Carolinas Slither to the Tail of the Dragon!!!

[No hemi]

Just registered for this event, if you haven't done it you NEED to.

[DNRossi]

Just registered as well. Got our hotel room a few weeks ago. Looking forward to it!

[Mreeves]

We will have the salt and limes ready. Gonna need a bigger bottle this year for sure!!!!

[Brian GTS]

Janelle and I are all set!!!

[Brian GTS]

As you may have already heard, "early bird" registration is NOW OPEN for the 10th Annual Vipers at the Tail of the Dragon event which takes place Thursday, May 28th through Sunday, May 31st. This is a BIG YEAR for our region as we are co-hosting the event with AL/TN. On top of that, it is also a National VOA "Bucket List" Event. If you haven't yet experienced the Tail of the Dragon or the many attractions of Gatlinburg, this is the year to go! Last year, we had 75 Vipers attend, and this year, we're expecting over 100 from all over the country!

For those that have not attended before, the Tail of the Dragon is considered by many as one of the world's foremost motorcycling and sports car roads. Join us for a weekend of excitement as we experience this stretch of US129 with 318 curves in 11 miles! We'll also enjoy a scenic drive and stops along the Cherohala Skyway which is a 40+ mile long National Scenic Byway. However, driving isn’t the only event on the venue. We’ll also experience the many attractions of Gatlinburg, a Grande Reception Dinner, door prizes, an exclusive Viper parade through downtown Gatlinburg, and endless FUN with your Viper friends!

Have a look at our registration page for additional details and view the detailed itinerary in the forums too! Register during early bird registration and save $20 per person!

TIP: I do recommend registering early to ensure you are able to get a room in the host hotel and seats for the Ballroom Dinner on Friday night as space is limited!

Registration Page
http://carolinasvoa.com/tod_registration.htm

Forums:
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/7451-Tail-of-the-Dragon-Info-or-maybe-quot-Something-to-do-in-Winter-While-Waiting-For-Spring-quot

There is also an optional Pirelli plant tour available Monday, June 1st which you can read more about in the above pages.

Just like last year, we'll be arranging a Viper convoy from the various zones of the Carolinas to Gatlinburg, TN!

Brian, Mike, Patrick, and Craig
Your Carolinas VOA Team

[Brian GTS]

Am impressive list of registered Carolinas members since opening registration only 4 hours ago!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Brian & Janelle

[DaveW]

Packing my hair drier as we speak! Can't wait to see what happens to the car this event!!! :car-smiley-003:

[DonnaG]

I just registered too! Very excited...my first VOA trip.

[outnumbered]

Ditto...reserved the room in December.

[PatrickB]

Yep, Brittany and I registered last night..

[Ninjakris]

Uggg, I wont be attending this year. The weekend conflicted with work. Next year I suppose. Have fun guys.

[Next Phase]

Danielle and I are in...

Hotel booked!

[99RT10]

Uggg, I wont be attending this year. The weekend conflicted with work. Next year I suppose. Have fun guys.

Take some vacation, you don't want to miss this one.

[InZane]

Signed up! Can't wait to see everybody! And as always, I'll have the camera. I'll be riding along with Angel :car-smiley-003:

[hmerrittiii]

Heidi and I registered to go , sounds like the rooms filling fast no kings left, hopefully my sled won't breakdown.

[PatrickB]

Sounds like Carolinas is coming out in full force for this years Dragon!

[Brian GTS]

Sounds like Carolinas is coming out in full force for this years Dragon!

You bet! Updated list:

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Justin
Larry & Geri
Brian & Janelle

[mamba184]

Thanks for setting up the website!!! It made registering a breeze! See you guys in May.

[hmerrittiii]

Dam with all those Vipers it will be tough to keep it under 140 mph


You bet! Updated list:

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Justin
Larry & Geri
Brian & Janelle

[No hemi]

Who said we wanted to keep it " under 140":car-smiley-003::o:o :D:D:D

[Brian GTS]

Paul & Joanie signed up today. Quite a crowd!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Justin
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Brian & Janelle

[PatrickB]

17 cars from the Carolinas and registration has only been open a few days!

[Joel]

You guys are the best. Really looking forward to working with you folks and seeing you again. I promise to stay up past 10 pm this time.

[PatrickB]

You guys are the best. Really looking forward to working with you folks and seeing you again. I promise to stay up past 10 pm this time.

Looking forward to the same - you know what rooftop we'll be on afterhours.. :)

[Brian GTS]

Couple more! 19 CARS FOLKS! We're so close....gotta get to 20... :)

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
Brian & Janelle

[George Murray]

Just signed up, George and Wendy

Suffolk VA

[DaveW]

Just signed up, George and Wendy

Suffolk VA

Awesome! You and Wendy will love it. Can't wait to meet you guys.

[Brian GTS]

And you and Wendy get the "20 car" award!!! Looking forward to meeting you.

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Brian & Janelle

[braunstein82]

This is our first trip there. Was looking at some locations. Is it correct that the tail of the Dragon is almost 2 hours from the host hotel?

[DaveW]

This is our first trip there. Was looking at some locations. Is it correct that the tail of the Dragon is almost 2 hours from the host hotel?

It's about 1 hour and 15-45 minutes to where we staged last year at the Chilhowee Lake end of the TOD, depending on if you're at the beginning or end of the caravan. :car-smiley-003: :car-smiley-003: :car-smiley-003: :car-smiley-003: :car-smiley-003: ........ There will be some who will beat those numbers...

[No hemi]

That's my plan Dave:car-smiley-003:

[Josrocket]

I can't go. I only live 40 min from the tail so I have driven it. I have to be in Raleigh that weekend. A good place to get a hotel is in Cherokee, Bryson city Or sylva. Cherokee is the closest and is full of nice hotels because of the huge casino. The others have good bed and breakfasts. Cherokee is roughly 40 min from tail once your on expressway. You can also take a fun and beautiful road through the smokies to get to gatlinburg and pigeonforge in 50 min. (Thats where i took my profile pic). Let me know if I can help

[braunstein82]

Forget getting a hotel, I know where there's a empty house available that weekend only 40 min from the tail. Lol

[Josrocket]

sorry no room for extra vipers though. lol.

[PatrickB]

Forget getting a hotel, I know where there's a empty house available that weekend only 40 min from the tail. Lol


I'm sure Josh may not look kindly on that....besides, if you don't stay at Greystone Lodge, you'll miss all the hotel shenanigans.. :D

[Brian GTS]

I'm sure Josh may not look kindly on that....besides, if you don't stay at Greystone Lodge, you'll miss all the hotel shenanigans.. :D

I second that....hanging at the hotel was quite fun last year. ;)

[DaveW]

I second that....hanging at the hotel was quite fun last year. ;)

I don't member 2 much bout it:confused: Muss a been the case of vodka...

[Brian GTS]

Ahhhh...fondest hotel memories:

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m629/Brian_GTS/TOD%202014%20-%20Carolinas/tod_funny1_zps6dnumrfg.jpg


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m629/Brian_GTS/TOD%202014%20-%20Carolinas/tod_funny2_zpsv73ffxbv.jpg

[No hemi]

yeah, with this many people this year it's going to be NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!:stickmen_burningsti

[outnumbered]

Looking forward to "shenanigans ". Virgin to this event.

