2008 Tail of Dragon trip - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Sammy · 02-05-2008, 04:45 PM

Just in case you don't frequent the Porsche Lounge section (I tend to read only the General Discussion and Performance Talk) the details for this years' Tail of the Dragon trip is in the following thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15159

If you have any questions do a quick search on the forum or even through Google to see what we are talking about. We had an absolute blast last year and it was a great opportunity not only to drive our cars as they were designed but also to meet other members of the forum. As of this post we have myself (and the Mrs.), NickCats (and I assume his Mrs.), Randall Neighbour, and derb. It sounds like Chills will be joining us and I anticipate bmussati will also join. Please feel free to invite whomever you would like as last year we had one of Randall's friends in his crazy psycho hopped up Toyota MR2 (no ugly a$$ wing).

Don't wait to book your hotel room (most of us are staying at the Two Wheel Inn) as depending on the weekend, the rooms go fast. The hotel (I guess its actually a motel) is very affordable ($60-$70/night) and the owners are extremely nice. Last year I put approximately 2000 miles on my car with about 500-600 of it during the two days we were down there. If you want to bring your significant other please consider bringing some dramamine (sp?) as the continuous back and forth curves can take its toll.

RandallNeighbour · 02-05-2008, 06:52 PM

Dates of the trip are September 13 and 14 in Robbinsville, NC. (just so everyone doesn't have to read through that whole thread.

Let's work hard to double the attendance at this year's event!

Get the word out on other boxster forums and boards as well. The more the merrier!

gmboxster · 02-05-2008, 08:52 PM

How many rooms are available at the Two Wheel Inn ? Are the dates SOLID ? I would like to attend but dont want to show up and find out I'm there alone LOL..

xxxalexxxx · 02-05-2008, 10:25 PM

you guys can count me in as well, I love roadtrips and it'll be fun to meet the rest of you guys...ill probably bring the fiancée as well, shes a huge car enthusiast too.

RandallNeighbour · 02-06-2008, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmboxster

How many rooms are available at the Two Wheel Inn ? Are the dates SOLID ? I would like to attend but dont want to show up and find out I'm there alone LOL..

There were 16 rooms at the time I called yesterday. Dates are solid now, hence the new official thread started by the Deputy Mayor, Sammy Moons over My Hammy.

-TOD Mayor McCheese

Chills · 02-06-2008, 05:41 AM

I'll call the Inn today and book Friday and Saturday night.

Being a cheap-o I'd like to split the room with another 986er, doesn't have to be from Chicago.

Sammy, I'm planning on convoying down there with the rest of the Chi-town crew.

NickCats · 02-06-2008, 05:55 AM

Chills,

I think we are heading down Friday and coming back Monday.

You may want to book Sunday night if you want to caravan back with us.

Nick

Sammy · 02-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

There were 16 rooms at the time I called yesterday. Dates are solid now, hence the new official thread started by the Deputy Mayor, Sammy Moons over My Hammy.

-TOD Mayor McCheese

Deputy Mayor... hmmm... I kind of like the sound of that. Maybe I'll go into politics???

Chills, the extra dough is definitely worth it! Most of the cost last year was in gas since the local restaurants are pretty inexpensive (I think the most we paid for two of us was $25-$30 for dinner).

gmboxster and xxxalexxx, it will be great to meet you and I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Mmmm... Chicago pizza... Let me know where and what time and we'll meet up.

hjkim550 · 02-07-2008, 01:23 AM

Hey, I am new to the site as you can see. Long before I bought my Boxster last year, I have been wanting to take a trip to drive the TOD. TOD looks like a blast. I am new to the Chicago area also and have not found any interesting drives around here (no real twisties).

How was your trip last year? Any concerns? I know I am not a F1 driver material but I am competent and can drive my Boxster to at least 9/10th without killing myself or endangering others. However, on Youtube, there are idiots crossing over the double yellow on blind corners and 18 wheelers taking up most of the road. Any hasseling from the local cops?

Sorry, too many questions. I am not trying to start a new thread. If I can arrange my schedule, you might see me there.... carvaning with the Chicago crew sounds fun.

2000SoCalBoxsterS · 04-02-2008, 07:05 PM

So this trip to North Carolina is for Sept 6-7 ?

I should be able to make it. My other car club usually does a couple days track event at Pocono around this time to wind up the summer.

Dragonwind · 04-02-2008, 07:27 PM

I'd love to go too. I'll have to see about the dates.

derb · 04-03-2008, 04:03 AM

2000SoCalBoxsterS,
The date we settled on is the weekend of September 13.
Hope you still can make it.

skip_168 · 04-14-2008, 04:20 AM

Boxsters love the mountains of NC! My parents have a house in Bryson City, (about 40 minutes east of the Dragon), so When you guys go, I will come out..

One sugestion for the trip:

28 between Franklin & Bryson city is better than the dragon.. the speed limit is 55!!

I was scrubbin' tires in the boxster & never made it over 45!

there is one danger, my 15 year old daughter was in the car & she got motion sickness!! Yikes!

right in the middle of these switch backs she put her head out the window & barfed!! she then sat in her seat & didn't say a word..

I said to her, "what was that?"

"I was barfing.."

I said "really? why didn't you say slow down or something?"

she said, "cause it was fun... and I didn't get any inside the car.."

"good girl.. now lets go wash the car..", I replied...

RandallNeighbour · 04-14-2008, 07:34 AM

Skip, you are a gentleman and a scholar for pointing out that new road on which to drive while we're in the area in September... Can't wait to meet you and drive with you!

09-13-2008, 10:44 AM

[QUOTE=skip_168]Boxsters love the mountains of NC! My parents have a house in Bryson City, (about 40 minutes east of the Dragon), so When you guys go, I will come out..

One sugestion for the trip:

28 between Franklin & Bryson city is better than the dragon.. the speed limit is 55!!

I was scrubbin' tires in the boxster & never made it over 45!

QUOTE]

Skip, great recommendation! We did this road this morning. It was awesome!

dmcutter · 07-29-2008, 05:34 PM

Anyone have a room they want to split? I hadn't committed earlier because I told my wife I would take her to Europe for our anniversary this fall and the dates were up in the air. We ended up going at the beginning of this month so I'm free that weekend and want to go back and hopefully run it on dry roads instead of in the rain.

NickCats · 07-30-2008, 05:06 AM

I seriously doubt that my wife will be joining me this year ( she's pregnant and due in February ) so I would be happy to split a room with you. Let me double check with her to be sure and I'll let you know...

Nick