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MiniShuttle · Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:55 PM

A Dragon run is being setup for April 2003. Exact date isn't scheduled. Chris Tucker has setup an email list with some Roadfly names. More info will be posted here before the trip, but the real discussions will take place on the email list.

Subscribe to the list here

And while many of you have heard of the dragon, if you haven't click here. Only 318 turns in 11 miles. And then there's the Cherohala Highway and all the other twisty roads around the border of North Carolina and Tennessee.

jtucker · Dec 2nd, 2002, 02:31 PM

Chris Tucker, Jason Tucker... whatever!

__Jason

MiniShuttle · Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:02 PM

Oops, That will teach me to work from memory. Sorry Jason. I got the last name right! Didn't they come up with a way to use multiple windows on computers. I'll try that next time since my brain is obviously failing me.

-Brad

MoonPie · Dec 4th, 2002, 02:19 PM

TY was just on Roadfly gathering this info. we gotta keep this bumped! (with all the info we can add)

YAY! MoonPie and MINIMiller are coming!

Willy · Dec 4th, 2002, 03:17 PM

I'll be there. Last time I made that drive was in a Dodge Intrepid company car. I cant wait to get my Cooper on that road!

Grinder · Dec 4th, 2002, 03:18 PM

How's the police presence on that road? I can imagine that it'd be hard to have any fun...

MoonPie · Dec 4th, 2002, 04:53 PM

Finally get to meet Willy, Yay!

btw your PMs are full buddy!

AprilWhine · Dec 4th, 2002, 06:47 PM

I made this thread a sticky until after the run.

paddy · Dec 4th, 2002, 08:53 PM

will be attending the 'Dragon Run'. Really looking forward to this. Getting really psyched..... If there is enough interest, I might be able to talk my pit crew into attending this great run. For those out there that have seen the "Mischief 3000 DVD", you will know what I am talking about. If they can't make it, I am pretty sure my other friend can.....

paddy

paddy · Dec 4th, 2002, 09:01 PM

check out the link in the first post about the Dragon. The jist that I got from it was, as long as you are not being "STUPID". There was a good story by a Miata owner, he lived in 2nd & 3rd gear, mostly 2nd.

Are you ready for the great snow of Dec '02??? Do you have all of milk, bread, and 'tp' stocked up????? It is coming....

paddy

paddy · Dec 4th, 2002, 09:04 PM

Will you and hubby attending this???? I see that you have made your reservation for MME'03. I have mine as well, should be a great time.

paddy

GO NAVY,
beat army

jlivingood · Dec 4th, 2002, 10:30 PM

I have read some very scary stories of people in cars and on motorcycles dying on that road in the past two years. The problem is often that tractor trailer rigs must cut across both lanes to round many bends and these are often blind corners. Recipe for disaster. Lots of med-evacs out of that area I think...

Jason

AprilWhine · Dec 5th, 2002, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paddy
Will you and hubby attending this???? I see that you have made your reservation for MME'03. I have mine as well, should be a great time.

paddy

GO NAVY,
beat army

Hi Paddy, the fuzzy one and I plan on going on the Dragon run, but we'll be bringing up the rear! We enjoy a scenic fun drive, but aren't interested in 'making time' on an intense twistie like the Dragon.

Nobull60 · Dec 5th, 2002, 08:25 AM

I am going to make it. Just give me a date so I can get a hotel room setup. I did this years ago on my motorcycle and had a blast. Now in the MINI. Wha hooooo. can't wait.

minimotorin · Dec 5th, 2002, 04:01 PM

I'll be there! I've run it before in my 99 Miata and it's a blast. You do have to watch out for trucks and cops. The motorcycle cops seem to like to park and look for us drivers so they can fill up that ticket 'quota' quick.

2minis · Dec 8th, 2002, 07:47 PM

I'm all over this.

AprilWhine · Dec 8th, 2002, 08:06 PM

I just subscribed to the email list.

jtucker · Dec 9th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Hi everybody. Just wanted to mention that we presently have 28 folks signed up for the e-mail list... and it's only December!