[hmerrittiii]

Last trip I went on with these folks, my brand new Viper broke down and then Matthew broke out the shots based on our Viper color. Therefore, As I am not a good shooter I overslept for the Biltmore pic. Not even a wake up call from my Hobo friends. Ha

[Josrocket]

Ohh sorry didn't realize there was a selected hotel lol

[DaveW]

Last trip I went on with these folks, my brand new Viper broke down and then Matthew broke out the shots based on our Viper color. Therefore, As I am not a good shooter I overslept for the Biltmore pic. Not even a wake up call from my Hobo friends. Ha
Hap. It had to be devastating to be sitting on the side of I-40 in a brand new Viper. That's why your "crew" turned around and came to your rescue. Tom Sessions remedied your problem and we made the shots session (Carolinas VOA rocks and takes care of our own!). We called your room that morning for the pic event at the Biltmore, but I must have gotten the wrong room number. OOPS! Sorry. I still thought you had my sunglasses. :o Won't Hap-pen again! BTW, it was NOT ME that switched out that relay while you were at the rest stop that cut out your engine... Sorry, muss-a be de vodka agin...

[braunstein82]

I'm ready to do those shots again Hap, gonna be a tradition. We will see what color my car is then before I can pick them all out. lol

[DaveW]

We will see what color my car is then before I can pick them all out. lol
Is it still black?

[braunstein82]

As of now yes. Good chance I'll change it by then.

[SUB SONC]

I am registered and I reserved a hotel room just in case I am able to make the trip. Fingers crossed! I also plan to bring a fellow veteran with me. He shared an office with me for a while here in Afghanistan and he is looking forward to the trip as well. His name is Ian.

[SUB SONC]

This year I'll bring casts for everyone!

[Brian GTS]

Awesome Seth! Stephanie is coming too! 22 Vipers:

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Stephanie
Seth & Ian
Brian & Janelle

[No hemi]

def. over 100 vipers this year!!!!!

[pollard4286]

My wife and I are in. Registered and got the room reserved. I am looking forward to hanging with the great group of people from the Carolina's that we got to meet on last years Biltmore trip. Oh yeah and we will be bringing a few Vipers from Georgia too.... Its gonna be an epic weekend!! Cant wait!!

[PatrickB]

Its gonna be an epic weekend!!

That's the best way to say it! Will be good to see you guys again..

[CarolinaViper]

Too nice of a day (72 degrees) not to drive the Viper, while Donna was catching up on paperwork I went for a drive on the Parkway here's a couple of pictures Its nice having the mountains just a few miles away. Not as good as the ToD, but a whole lot closer.

[Brian GTS]

Up to 23!!!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Stephanie
Seth & Ian
Rick & Cheryl
Brian & Janelle

[snake handler]

"Dragin-it-to-the-Dragon 2015" Room Reserved and Registered!! Rick and Cheryl will be there.

[PatrickB]

The Carolinas caravan is going to be INSANE - just the way I like it.. :D

[Brian GTS]

This is so awesome! We went from 4 cars in 2013, 12 cars in 2014, and we're just one away from 24 in 2015!!!

[jimmy28803]

Just registered my '96 rt/10 for me and surprise guest. See y'all there!

[Brian GTS]

Just registered my '96 rt/10 for me and surprise guest. See y'all there!

Awesome Jim! Also added Ed & Lisa....that's 25!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Stephanie
Seth & Ian
Rick & Cheryl
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Brian & Janelle

[braunstein82]

Just got new tires in today for tail of the Dragon. No drag radials this trip. So you might want to let me lead or you might get passed. Jk

[Brian GTS]

Just added Ed & Lisa to the list above! 25 cars!

[PatrickB]

Couldn't be more proud of the Carolinas participation so far - 25 cars is unbelievable!

[CaptainDavid]

Seems The Tail of the Dragon tour begins May 28 in Gatlinburg, through Sunday the 31st with an optional tour of the Pirelli Plant in Rome on June 1st.
more info and registration here http://carolinasvoa.com/tod_registration.htm
Also seems there is a fee involved.
Anyway I'm going on Friday the 29th hope I'm not alone...

[braunstein82]

I work at Goodyear tire plant. Definitely don't want to see tires being built while on vacation. Lol

[Brian GTS]

Mark and Donna are on board....26!!! Let's go for 30!!!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron & Tammy
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Stephanie
Seth & Ian
Rick & Cheryl
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Mark & Donna
Brian & Janelle

[dodgefever]

This is getting huge! Can you guys put out the list of meeting places and times for the caravan as soon as practical? I have to wait to see those plans so I can plan when and where we are going to intercept the caravan from our area of Hampton Roads. Thanks

[CarolinaViper]

Mark and Donna are on board....26!!! Let's go for 30!!!

Patrick & Brittany
Tom & Diane
Jeff & Donna
Angel
Nina & Dugan
Mike & Terri
Bill & Elaine
Ron L
Dave & Marcia
Ron & Marcy
Donna & Stella
Marko & Danielle
Hap & Heidi
Larry & Geri
Paul & Joanie
Dale & Elizabeth
Al & Kristy
Matt & Ashley
George & Wendy
Stephanie
Seth & Ian
Rick & Cheryl
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Mark & Donna
Brian & Janelle

If we plan on meeting at Cracker Barrel for lunch like last year, we are going to have as large or larger group of vipers than we did for the Biltmore Event

[outnumbered]

Is everyone leaving on Thursday? Any Friday travelers? May have to add a day to my stay.

[Brian GTS]

This is getting huge! Can you guys put out the list of meeting places and times for the caravan as soon as practical? I have to wait to see those plans so I can plan when and where we are going to intercept the caravan from our area of Hampton Roads. Thanks

Yes, we'll develop a caravan plan in early May once we have a handle on all those attending.

[Brian GTS]

Is everyone leaving on Thursday? Any Friday travelers? May have to add a day to my stay.

Thursday is typically th travel day because the Dragon run takes place first thing Friday morning.

[CarolinaViper]

Is everyone leaving on Thursday? Any Friday travelers? May have to add a day to my stay.

If you can you definitely want to leave with the group on Thursday. If we take the same route as we did last year it was a great ride through the mountains to get to Gatlinburg. One of the best scenes, was going through Cherokee and having the locals in full Indian costumes filming the Vipers as were drove by.

[braunstein82]

What time did the caravan leave last year?

[PatrickB]

Is everyone leaving on Thursday? Any Friday travelers? May have to add a day to my stay.

Having gone up EARLY on Friday morning last year to catch the main group leaving the hotel for the Dragon, I recommend going up Thursday. Most of the Carolinas group went up Thursday but we couldn't due to work constraints; we left at like 330-4am on Friday just to meet the group in the parking lot. We put quite a few miles in on Friday and I was absolutely drained from driving by Friday afternoon. Link up with Thursday's caravan if at all possible...

[DaveW]

90+ Vipers today and still 10 more weeks to go! Wow! And with this many cars, the police may have to block off the entire main drag for the parade, meaning 4 lanes, staggered, one-way from the hotel to the restaurant. THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!!

[outnumbered]

If you can you definitely want to leave with the group on Thursday. If we take the same route as we did last year it was a great ride through the mountains to get to Gatlinburg. One of the best scenes, was going through Cherokee and having the locals in full Indian costumes filming the Vipers as were drove by.

We changed our reservations. So we will now be leaving on Thursday with everyone else....and my wife is now coming. However, we will need to leave Saturday morning to head back home. It's prom night. Now I need to go register my wife.

[No hemi]

WOOHOOO, so looking forward to this!!!!!, i'll be heading up from Greenville SC to meet the rest in Asheville with some SC peeps, anybody interested in riding up with us let me know i'll set a meeting spot in the upstate so we can caravan to meet the rest up there.

[SSNEAKN]

We are registered! Will be bringing the Viper and something else fun! Registered 2 of us!! Can't wait!

[CaptainDavid]

A few of us Georgia crackers are leaving the Atlanta area on Friday early coming up through the tail. Hope to meet you guys there (Deals Gap).

[outnumbered]

What time on Friday is the actual Dragon run?

