Dragon Tales Number 10 For the Tail of the Dragon May 28-31 2015

[DaveW]

Looing forward to it, this will be my 3rd time, already took the days off from work, going to reserve my room next, looking forward to good times and seeing al my good friends again. !!!

You going to win the revving contest again during the parade downtown G-burg? ��

[Brian GTS]

Looing forward to it, this will be my 3rd time, already took the days off from work, going to reserve my room next, looking forward to good times and seeing al my good friends again. !!!

It's been too long! Looking forward to hanging out Doc.

[outnumbered]

Well, just found out that my daughters prom is on the same Saturday. This means that i will be attending the Dragon without the wife. Just me, the car, and Slacker radio playing extremely loud.

[Josrocket]

If anyone decides they ever want to come up I live 20mins from the dragon. We have a group that runs it all the time on good days. It's been my experience that it's more fun to run it in the winter. They never salt the tail so you dont have to worry about that. You wait for a 50-60 degree day so you know there is no ice. There's no cops or traffic in the winter so you can take it as hard as you want. Tons of fun. Just hit me up.

[C.J]

Well, just found out that my daughters prom is on the same Saturday. This means that i will be attending the Dragon without the wife. Just me, the car, and Slacker radio playing extremely loud.

Maybe you can do both...assuming the prom is Saturday night, you can run the dragon on Friday, have fun Friday night, get home in time for the prom date to pick up your daughter and take photos.

[Martin2000GTS]

Hey guys, I'm planning on making the ride from MA! Just wondering, the event says it is from 28th-31st and includes the 1st of June if you want to stay for the tire tour. My question is, does the event start on Thursday morning the 28th? or Thursday night?

Trying to figure out if I have to show up Wednesday night or if I can show up at some point on Thursday. Any info is appreciated! Gonna see if I can round up a gang from New England to come down with me

[01sapphirebob]

Hey guys, I'm planning on making the ride from MA! Just wondering, the event says it is from 28th-31st and includes the 1st of June if you want to stay for the tire tour. My question is, does the event start on Thursday morning the 28th? or Thursday night?

Trying to figure out if I have to show up Wednesday night or if I can show up at some point on Thursday. Any info is appreciated! Gonna see if I can round up a gang from New England to come down with me

Thursday is generally a travel day so coming down on thursday shouldnt be a problem.

[Joel]

Hey guys, I'm planning on making the ride from MA! Just wondering, the event says it is from 28th-31st and includes the 1st of June if you want to stay for the tire tour. My question is, does the event start on Thursday morning the 28th? or Thursday night?

Trying to figure out if I have to show up Wednesday night or if I can show up at some point on Thursday. Any info is appreciated! Gonna see if I can round up a gang from New England to come down with me

There is no easy answer to your question. Most folks have used Thursday as a travel day but last year we had about 15-20 folks who made a week of it and lots of them run the Dragon and other roads in the area during the week. We will have the registration desk set up on Thursday but not before. We don't have any events planned for Thursday except a couple of dinner suggestions and we're working with a restaurant to have something for folks to do that evening.

And, since I've made the drive to Maine several times, I assume you'll have a 2 day drive to get here so you might as well enjoy it. Some folks take the Blue Ridge Parkway in to the event. It is a beautiful drive - if the weather is good - but you can't make a lot of time. There is plenty to do in the Gatlinburg area and, if we hear of folks coming in early, we'll try to hook you up with some folks already there. The hotel has agreed to offer the event rates during the week if you mention the Viper Club event. Got several folks coming in from Nova Scotia so you might find some company on the road. You may give me a call or pm if you like but whatever you decide, coming early or staying late won't be a problem for you to have fun. You won't regret the drive - that's for sure!

[Martin2000GTS]

There is no easy answer to your question. Most folks have used Thursday as a travel day but last year we had about 15-20 folks who made a week of it and lots of them run the Dragon and other roads in the area during the week. We will have the registration desk set up on Thursday but not before. We don't have any events planned for Thursday except a couple of dinner suggestions and we're working with a restaurant to have something for folks to do that evening.