We could end up having a very big turnout for this event!

Once again, if you wish to subscribe to the e-mail list, you can do that here:

http://www.mushr00m.com/lists/dragonmini/

We are currently working on nailing down some dates, and should have them determined soon.

Also, I just wanted to comment on the "danger factor" of the Dragon. Yes... it's a dangerous road - probably the most dangerous road, I've been on. All the twists, turns, and elevation changes make it feel like you are on a race track... without all of the safety features that racetracks usually have (safety barriers, run-off, no opposing traffic, etc).

With that said, it is a very fun strech of road, and can be ejoyed in relative safety, as long as you aren't trying to be a superhero. Be alert, obey the signs, stay within your personal limits.

ALSO (and this is a big one), there are countless roads in this area that are amazing quality. Some folks find that one trip up and down the Dragon is enough for them... that's fine... there will be more than enough prime asphalt to keep you occupied!

Also, if you are keen to run the Dragon, I found that weekdays are best (less traffic and LEOs), and early morning (pre-breakfast) runs can be particularly quiet and low-traffic - just watch out for wet spots.

Can't wait!

__Jason
03 BRG MCS (Jan build!)

jtucker · Dec 9th, 2002, 03:53 PM

BTW, here's a photo of me on the Dragon, at the Calderwood Dam overlook, taken on my trip this past summer:

Ummm... yes, the bike is damaged. No, it didn't happen on the Dragon! I actually crashed a couple days earlier near Asheville, NC.

Still had an amazing trip, though and can't wait to get back down there!

__Jason
03 BRG MCS (Jan build!)

AprilWhine · Dec 9th, 2002, 07:50 PM

Can you post some hotel information?

Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:55 PM	#1
MiniShuttle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Apex, NC, USA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Dragon run, April 03 A Dragon run is being setup for April 2003. Exact date isn't scheduled. Chris Tucker has setup an email list with some Roadfly names. More info will be posted here before the trip, but the real discussions will take place on the email list. Subscribe to the list here And while many of you have heard of the dragon, if you haven't click here. Only 318 turns in 11 miles. And then there's the Cherohala Highway and all the other twisty roads around the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. Indi Blue MCS, Born Sep-13 Sport, Premium, Roof Rack

Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniShuttle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Apex, NC, USA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Oops, That will teach me to work from memory. Sorry Jason. I got the last name right! Didn't they come up with a way to use multiple windows on computers. I'll try that next time since my brain is obviously failing me. -Brad Indi Blue MCS, Born Sep-13 Sport, Premium, Roof Rack

Dec 4th, 2002, 03:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 2,387 Offline	I'll be there. Last time I made that drive was in a Dodge Intrepid company car. I cant wait to get my Cooper on that road! http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

Dec 4th, 2002, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	How's the police presence on that road? I can imagine that it'd be hard to have any fun... Whatever.

Dec 4th, 2002, 06:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 16,780 Offline	I made this thread a sticky until after the run. Global Moderator

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Dec 2nd, 2002, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jtucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Chris Tucker, Jason Tucker... whatever! __Jason

Dec 4th, 2002, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 16,147 Offline	TY was just on Roadfly gathering this info. we gotta keep this bumped! (with all the info we can add) YAY! MoonPie and MINIMiller are coming!

Dec 4th, 2002, 04:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
MoonPie RedUn's Manicurist ;-þ Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 16,147 Offline	Finally get to meet Willy, Yay! btw your PMs are full buddy!