[Joel]

Depends on where you start. All groups plan to meet in Tellico Plains. We will leave Tellico Plains starting a bit after 11:00-11:15 am - or thereabouts. With over 100 cars, it may take 20-40 minutes for everyone to get going.


What time on Friday is the actual Dragon run?

[CarolinaViper]

What time on Friday is the actual Dragon run?

If you arrive at the hotel on Thursday you actually get to ride the "Trail" twice. Once going to join all the others at Tellico Plains and then the ride back...or that's what we did last year. Try the link it will give you an idea of what I'm talking about...

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tellico+Plains,+TN/Gatlinburg,+TN/@35.68694,-84.5614925,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x885ef5cef11409 25:0x3ce678d9c35d5f62!2m2!1d-84.294087!2d35.362855!1m5!1m1!1s0x885953eacb08a589 :0x4ab1d7ae7eb779a8!2m2!1d-83.5101638!2d35.714259!3e0

[PatrickB]

Some of us only ran the Dragon once last year - that was from the hotel to Tellico Plains, a group of us came back a different way. Ron I'm pretty sure you mentioned you'd be in Thursday, so Friday's Dragon run will start from the hotel early, probably 730 or so.

[outnumbered]

Some of us only ran the Dragon once last year - that was from the hotel to Tellico Plains, a group of us came back a different way. Ron I'm pretty sure you mentioned you'd be in Thursday, so Friday's Dragon run will start from the hotel early, probably 730 or so.

Well it was brought to my attention yesterday that Thursday night is my youngest daughter's 8th grade graduation ceremony; which I still don't understand the purpose. Nonetheless, it has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans. If you will recall, I changed my reservations to accommodate my oldest daughter's Saturday night prom. So now I'm trying to determine if driving up Friday morning early, and leaving Saturday morning is even worth our time.

[99RT10]

Well it was brought to my attention yesterday that Thursday night is my youngest daughter's 8th grade graduation ceremony; which I still don't understand the purpose. Nonetheless, it has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans. If you will recall, I changed my reservations to accommodate my oldest daughter's Saturday night prom. So now I'm trying to determine if driving up Friday morning early, and leaving Saturday morning is even worth our time.


You can thank the new touchy-feely society for have "graduation" for 8th grade :rolleyes:

In my day, I was lucky not to get a boot lodged in my backside as I was finishing a grade....... :D

[outnumbered]

You can thank the new touchy-feely society for have "graduation" for 8th grade :rolleyes:

In my day, I was lucky not to get a boot lodged in my backside as I was finishing a grade....... :D

And I am definitely not one of those "touchy feely" guys

[PatrickB]

Well it was brought to my attention yesterday that Thursday night is my youngest daughter's 8th grade graduation ceremony; which I still don't understand the purpose. Nonetheless, it has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans. If you will recall, I changed my reservations to accommodate my oldest daughter's Saturday night prom. So now I'm trying to determine if driving up Friday morning early, and leaving Saturday morning is even worth our time.

Oh wow.. well, for what it's worth Brittany and I left home around 4am Friday morning last year because we couldn't go up Thursday. We wanted to meet the group leaving the hotel around 7-730am. We were in the car for quite a while that day, but it was a fun day. Sucks that things keep cutting your available time short.

[DEMO MAN]

Wife and I are coming up from FL earlier that week to visit family near Fayetteville, NC, any chance anyone is leaving that area Thursday morning to head over to ToD event? Would be nice to cruise over with some other Vipers.

[PatrickB]

Wife and I are coming up from FL earlier that week to visit family near Fayetteville, NC, any chance anyone is leaving that area
Thursday morning to head over to ToD event? Would be nice to cruise over with some other Vipers.

Plans and times aren't finalized yet, but there will be a sizable group that leaves from the Raleigh area sometime Thursday morning. The caravan will make a few stops along I40 to pickup more members as it heads west across the state. I'd recommend hooking up with the Raleigh folks or connecting with the main caravan at one of our stops heading west. The caravan details will be posted in the forums once we finalize everything.

[DEMO MAN]

Thanks PatrickB, I will keep checking for times and locations as it gets closer.

[No hemi]

Glad to know that you will be coming !!!, hope to see you soon !

[Brian GTS]

Hey everyone,

It's just around the corner! In about two weeks, many of us will be headed to Gatlinburg, TN for the annual Tail of the Dragon event. We already have 32 Vipers registered from the Carolinas and a grand total of 130 slithering into Gatlinburg from all over the states! This will be an unforgettable event to say the least with close to 220 people registered! If you haven't yet signed up, it's not too late. You can sign up here: http://carolinasvoa.com/tod_registration.htm

If you've already registered, please be sure you name is in the list below. The Viper convoy arrangements to Gatlinburg are being planned and will be announced soon!

Al H & Guest
Angel B
Angela N
Bill P & Guest
Brian K & Guest
Dale S & Guest
David W & Guest
Donna G & Guest
Duane B & Guest
Edmond V & Guest
George M & Guest
Hap M & Guest
James H & Guest
Jeffrey B & Guest
John M & Guest
Justin D & Guest
Lawrence G & Guest
Mark J & Guest
Marko S & Guest
Matt B & Guest
Mike R & Guest
Mike T & Guest
Nina M & Guest
Norman G
Patrick B & Guest
Paul W
Richard H & Guest
Ron L & Guest
Ronald G & Guest
Seth G & Guest
Stephanie P
Trisha M & Guest

Please let me know if you think you have registered and are missing! :)

Thanks,
Brian

[DEMO MAN]

Al H & Guest
Angel B
Angela N
Bill P & Guest
Brian K & Guest
Dale S & Guest
David W & Guest
Donna G & Guest
Duane B & Guest
Edmond V & Guest
Hap M & Guest
James H & Guest
Jeffrey B & Guest
John M & Guest
Justin D & Guest
Lawrence G & Guest
Mark J & Guest
Marko S & Guest
Matt B & Guest
Mike R & Guest
Mike T & Guest
Nina M & Guest
Norman G
Patrick B & Guest
Paul W
Richard H & Guest
Ron L & Guest
Ronald G & Guest
Seth G & Guest
Stephanie P
Trisha M & Guest
David & Jodie Miller

We are looking forward to meeting/cruising with you guys from Raleigh

[Brian GTS]

Wow, more added...33!

Al H & Guest
Angel B
Angela N
Bill P & Guest
Brian K & Guest
Dale S & Guest
David W & Guest
Donna G & Guest
Duane B & Guest
Edmond V & Guest
George M & Guest
Hap M & Guest
James H & Guest
Jeffrey B & Guest
John M & Guest
John S
Justin D & Guest
Lawrence G & Guest
Mark J & Guest
Marko S & Guest
Matt B & Guest
Mike R & Guest
Mike T & Guest
Nina M & Guest
Norman G
Patrick B & Guest
Paul W
Richard H & Guest
Ron L & Guest
Ronald G & Guest
Seth G & Guest
Stephanie P
Trisha M & Guest

[Stretch]

Dang!!!! That's a lot of people!!

[C.J]

This group will need to find exits with 4 or 5 gas stations in order to have a decent number of available pumps! The convoy will be quite a sight rolling down the road...

[Next Phase]

When does the bus leave the Raleigh station?

My son has a follow up Dr. appt on Thursday at 8:30 am, so I can catch up.

[Brian GTS]

When does the bus leave the Raleigh station?

My son has a follow up Dr. appt on Thursday at 8:30 am, so I can catch up.

We are looking to leave EARLY from the Raleigh area because some of us have committed to assist at the registration table....probably 6:30am.

However, I do know that John S is heading out later so you might be able to convoy with him?

BTW, another NC registration...."Dan L"....up to 34!!! Whoa!

[braunstein82]

A Florida member is stopping in Fayetteville before event, then going cruise with me and probably Seth to wherever everyone is meeting.

