View Poll Results: Dates for Tail of the Dragon
Oct. 2-4
3
12.00%
Oct. 9-11
3
12.00%
Oct. 16-18
3
12.00%
Oct. 23-25
14
56.00%
Nov. 6-8
0
0%
Nov. 13-15
0
0%
Nov. 20-22
1
4.00%
Nov. 27-29
1
4.00%
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Tail of the Dragon Mega-Meet Oct. 23-25
09-20-2009, 05:11 PM
#161
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ok thanks bro!
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-??
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
Phee lemme know what kinda room you need and anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-??
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
Phee lemme know what kinda room you need and anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
09-20-2009, 11:05 PM
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people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
09-21-2009, 04:58 PM
#165
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Looks like a cool place.. If you guys ever have the chance you should tour some of the twisties on Hawaii.. Road to Hana (Maui) or Saddle Road (Big Island).. As Phee would say, you better have big cojones to run those roads as an enthusiast.. You don't have to worry about law enforcement.. their primary job is to scrape & shovel off any remains. Anyone laying down a challenge for the dragon? My best tip is make sure you're running an appropriate tire and don't ride your brakes.. but you guys know that already.. Have fun! 
09-21-2009, 05:07 PM
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My best tip:
Dont go fast. Its my first time on it, so Im not going to push it much.
Dont go fast. Its my first time on it, so Im not going to push it much.
09-21-2009, 05:13 PM
#167
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
edit: civicdrivr.. with your mods.. you're going to have a lot of fun..
also.. check the website for radar trap zones.. 45 in a 30 is a visit back to the judge plus 2 points..
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09-21-2009, 06:25 PM
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09-21-2009, 06:45 PM
#169
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09-21-2009, 08:08 PM
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civicdrivr you def wont be worrin about whos in front or whos behind you...my first run i was so into it i didnt pay attention to whos behind me..you wont get a chance too in my opinion just dont get over confident..thats when you get into trouble....just stay in the middle of the pack and you should be ok!
09-21-2009, 08:58 PM
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Im not worried about running off the road, theres plenty of tight twisty roads near my house. Im more worried about the cops. But as long as I dont do anything stupid, and according to the ToD website that includes touching the double yellow line, I wont have anything to worry about.
Side note, whats the weather usually like there in late Oct?
Side note, whats the weather usually like there in late Oct?
09-21-2009, 09:24 PM
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its USUALLY pretty cool around 60's and low 70's and dry...but the way its raining right now theres not telling. hope it doesnt rain!
i hope the cops arent out in full force that weekend either
i hope the cops arent out in full force that weekend either
09-22-2009, 07:52 PM
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all this talk and pictures of the TOD got me super excited. im def not looking to get a ticket but i do want to have fun! and i do think we need to try and plan wether sat or sun we wanna do the main run with all the people cause thats gonna be alot of fun caravaning with everyone just cruisin beautiful scenery on what i hope is a beautiful weekend!
09-22-2009, 08:18 PM
#179
some like it stock
i ripped it up on my first (and only) run. went southbound, early enough that i don't think the cops were out. definitely got over 45mph 
hit the cherohala skyway after, which felt like a kansas interstate in comparison... 
the dragon mostly consists of two types of turns, and once you figure out how to handle them you pretty much know how to handle the rest of the run. the most important thing is to pay strict attention at all times and drive within your limits - it's not the place to push yourself or your car.
on a busy day you won't have to worry about going fast anyway, someone will be ahead of you strolling along...
hit the cherohala skyway after, which felt like a kansas interstate in comparison... the dragon mostly consists of two types of turns, and once you figure out how to handle them you pretty much know how to handle the rest of the run. the most important thing is to pay strict attention at all times and drive within your limits - it's not the place to push yourself or your car.
on a busy day you won't have to worry about going fast anyway, someone will be ahead of you strolling along...
09-25-2009, 01:05 PM
#187
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
^ he had his cojones crushed by a side mirror.
09-27-2009, 02:34 AM
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Pfft.
