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May 28, 2009 | 06:14 PM

Silver99v6

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Dragon Run!!!

I recently attended a tail of the Dragon run that forum member FastMover put on. It was a wonderful event. I had a great time spending the day with a few Vette drivers that love to drive their Vettes. It was a great time and I can't wait to do this run again.

For those of you who dont know what the Tail of the Dragon is, its state highway with 318 turns in 11 miles. Its a beast. Here are a few pictures from the run and some other roads....

On the way to meet with the group...

After meeting with the group...

The crew...

(FastMover, flcpl4fn, myself and ETraylorJr)

May 28, 2009 | 06:14 PM

Silver99v6

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From: Murfreesboro Tennessee

Awaiting the ride on the Dragon...

We didn't take any pictures on the Dragon since I didn't want my cameraman Lee getting motion sickness.

Next time Ill buy a video camera for it.

...And finally, me sporting some gear that I bought at the dragon souvenir shop...

It was a great time despite a lot of rain. I can't wait to do this run again!

May 28, 2009 | 06:15 PM

Raazor

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Nice photos!!

May 28, 2009 | 06:16 PM

johnebgoode

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From: Valley Stream NY

Looks like it was a blast..........great pix!!!

May 28, 2009 | 06:21 PM

mikez51c6

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St. Jude Donor '11

I have been there on my harley but not with the vette yet

May 28, 2009 | 06:25 PM

johnodrake

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Great pictures! Gotta do the Dragon!

May 28, 2009 | 06:28 PM

nearwater

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From: Sterling Heights MI

Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics!
Reminds me of the days I went to Deals Gap on my old S2000.
Took me 10 hrs to get down there and even longer on the way back, but was well worth the trip.

I look forward to driving down there on my Vette in the near future.

Dan

May 28, 2009 | 06:43 PM

lebvette

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21

Our club is joining the caravan in Sept. as it passes through Little Rock. After the run to B.G. we're going over to the T of D. From the pictures it reminds me a lot of the 'Pig Trail' in NW Arkansas. Looks like a lot of fun. You had some great pictures.
Larry

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May 28, 2009 | 08:14 PM

Gman in NC

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We did the tail last year. Great ride. Glad you liked it.

May 28, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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LBL C6

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From: LBL TN

Hey Mark;
Nice going. Great pics.

I have done Deals Gap, (original name) several times on
motorcycle. Once with my Goldwing and sidecar.
That was a trip.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Terry

May 28, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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Silver99v6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LBL C6

Hey Mark;
Nice going. Great pics.

I have done Deals Gap, (original name) several times on
motorcycle. Once with my Goldwing and sidecar.
That was a trip.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Terry

Thanks Terry! Nice hearing from you.

I think we need to organize a Museum trip again.

May 28, 2009 | 08:42 PM

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danl72

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Nice pics. Looks like you had a good time.

May 28, 2009 | 08:43 PM

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JayMack

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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09

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Those are some really

pictures! Looks like a great time.

Thanks for posting them!

May 28, 2009 | 08:54 PM

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CETA 256

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From: Crossville Tennessee

Glad you had a good time. Wife and I went about 1.5 yrs ago and had a blast. Hate the weather was bad.

May 28, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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RICH 28

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From: Orlando Florida

I love driving the tail. Can't wait to do it again. Cool pics of the mountains. Thanks for sharing.

May 28, 2009 | 09:23 PM

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peter pan

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Awesome pictures and looked like a great run

May 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM

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donald ahern

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From: Newington CT

Leaving june 8th for trip to the dragon, it's about
990 miles from here in ct. Looking forward to the trip
will take a week round trip will post some pictures
when i get back