[InZane]

I'm registered and will be Angle's guest once you all get to Gatlinburg :drive: Can't wait to see everybody!

[Viperjim]

I'm thinking about doing the dragon this year. Can someone give me more information about this event? Are there still spots available to register and rooms? I will be coming from the Charlotte area so are people meeting up to drive together? If you are what time and where? Thanks Jim

[PatrickB]

I'm thinking about doing the dragon this year. Can someone give me more information about this event? Are there still spots available to register and rooms? I will be coming from the Charlotte area so are people meeting up to drive together? If you are what time and where? Thanks Jim

I can't answer about the question about registration and room availability (Brian, Joel?), but I can help with some of the other questions. For most, the event kicks off on Thursday the 28th. We have a ton of Vipers coming from different areas in the Carolinas, but there will be one main caravan that's heading west on I40. We're still finalizing all of the stops for that caravan and will post back with details soon. The caravan will start early in Raleigh on Thursday and make a few stops along the way. Coming from Rock Hill, you probably have a few options to link up with the main caravan. I anticipate a stop in either Hickory or Statesville, so if you can head north that may be your best option.

Thursday will be a travel day for most. Friday, there will be a caravan that departs from the hotel early; this caravan will run the Dragon on it's way out to Tellico Plains and then back. Friday night is a big dinner. There are several options for Saturday morning/early afternoon including another cruise, breakfast in Cherokee, or just hanging in Gatlinburg. Saturday afternoon will be the big Viper parade through downtown Gatlinburg; this is a sight to see, especially with the amount of Vipers that will be there this year. There's a dinner Saturday night. Sunday is a travel day for those heading back home, or you can choose to participate in the Pirelli tire plant tour that is taking place in Georgia on Monday.

[Slaughterj]

This is so awesome! We went from 4 cars in 2013, 12 cars in 2014, and we're just one away from 24 in 2015!!!

Hey, what about in 2009? I was there back then!

[Slaughterj]

We are looking to leave EARLY from the Raleigh area because some of us have committed to assist at the registration table....probably 6:30am.

However, I do know that John S is heading out later so you might be able to convoy with him?

BTW, another NC registration...."Dan L"....up to 34!!! Whoa!

Yes, I have to put the kids on the school bus before heading out, so I plan to leave at a time that will allow me to get there, check in at the hotel, check in at the event registration table, and get to the dinner site which I understand to be Alamo Steak House (only 5 minutes from the event hotel). It looks to be a 5 hour drive from RDU to Gatlinburg, figuring dinner is around 6pm(?), so already eat lunch and be fueled up, and leave no later than noon (I'm probably flexible for a bit earlier if desired). If anyone else wants to tag along, let me know!

[Bmw2nv2000]

I'm thinking about doing the dragon this year. Can someone give me more information about this event? Are there still spots available to register and rooms? I will be coming from the Charlotte area so are people meeting up to drive together? If you are what time and where? Thanks Jim

Registration is here http://carolinasvoa.com/tod_registration.htm

Host hotel is

The Greystone Lodge On The River

www.greystonelodgetn.com

559 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 436-5621

Just register then call host hotel to reserve a room. Looking forward to seeing your Violet ACR

[Brian GTS]

I'm thinking about doing the dragon this year. Can someone give me more information about this event? Are there still spots available to register and rooms? I will be coming from the Charlotte area so are people meeting up to drive together? If you are what time and where? Thanks Jim

Hi Jim,

Yes, you can still register (http://carolinasvoa.com/tod_registration.htm). You can call the hotel using the number provided above to check availability. Last I heard, there were still a few rooms left. Which route will you take to get to I-40?

Brian

[Viperjim]

You all talked me into it, I'll get registered and call for a room tonight. Not sure where to meet up with you all but just give me a place an time and I'll be there. This is going to be a good time, can't wait.

[Viperjim]

When you register does that get you a seat for the dinner with special guest on Friday? I just don't want to get left out of anything.

[Bmw2nv2000]

Yes when you register you will get tokens to ride the trolly to the fri night dinner and registration pays for your dinner too the way I understand it. Plus a t-shirt, sticker, other goodies, and a commemorative coin.

[Viperjim]

I'm officially registered and the room is booked. Add another viper to the list.

[Brian GTS]

I'm officially registered and the room is booked. Add another viper to the list.

Alright! You have been added!

Al H & Guest
Angel B
Angela N
Bill P & Guest
Brad M & Guest
Brian K & Guest
Dale S & Guest
David W & Guest
Donna G & Guest
Duane B & Guest
Edmond V & Guest
George M & Guest
Hap M & Guest
James H & Guest
Jeffrey B & Guest
Jim S
John M & Guest
John S
Justin D & Guest
Lawrence G & Guest
Mark J & Guest
Marko S & Guest
Matt B & Guest
Mike R & Guest
Mike T & Guest
Nina M & Guest
Norman G
Patrick B & Guest
Paul W
Richard H & Guest
Ron L & Guest
Ronald G & Guest
Seth G & Guest

[No hemi]

ohhh looking good, are we meeting in Asheville like before? , there are going to be a lot of vipers this time, but I think we'll fit, plus there's a gas station there too.

[Slaughterj]

So where's the itineraries for the various caravans at? Just wondering if I leave later and there are a lot of stops built in, if I might catch up along the way. (Way back in 2002 at VOI7 going to Nashville on I40, I think I left 1-1.5 hours later but managed to catch up about halfway there ;) )

[Slaughterj]

Also, what time to meet at the Alamo for dinner on Thursday?

[PatrickB]

Still finalizing the caravan information - it will be posted soon.

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Add another ACR to the list Patrick I will try to get it paid tonight sir, keep rockin!

[Next Phase]

So where's the itineraries for the various caravans at? Just wondering if I leave later and there are a lot of stops built in, if I might catch up along the way. (Way back in 2002 at VOI7 going to Nashville on I40, I think I left 1-1.5 hours later but managed to catch up about halfway there ;) )

John,

My son has a follow up doctor appointment in the AM (approximately 8:30 am). If you want to meet up and drive down, let me know.

-Marko

[PatrickB]

Add another ACR to the list Patrick I will try to get it paid tonight sir, keep rockin!

Nice!

[Viperjim]

Add another ACR to the list Patrick I will try to get it paid tonight sir, keep rockin!

SWEEEEEET, Helen and Barney are going to have some fun. :o

[DonnaG]

Is anyone from the Raleigh area leaving for Gatilinburg a little later than the 6:30am convoy? I would be interested in joining the "slightly" later in the morning group?

Please advise

Donna

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

SWEEEEEET, Helen and Barney are going to have some fun. :o

don't think your getting free fills there barney ha!

[hmerrittiii]

Agree with the later convoy 6:30 to dam early

[outnumbered]

Oh wow.. well, for what it's worth Brittany and I left home around 4am Friday morning last year because we couldn't go up Thursday. We wanted to meet the group leaving the hotel around 7-730am. We were in the car for quite a while that day, but it was a fun day. Sucks that things keep cutting your available time short.

I'm going to get creative. I think I will follow the convoy until around Ashville...maybe further, then go back home, attend the middle school graduation, then head to Gatlinburg afterwards, and get there around 1:00 a.m; wake up and do the Dragon.

[hmerrittiii]

Middle school graduation? I must be getting old. Neither of my kids had that at their private schools . However, that is quite creative and you get to roll in a Viper!

[Viperjim]

Barney been up there for a few days now checking out Helen, let them have some fun. lolol

10734

[outnumbered]

Middle school graduation? I must be getting old. Neither of my kids had that at their private schools . However, that is quite creative and you get to roll in a Viper!

Private school here as well...and I am getting old.

