well maintained.
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!
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Monster Rollout on Hellbender 28 near the Fontana Village Resort. My wife was the videographer. Sorry for the lousy YouTube compression.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwoALixZFGA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwoALixZFGA
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You should come with us when we do the Boston Mtn tours.....I swear you dont pass any sort of traffic for hours. The roads are breathtaking and well maintained.
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!
Check the "official S2k thread" Jordan, I already sent him the memo... with links, but no muffins
Great pics Bob!! Looks like you had a great time. And I thought seeing 20+ S's at the Boston Mountain tour was a sight, hah.
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You should come with us when we do the Boston Mtn tours.....I swear you dont pass any sort of traffic for hours. The roads are breathtaking and well maintained.
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!
<--- Refuses to attend any sort of Miata/MX5 function because the median age is 86....plus the s2k guys are better/faster drivers
PM me if your interested, and Ill keep you posted!