Tail of the Dragon - Page 2

gpskinzhut · 01-14-2022, 10:30 AM

Been down a ton of times. That's gonna be a slow snoozefest, but cool with a large group of enthusiasts I suppose. Not sure where you'd fit 700 cars anywhere in the area though. The Tapoco lodge sure can't handle it, neither than the dragon store, lol

Altered Carbon · 01-14-2022, 11:11 AM

So... pay $100 to drive on a public road... and at a snail's pace?

dmcmahan60 · 01-14-2022, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Altered Carbon

So... pay $100 to drive on a public road... and at a snail's pace?

This and that is why I won't go. And it is only a few hours away.

gpskinzhut · 01-14-2022, 12:28 PM

I wouldn't even register. I'd just show up and fall in line. What's he gonna do?

"HEY!"

TXCSSU · 01-14-2022, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

I wouldn't even register. I'd just show up and fall in line. What's he gonna do?

"HEY!"

"HEY GET OFF THIS TAX PAYER ROAD THAT I'M CHARGING PEOPLE TO DRIVE ON!"

Altered Carbon · 01-14-2022, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

I wouldn't even register. I'd just show up and fall in line. What's he gonna do?

"HEY!"

SSDan · 01-14-2022, 01:42 PM

Folks don't be so harsh. That $100.00 also gets you two t-shirts and some stickers!

arpad_m · 01-14-2022, 02:58 PM

Tough crowd

TXCSSU · 01-14-2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

Folks don't be so harsh. That $100.00 also gets you two t-shirts and some stickers!

Oh well in that case....

Rock-It Man · 01-14-2022, 04:56 PM

There are a lot of great winding roads in the Smokies besides the famous tail of the dragon. I found miles of great driving on my way from Knoxville to Raleigh-Durham.

Not gonna get more specific than that...just explore for yourselves.

arpad_m · 01-14-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

There are a lot of great winding roads in the Smokies besides the famous tail of the dragon. I found miles of great driving on my way from Knoxville to Raleigh-Durham.

Not gonna get more specific than that...just explore for yourselves.

Yup, a couple right in our backyard. The only problem is invariably getting stuck behind the occasional slow driver. These roads are also technical, there is practically no shoulder even when brand new pavement is laid, but turns are often tilted properly for higher speeds. 55 mph speed limits on winding mountain roads FTW, enough said

Rock-It Man · 01-14-2022, 05:22 PM

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Yup, a couple right in our backyard. The only problem is invariably getting stuck behind the occasional slow driver. These roads are also technical, there is practically no shoulder even when brand new pavement is laid, but turns are often tilted properly for higher speeds. 55 mph speed limits on winding mountain roads FTW, enough said

The day I went exploring there (it was a weekday in May), there were no drivers, never mind slow drivers. What a blast!

Geese1 · 01-14-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The day I went exploring there (it was a weekday in May), there were no drivers, never mind slow drivers. What a blast!

I was down there twice when I had my Evo IX, around 2008 and 2010 or so, and I agree; while the actual Tail of the Dragon is fantastic, there are a ton of great driving roads all throughout the area. Hoping I can get back down there once I get my Camaro, if not this year, than next.

Martinjlm · 01-15-2022, 07:20 AM

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Tough crowd

For sure. All the meanies have apparently chased off the OP. Hasn’t been seen since post #1.

01-14-2022, 10:30 AM	#15
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Been down a ton of times. That's gonna be a slow snoozefest, but cool with a large group of enthusiasts I suppose. Not sure where you'd fit 700 cars anywhere in the area though. The Tapoco lodge sure can't handle it, neither than the dragon store, lol 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)

01-14-2022, 12:28 PM	#18
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	I wouldn't even register. I'd just show up and fall in line. What's he gonna do? "HEY!" __________________ 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)

01-14-2022, 01:42 PM	#21
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	Folks don't be so harsh. That $100.00 also gets you two t-shirts and some stickers! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

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Altered Carbon Ghost Spawn Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 537	So... pay $100 to drive on a public road... and at a snail's pace?

01-14-2022, 04:56 PM	#24
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	There are a lot of great winding roads in the Smokies besides the famous tail of the dragon. I found miles of great driving on my way from Knoxville to Raleigh-Durham. Not gonna get more specific than that...just explore for yourselves.

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