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Barney been up there for a few days now checking out Helen, let them have some fun. lolol

10734

finally got to it, all paid up, looks like its a done deal, shop will just have to close next Friday, first time in 6 years LOLOL woohoo!

[braunstein82]

We wouldn't mind to joining a later convoy.

So that at least 5
Marco
Donna
Hap
Matt
Kevin (FL , probably)

[Slaughterj]

For those interested in a later convoy, Marco is available by 10am, and I would like to leave RDU area no later than noon. If anyone else fits those criteria, please let me know and PM me:
1. your cell & email info
2. whether you could meet at the Kangaroo Express on Airport Blvd, Morrisville NC (i.e., immediately south of RDU airport)
a. no later than 10am, or if not by then,
b. by noon

[No hemi]

Glad to see you are making it Tony, It will be a fun filled weekend !!!!:car-smiley-003:, also check which option are you going with on Saturday, I'm going with option A, but I like to drive :car-smiley-003:

[DEMO MAN]

We wouldn't mind to joining a later convoy.

So that at least 5
Marco
Donna
Hap
Matt
Kevin (FL , probably)

We wouldn't mind doing a later start but we would prefer 10:00 vs the noon start.

[Slaughterj]

We wouldn't mind doing a later start but we would prefer 10:00 vs the noon start.

I would expect that to be the plan, unless some awry arose. Maybe stop in Hickory about 12:30 for lunch. PM me your contact info if interested.

[Slaughterj]

Or since it is just 314 miles, we could go around 100 MPH and get to Gatlinburg around 1pm for lunch ;)

[DEMO MAN]

Or since it is just 314 miles, we could go around 100 MPH and get to Gatlinburg around 1pm for lunch ;)

I might be game for that but the wife has a brake on her side.

[DonnaG]

Y'all will leave me in the dust at 100 MPH.

[Slaughterj]

Y'all will leave me in the dust at 100 MPH.

I'm sure that car can do it! Please PM me re caravan info, look forward to seeing you.

[DEMO MAN]

Y'all will leave me in the dust at 100 MPH.

Come on now, that's only 3rd gear at the most.

[braunstein82]

I like 10 also. For going from spring lake to Raleigh first adds almost an hour to trip. For Biltmore we just joined caravan in Greensboro.

[DonnaG]

It is beginning to sound like 10am is a good time to connect?

[DonnaG]

Works for me
I can be ready by 10am at Kangaroo Express

Donna

[Slaughterj]

I like 10 also. For going from spring lake to Raleigh first adds almost an hour to trip. For Biltmore we just joined caravan in Greensboro.

You could just join in on the road, on 40 in Greensboro, if desired. I could call you (if only I had a phone #!) when we leave RDU around 10am, presumably you would already be 15-20 minutes into the drive, then be on the north side on the highway at a gas station or fast food place for 10 minutes or so for ease of west-bound highway entry, communicate your whereabouts once there and as we enter greensboro from the east, we communicate our status, and then roll in with us when the time is right.

- - - Updated - - -


It is beginning to sound like 10am is a good time to connect?

Looks like it.

[Slaughterj]

If everyone PMs me their contact info, I can set up a text circle with the phone numbers, so we can be in touch at any point as needed. I am assuming everyone can do group texts.

[Next Phase]

Hap & Donna,

John and I are leaving in the 10 am - 12 noon time frame next Thursday if you want to roll out at that time. I'm going to be ready around 10 am and we can maybe roll out at 11 am from the BP on Six Forks?

You both have my number... looking forward to hanging out next week!

-Marko

[Slaughterj]

Hap & Donna,

John and I are leaving in the 10 am - 12 noon time frame next Thursday if you want to roll out at that time. I'm going to be ready around 10 am and we can maybe roll out at 11 am from the BP on Six Forks?

You both have my number... looking forward to hanging out next week!

-Marko

Seemed like everyone so far was ready to roll out around 10am, are you not ready by then, or not sure? 10, 11, or 12, whatever works for me, though probably need to leave by 11 to include a lunch stop and still get in around 5-5:15ish in Gatlinburg.

[Brian GTS]

Okay folks,

We have finalized the plans and stops for the main caravan via I-40 which will be departing the Raleigh area at 6:45am sharp. We will make several stops along the way to join up with others. We will arrive in Gatlinburg by 1:30pm. Some of us will be assisting at the registration desk which will be opening shortly thereafter. Can't wait...only a week away!

Kangaroo Express - GAS UP!!!
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133) - GAS UP!!!
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am

Cracker Barrel - Meeting up with caravan from the South for BRUNCH!!!
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am

Greystone Lodge
559 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Arrive: ~1:15pm
Depart: Sunday Morning! :)

[No hemi]

Sounds like a plan, for the people riding up with me , I would like ot leave Greenville by 9 am then, JIM, DAN, i'll let you guys know by text anyway.

[Viperjim]

It may be easier for me to meet the other group in conover than Greenville. I'll have to check but Greenville may be a bit out of my way.

[DaveW]

Marcia and I will be waiting for you guys at the rest stop just past Clemmons (mm178). Anyone have a spare radio? Are we going via Cherokee or staying on I-40?

[Next Phase]

My son's appt is at 8 am, so I should have time to drop him off at school and be ready by 10 am. If I'm not ready, I'll text you and can catch up...

Meet at Taylor's BP on Six Forks and roll out around 10 am???

[PatrickB]

Might be a good idea to start a list of who is meeting where - everyone post up where you'll be joining the caravan so we know who to collect at each stop:

Updated at: 7:40am, Friday May 22nd
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim (potentially), .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, Jeff

[CarolinaViper]

Might be a good idea to start a list of who is meeting where - everyone post up where you'll be joining the caravan so we know who to collect at each stop:

Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim (potentially), .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, ....
- Jeff & Donna

[Mreeves]

I'm in the 6:30am group.

[dodgefever]

The early departure time would mean those of us on the coast would have to hit the road at 3:30 AM. I don't think I'll be doing that. Waaaay too many deer around here at pre-dawn hours. I'll keep an eye for those departing a little later. If we leave the coast at 7, we could meet up with those leaving at 10AM.

[Brian GTS]

Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim (potentially), .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, .....

[PatrickB]

Dave, I have a spare radio for you..

[DaveW]

Dave, I have a spare radio for you..
Thanks, Patrick.

[PatrickB]

Thanks, Patrick.

No problem - shoot me a text or PM the day before so I'll remember to pack the radio.. :D

[Next Phase]

We are also coordinating a group that is leaving a little later in the day from Raleigh and will use some of the same landmarks and mile markers. Will post up later today.

[Slaughterj]

Later Raleigh Caravan Itinerary
Below is the itinerary for the later caravan out of Raleigh. That should work pretty well for those leaving the coast hopefully, and if desired, you could give me a call en route and try to arrange a rolling meet on I40 around Hillsborough/Mebane (e.g., if you are at I40/I85 Exit 160 and arranged to roll on the highway around 11:10).

Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 10:30 am
Depart: 10:45am

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (GAS at nearby Sheetz)
4402 Landview Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
Arrive: 11:50 am
Depart: 12:45 pm (or 1:00 pm from nearby Sheetz if needed)

Everyone should be able to join by there, then 1-2 rest/gas stops when needed.

Greystone Lodge
559 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Arrive: 5:15 pm

[No hemi]

NO prob Jim, see you in Gatlinburg, don't forget Tony :), Jeff we'll meet in Asheville I suppose, I'll tell Dan to go up with me from Greenville.

[Slaughterj]

I just texted everyone I have received contact information from for the later caravan. If you plan to join us and have not sent me your contact information or did not get the text, please PM me.

Here's who I am expecting:
Me
Marko S.
Donna G.
Matt B.
David M.
3 out of eastern VA/NC (Tom, Joel, and George?)

