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 Apr 3, 2004 - 7:12 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 3, '04 From knoxville, tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Me, aaron, and bryan just got back from riding the Tail of the Dragon. Bryan should have some pics later, and there's a video in the works from aaron. That road is a BLAST! It really pushes the limits of the celi. We did see some dumbasses out there in like a firebird, a mustang, and this brokeass nissan sentra with a big ass tach, some fart can muffler. He couldn't hold a freakin match to the celi!
For those unfamiliar- I attached a link to aDragon Map pic. -------------------- "Somebody give me a fire...so I can burn this city down." - Widespread Panic
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Apr 3, 2004 - 7:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've read a lot about this, can't wait to see pics.
-------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Apr 3, 2004 - 7:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '03 From SoCal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
sounds and looks like fun. theres a guy at the supra forums who crahsed his SupDawg there, sucks for him, it happened sometime in march 26-28.
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Apr 3, 2004 - 9:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what is it?
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Apr 3, 2004 - 9:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Franklin,Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, let me tell you this is one FUN ass road. It pushes the limits of a stock celica, but if you have a good suspension setup it is even better. But just some info on the tail, 318 curves in 11 miles. Yes you read it correct 318 curves in 11 miles. It is really a road that the sport bikes own but any good car can run it and have a blast. My pics are coming but the Vid is what you all are really going to love. I think that this is going to be a monthly gathering to run the tail so If you live within 3 hours of it you should think about making the drive to join us in may.
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Apr 3, 2004 - 9:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 3, '04 From knoxville, tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
its an 11 mile stretch of road, that contains 300+ curves -------------------- "Somebody give me a fire...so I can burn this city down." - Widespread Panic
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Apr 3, 2004 - 9:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Franklin,Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well here are the pics. Also since Imagestation is gehy sometimes here is the link to the Album
    Bryan |
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Apr 3, 2004 - 10:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where is it at?
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Apr 3, 2004 - 10:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Franklin,Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Its in TN and NC. Its about 30 miles south of Knoxville.
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Apr 3, 2004 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '02 From Gainesville, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks like you guys had a time!
where is that lake at? the one that the cars were parked beside? |
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Apr 3, 2004 - 11:42 PM
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It's Tennessee's main Interstate. 
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Apr 3, 2004 - 11:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Franklin,Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah we had a blast, you better make it next time BUDDY. That lake is on 129 going up to the tail. Its in Tn. Bryan |
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Apr 4, 2004 - 12:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Major fun. Definitely need a monthly meet, and we really need to see you there next time Eric.
I just got home(stopped at a friends house for a while), and will have the video on my computer tonight(SUNDAY) and should have it available by Tuesday(after I shrink it down to a decent size for transfer). After that I'll probably just try my luck with Premier. We got so much more useable footage than we did at PF last year(although a lot of it is of the bikes). |
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Apr 4, 2004 - 11:32 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
you guys gonna be hittin this @ the meet this year??
-------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Apr 4, 2004 - 12:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yup. We decided that we'll need to split into groups of 5 or less though(safety issues as well as being nice to others on the road). And I'll probably bring a camping chair to grab a corner and video tape for a while. |
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Apr 4, 2004 - 11:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I'd kill myself on a road like that.
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Apr 5, 2004 - 9:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '03 From Wichita KS Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
man the bikes really like that road. how many bikes do you think you saw that day.
and where are the cops, it seems like someone would kill themselves and then the cops would crack down |
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Apr 5, 2004 - 11:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There were too many bikes to count. I'd say well over 100 sport bikes and at least 30 cruisers. As for the cops, they sit on either end of the 11 mile stretch. The speed limit through the road is high enough that they couldn't really give you a ticket anyways(we barely hit 60 a couple times, but it stayed below 50 for the most part). Video update: going to my dad's tonight(it was his camcorder), I'll be putting the MPG that the camera makes onto a DVD so I can bring it home and shrink it down overnight and hopefully start releasing it tomorrow. |
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Apr 5, 2004 - 1:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 26, '03 From McKenzie, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
We should all run this after the Pigeon Forge meet this year if its close enough.
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Apr 5, 2004 - 1:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
When I had a sportbike I always talked about trailering there just to ride the Dragon some weekened. I wish I had. Now shes gone (stolen). But I still have the Celica (and a Miata) that I really need to take there.
Sounds like you guys had a great time. Someday I'll make the haul up there and run with you guys. By then I'll have a turbo celica to bring to the dragon. BTW, everyone that lives within 3 hours of the Dragon SUCKS!!!!!! I'd give my left nut to have it in my back yard. I'd be there every weekend. |
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