Your priorities are all wrong
Your priorities are all wrong
09-28-2009, 03:06 PM
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On a side note, here is my plan for the meet. I plan on getting there on Friday evening. Saturday morning around 8-9 leaving for the dragon, about 40 minute ride there from the hotel. Each run takes about 30-40 minutes. I plan on doing around 4 -6 runs... Going to lunch somewhere, not sure where, then doing a leisurely stroll through some of the other passes (chehalla parkway), then going back to the dragon around 5-6 for 4 more runs, I hope to do 1 or 2 at around dark, I heard it's a new experience to drive it in the dark... Somewhere in there I think we should do some group pictures. At around 9, going back to the hotel and parting a little.
Sunday, get up around 10ish and head back to the dragon for some more runs and pictures, get lunch somewhere close to it and then heading out around 3-4.
On the group runs, we should have 1 scout head out about 20 minutes before everyone else to check for cops and trucks/buses with a cellphone so we can contact whoever is leading the group to inform them. Also motorcyclists tap there head is you are heading into something, like a truck or cops... With both of those we should be safe from the leos... there isn't really anywhere that they can get on the dragon between deals gap and the foothill parkway. Also I don't believe that NC is patrolling it, only TN state patrol...
Also trojanman, I'll need a king smoking for 2 nights, I'll get the details from you later.
If anyone has any better ideas, about how to plan the days, let me know. Also is there somewhere we could cookout on Saturday night???
09-28-2009, 06:12 PM
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I wouldn't let that stop you, (see below)...
On a side note, here is my plan for the meet. I plan on getting there on Friday evening. Saturday morning around 8-9 leaving for the dragon, about 40 minute ride there from the hotel. Each run takes about 30-40 minutes. I plan on doing around 4 -6 runs... Going to lunch somewhere, not sure where, then doing a leisurely stroll through some of the other passes (chehalla parkway), then going back to the dragon around 5-6 for 4 more runs, I hope to do 1 or 2 at around dark, I heard it's a new experience to drive it in the dark... Somewhere in there I think we should do some group pictures. At around 9, going back to the hotel and parting a little.
Sunday, get up around 10ish and head back to the dragon for some more runs and pictures, get lunch somewhere close to it and then heading out around 3-4.
On the group runs, we should have 1 scout head out about 20 minutes before everyone else to check for cops and trucks/buses with a cellphone so we can contact whoever is leading the group to inform them. Also motorcyclists tap there head is you are heading into something, like a truck or cops... With both of those we should be safe from the leos... there isn't really anywhere that they can get on the dragon between deals gap and the foothill parkway. Also I don't believe that NC is patrolling it, only TN state patrol...
Also trojanman, I'll need a king smoking for 2 nights, I'll get the details from you later.
If anyone has any better ideas, about how to plan the days, let me know. Also is there somewhere we could cookout on Saturday night???
On a side note, here is my plan for the meet. I plan on getting there on Friday evening. Saturday morning around 8-9 leaving for the dragon, about 40 minute ride there from the hotel. Each run takes about 30-40 minutes. I plan on doing around 4 -6 runs... Going to lunch somewhere, not sure where, then doing a leisurely stroll through some of the other passes (chehalla parkway), then going back to the dragon around 5-6 for 4 more runs, I hope to do 1 or 2 at around dark, I heard it's a new experience to drive it in the dark... Somewhere in there I think we should do some group pictures. At around 9, going back to the hotel and parting a little.
Sunday, get up around 10ish and head back to the dragon for some more runs and pictures, get lunch somewhere close to it and then heading out around 3-4.
On the group runs, we should have 1 scout head out about 20 minutes before everyone else to check for cops and trucks/buses with a cellphone so we can contact whoever is leading the group to inform them. Also motorcyclists tap there head is you are heading into something, like a truck or cops... With both of those we should be safe from the leos... there isn't really anywhere that they can get on the dragon between deals gap and the foothill parkway. Also I don't believe that NC is patrolling it, only TN state patrol...
Also trojanman, I'll need a king smoking for 2 nights, I'll get the details from you later.
If anyone has any better ideas, about how to plan the days, let me know. Also is there somewhere we could cookout on Saturday night???