Dec 4th, 2002, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Paddy, will be attending the 'Dragon Run'. Really looking forward to this. Getting really psyched..... If there is enough interest, I might be able to talk my pit crew into attending this great run. For those out there that have seen the "Mischief 3000 DVD", you will know what I am talking about. If they can't make it, I am pretty sure my other friend can..... paddy "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Dec 4th, 2002, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Grinder, check out the link in the first post about the Dragon. The jist that I got from it was, as long as you are not being "STUPID". There was a good story by a Miata owner, he lived in 2nd & 3rd gear, mostly 2nd. Are you ready for the great snow of Dec '02??? Do you have all of milk, bread, and 'tp' stocked up????? It is coming.... paddy "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Dec 4th, 2002, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 1,126 Offline	AprilWhine, Will you and hubby attending this???? I see that you have made your reservation for MME'03. I have mine as well, should be a great time. paddy GO NAVY, beat army "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Dec 4th, 2002, 10:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 808 Offline	Sounds fun, BUT... I have read some very scary stories of people in cars and on motorcycles dying on that road in the past two years. The problem is often that tractor trailer rigs must cut across both lanes to round many bends and these are often blind corners. Recipe for disaster. Lots of med-evacs out of that area I think... Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

Dec 5th, 2002, 05:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 16,780 Offline	Re: AprilWhine, Quote: Originally posted by paddy Will you and hubby attending this???? I see that you have made your reservation for MME'03. I have mine as well, should be a great time. paddy GO NAVY, beat army Hi Paddy, the fuzzy one and I plan on going on the Dragon run, but we'll be bringing up the rear! We enjoy a scenic fun drive, but aren't interested in 'making time' on an intense twistie like the Dragon. Global Moderator

Dec 5th, 2002, 08:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nobull60 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I am going to make it. Just give me a date so I can get a hotel room setup. I did this years ago on my motorcycle and had a blast. Now in the MINI. Wha hooooo. can't wait. Everglades MINI

Dec 5th, 2002, 04:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
minimotorin MINI Psycho Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 191 Offline	I'll be there! I've run it before in my 99 Miata and it's a blast. You do have to watch out for trucks and cops. The motorcycle cops seem to like to park and look for us drivers so they can fill up that ticket 'quota' quick.

Dec 8th, 2002, 07:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
2minis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I'm all over this. Fastness!

Dec 8th, 2002, 08:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 16,780 Offline	I just subscribed to the email list. Global Moderator

Dec 9th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
jtucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Hi everybody. Just wanted to mention that we presently have 28 folks signed up for the e-mail list... and it's only December! We could end up having a very big turnout for this event! Once again, if you wish to subscribe to the e-mail list, you can do that here: http://www.mushr00m.com/lists/dragonmini/ We are currently working on nailing down some dates, and should have them determined soon. Also, I just wanted to comment on the "danger factor" of the Dragon. Yes... it's a dangerous road - probably the most dangerous road, I've been on. All the twists, turns, and elevation changes make it feel like you are on a race track... without all of the safety features that racetracks usually have (safety barriers, run-off, no opposing traffic, etc). With that said, it is a very fun strech of road, and can be ejoyed in relative safety, as long as you aren't trying to be a superhero. Be alert, obey the signs, stay within your personal limits. ALSO (and this is a big one), there are countless roads in this area that are amazing quality. Some folks find that one trip up and down the Dragon is enough for them... that's fine... there will be more than enough prime asphalt to keep you occupied! Also, if you are keen to run the Dragon, I found that weekdays are best (less traffic and LEOs), and early morning (pre-breakfast) runs can be particularly quiet and low-traffic - just watch out for wet spots. Can't wait! __Jason 03 BRG MCS (Jan build!) Last edited by jtucker : Dec 9th, 2002 at 03:37 PM.

Dec 9th, 2002, 03:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
jtucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 77 Offline	BTW, here's a photo of me on the Dragon, at the Calderwood Dam overlook, taken on my trip this past summer: Ummm... yes, the bike is damaged. No, it didn't happen on the Dragon! I actually crashed a couple days earlier near Asheville, NC. Still had an amazing trip, though and can't wait to get back down there! __Jason 03 BRG MCS (Jan build!)

Dec 9th, 2002, 07:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 16,780 Offline	Jason Can you post some hotel information? Global Moderator

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