[dodgefever]

I just texted everyone I have received contact information from for the later caravan. If you plan to join us and have not sent me your contact information or did not get the text, please PM me.

Here's who I am expecting:
Me
Marko S.
Donna G.
Matt B.
David M.
3 out of eastern VA/NC (Tom, Joel, and George?)

Out of Eastern NC/VA it will be Tom and Rick. George may leave earlier, not sure yet. We will probably meet you at the Kangaroo express at 10:30.

[hmerrittiii]

Hap is on the 10 am Raleigh Caravan, we might catch the 630 group based on the driver names listed, ha

[Brian GTS]

So far, here's who we have for the early convoy:

Mike
Al
Brian
Dave
Patrick
Jeff
Jim
Ed
Angel + others?

[Slaughterj]

Hap is on the 10 am Raleigh Caravan, we might catch the 630 group based on the driver names listed, ha

PM me your cell/email so we can keep everyone coordinated.

[Slaughterj]

I'm in the 6:30am group.

I'll wave at you when our later group passes you!

[outnumbered]

I will meet up with the early group at exit 133.

[PatrickB]

Early Convoy:

Updated at: 10:23am, Monday May 25th
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim, Ron, Ed, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, Jeff, .....

[Viperjim]

Put me down for the
Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am

[dodgefever]

Early Convoy:

Updated at: 10:23am, Monday May 25th
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim, Ron, Ed, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, Jeff, .....

I've decided to leave Wed afternoon and stay overnight by the airport. You can add "Tom" to the Kangaroo Express 6:30 group. George intends to leave at 2AM to join the group there also. For John S....Rick won't be meeting the 10:30 group. He isn't sure where he will be catching the later group.

[PatrickB]

Early Convoy:

Updated at: 12:40pm, Monday May 25th
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al, Tom, George, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim, Ron, Ed, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, Jeff, .....

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Patrick, a touch confused but got with James on leaving , trying to work out now to get covered on the shop so I can hopefully get away, my cell is 704-214-7849 I don't worry about posting it too much
everyone in 10 countries has it LOL, but hope to leave out early and drag tail!

[PatrickB]

Patrick, a touch confused but got with James on leaving , trying to work out now to get covered on the shop so I can hopefully get away, my cell is 704-214-7849 I don't worry about posting it too much
everyone in 10 countries has it LOL, but hope to leave out early and drag tail!


Tony, thanks for the heads up - for right now I'll assume you're meeting us at exit 133. I'll PM you my number; shoot me a text or call when you know for sure if you can meet us on Thursday morning.

[DNRossi]

Dugan and Nina are joining the early group at 630am

[braunstein82]

Do we have a schedule for the later caravan yet? I plan on joining group in Greensboro saves me an hour of driving, instead of meeting in Raleigh.

[Brian GTS]

Thanks for keeping up on this Patrick. :)

Early Convoy:

Updated at: 12:40pm, Monday May 25th
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian, Mike, Al, Tom, George, Nina & Dugan

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick, Jim, Ron, Ed, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel's caravan from the South, Jeff, .....

[PatrickB]

@Brian - no problem!

Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, .....

Rest Area (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

Edit: Added "Guests" so we can get an accurate lunch headcount - if I've missed anyone, let me know.

[Slaughterj]

Do we have a schedule for the later caravan yet? I plan on joining group in Greensboro saves me an hour of driving, instead of meeting in Raleigh.

It was posted above, here it is again:

Later Raleigh Caravan Itinerary
Below is the itinerary for the later caravan out of Raleigh. That should work pretty well for those leaving the coast hopefully, and if desired, you could give me a call en route and try to arrange a rolling meet on I40 around Hillsborough/Mebane (e.g., if you are at I40/I85 Exit 160 and arranged to roll on the highway around 11:10).

Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 10:30 am
Depart: 10:45am

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (GAS at nearby Sheetz)
4402 Landview Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
Arrive: 11:50 am
Depart: 12:45 pm (or 1:00 pm from nearby Sheetz if needed)

Everyone should be able to join by there, then 1-2 rest/gas stops when needed.

Greystone Lodge
559 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Arrive: 5:15 pm

[Slaughterj]

I've decided to leave Wed afternoon and stay overnight by the airport. You can add "Tom" to the Kangaroo Express 6:30 group. George intends to leave at 2AM to join the group there also. For John S....Rick won't be meeting the 10:30 group. He isn't sure where he will be catching the later group.

If Rick wants, you can have his contact information get to me, or just pass along my cell # to him. He might want to join us at the posted lunch stop.

[CarolinaViper]

Angel, Brian, & Patrick,

If by Wednesday, I can get a head count of people who are going to eat at Cracker Barrel, Donna and I will leave early an attempt to bribe the manager to arrange tables for us. Parking may be on your own, but we will see if we can reserve the tables a little bit early.

Jeff

[No hemi]

As far as I Know it's 4 from my side( Dan, wife, daughter, me) , Jim is meeting with the Raleigh group, don't know if he's coming alone or with someone else though.

[PatrickB]

Angel, Brian, & Patrick,

If by Wednesday, I can get a head count of people who are going to eat at Cracker Barrel, Donna and I will leave early an attempt to bribe the manager to arrange tables for us. Parking may be on your own, but we will see if we can reserve the tables a little bit early.

Jeff


Will do, I've adjusted my list to account for "guests" as well. I'll post back with what I know on Wednesday evening. Thanks for working on this for us.

[Brian GTS]

Angel, Brian, & Patrick,

If by Wednesday, I can get a head count of people who are going to eat at Cracker Barrel, Donna and I will leave early an attempt to bribe the manager to arrange tables for us. Parking may be on your own, but we will see if we can reserve the tables a little bit early.

Jeff

We'll do the best we can with the numbers. As much as we try to get them in here, some folks don't visit the forums, but I will send an e-mail out today to see if we can get some responses by e-mail as well.

[Slaughterj]

I just texted everyone I have received contact information from for the later caravan. If you plan to join us and have not sent me your contact information or did not get the text, please PM me.

Here's who I am expecting:
Me
Marko S.
Donna G.
Matt B.
David M.
3 out of eastern VA/NC (Tom, Joel, and George?)

Current list for later Raleigh caravan:
Me
Marko S.
Donna G.
Matt B. - joining in Greensboro
David M.
Hap M.
Rick - maybe joining along the way (no contact info)

[Viperjim]

Tony and myself are both single no guests. If Tony can get out of the shop we'll meet at 9am in conover. I told him if he needs to leave later I'll just meet him at his shop and follow him. I was at his shop today and he's going to try and let us know ASAP.

[Slaughterj]

If anyone from Raleigh area has a spare v1 they can lend me for the trip, that would be appreciated. I sent mine in for replacement but was misled about turnaround times and won't get my replacement in time.

[hmerrittiii]

Hap and Heidi will not be able to attend , we had some problems arise. Hope you guys all have a fabulous time. Cheers!!

[DaveW]

Patrick,

Can you add "about 8 miles west of Winston-Salem" under the rest stop at mm178? Some folks may not have any idea where that is located along I-40 who haven't stopped there before. Thanks!

[PatrickB]

Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, .....

Rest Area about 8 miles West of Winston-Salem (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

where is conover? ha!

[dodgefever]

Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, .....

Rest Area about 8 miles West of Winston-Salem (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

You can edit this to say "Tom/Guest" .

[dodgefever]

If Rick wants, you can have his contact information get to me, or just pass along my cell # to him. He might want to join us at the posted lunch stop.

I gave him your contact info so he can let you know if he's close.

[snake handler]

Current list for later Raleigh caravan:
Me
Marko S.
Donna G.
Matt B. - joining in Greensboro
David M.
Hap M.
Rick - maybe joining along the way (no contact info)

Rick and Guest will be joining in Greensboro!!

