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Re: Tail of the Dragon
I came out of a local grocery store last Sunday and was surprised to see my P-car flanked by two more. There aren't a lot of P-cars in my little town (5,000 population) so it was nice to see some others. Both were black, one was a restored vintage 923 (?)(I can find out) Cab and the other a black Boxster S. Turns out it was a lovely family from Charlotte (pit stop at the grocery store) on their way to "do The Dragon" the following day, Monday. Dad (Ed) was driving the restored 923 (?) and son & friend were in the Boxster S. We had a nice chat and Ed sent me this email today that I'd like to share with you, has three good Dragon links.
Don
"You should go to the "Tail" and try it out. It is a beautiful road and you can have a world of fun at less than 40 mph. We were told Monday is the least crowded day to go with the weekends being the worst due to congestion. They claim 318 turns in the 11 mile run, so speed is on the low end period. You can check the website at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/
A map to get there is at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_directions_asheville.html
and a great printable map of the course is at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_dragon_road.html
There are plenty of spots to pull over and let those who want to go faster by. I did just that a few times and was the beneficiary of the same a few times. You can go as you like. It is fun and a beautiful drive. It's well worth the trip. I would guess Brevard is about 100 miles or two hours away. Go have some fun and enjoy your car!"
Don
"You should go to the "Tail" and try it out. It is a beautiful road and you can have a world of fun at less than 40 mph. We were told Monday is the least crowded day to go with the weekends being the worst due to congestion. They claim 318 turns in the 11 mile run, so speed is on the low end period. You can check the website at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/
A map to get there is at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_directions_asheville.html
and a great printable map of the course is at: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_dragon_road.html
There are plenty of spots to pull over and let those who want to go faster by. I did just that a few times and was the beneficiary of the same a few times. You can go as you like. It is fun and a beautiful drive. It's well worth the trip. I would guess Brevard is about 100 miles or two hours away. Go have some fun and enjoy your car!"
Re: Tail of the Dragon
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Dasein said:
Hi Guys,
I'm sorry but I wouldn't go near the Tail on a weekend, way too crowded for my taste. I guess being retired spoils one. Go, enjoy, have fun, take pics to share with us; I'll make it there one Monday.
I would also prefer a Monday or Tuesday because of the crowds. Is this ok with others?
Re: Tail of the Dragon
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GA997S said:Quote:
Dasein said:
Hi Guys,
I'm sorry but I wouldn't go near the Tail on a weekend, way too crowded for my taste. I guess being retired spoils one. Go, enjoy, have fun, take pics to share with us; I'll make it there one Monday.
I would also prefer a Monday or Tuesday because of the crowds. Is this ok with others?
Mondays/Tuesdays ok.
Oct 31, 2006 3:51:42 AM
- GA997S
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Re: Tail of the Dragon
OK...on a Mon or Tuesday:
Haku...you come in on I-75 then hwy 74 and meet up near Murphy (where 129 & 74 meet) then we drive the Tail -> over to Townsend, TN -> down 441 from Gatlinburg, TN through Blue Ridge Pkwy.
911Fanatic, Whirlinturbin, rhino...??? Where can we meet you Don, Flashman? bstew...how bout you??
is this anything close to a workable plan/route?
Haku...you come in on I-75 then hwy 74 and meet up near Murphy (where 129 & 74 meet) then we drive the Tail -> over to Townsend, TN -> down 441 from Gatlinburg, TN through Blue Ridge Pkwy.
911Fanatic, Whirlinturbin, rhino...??? Where can we meet you Don, Flashman? bstew...how bout you??
is this anything close to a workable plan/route?
Re: Tail of the Dragon
Monday 20???????????
rhino...awesome that you can come from Miami. I'd go up 75 I think then get on GA400 like 911Fanatic. I'll go up from Athens (only just a little out of the way for you) on 129 which goes right through here...(same road as Tail) Good curves even before I'm out of GA.
@ SVNSVN: Richard, think you'll have yours by then and be able to join?
rhino...awesome that you can come from Miami. I'd go up 75 I think then get on GA400 like 911Fanatic. I'll go up from Athens (only just a little out of the way for you) on 129 which goes right through here...(same road as Tail) Good curves even before I'm out of GA.
@ SVNSVN: Richard, think you'll have yours by then and be able to join?
Nov 1, 2006 2:38:41 AM
- 911Fanatic
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Nov 1, 2006 11:34:58 AM
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