Tail of the Dragon 2016

[CarolinaViper]

To All,

I have received a couple of emails regarding the 2016 Tail of the Dragon event. Instead of having to go to our great friends of the AL/TN region's thread to find the links, I copied their information (below) to our Region's thread. I also will send the information out via email to all region members. If you need to get in touch with me, I can be reached at (828) 442-3393.


Tail of the Dragon Number 11 Registration Is OPEN!!!
Save the date - June 2-5 2016 because registration for Tail of the Dragon number 11 is now open. It will be hard to top last year's event but we plan to have a great time on the best roads east of the Mississippi. This year's event registration includes a gala southwest flavor dinner at the hotel. Also included in registration is a t-shirt, commemorative coin, and a video (one per registered car) of the famous Viper parade through Gatlinburg. Plus we'll have cruises throughout the area including the traditional Friday taming of the Dragon. You don't want to miss this event so register today.

As per last year, the Alabama/Tennessee Chapter is teaming up with the Carolinas Chapter to sponsor this event. The registration site is www.carolinasvoa.com/
If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks!

Joel
615-308-3358
joel.hausler@mtsu.edu

Registration at: www.carolinasvoa.com/

[billp]

Bill & Elaine registered & room booked. Looking forward to a super weekend!

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region.

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
John & Diane M.
Bill & Elaine P.
Jeff & Donna B.

[No hemi]

haven't registered yet but most likely be !!!:)

[Special Ed]

Ed & Lisa have registered and booked our rooms.

[CaptainDavid]

Booked it !!!!!

[CarolinaViper]

David,

What route will you be travelling...we have several groups meeting up at several locations. Would love to have you join one of the groups if you would like to.

Jeff

[Ninjakris]

Registered and room booked. No more ground rooms available FYI.

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas and other VOA Regions.

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Jeff & Donna B.

11 From the Al/TN Region
02 From the PA Region
01 From the WV Region
03 From the GA Region

Total 38


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[outnumbered]

Ron and Tammy L. are registered.

[Special Ed]

Ron and Tammy L. are registered.

Lisa and I look forward to seeing both of you.

[uvbnbit]

we'll be registering this weekend

[Special Ed]

Registered and room booked. No more ground rooms available FYI.

Glad I remembered to request a ground room that backed up to the parking lot. Can't believe they are already gone.

[outnumbered]

Lisa and I look forward to seeing both of you.
Ditto on that Ed!

[Ninjakris]

I was hoping for a ground room, but it's all good. Also, my buddy from Oregon is flying out and will be joining me like he did a couple years ago. So it will be Kristian & Kyle W.

[Mreeves]

I just reserved our room. I asked about the 1st level rooms. It seems, that whoever set up the block of rooms, asked for the building with the garage. A church group is there that same weekend and they put them in our normal rooms. Whoops!!

[Bmw2nv2000]

Crap I was hoping for a ground room too. I tore a freakin ligament last year falling down the steps :lol2:

[dodgefever]

We (Tom and Diane +1) will be towing the viper up with the Mega Cab two days early to visit with family in Bristol Tn. before we drive down to Gatlinburg Thursday morning. So, we will miss out on the awesome caravan from Raleigh to Gatlinburg.

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (25) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 3/30/2016)

Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L.
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (11)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest


Those from other Regions: (10)

02 From the PA Region
01 From the WV Region
05 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region

Grand Total of All Regions (50)

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[Joel]

The hotel took it on themselves to assign the church group to the 1st level rooms but maybe they don't know how rough you folks are. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and I should have asked for that building - especially since the parking lot belonged to the Carolinas. I think they thought we would have preferred the rooms so the cars could be under roof. We'll just have to make do and party where ever we can.


I just reserved our room. I asked about the 1st level rooms. It seems, that whoever set up the block of rooms, asked for the building with the garage. A church group is there that same weekend and they put them in our normal rooms. Whoops!!

[CarolinaViper]

Joel,

Since the dates are still a long way off, could we call the Hotel and see if they could change the room slots...don't think the church group would mind. I think the rooms for our group and the church group are just saved and not identified by individual room yet.

[Joel]

It is certainly worth a call. I'd give it a try and let them know you guys have had those rooms for some years. Let me know what you find out and I'll talk to Tim if that doesn't work.

[CarolinaViper]

Carolinas VOA Members,

As many know, the best part of the Tail of the Dragon...after the ride of course is the socializing. As some have voiced on the VOA forum, they would prefer rooms closer to the hotel's office than to have rooms in the garage complex. I am in the process of seeing if those that have rooms in the parking garage can be switch to the 1st or 2nd floor nearest the office/pool area. I called this morning and was told to call back Monday and talk with the coordinator to see what can be done.

If you would rather have a room up front instead of in the rear of the complex please email to let me know. Last year some of us still parked in the garage even though we had rooms in the other section...so parking in the garage may or may not be an issue if you decide to have a room where the after-hours socializing takes place.

Please let me know of your room preference as soon as you can as I'm not sure what time Monday the hotel will be returning my call.

Thanks,

[Bmw2nv2000]

I got my ground room reserved. Im ready to register me and my wife for the event/dinner but do I have to add my 4 yr old boy as an attendee since he does not need a grab bag or a meal at the dinner? If yes then just I will register and let my wife keep grady in the room during the dinner. Also I want to give my son my shirt can I get a 4t or 5t size for my shirt?