[Tom Sessions]

If everything goes as planned I'll be coming along later in the day. And will be there if anyone has any issues.

[Stretch]

If everything goes as planned I'll be coming along later in the day. And will be there if anyone has any issues.

Yay!!!!!!!!! See you there Tom!

[DaveW]

If everything goes as planned I'll be coming along later in the day. And will be there if anyone has any issues.
Awesome! See ya there!

[PatrickB]

Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom/Guest, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, .....

Rest Area about 8 miles West of Winston-Salem (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

[Brian GTS]

Mark added...

Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom/Guest, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, Mark/Guest.....

Rest Area about 8 miles West of Winston-Salem (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

[uvbnbit]

If everything goes as planned I'll be coming along later in the day. And will be there if anyone has any issues.

I've got "issues"...Oh, nevermind.:stickmen_burningsti

[PatrickB]

Change of plans - Brittany's friend is following us up, so I added another guest for me.


Early Convoy:
Kangaroo Express
100 Factory Shops Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Arrive: 6:30am
Depart: 6:45am
- Brian/Guest, Mike/Guest, Al/Guest, Tom/Guest, George/Guest, Nina/Dugan, Mark/Guest.....

Rest Area about 8 miles West of Winston-Salem (MM 178)
Arrive: 8:15am
Depart: 8:30am
- Dave/Guest, .....

Wilco Hess Travel Plaza (Exit #133)
1343 Rock Barn Road Northeast
Conover, NC 28613
Arrive: ~9:00am
Depart: ~9:15am
- Patrick/Guest/Guest, Jim, Ron/Guest, Ed/Guest, Tony, .....

Cracker Barrel
5 Crowell Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Arrive: ~10:30am
Depart: ~11:45am
- Angel, Dan/Guest/Guest, Jeff/Guest, .....

[Slaughterj]

Rick and Guest will be joining in Greensboro!!

Revised list for later Raleigh caravan:
John S. (Me)
Marko S.
Stephanie G.
Matt B. - joining in Greensboro
David M. - joining in Greensboro
Rick H. - joining in Greensboro

[CarolinaViper]

So around 31 for "Brunch". I see if we can have them put name tags on the chairs for all the "Guest".

Brian or Patrick, If one of you can call me 828-442-3393, when you pass MM125 (Hickory) that will give me roughly 40-45 minuets to get a head start to Cracker Barrel to make arrangements (hopefully they will let us save tables when you are 10-15 minutes out.

Jeff

[PatrickB]

So around 31 for "Brunch". I see if we can have them put name tags on the chairs for all the "Guest".

Brian or Patrick, If one of you can call me 828-442-3393, when you pass MM125 (Hickory) that will give me roughly 40-45 minuets to get a head start to Cracker Barrel to make arrangements (hopefully they will let us save tables when you are 10-15 minutes out.

Jeff

No offense intended on Guest, just needed a quick and dirty way for a headcount.. :D

That's what it looks like right now. One of us can call tomorrow..

[CarolinaViper]

No offense intended on Guest, just needed a quick and dirty way for a headcount.. :D

Yes a whole lot better than what some would say here...either "old man or old woman"

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

9 am at the wilco morrow morning......................I will be asleep someone wake me please

[PatrickB]

9 am at the wilco morrow morning......................I will be asleep someone wake me please

Early wake up calls come on Friday....after Thursday night afterhours festivities.. :D

[Brian GTS]

So around 31 for "Brunch". I see if we can have them put name tags on the chairs for all the "Guest".

Brian or Patrick, If one of you can call me 828-442-3393, when you pass MM125 (Hickory) that will give me roughly 40-45 minuets to get a head start to Cracker Barrel to make arrangements (hopefully they will let us save tables when you are 10-15 minutes out.

Jeff


Will do Jeff! We'll see ya'll at some point tomorrow.....yeeee haw! Safe travels everyone!

[DaveW]

Every time we have an event, I think they can't get any better. Well, DUH!!! Joel and Brian made a VOA regional event a national event this weekend. Marcia and I had a fabulous time and the accolades and photos soon to be posted by many will make that clear. We want to thank Joel, Brian, all the guest speakers, and especially Seth for his most heart-warming, needless to say tear-jerking performance which nobody saw coming.

I want to also let everyone in the Carolinas Region know that this was the first event in the past two years I attended without my Viper being attacked by some rock, bottle, highway alligator, hit-and-run driver, etc (you all know) which left some lasting impressions on her. But one minor incident did occur. Out of almost 150 beautifully detailed Vipers waiting at the staging area prior to the parade through the resort town of Gatlinburg, a lone irrigation sprinkler head popped up and soaked the side of my car. Alas, the saga continues...:o

[Brian GTS]

I cannot express in words how incredibly amazing this event was!!! Just unbelievable! That was the best fun I've ever had in my Viper....but in all honesty, we had the best time hanging out with all of our Viper friends!!! Here's a little teaser pic until tomorrow. Vipers parading the town of Gatlinburg.....~150 of them;)

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[PatrickB]

Carolinas VOA never disappoints; always a good time when this ever-growing group gets together!

[C.J]

Can't wait to see the photos...very happy that it was an awesome time. Hope to make it next year.

[Slaughterj]

Was there ever an official count? Very late in the parade staging, I counted 105-106 lined up.

[dodgefever]

This was my first Dragon event and the first event since joining the Carolina's group (not counting Biltmore 6 years ago). Diane and I had a great time and I learned several things;
1) Bat Sh!t crazy is not a bad thing.
2 When the convoy itinerary says the next stop is in one hour and its 90 miles, that is NOT a math error.
3) When Ralph said we are all family connected by a common theme, the car, he was saying something I already knew. We met most of you for the first time and were immediately made to feel as if we were life long friends. That is the most prevalent thing I've seen with the Carolina's group. Thank you for an incredible weekend.

[PatrickB]

Was there ever an official count? Very late in the parade staging, I counted 105-106 lined up.

I was wondering the same thing. Whatever the final number, it was amazing to see so many snakes!

[Bmw2nv2000]

Chip and I counted 105 at parade

[Brian GTS]

Part #1 of photos....Carolinas early AM convoy pics! I love the rolling shots!!! :) More to come....

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[daytonprowler]

Vipers. Fun. Friends. VOA.

[outnumbered]

Brian, Janelle did a fantastic job with the camera!

[Brian GTS]

Brian, Janelle did a fantastic job with the camera!

Yea, she's getting really good....almost down to an art!

Ron, it was great to finally meet you and Tammy! I wish I could have got to speak with you more at the event. Janelle enjoyed speaking to Tammy at various times and said was "really sweet". Look forward to seeing you next time...and hopefully Tammy too!

[outnumbered]

Yea, she's getting really good....almost down to an art!

Ron, it was great to finally meet you and Tammy! I wish I could have got to speak with you more at the event. Janelle enjoyed speaking to Tammy at various times and said was "really sweet". Look forward to seeing you next time...and hopefully Tammy too!

I think Tammy's involvement at this point is a given. She's already talking about the Biltmore trip.

[uvbnbit]

Was there ever an official count? Very late in the parade staging, I counted 105-106 lined up.
I'm guessing parade was around 110, overall for weekend, 130+

[Brian GTS]

TOD Photos Part 2 - FRIDAY'S DRAGON RUN

THE INFAMOUS DRAGON!!!

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Lining up for departure at the hotel.

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Staging at the parking lot before heading up the Dragon. The parking lot was PACKED with cars also parked on the other side of the street!!!

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[SUB SONC]

I had an incredible time this weekend. Ian has been bit and he will be talking to his wife about how they can budget for a Gen 1 Viper for the next year!
No lie...aside from decent food and sleep, I missed Viper club events more than anything else over the past 9 months. I love being part of this family!!!