09-28-2009, 07:43 PM
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sounds like a full day of driving! i love it! byebye tires haha lol
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
as far as cookin out....there isnt a place on property but im sure we can find a spot by one of the parks...up to you guys
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
as far as cookin out....there isnt a place on property but im sure we can find a spot by one of the parks...up to you guys
09-28-2009, 08:42 PM
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sounds like a full day of driving! i love it! byebye tires haha lol
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
as far as cookin out....there isnt a place on property but im sure we can find a spot by one of the parks...up to you guys
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-NS)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
as far as cookin out....there isnt a place on property but im sure we can find a spot by one of the parks...up to you guys
09-29-2009, 06:26 AM
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my bad bro
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-S)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
people who need rooms:
1. 2000tlwdp-(2 bed-NS)
2. Phee-(1 king-NS)
3. MisterTL(2 bed-NS)
4. CL-Slick(2 bed-NS)
5. Civicdrivr(2 bed-NS)
6. blokhead(1 king-S)
anyone else just add your name to list and put whether you need 1 king or 2 queens and smoking or non, Thanks!
09-29-2009, 08:20 PM
#196
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I gotta drop out 
880 servers are coming in and they need to be installed, so I wont be able to take the entire weekend off.
880 servers are coming in and they need to be installed, so I wont be able to take the entire weekend off.
09-30-2009, 02:15 PM
#198
I wouldn't let that stop you, (see below)...
On a side note, here is my plan for the meet. I plan on getting there on Friday evening. Saturday morning around 8-9 leaving for the dragon, about 40 minute ride there from the hotel. Each run takes about 30-40 minutes. I plan on doing around 4 -6 runs... Going to lunch somewhere, not sure where, then doing a leisurely stroll through some of the other passes (chehalla parkway), then going back to the dragon around 5-6 for 4 more runs, I hope to do 1 or 2 at around dark, I heard it's a new experience to drive it in the dark... Somewhere in there I think we should do some group pictures. At around 9, going back to the hotel and parting a little.
Sunday, get up around 10ish and head back to the dragon for some more runs and pictures, get lunch somewhere close to it and then heading out around 3-4.
On the group runs, we should have 1 scout head out about 20 minutes before everyone else to check for cops and trucks/buses with a cellphone so we can contact whoever is leading the group to inform them. Also motorcyclists tap there head is you are heading into something, like a truck or cops... With both of those we should be safe from the leos... there isn't really anywhere that they can get on the dragon between deals gap and the foothill parkway. Also I don't believe that NC is patrolling it, only TN state patrol...
Also trojanman, I'll need a king smoking for 2 nights, I'll get the details from you later.
If anyone has any better ideas, about how to plan the days, let me know. Also is there somewhere we could cookout on Saturday night???
On a side note, here is my plan for the meet. I plan on getting there on Friday evening. Saturday morning around 8-9 leaving for the dragon, about 40 minute ride there from the hotel. Each run takes about 30-40 minutes. I plan on doing around 4 -6 runs... Going to lunch somewhere, not sure where, then doing a leisurely stroll through some of the other passes (chehalla parkway), then going back to the dragon around 5-6 for 4 more runs, I hope to do 1 or 2 at around dark, I heard it's a new experience to drive it in the dark... Somewhere in there I think we should do some group pictures. At around 9, going back to the hotel and parting a little.
Sunday, get up around 10ish and head back to the dragon for some more runs and pictures, get lunch somewhere close to it and then heading out around 3-4.
On the group runs, we should have 1 scout head out about 20 minutes before everyone else to check for cops and trucks/buses with a cellphone so we can contact whoever is leading the group to inform them. Also motorcyclists tap there head is you are heading into something, like a truck or cops... With both of those we should be safe from the leos... there isn't really anywhere that they can get on the dragon between deals gap and the foothill parkway. Also I don't believe that NC is patrolling it, only TN state patrol...
Also trojanman, I'll need a king smoking for 2 nights, I'll get the details from you later.
If anyone has any better ideas, about how to plan the days, let me know. Also is there somewhere we could cookout on Saturday night???
10-01-2009, 04:12 PM
#199
Well, I received an E-mail today reminding me that I have to take the ACT Saturday, the 24th. So, I'm going to have to miss out as much as I don't want to. This is my last opportunity for a scholarship, so I really need to take it. Sorry guys, hopefully there will be another meet soon that I will be able to attend.