The Dragon
11-05-2015, 04:13 PM
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11-05-2015, 07:52 PM
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btdt. Make it a weekday run, especially this time of year. IIRC, there is a gas station not far from the Killboy shop. Have fun, use the throttle judiciously.
11-05-2015, 08:13 PM
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watch the web cam, fri thru sun is full of cycles, weekdays are great. I go to Atlanta first, (Sandy Springs)then go up 985 to 23 to Franklin , eat at Cafe Rel , then 64 west to Wayah Rd 1310, to 74 / Go left to 129 robbinsville or right 28 around to Deals gap. Killer trip after you leave franklin.
If you are able, at Franklin go 64 east to brevard then 276 north to BRP. Killer route.
If you go around Tail to 360 to tellico plains then cherohala to robbinsville, eat at Tellico Grains.
If you are able, at Franklin go 64 east to brevard then 276 north to BRP. Killer route.
If you go around Tail to 360 to tellico plains then cherohala to robbinsville, eat at Tellico Grains.
11-06-2015, 09:06 PM
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Um uh this place is insane. Staying at Fontana Lodge which is about 9 miles from the start of the dragon it seems. The roads up here are incredible. I'm blown away... Barely any traffic today and the locals have been so kind with point bys haha. Can't wait to start loops mañana. Going to be epic if weather is clear. Not many motos today surprisingly just a few cruisers. Got a nice group of mustangs and ricers here. Everyone pumped for what's ahead. Havnt seen a pcar of any variety since I left Miami. I'm sure that'll change tomorrow.
11-07-2015, 01:33 PM
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This is a trip that is on my list of things to do.
One of the businesses near the Tail rents gopro type cameras that not only records video but also shows telemetry like your mph, lateral Gs, etc. This would be cool to have as a souvenir of the trip.
One of the businesses near the Tail rents gopro type cameras that not only records video but also shows telemetry like your mph, lateral Gs, etc. This would be cool to have as a souvenir of the trip.
11-07-2015, 02:00 PM
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11-07-2015, 02:07 PM
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Yea saw that. Also have killboy shooting pics in a few areas. The last thing you want to do is be distracted up here. I videod my first pass. I'll GoPro a few passes once I find dry road. I've had a a map of the dragon pinned to a bookcase in my office for about 5 years. It was time... and I'm glad I came.
11-07-2015, 04:08 PM
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Having just completed a week's worth of drives in the Ozarks, I can offer a few other tips for enjoying these types of roads:
1. Watch for wildlife, especially deer. The less lateral view you have, the less aggressively you run.
2. Assume the worst around every corner and over every crest. Drive in such a manner that you can stop for or avoid whatever might be in the road.
3. You must engage 100% of your attention on your driving. Don't distract yourself with phones, cameras, etc. whilst driving. Filming your own accident, as it happens, is not a proud moment.
4. Doing this kind of driving is mentally tiring. Once you sense your attention wandering even a little bit from the task at hand, it's time to switch from "driving" mode to "sightseer" mode for the rest of the session/day. Frequent breaks are helpful to stave off fatigue.
5. These are public roads. Public roads are not forgiving of errors. Stay well within your limits, the car's limits, and especially the road's and other drivers' limits.
6. Slow in, fast out.
You will enjoy the trip a whole lot more when you return incident-free.
I look forward to hearing about your trip, it sounds fun!
1. Watch for wildlife, especially deer. The less lateral view you have, the less aggressively you run.
2. Assume the worst around every corner and over every crest. Drive in such a manner that you can stop for or avoid whatever might be in the road.
3. You must engage 100% of your attention on your driving. Don't distract yourself with phones, cameras, etc. whilst driving. Filming your own accident, as it happens, is not a proud moment.
4. Doing this kind of driving is mentally tiring. Once you sense your attention wandering even a little bit from the task at hand, it's time to switch from "driving" mode to "sightseer" mode for the rest of the session/day. Frequent breaks are helpful to stave off fatigue.
5. These are public roads. Public roads are not forgiving of errors. Stay well within your limits, the car's limits, and especially the road's and other drivers' limits.
6. Slow in, fast out.
You will enjoy the trip a whole lot more when you return incident-free.
I look forward to hearing about your trip, it sounds fun!
11-07-2015, 04:18 PM
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Was in Eureka Springs this summer too. 23 is one of my favorites.
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Last edited by OKB; 11-07-2015 at 05:48 PM.
11-07-2015, 05:00 PM
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Just finished 2 more passes. Phew... Fog, rain, leaves, squirrel corpses all made the day challenging but rewarding. The 4S handled it like a champ. I don't particularly enjoy wet roads but I got into a zone and stayed focused. Car is covered with leaves and road grime, as it should be... Looks perfect to me. Still havnt seen another Porsche. Numerous trains of vettes, suburus, 10 or so chargers. Not 911 in sight. I'm thinking next year we gather a RL group to carve it up? L