Tail of the Dragon after LOG 29 June 1-2 - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 12:02 PM

Attendees:

Randy Chase 2009 Rossion
Mick Opalak 2007 Exige S265
Dean G 1958 Seven S1
Jared 06 CO Elise
Bob Red Elise?
Mike Solar Yellow Elise
alil'britdifferent Starlight Black
Rythmaker Red Elise
Keith (SDD) Maybe
Racy Tracy Porsche
Todd (Moto44) 2008 Elise California

So here is the deal, feel free to join me. Or not. I am doing this in any case.

My plan is to leave the Barber track day in Birmingham Monday June 1st sometime in the afternoon and then drive over to Deals Gap.

Staying Monday night, June 1st at Fontana Village. Note that Tapoca Lodge is now closed.
Accommodations at Fontana Village

It is 280 miles and 6 hours via Cherohala Skyway (long twisty way) or 267 mi – about 4 hours 41 mins taking the direct route. I am shooting to arrive in Fontana Village around 8:30 or so for dinner.

Tuesday June 2nd. Drive Tail of the Dragon and surrounding roads. Drive until afternoon after a lunch stop.

Anyone else interested?

DeanG · 04-16-2009, 01:01 PM

I am planning on doing something similar. Leaving Tuesday morning. I'm not sure if the USA7s folks are planning on using Tapco Lodge or Fontana Village. We stayed at Fontana Village in 2007 and it was nice. Both places accommodate trailers.

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Tapoca Lodge is closed for 2009. Maybe we can meet up.

Mick Opalak is joining us.

MickOpalak · 04-16-2009, 01:55 PM

I too will be driving up after the track day on Monday. I can't imagine getting to Fontana before 10 PM or so.

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

I too will be driving up after the track day on Monday. I can't imagine getting to Fontana before 10 PM or so.

I could be talked into hanging around, but I was thinking of leaving a little early. But who knows...

JnC · 04-16-2009, 03:00 PM

Yeah count me in. I'll ping the other two musketeers (Bob & Mike).

Cheers,
Jared

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 03:04 PM

Yay!! Awesome!!

DeanG · 04-16-2009, 03:04 PM

Pulling an enclosed trailer with a Ford Ranger makes for slow going. That and being on the track for the first time in years makes want to leave Tuesday.

Usually there are small gatherings of folks for dinner after the track. So it makes Monday evening is a good time to rest after LOG. MickO will need rest!

The Dragon will be great. Weekdays there is little to slow you down. Unfortunately killboy.com photos - The Original Photographer from US129 Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap doesn't take pictures on most weekdays. Also see Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC for more info.

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 03:07 PM

But I know Killboy and I will tell him we are going to be there on Tuesday. In the past he as been very good about being there.

I would delay if I could, but the entire trip is taking up lots of my time so I need to get going quicker.

edit to add I sent Darryl (Killboy) an email.

NCZ06 · 04-16-2009, 03:20 PM

I would love to do it! I just started a new job though so taking vacation that soon might be difficult.

Randy Chase · 04-16-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCZ06

I would love to do it! I just started a new job though so taking vacation that soon might be difficult.

*cough* That flu still going around? *cough*

solar · 04-16-2009, 03:48 PM

Count me in. I'm the Mike that Jared mentioned.

I really enjoyed it last time. It was great sitting down over a few meals and talking cars with everyone. And the driving is, of course, great as well.

alil'britdifferent · 04-16-2009, 04:53 PM

Clearly you need a proper color in the caraven

- count me in!!

I'll ask the other Carolina guys at the show on Saturday.

SweetDaddyD · 04-16-2009, 08:38 PM

I'll figure it out at LOG, but I would like to make it if circumstances allow.

RacyTracy · 04-17-2009, 11:38 PM

How could I do this only taking Monday and Tuesday off work.....and being at work Wednesday at 3:30am??

I could leave NC at 1pm on Tuesday....and drive straight through to Chicago.....arriving here at midnight and go straight to work and sleep 3 hours before I start.... or am I pushing my luck here?? I work on 3 hours of sleep quite often.

carbuff · 04-18-2009, 02:41 AM

The LEO guys MIGHT be persuaded to detour through the Dragon on Tuesday. (Yes, you DO need a rest after LOG and we have several in our party who are doing the track day at Barber.)

Currently our plans are to drive it on the way down from Knoxville BEFORE LOG. But the weather can be fickle...so if fog or rain rolled in on Wednesday, May 27, we WILL be there on Tuesday, June 2nd.

PM me or talk to me @ LOG to see what our plans are. (We are NOT taking the Cherohala Skyway in, due to time constraints...rather we are taking the direct route to Deals Gap then retracing our steps in the other direction.)

Rhythmaker · 04-19-2009, 07:59 PM

Talked to Alilbrit last saturday anout this. I am definetly in! It has been a few years since ive been up there, but the roads in and around Deals Gap are outstanding. Unfortunatly, so is the Trooper coverage...

Count me in

DeanG · 04-20-2009, 02:25 PM

Dean G - 1958 Seven S1 - polished aluminum, because paint is for wimps

ms355 · 04-21-2009, 12:18 AM

This is going to be awesome. I am so envious, not having a chance to take part in it.

