I will be first from West Coast to come if a couple of others join.

 

Fixed for you!

 

I'll come too.

 

Oh yeah, a west coast event would be awesome. I can see some of us East coasters making the pilgrimage!

Ryan

 

If any one is on the fence just do it. I PROMISE you will not regret it. This will be my 5th Smokies event in 3 years and it is not a short drive from Wisconsin. I have met some lifelong friends and the events are a blast. I never thought I would find a car event my wife would love. She has ZERO interest in cars but she enjoys the events as much if not more than me. She is even learning some PTS colors but she still hates Ruby Star. You can't win them all. LOL

 

Count me in. I'll be there.

 

I'm of course in as well. With so many of my friends who will be there, and new ones to make! Unmissable!

 

Agree this would be a great idea. Something in Central California would make the most sense for the best roads and being centrally located to the most GT drivers in the West.

 

Thanks for sharing your experience. My wife is also not a car person, but I reluctantly talked her into it. She is willing to try, so hopefully she will walk away with a positive experience.

 

How can you be first, if you are waiting for a couple others to join In all seriousness, we would absolutely LOVE for a few west coasters to get their cars on a truck and get out here for it. It would allow you to see how we run the event and get a head start on planning the West Cost version of this event. Plus, the roads are incredible!

Sean

 

Central location is important for participation, but one thing to consider is not just having "nice roads", but having the best ones. If you aren't familiar with this mountain range and the Tail of the Dragon... this is one of the most renowned roads in the country. 318 curves (!!!) over 11 miles and no intersecting roads to slow you down or add to the danger. It's legendary. If we went west, we need to have some "legendary roads" for sure. I know I've seen plenty of amazing pictures and videos on the west coast (or mountain region) so they do exist. Also helps to be able to make a donation to local LEO force... much of the local economy surrounding the Tail relies on all the drivers going up there. So while reckless driving is never condoned, a few miles over the limit with screaming exhausts is typically something where they look the other way. Not trying to push everyone away.

 

How could I forget! Hope the engines wouldn't suck too badly at 7,000ft plus! Pike's Peak would be an epic picture op.

 

Awesome!!

 

I've been on the Tail on two wheels before. It's a definite must do but I enjoyed the Cherahola much more. The Dragon can be hit or miss depending on how many users there are. Users vary as you can see if you check out any of the Tail of the Dragon photographer sites. Between the stunters, 'wanna-be MotoGP', entitled slow pokes and the 'illegal' big rigs that can't navigate the corners crossing both lanes it can be a tricky spot. I'm curious how you guys avoided some of these issues.

The west definitely has some fantastic roads and with lower population density and so many mountain byways it can be interesting as long as you avoid the forest rats (deer).

You guys have a super cool event going on in the Smokies and I wish I could someday attend. For the time being I live vicariously through your posts and instagram account and hope we get something organized on the west coast. Thanks to those enthusiastic about getting something going.

 

How can we tempt you west coasters to participate in this years Spring Event???