[CarolinaViper]

No need to register your son. I will check and see if we are doing children sizes and get back with you on that one.

Jeff

[Bmw2nv2000]

thanks Jeff

[Snakebit]

Just curious how this turned out? Thinking of calling to make reservations this week.


Carolinas VOA Members,

As many know, the best part of the Tail of the Dragon...after the ride of course is the socializing. As some have voiced on the VOA forum, they would prefer rooms closer to the hotel's office than to have rooms in the garage complex. I am in the process of seeing if those that have rooms in the parking garage can be switch to the 1st or 2nd floor nearest the office/pool area. I called this morning and was told to call back Monday and talk with the coordinator to see what can be done.

If you would rather have a room up front instead of in the rear of the complex please email to let me know. Last year some of us still parked in the garage even though we had rooms in the other section...so parking in the garage may or may not be an issue if you decide to have a room where the after-hours socializing takes place.

Please let me know of your room preference as soon as you can as I'm not sure what time Monday the hotel will be returning my call.

Thanks,

[CarolinaViper]

SnakeBit,

When you make your reservation and DO Not want a room in the parking garage section, ask to have a room near the pool/office area.

Jeff

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (29) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 4/6/2016)

Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Guest.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L
Fred L. (plus 1)
Mark & Donna J.
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (21)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest
Chuck A. + 1 Guest
Wendy M. + 1 Guest
Robert T. + 1 Guest

Those from other Regions: (12)

02 From the PA Region
02 From the WV Region
05 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region
01 From the FL Region

Grand Total of All Regions (62)

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[jdeft1]

Booked. See you there...

[Special Ed]

Now I am very excited to go. Sold my Gen3 two days ago and just bought a 2015 TA2.0 that I will pickup in two weeks.

[C.J]

Now I am very excited to go. Sold my Gen3 two days ago and just bought a 2015 TA2.0 that I will pickup in two weeks.

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing your TA.

[CarolinaViper]

Ed what color is it.

[Special Ed]

Comp blue

[uvbnbit]

booked and ready to rock n roll, well, in a white trash hillbilly kind of way. :D

[TCurtner]

booked and ready to rock n roll, well, in a white trash hillbilly kind of way. :D
Why are you so easy on yourself??

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (31) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 4/13/2016)

Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Guest.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L
Fred L. (plus 1)
Mark & Donna J.
David & Stephine H.
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (25)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest
Chuck A. + 1 Guest
Wendy M. + 1 Guest
Robert T. + 1 Guest
Steve L. + 1 Guest
Chip W. + 1 Guest

Those from other Regions: (17)

02 From the PA Region
02 From the WV Region
07 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region
02 From the FL Region
02 From the IL Region

Grand Total of All Regions (73)

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[Snakebit]

See ya in about 7 weeks.

[CarolinaViper]

How far are you from Scott AFB (Belleview, IL), I was stationed there in the early 90's.

[Snakebit]

That's down by St. Louis and I am up near Peoria. Probably 3 hours apart.

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (40) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 5/10/2016)

Those from the Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J. (plus 1)
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M. (plus 1)
Donna G. (plus 1)
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L.
Fred L. (plus 1)
Mark & Donna J.
Dave & Stephine H.
Tony S.
Angel B. (plus 1)
Scott M. (plus 1)
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (29)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest
Chuck A. + 1 Guest
Wendy W. + 1 Guest
Robert T. + 1 Guest
Steve L. + 1 Guest
Chip W. + 1 Guest
James C. + 1 Guest
Wanda K. + 1 Guest

Those from other Regions: (30)

02 From the PA Region
05 From the WV Region
09 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region
04 From the FL Region
02 From the IL Region
03 From the AK Region
02 From Ontario Region
01 From Motor City Region


Grand Total of All Regions (99)


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[No hemi]

I registered my self and my wife,both of my kids will be coming with us too,my 6 y/o daughter and my 3 y/o boy 😊😊so it
Will be 4 of us except for the driving part😏😏😉

[braunstein82]

By chance anyone know the cost for the hotel

[DaveW]

By chance anyone know the cost for the hotel
$107 a night, plus tax

[braunstein82]

Thanks Dave

[amacjarrell]

Booked. Is anybody planning on staying at any of the local RV campgrounds ?

[TCurtner]

Be sure and check out maps for roads (for Friday, et.al.) : http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/13837-Tail-Of-The-Dragon-area-roads

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (42) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 5/10/2016)

Those from the Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J. (plus 1)
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M. (plus 1)
Donna G. (plus 1)
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L.
Fred L. (plus 1)
Mark & Donna J.
Dave & Stephine H.
Tony S.
Angel B. (plus 1)
Scott M. (plus 1)
George & Wendy M.
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (29)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest
Chuck A. + 1 Guest
Wendy W. + 1 Guest
Robert T. + 1 Guest
Steve L. + 1 Guest
Chip W. + 1 Guest
James C. + 1 Guest
Wanda K. + 1 Guest

Those from other Regions: (32)

02 From the PA Region
05 From the WV Region
09 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region
04 From the FL Region
02 From the IL Region
03 From the AK Region
02 From Ontario Region
01 From Motor City Region
02 From the VA Region


Grand Total of All Regions (99)


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Awesome turnout 103 individuals attending...there is going to be a lot of Rolling Thunder in the hills and not the bad kind. I will do a complete update of names/locations in the next few days in case those outside the Carolinas Region want to caravan or join an existing caravan to the Tail of the Dragon.