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jpog · 01-12-2007, 07:07 PM

I go there frequently anyway (easy drive from HSV). Count me in and possibly +1.

JPOG

Mantis · 01-15-2007, 09:33 AM

I will be there with the wife, already have a room booked, looking forward to seeing y'all there. For anyone else coming up from Atlanta, we will be making the trip up on Friday (sometime)...

mtch · 01-26-2007, 08:25 PM

Sounds like fun. Count me in

01-30-2007, 12:39 PM

Hey Guys:

Just an FYI. The Kentucky Derby must be May 5th because I can't get into a "nicer" hotel in the Louisville or Lexington area for Thursday night, May 3rd. I want to get at least 1/2 way to enjoy more daylight/sunlight top-down driving and make the trip a little easier and more enjoyable for the Wife.

Standard type hotels are requesting a paid-in-full rate with no cancellation 60 days prior.

Maybe I'll need to stop in Cincinnati that night.

Regardless, I expect a lot of cars on the road that weekend. So, people coming from my area, might want to re-think their travel plans, and plan accordingly for travel time & accommodations.

Can't wait!

FrayAdjacent · 01-30-2007, 02:31 PM

It does seem like there's a lot going on that weekend.. I wonder if the road will be packed!

John Y · 01-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

It does seem like there's a lot going on that weekend.. I wonder if the road will be packed!

It will be, especially at that time of year; weekday mornings are a great time to visit the Dragon...

Sammy · 01-31-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Hey Guys:

Just an FYI. The Kentucky Derby must be May 5th because I can't get into a "nicer" hotel in the Louisville or Lexington area for Thursday night, May 3rd. I want to get at least 1/2 way to enjoy more daylight/sunlight top-down driving and make the trip a little easier and more enjoyable for the Wife.

Standard type hotels are requesting a paid-in-full rate with no cancellation 60 days prior.

Maybe I'll need to stop in Cincinnati that night.

Regardless, I expect a lot of cars on the road that weekend. So, people coming from my area, might want to re-think their travel plans, and plan accordingly for travel time & accommodations.

Can't wait!

When it comes closer to the actual date I think I'll have a better idea of whether or not I can leave Thursday night. I'm thinking Cinci might be the best bet as it would allow us a definitive point to meet up with jeffsquire coming from Michigan.

This trip to me is as much about the journey as it is the destination.

UroTrash · 02-07-2007, 07:02 PM

Can't vouch for the validity of this, but it was recently posted on FerrariChat:

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU ALL OUT"

posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the Knoxville district which covers Blount county------he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded-----I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--------feel free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caugh t up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters---we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up..... .....SIGNED..........Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division----(don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"

RandallNeighbour · 02-07-2007, 07:11 PM

Oh joy.

My buddy has radios and I will have my V1 on for sure. Let's all remember that the cops would really like to bust the bikers doing 120 mph around the corners and killing themselves more than cars (certainly my opinion, but thought I'd throw it out there).

ageranger · 02-23-2007, 10:10 AM

count me and the wife in if i am not deployed at the time

bosxter7 · 03-02-2007, 08:09 AM

Im so mad I was 2 hours from the dragon for the past 4 days and I could not go to it because of other plans :ah:

FrayAdjacent · 03-05-2007, 12:15 PM

I'm gonna have to bow out of this one... Situations are just not favorable enough to make a road trip this year.

I'll more than likely be good to go next year, since situations will be worked out better, and I'll also have one more week of vacation!

RandallNeighbour · 03-05-2007, 12:17 PM

Fray, we'll miss seeing you and driving together. Fortunately, you live in Austin and there's some unbelievably twisty roads around you... not so here in Sauna City Houston!

jwilson95 · 03-05-2007, 12:38 PM

I'm in as well as my buddy Keith in his 1996 993 C4S.

I'll probably stay in Cherokee or Asheville area so we can have nice dinner/couple of beers in town after the fun all day.

Jeff
'02 986S

mtch · 03-07-2007, 05:56 PM

First Thought: Since the recent addition to my family, my wife has joined the Chrysler Pacifica Auto Club

and has passed her Mini Cooper and club affiliations on to me(daily driver). While on the Mini site, I noticed that Mini On The Dragon is the same weekend as we are planning our trip. They had close to 500 participants last yr and are expecting over 600 this year. Nothing we can do about it, except rescheduling, which I'm not suggesting, but at least those making the trip know what to expect.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-home

Second thought: The Smokie Mt chapter of PCA is hosting their local "Spring Thing", which is a typical PCA "show and drive" event for multiple PCA chapters. The location is Greeneville, TN, which is fairly close (approx 80 miles) from the exit end of the TOTD. The link to the site is :

http://www.pca.org/smt/2007SpringThing/2007flyer.pdf
I may crash the party

Last thought: I think taking the Cherohala Skyway for the return trip back to Robbinsville is a great idea. Definitely worth considering