And, since I've made the drive to Maine several times, I assume you'll have a 2 day drive to get here so you might as well enjoy it. Some folks take the Blue Ridge Parkway in to the event. It is a beautiful drive - if the weather is good - but you can't make a lot of time. There is plenty to do in the Gatlinburg area and, if we hear of folks coming in early, we'll try to hook you up with some folks already there. The hotel has agreed to offer the event rates during the week if you mention the Viper Club event. Got several folks coming in from Nova Scotia so you might find some company on the road. You may give me a call or pm if you like but whatever you decide, coming early or staying late won't be a problem for you to have fun. You won't regret the drive - that's for sure!

Joel, Thanks for the reply, Just saw your PM I will give you a call tomorrow morning.
Martin-

[uvbnbit]

Lisa and I are going in on Wed. You've been warned

[Keith Nunnally]

Chip, are you still going to lead a group from CB Friday morning?

[99RT10]

Chip, are you still going to lead a group from CB Friday morning?

He better, I don't know where I am going...............................

[Bmw2nv2000]

He better, I don't know where I am going...............................

X2........lol

[Joel]

I thought your motto was lead, follow, or GET OUT OF THE WAY!

He better, I don't know where I am going...............................

[NSviper]

Hey guys, I'm planning on making the ride from MA! Just wondering, the event says it is from 28th-31st and includes the 1st of June if you want to stay for the tire tour. My question is, does the event start on Thursday morning the 28th? or Thursday night?

Trying to figure out if I have to show up Wednesday night or if I can show up at some point on Thursday. Any info is appreciated! Gonna see if I can round up a gang from New England to come down with me

Hey Martin,
We will be staying at Chelmsford Mass., on Monday the 25th., so we can arrive in Gatlinburg on Wednesday. Not sure where we're staying Tuesday yet. Hopefully you and some of the NE guys can make it. As Joel said, its worth the drive.

[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?

[uvbnbit]

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?

Depends on traffic, number of stops, and who's leading (lol). 3hrs if I lead

[uvbnbit]

Chip, are you still going to lead a group from CB Friday morning?

Yes. Instead of coming in on Thursday eve and staying at CB exit, we're going in to Gburg wed, and will make the drive back to CB in Kville Fri morning to get that group (usually 20-30 cars) if anyone else wants to do the same, we'll coordinate that as well.
-chip

[Keith Nunnally]

Thanks Chip. There would be several of us that wouldn't know which way to go. We appreciate you organizing this group. Look forward to seeing y'all again.

Yes. Instead of coming in on Thursday eve and staying at CB exit, we're going in to Gburg wed, and will make the drive back to CB in Kville Fri morning to get that group (usually 20-30 cars) if anyone else wants to do the same, we'll coordinate that as well.
-chip

[99RT10]

I thought your motto was lead, follow, or GET OUT OF THE WAY!

That's when I need to go nowhere really fast..............

[HLANDIS]

Hey chip! You can count us Louisiana guys in on that Friday AM trip from gburg to kville. That's what we normally do. Probably about 3-4 cars for us. Looking forward to it!!

Yes. Instead of coming in on Thursday eve and staying at CB exit, we're going in to Gburg wed, and will make the drive back to CB in Kville Fri morning to get that group (usually 20-30 cars) if anyone else wants to do the same, we'll coordinate that as well.
-chip

[uvbnbit]

Hey chip! You can count us Louisiana guys in on that Friday AM trip from gburg to kville. That's what we normally do. Probably about 3-4 cars for us. Looking forward to it!!

Awesome! Thanks for volunteering to LEAD ! I'll try to keep up....

[Martin2000GTS]

Hey Martin,
We will be staying at Chelmsford Mass., on Monday the 25th., so we can arrive in Gatlinburg on Wednesday. Not sure where we're staying Tuesday yet. Hopefully you and some of the NE guys can make it. As Joel said, its worth the drive.

Hey Shaun, we will be in touch! I will call you soon.
Martin-

[No hemi]

LOL Dave just saw this, Yes I'll try to win the Revving contest again ,we'll see how the " competition" stacks up

[Next Phase]

What time is the Raleigh group leaving on Thursday?