2018 Tail of the Dragon REGISTRATION OPEN

[Brian GTS]

TAIL OF THE DRAGON EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

The 13th Annual Tail of the Dragon event takes place Thursday, May 31st through Sunday, June 3rd!

Join us for a weekend of Viper fun 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 Grand Reception Dinner, door prizes, an exclusive Viper parade through downtown Gatlinburg, and endless FUN with your Viper friends!

*** SAVE $20/pp IF YOU REGISTER BY APRIL 15th, 2018!!! ***

Early Bird Pricing:
VOA Members: $90/pp
Non-VOA Members: $110/pp

Your registration includes Friday evening grand reception dinner, event t-shirt, commemorative coin, round trip dinner transportation, and more!

To register or to view complete details including event itinerary and hotel info, please refer to the registration page below

---> 2018 TAIL OF THE DRAGON REGISTRATION <---

A BIG THANK YOU to Alan, Joel, Tim, and the entire Alabama / Tennessee team for hosting this event for the 13th consecutive year!!! A lot of work goes into this event and we appreciate their continued efforts!

[Ninjakris]

All registered and hotel reserved. Can't wait!

[No hemi]

Registered and Hotel reserved!!!!, also new tires ordered

[uvbnbit]

I guess we'll go again this year too. I hear of everyone having such a great time. We'll see....

[Brian GTS]

REMINDER: TOMORROW (April 15th, 2018) is the last day to take advantage of EARLY BIRD registration. If you want to save $20/pp, please register now!

---> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <---

[Joel]

Parking for folks registered of the Tail of the Dragon will be behind the Alamo Restaurant - 705 E. Parkway Hwy 321. Please let us know you are bringing a trailer so we can tell the Alamo folks how many to expect. Parking will be on the grassy area behind the restaurant.

[Szeszko02GTSGA]

Going to remind the GA members but wanted to see if there's still room at the Inn?

[Joel]

Call the Greystone and find out. There were plenty of rooms last week. Phone: (800) 451-9202

[Brian GTS]

Going to be a great event. We have over 50 Vipers registered so far!

[Ninjakris]

Parking for folks registered of the Tail of the Dragon will be behind the Alamo Restaurant - 705 E. Parkway Hwy 321. Please let us know you are bringing a trailer so we can tell the Alamo folks how many to expect. Parking will be on the grassy area behind the restaurant.

I'll be bringing a trailer.

[uvbnbit]

Going to be a great event. We have over 50 Vipers registered so far!

Not too bad considering NVE3 was just a few weeks ago. That always affects the turn-out though. I'm guessing 80+ total.

[Brian GTS]

Not too bad considering NVE2 was just a few weeks ago. That always affects the turn-out though. I'm guessing 80+ total.

Yea, 50+ is darn good given how close the event is to NVE. We're at about 55 as of today.

[uvbnbit]

Yea, 50+ is darn good given how close the event is to NVE. We're at about 55 as of today.

That's great! I guess I meant nve3...lol

[No hemi]

Worried about the weather......

[MoparJohn]

Same here. The forecast keeps on changing but not for the better.

Worried about the weather......

[99RT10]

I am in need of help in regards to the wife. I will not make the event due to reasons beyond my control, but my wife is going. Looking for an empty seat for her to share the experience in. I still need to pay for her registration too. Can she do that when she arrives at the event? She is staying at the Lodge.

[Voice of Reason]

Unfortunately my wife and I are canceling the trip due to the rain, it looks like once we leave our house in IL tomorrow it would rain non stop until we get back on Sunday. Sucks because we’ve been looking forward to this trip but flash flooding + Viper sounds like a miserable time.

Hopefully next year!

[sparkrn]

Unfortunately my wife and I are canceling the trip due to the rain, it looks like once we leave our house in IL tomorrow it would rain non stop until we get back on Sunday. Sucks because we’ve been looking forward to this trip but flash flooding + Viper sounds like a miserable time.

Hopefully next year!

I’m in the same exact boat, really wanted to do this since I couldn’t make Vegas NVE 3

[Cybermig]

I live here in Asheville so count me lucky that the event is so near to my hometown.... my plan from the beginning was to come hang/cruise on Saturday since I couldn't get the full time off for the whole event. With the weather the way it is, (it's very soggy here and has been for the past 4 days) I'll be keeping a close eye on the rain as well. Once this tropical system moves past which should be by Thursday.... I'm hoping the sun will peak out and dry up the roads.

Hope to run in to you guys on Saturday.

[SliderJack]

Be safe out there this weekend. The Great Smoky Mountain Hog Rally is going on and through the weekend. 1K going and 11k interested.

[uvbnbit]

Be safe out there this weekend. The Great Smoky Mountain Hog Rally is going on and through the weekend. 1K going and 11k interested.

I think that goes on every year we're up here for some reason. It's never caused an issue, but good advise for sure.

Sunny morning here so far. hit / miss showers later. Just like every year. I hate it for the one's that cancelled. It's really not all that bad.

[Cybermig]

Anyone know if this is still the agenda for Saturday?

Saturday 2 June
• Greystone Lodge
o Proposed fun run to Maggie valley with lunch stop
o Proposed second TotD run
o 430pm Depart for Parade Staging Area
• Parade
o 530pm depart for parade
o Dinner at Cherokee Grill

If so I may try to meet up with those that make the run to Maggie Valley then hit the TotD after lunch with those that do that.

[uvbnbit]

depart GS about 930. 100 mile roundtrip to Douglas Lake, Bush Bean museum, lunch at Angelos Restaurant on the lake. (this is what was on the print out)
But pretty much a free day if you decide

[Joel]

For those who worried about the rain. I understand but you missed a great event. To those who made it you know what I mean. To those who didn't come and had to cancel because of the weather; we will get your shirts and stuff to you soon. No rain on the Tail of the Dragon run on Friday and a late shower on the cruise on Saturday as we were headed home. It did rain on our parade on Saturday night and I'm sure the crowd was entertained as I put my top up 100 feet from the Cherokee Grille! Thanks to Ron for enduring the storm with me!

To those who made it: from the Alabama/Tennessee Club and the Carolinas Club, thanks so much for coming and making the 13th Annual Tail of the Dragon a success once again. Who knows, maybe we'll do it again next year.

[uvbnbit]

Well Said Joel. Ya, next year. Who knows? LOL
I do think we may "mix it up" a bit.....