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Old 08-24-2022 | 11:34 PM
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You trackies will miss out on some fine driving roads between DE and the Gap. See my ‘forever’ thread for details, the TX trip stuff.
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Old 08-24-2022 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
Done,
Depending on the trailer situation i can tow at least one more car to the nc mountains. The Pete is pretty comfortable traveling with 3 but it will cost u some fuel $.
I'll bring beer, you only have to trailer my fat ***.
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Old 08-25-2022 | 12:07 AM
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My 996 is caged and I dont drive it on street. However, I live 30 minutes from dragon. Actually just got back from there 20 min ago. Would love to join you guys but have to drive my 991. If that ok I will come.
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Old 08-25-2022 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JSETarga
My 996 is caged and I dont drive it on street. However, I live 30 minutes from dragon. Actually just got back from there 20 min ago. Would love to join you guys but have to drive my 991. If that ok I will come.

Sure but u have to be in the back
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Old 08-25-2022 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
Sure but u have to be in the back
Dont know if I could handle that one lol. I am pretty quick up there.
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Old 08-25-2022 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin76
Rennsport Dragon Rally?
Its with autoamateur, Jay Read and a few other from YouTube.

https://www.autoamateur.com/2022falltour


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Old 08-25-2022 | 02:08 PM
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is this for Tail of the Dragon? If so I would be down for this, its kinda close to me (about three hours away in TN).
Old 08-25-2022 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RngTrtl
is this for Tail of the Dragon? If so I would be down for this, its kinda close to me (about three hours away in TN).
Yes it's indeed for the Tail of the Dragon. I'll add you to the list.
Old 08-25-2022 | 07:58 PM
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If any of you guys are planning on staying overnight near the Dragon, I would suggest you book a stay at the Topoco Lodge.

They are very welcoming to Porsche guys and even set up special dinners and party time outside by the lounge with campfires , running water streams, ect..

We booked 20 rooms for our local Porsche club that I helped in planning and now it is "yearly Staple" for our PCA Chaptor..

No internet service or phone service ( except for emergency) but lots of great atmosphere. The main Lodge is old school beautiful, and they have comphy Cabin Rooms also..

The downstairs lounge/bar with outside party area with campfire and babbling brook was a great place for Porsche guys to talk Porsche...

It is within a few miles of the "Dragon" and the many other great roads near-by like "Moonshiner 28" and Cherohola Skyway" ect..

I would suggest trying to fill up at least half the Topoco Lodge, they will be very accommodating if you do....






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Old 08-25-2022 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Porschetech3
If any of you guys are planning on staying overnight near the Dragon, I would suggest you book a stay at the Topoco Lodge.

They are very welcoming to Porsche guys and even set up special dinners and party time outside by the lounge with campfires , running water streams, ect..

We booked 20 rooms for our local Porsche club that I helped in planning and now it is "yearly Staple" for our PCA Chaptor..

No internet service or phone service ( except for emergency) but lots of great atmosphere. The main Lodge is old school beautiful, and they have comphy Cabin Rooms also..

The downstairs lounge/bar with outside party area with campfire and babbling brook was a great place for Porsche guys to talk Porsche...

It is within a few miles of the "Dragon" and the many other great roads near-by like "Moonshiner 28" and Cherohola Skyway" ect..

I would suggest trying to fill up at least half the Topoco Lodge, they will be very accommodating if you do....





Thanks for the info Skip. I’ll check it out.
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Old 08-25-2022 | 08:04 PM
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I cannot say anything about the lodging, but I can attest to the food, it is fantastic
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Old 08-25-2022 | 10:08 PM
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Where are the general start and stop points? Places to eat on the way? Looking to start planning things out in a couple days but would like to hear opinions from guys who’ve completed the event… or quest as I like to call it.
Old 08-26-2022 | 11:17 AM
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Found this stuff.

https://roadtrippers.com/tail-of-the-dragon/


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Old 08-27-2022 | 09:37 AM
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Thanks Aaron and I was just looking at their site.
Old 08-27-2022 | 11:26 AM
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I am 2.5 hrs away in Atlanta and would love to join. Fontana Village is a little further away than Tapaco but has good lodging and dining as well.
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