Thank you so so so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. I felt welcomed home with open arms!

To quote Jay Z... "I got 99 problems but my Viper Club ain't one"

[hmerrittiii]

Wow, looks like an awesome time, thanks for the pics

[Brian GTS]

FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DINNER! A night we will NEVER forget! We had over 200 people at the ballroom dinner from 18 VOA regions.....INCREDIBLE! Special guests were Maurice Liang, Ralph & Doris Gilles, Dave Colletti from Pirelli, and Carolina member (and great friend) Seth Green who just returned from a 9 month deployment in Afghanistan. There were a lot of emotions during Seth's speech especially when he presented Doris Gilles a "Patriotic Civilian Service" award. Doris continuously delivered care packages to Seth and his soldiers throughout the deployment which positively affected the morale of his soldiers. It was a very moving moment and I don't think there was a dry eye in the room.

BELOW: Carolinas VOA Members scouting the VOA merchandise table operated by Bob & Sandi White. Side note: This was the first time I ever met Bob & Sandi and to say what wonderful people they are is an understatement. Not only did they bring merchandise from afar (Michigan!) in their Viper, but they were extremely helpful throughout this event and always offered a helping hand. It was truly a privilege to meet and work with them.

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Tom & Shannon Sessions

First time many of us met Shannon and she is a sweetheart! I was so glad Tom was able to bring her along.

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[Brian GTS]

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Seth flew an American Flag for Joel and presented it to him for all of his efforts planning and executing the Tail of the Dragon, something Seth looks forward to every year.

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For his service, and because we missed him, the Carolinas VOA presented Seth with a poster size print of him with his 96 Viper GTS in front of the Biltmore Estate located in Asheville, NC.

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Maurice presented Seth with a one off preliminary print of the next VOA quarterly magazine.

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Maurice and Ralph were guest speakers. It was so awesome to have them both present for this event!

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Jeff presented Ralph and Dave commemorative coins of their cars....a White GTS (Ralph's) and a blue/silver SRT10 couple (Dave's)

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Seth and Doris with her Patriotic Civilian Service Award.

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[Brian GTS]

The cruise scenery was AMAZING!

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The parade line up! Over 100 Vipers paraded through downtown Gatlinburg.

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[Brian GTS]

Must ask King Mufasa to belong to the Carolinas Circle. ;)

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ELI, you WILL have your Viper by TOD 2016. :)

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CAN'T WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!!!

[outnumbered]

These pictures need to be a "sticky" at the top so they don't get buried. Again, fantastic job Brian and Janelle!

[PatrickB]

Brian, the pics that you and Janelle take always seem to perfectly capture the "essence" of these events - thanks for posting!

[Zybane]

Looks like tons of fun.

[No hemi]

It was an AMAZING time, I was so happy to see my Viper Family again, and Make so many New friends, IT's the highlight of My year, also Dave I guess some of your " bad" luck rubbed on me, my car left me stranded on the freeway on I40, thank God I was with Jim And Tony an d the Boss man took care of my, the rattlesnake is currently on Tony's shop, and Jim took me half way home!, and on Monday My truck damaged the transmission shift solenoid, so I am stranded again :( , Oh well, let's see what comes of this, it was a great time though!!

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

It was an AMAZING time, I was so happy to see my Viper Family again, and Make so many New friends, IT's the highlight of My year, also Dave I guess some of your " bad" luck rubbed on me, my car left me stranded on the freeway on I40, thank God I was with Jim And Tony an d the Boss man took care of my, the rattlesnake is currently on Tony's shop, and Jim took me half way home!, and on Monday My truck damaged the transmission shift solenoid, so I am stranded again :( , Oh well, let's see what comes of this, it was a great time though!!

Your bat sh$t crazy car is ready to roll boss, even got the tire mark off of the front fender, never know it was there...

[billp]

Wow, what a great time we had! Thank you Brian & Janelle and all the people involved in making this event better than ever. A special thanks to Dr. Angel & Dr. Paul for taking care of my sprained ankle. My primary care physician told me I needed to continue icing the ankle. Even though it knocked me out of running the Tail of the Dragon again, it didn't prevent me from having a great time with our awesome members.

I'm having trouble adding the photos to this response so please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHskd7ndNb to view some Viper photos taken Friday morning. Feel free to click on the photos to access the download arrow located bottom right of each individual photo.

[CarolinaViper]

Bill,

Awesome pics. Donna and I had a really great time talking with you and Elaine.

[billp]

Yea, same here!!! That's what's so cool about these trips, we get to know each other better and look forward to Talking again at the next Viper Trip!!! What Fun!!! and two Cool People!!!

PS Elaine took the Pics

[Brian GTS]

Yea, same here!!! That's what's so cool about these trips, we get to know each other better and look forward to Talking again at the next Viper Trip!!! What Fun!!! and two Cool People!!!

PS Elaine took the Pics

Glad to hear your ankle is on the way to recovery and it was nothing terribly serious. WOW, tell Elaine those pics are fabulous!!! Any time she want to be the designated club photographer, please let me know! The pay is.......well, not that good.... :)

[braunstein82]

This was my favorite pic I took had to make a meme with it.

[C.J]

Awesome photos y'all! The one with Seth at the charging station is a hoot.

[billp]

Thank you Brian! I might just give Club Photographer In-Training a try first. Truthfully, I'm not sure if I can match your skills taking flash photos or Janelle's super steady hand counteracting all those bumps in a moving vehicle.

I've uploaded the rest of the photos taken Friday morning. If your Viper wasn't included in the first batch, it might be there now. Feel free to click on the photos to access the download arrow located bottom right of each individual photo. https://flic.kr/s/aHskd7ndNb

Elaine

[CarolinaViper]

Thank you Brian! I might just give Club Photographer In-Training a try first. Truthfully, I'm not sure if I can match your skills taking flash photos or Janelle's super steady hand counteracting all those bumps in a moving vehicle.

I've uploaded the rest of the photos taken Friday morning. If your Viper wasn't included in the first batch, it might be there now. Feel free to click on the photos to access the download arrow located bottom right of each individual photo. https://flic.kr/s/aHskd7ndNb

Elaine

Elaine & Bill

My granddaughter and I are a little impartial to this pic, its her favorite...great shot.

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[C.J]

Awesome photos Elaine! Thanks so much for sharing them.

[billp]

Awesome photos Elaine! Thanks so much for sharing them.

Thank you CJ! You certainly were missed, hope to see you at the next event.
Elaine

[hmerrittiii]

Brian & Elaine, Great pics, I actually bought a few new lenses for my camera for TOD, oh well next time.

[LATAMUD]

My highlights.

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[mamba184]

Excellent pictures, Bart! It was great meeting you and Enny. Hope to see you there again next year!

- Jim

[braunstein82]

Definitely like the last one best Bart. Can't wait to see you and Dave when we head down there.

Does anyone know where I can get another of the shirts we got in gift bag.

[Brian GTS]

Definitely like the last one best Bart. Can't wait to see you and Dave when we head down there.

Does anyone know where I can get another of the shirts we got in gift bag.

What size do you need Matt?

[braunstein82]

What size do you need Matt?

XL please

[MrCreosote]

BELATEDLY: Wow, what a turnout! Impressive!

Does anyone know anyone that did TotD during VOI7?

While I prefer the coupe in almost every situation, TotD is where a roadster really shines.

And did anyone deal with 18-wheeler trailer axles in their lane? I came very close but luckily was barely able to stop before I got into the curve. (I wasn't at your event but did TotD during VOI7.

Again, what a great turnout!
Tom Hoosac
Jeannette, PA 15644 (near Pittsburgh)