Tail of the Dragon - Page 2

Driski · 08-25-2018, 08:50 AM

Bumping this up one more time to see if any others want to join in.

gpskinzhut · 08-25-2018, 02:17 PM

Did the Devil’s Triangle this morning. Dragon-like, deserted, but the road is in worse condition and there’s sections with extensive residential areas so there’s always the chance for someone to be exiting a driveway or people / animals in the road. No scenic pull offs really either.

Driski · 08-26-2018, 03:16 PM

Made it to Roanoke. Will be at the Dragon Monday and Tuesday.

Godfatha · 08-27-2018, 09:52 AM

Hell that's only about 45 minutes from my house. Wish I could join you, but I'm working. Regardless, have fun!

danbrew · 08-27-2018, 03:58 PM

The Tail of the Dragon is a pretty awesome ride - especially on a motorcycle. Yet... there are waaaaay too many morons on the Dragon. I suppose a weekday during the fall would be a lot better than a summer weekend, but it's very common to see guys crossing the lane and putting themselves in the way of oncoming traffic on blind curves.

I'd pass if it were a very busy weekend. But that's just me.

Tenfive · 08-27-2018, 04:15 PM

Did the TOTD on the way to camarofest at 5am in pitch darkness ( difficulty level 10 !! ) stopped tapoco lodge ,dragons den then went by the waterfall where they filmed the fugitive . I drove so hard I almost made myself naseauous , but my SS handled extremely well through the twisties . Very very little traffic on the road that hour I think I passed three cars the whole way.

gpskinzhut · 08-29-2018, 12:49 PM

Good day of driving. Left my place in Knoxville around 9:30am. Weather was excellent, bit on the warm side but good. Traffic was relatively light on the dragon and no sign of police presence. Saw one minor accident where a bike went in the ditch on the mountain side but everyone was ok. Got caught behind some pokey trikes (the 2nd one couldn't stay in his lane) the entire way down the Tail and met up with Driski at 11:15 at the Tapoco Lodge. Had some lunch and discussed the options between the Dragon, Foothills, Devil's Triangle, and Skyway. Given proximity, and that he's already hit Moonshiner, we hit the dragon twice and then we'd do Skyway.

We made a run up the dragon to the turn around at the start before the bridge. Discussed some stuff than tore back down. Lost Driski somewhere on that run and got back to Deal's Gap to wait up, talked to some bikers, watered, fuelled. Jumped back on the road and made the trip down to the Skyway for some more reserved cruising. Caught some rain at the higher elevation so had to pause for a moment so he could put the top up. Took a couple pics, finished off the skyway, refueled and cruised through to Maryville for some dinner and parted ways.

Good to meet ya Shaun, thanks for lunch & dinner and hope ya enjoyed the tour!

Couple of the proofs I'm gonna buy; killboy and us129photos. 129 slayer has a decent one or two as well

SSDan · 08-29-2018, 01:22 PM

Yep, the tail of the dragon can be a lot of fun if the traffic is light. I got the chance to run it up and back twice (44 miles 1372 curves) earlier this year.

Everyone who can - should do it at least once.

OP - glad you had a fun and safe trip.

Here is a shot from one of my runs. The photographers do a great job capturing some good shots.

gpskinzhut · 08-29-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

Yep, the tail of the dragon can be a lot of fun if the traffic is light. I got the chance to run it up and back twice (44 miles 1372 curves) earlier this year.

Everyone who can - should do it at least once.

OP - glad you had a fun and safe trip.

Here is a shot from one of my runs. The photographers do a great job capturing some good shots.

Nice shot!

US129photos consistently has better images, IMO. But I've bought images from all them, (US129photos, Killboy and 129Slayer) over the years. I want to say there was one more but I can't remember.

Lafourche1 · 08-29-2018, 03:46 PM

These are from after CamaroFest VII. I think we had 8 cars that headed over to the Tail. We ended up at the Dillard House in Dillard, GA. Great group, great meal and a great time.

gpskinzhut · 08-29-2018, 03:49 PM

I wanted to hook up with that group badly but I think I ended up having to be in New England around that time.

Lafourche1 · 08-29-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

I wanted to hook up with that group badly but I think I ended up having to be in New England around that time.

It was a great way to put an exclamation point on a cool trip.

SSport16 · 08-30-2018, 11:12 AM

Cool pics...I bought a nice one from US129 Photos, framed it and is hanging in my garage now, awesome quality. I think it is funny how they popup from behind a rock and take your picture in some spots.

gpskinzhut · 08-30-2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSport16

Cool pics...I bought a nice one from US129 Photos, framed it and is hanging in my garage now, awesome quality. I think it is funny how they popup from behind a rock and take your picture in some spots.

Like the FBI or a PI that's tracking you because your wife wants to know what you're spending your money on

08-25-2018, 08:50 AM	#15
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	Bumping this up one more time to see if any others want to join in. __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

08-25-2018, 02:17 PM	#16
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Did the Devil’s Triangle this morning. Dragon-like, deserted, but the road is in worse condition and there’s sections with extensive residential areas so there’s always the chance for someone to be exiting a driveway or people / animals in the road. No scenic pull offs really either. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

08-26-2018, 03:16 PM	#17
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	Made it to Roanoke. Will be at the Dragon Monday and Tuesday. __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

08-29-2018, 12:49 PM	#21
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Good day of driving. Left my place in Knoxville around 9:30am. Weather was excellent, bit on the warm side but good. Traffic was relatively light on the dragon and no sign of police presence. Saw one minor accident where a bike went in the ditch on the mountain side but everyone was ok. Got caught behind some pokey trikes (the 2nd one couldn't stay in his lane) the entire way down the Tail and met up with Driski at 11:15 at the Tapoco Lodge. Had some lunch and discussed the options between the Dragon, Foothills, Devil's Triangle, and Skyway. Given proximity, and that he's already hit Moonshiner, we hit the dragon twice and then we'd do Skyway. We made a run up the dragon to the turn around at the start before the bridge. Discussed some stuff than tore back down. Lost Driski somewhere on that run and got back to Deal's Gap to wait up, talked to some bikers, watered, fuelled. Jumped back on the road and made the trip down to the Skyway for some more reserved cruising. Caught some rain at the higher elevation so had to pause for a moment so he could put the top up. Took a couple pics, finished off the skyway, refueled and cruised through to Maryville for some dinner and parted ways. Good to meet ya Shaun, thanks for lunch & dinner and hope ya enjoyed the tour! Couple of the proofs I'm gonna buy; killboy and us129photos. 129 slayer has a decent one or two as well Attached Images __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

08-29-2018, 01:22 PM	#22
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	Yep, the tail of the dragon can be a lot of fun if the traffic is light. I got the chance to run it up and back twice (44 miles 1372 curves) earlier this year. Everyone who can - should do it at least once. OP - glad you had a fun and safe trip. Here is a shot from one of my runs. The photographers do a great job capturing some good shots. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

08-27-2018, 09:52 AM	#18
Godfatha Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 116	Hell that's only about 45 minutes from my house. Wish I could join you, but I'm working. Regardless, have fun!

08-27-2018, 03:58 PM	#19
danbrew Drives: 18 2SS A8 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 83	The Tail of the Dragon is a pretty awesome ride - especially on a motorcycle. Yet... there are waaaaay too many morons on the Dragon. I suppose a weekday during the fall would be a lot better than a summer weekend, but it's very common to see guys crossing the lane and putting themselves in the way of oncoming traffic on blind curves. I'd pass if it were a very busy weekend. But that's just me.

08-27-2018, 04:15 PM	#20
Tenfive Drives: 2017 1SS camaro ,2SS a 68 + 08 C6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West palm beach Posts: 495	Did the TOTD on the way to camarofest at 5am in pitch darkness ( difficulty level 10 !! ) stopped tapoco lodge ,dragons den then went by the waterfall where they filmed the fugitive . I drove so hard I almost made myself naseauous , but my SS handled extremely well through the twisties . Very very little traffic on the road that hour I think I passed three cars the whole way.

08-29-2018, 03:46 PM	#24
Lafourche1 Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,107	From CamaroFest VII These are from after CamaroFest VII. I think we had 8 cars that headed over to the Tail. We ended up at the Dillard House in Dillard, GA. Great group, great meal and a great time. Attached Images __________________ 2019 Lunar Blue Metallic Mercedes CLS 450 2021 C43 AMG Mercedes Coupe Metallic Cardinal Red 2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost (The Bus)

08-29-2018, 03:49 PM	#25
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	I wanted to hook up with that group badly but I think I ended up having to be in New England around that time. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

08-30-2018, 11:12 AM	#27
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Cool pics...I bought a nice one from US129 Photos, framed it and is hanging in my garage now, awesome quality. I think it is funny how they popup from behind a rock and take your picture in some spots. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

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