Regarding the D2-ihawk exchange just now, it's a should be noted again, when running the Dragon, best to let your passenger enjoy the scenery. Drivers most definitely must maintain concentration on the road ahead of them. Never know what might come around those blind turns.
Farm animals on the Dragon: not likely, mainly the forest variety, deer, turkeys, even a bear or two.
Farm animals can be seen along the Skyway-Dragon loop in the 72 and 360 segments.
Diana, glad you'll be joining us. You won't regret it!!
Despite what Dino says or thinks...honestly...this one makes me a little nervous. I know how popular it is, and I also know one little mistake can be extremely costly. At the moment, I don't have a head set and I'm sure not going to want to take time to mess with a radio when I need to pay attention to the road on this one. So I'll be quiet on the radio.
To add to this, I know there will be a little party action, and I don't know what the schedule is, but my beverage consumption, especially prior to the run, will be similar to that in KY...minimal!!!! Can never stress that enough. You gotta have all your wits about you for this stuff.
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Despite what Dino says or thinks...honestly...this one makes me a little nervous. I know how popular it is, and I also know one little mistake can be extremely costly. At the moment, I don't have a head set and I'm sure not going to want to take time to mess with a radio when I need to pay attention to the road on this one. So I'll be quiet on the radio.
To add to this, I know there will be a little party action, and I don't know what the schedule is, but my beverage consumption, especially prior to the run, will be similar to that in KY...minimal!!!! Can never stress that enough. You gotta have all your wits about you for this stuff.
Well seeing as how i'm a Road Captain here too....I'll need a sweep that can keep her head on straight....would that be you PCP?
Despite what Dino says or thinks...honestly...this one makes me a little nervous. I know how popular it is, and I also know one little mistake can be extremely costly. At the moment, I don't have a head set and I'm sure not going to want to take time to mess with a radio when I need to pay attention to the road on this one. So I'll be quiet on the radio.
To add to this, I know there will be a little party action, and I don't know what the schedule is, but my beverage consumption, especially prior to the run, will be similar to that in KY...minimal!!!! Can never stress that enough. You gotta have all your wits about you for this stuff.
Best way to run the Dragon the first time is to cruise through it. Use your trip into the area to get a feel for the road. Since you'll be coming in with a loaded car, (as I said on the 2008 thread, unless you detour out and come in thru the Skyway or around thru the Great Smoky Mtns. Nat'l Park, only way into the area from points north is thru the Dragon), best not to push things anyway.
As far as the party schedule, they are at night back at Fontana, after the day's driving is done.
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Best way to run the Dragon the first time is to cruise through it. Use your trip into the area to get a feel for the road. Since you'll be coming in with a loaded car, (as I said on the 2008 thread, unless you detour out and come in thru the Skyway or around thru the Great Smoky Mtns. Nat'l Park, only way into the area from points north is thru the Dragon), best not to push things anyway.
As far as the party schedule, they are at night back at Fontana, after the day's driving is done.
OK, I'm feeling a bit better knowing that. So I'll get a chance to scope out the situation before any running and I'll know what I'm getting into. Actually, I used to travel for work and I've driven around that area before, but never taken the Dragon.
Thanks for the info.
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OK, I'm feeling a bit better knowing that. So I'll get a chance to scope out the situation before any running and I'll know what I'm getting into. Actually, I used to travel for work and I've driven around that area before, but never taken the Dragon.
Thanks for the info.
Quite welcome. That's what we're here for. I'll be glad to answer anymore driving concerns that I can. If I can't, then contact Toni. She's been a wealth of information to the rest of us.
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We've got 20 cars signed up now, other than we putting this together!!!
320 days till the the Party in the Smokies starts!!!
Maddening, isn't it???
PS: We have now come thru with what we promised at the SEM announcement!! You can now access the Event website more easily by using: Solsticeskyatthedragon.com !!!
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OK, I'm feeling a bit better knowing that. So I'll get a chance to scope out the situation before any running and I'll know what I'm getting into. Actually, I used to travel for work and I've driven around that area before, but never taken the Dragon.
Thanks for the info.
Also, when you're in a group of similar cars, you know that if the car in front of you can make the turns, you can. That fact makes it easier to relax and enjoy the cruise.
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Also, when you're in a group of similar cars, you know that if the car in front of you can make the turns, you can. That fact makes it easier to relax and enjoy the cruise.
That's exactly what I was telling my wife as we were following KYGXP thru the 227 twisties in Kentucky last month. Kim really can drive and me not knowing the roads made my wife a little uneasy.
So, I just followed along so to speak.
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Also, when you're in a group of similar cars, you know that if the car in front of you can make the turns, you can. That fact makes it easier to relax and enjoy the cruise.
I use to think this as well. Just make sure the car in front isn't running with better tires and you're mostly right
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