RacyTracy · 04-21-2009, 01:52 PM

I'm in.....but I have to leave by early afternoon on Tuesday.

04-16-2009, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Tail of the Dragon after LOG 29 June 1-2 Attendees: Randy Chase 2009 Rossion Mick Opalak 2007 Exige S265 Dean G 1958 Seven S1 Jared 06 CO Elise Bob Red Elise? Mike Solar Yellow Elise alil'britdifferent Starlight Black Rythmaker Red Elise Keith (SDD) Maybe Racy Tracy Porsche Todd (Moto44) 2008 Elise California So here is the deal, feel free to join me. Or not. I am doing this in any case. My plan is to leave the Barber track day in Birmingham Monday June 1st sometime in the afternoon and then drive over to Deals Gap. Staying Monday night, June 1st at Fontana Village. Note that Tapoca Lodge is now closed. Accommodations at Fontana Village It is 280 miles and 6 hours via Cherohala Skyway (long twisty way) or 267 mi – about 4 hours 41 mins taking the direct route. I am shooting to arrive in Fontana Village around 8:30 or so for dinner. Tuesday June 2nd. Drive Tail of the Dragon and surrounding roads. Drive until afternoon after a lunch stop. Anyone else interested? __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. Last edited by RacyTracy : 05-06-2009 at 06:56 PM.

04-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Tapoca Lodge is closed for 2009. Maybe we can meet up. Mick Opalak is joining us. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

04-16-2009, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	I too will be driving up after the track day on Monday. I can't imagine getting to Fontana before 10 PM or so. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

04-16-2009, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
JnC Thread unraveler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,887	Yeah count me in. I'll ping the other two musketeers (Bob & Mike). Cheers, Jared __________________ 2007 Cross Country Travelblog 06 Lotus Elise :: Chrome Orange :: Base :: Black Pack :: TC :: SS 00 VW Golf GLS TDI

04-16-2009, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Yay!! Awesome!! __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

04-16-2009, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	I am planning on doing something similar. Leaving Tuesday morning. I'm not sure if the USA7s folks are planning on using Tapco Lodge or Fontana Village. We stayed at Fontana Village in 2007 and it was nice. Both places accommodate trailers.

04-16-2009, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	Pulling an enclosed trailer with a Ford Ranger makes for slow going. That and being on the track for the first time in years makes want to leave Tuesday. Usually there are small gatherings of folks for dinner after the track. So it makes Monday evening is a good time to rest after LOG. MickO will need rest! The Dragon will be great. Weekdays there is little to slow you down. Unfortunately killboy.com photos - The Original Photographer from US129 Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap doesn't take pictures on most weekdays. Also see Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC for more info.

04-16-2009, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	But I know Killboy and I will tell him we are going to be there on Tuesday. In the past he as been very good about being there. I would delay if I could, but the entire trip is taking up lots of my time so I need to get going quicker. edit to add I sent Darryl (Killboy) an email. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. Last edited by Randy Chase : 04-16-2009 at 03:17 PM.

04-16-2009, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 734	I would love to do it! I just started a new job though so taking vacation that soon might be difficult. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s / Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control 2002 Honda Civic Si - Flamenco Black Pearl

04-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
solar Lotus Driver Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 666	Count me in. I'm the Mike that Jared mentioned. I really enjoyed it last time. It was great sitting down over a few meals and talking cars with everyone. And the driving is, of course, great as well. Last edited by solar : 04-16-2009 at 06:34 PM.

04-16-2009, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,092	Clearly you need a proper color in the caraven - count me in!! I'll ask the other Carolina guys at the show on Saturday. __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Nitron Sport Pro - Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

04-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I'll figure it out at LOG, but I would like to make it if circumstances allow.

04-17-2009, 11:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,180	How could I do this only taking Monday and Tuesday off work.....and being at work Wednesday at 3:30am?? I could leave NC at 1pm on Tuesday....and drive straight through to Chicago.....arriving here at midnight and go straight to work and sleep 3 hours before I start.... or am I pushing my luck here?? I work on 3 hours of sleep quite often. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

04-18-2009, 02:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	The LEO guys MIGHT be persuaded to detour through the Dragon on Tuesday. (Yes, you DO need a rest after LOG and we have several in our party who are doing the track day at Barber.) Currently our plans are to drive it on the way down from Knoxville BEFORE LOG. But the weather can be fickle...so if fog or rain rolled in on Wednesday, May 27, we WILL be there on Tuesday, June 2nd. PM me or talk to me @ LOG to see what our plans are. (We are NOT taking the Cherohala Skyway in, due to time constraints...rather we are taking the direct route to Deals Gap then retracing our steps in the other direction.) __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

04-19-2009, 07:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Rhythmaker Rhythmaker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 91	Talked to Alilbrit last saturday anout this. I am definetly in! It has been a few years since ive been up there, but the roads in and around Deals Gap are outstanding. Unfortunatly, so is the Trooper coverage... Count me in

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RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,180	I'm in.....but I have to leave by early afternoon on Tuesday. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos