Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back
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Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back
Three members of the Ratpack attacked the Dragon on April 17th 2004. The morning started with a surprise breakfast with Woopie Goldberg appearing at the Cherokee Casino. On the way to Deals Gap we found a road even better than the Dragon. We met Ron from SMC and ran the dragon with a group of Toyota Spyders who videoed the run with a camera mounted to the side of the car. In two weeks this will be availabe on <midsouthspyders.com> .On the second run with Honda 2000's Jerry left the road in a spectacular manner. He made it home and will be at Skyline next week. Repairs will be done later. Jack ,Dave,and Jerry are ready to go back. Enjoy the pictures.
Pics here - https://www.corvetteforum.com/events/gallery/albup54
Pics here - https://www.corvetteforum.com/events/gallery/albup54
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (GB Vette)
Yea...the Dragon took a swipe at us...almost got us. But all's well that end's well. Great driving with you guys...even I got to see some nice East Tennessee country side! :lol:
Who IS this guy in the middle doing the heavy drinking.... :D
Who IS this guy in the middle doing the heavy drinking.... :D
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Yea...the Dragon took a swipe at us...almost got us. But all's well that end's well. Great driving with you guys...even I got to see some nice East Tennessee country side! :lol:
Who IS this guy in the middle doing the heavy drinking.... :D
Who IS this guy in the middle doing the heavy drinking.... :D
Glad everyone had fun and survived another Dragon Taming session..... :steering:
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Wow sorry about the damage, that trip really has been on my list before I move to Michigan in May but alas don't think it is going to happen for now.
See you guys saturday
See you guys saturday
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (98Pace97Coupe)
Great driving with you guys...even I got to see some nice East Tennessee country side! :lol:
Too bad you couldn't hook up with us for breakfast that morning and meet Whoopi. She's a riot. :jester
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Sorry to hear about the troubles... seems like it was going around this weekend..
Still, no blood, no fouls, no worries, eh? :cheers:
Still, no blood, no fouls, no worries, eh? :cheers:
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (Preacher)
Dave,
I saw the video and pics of your "mishap". Some of us Ratpackers need to get up with you guys and have fun on the "serpent" sometime soon. Those twisties are a lot of fun but not very forgiving when it comes to making even the smallest of mistakes. Your car didn't look too bad considering. Hope you are able to get it fixed soon. :cheers:
I saw the video and pics of your "mishap". Some of us Ratpackers need to get up with you guys and have fun on the "serpent" sometime soon. Those twisties are a lot of fun but not very forgiving when it comes to making even the smallest of mistakes. Your car didn't look too bad considering. Hope you are able to get it fixed soon. :cheers:
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (DAVS Y2K)
Dave,
I saw the video and pics of your "mishap". Some of us Ratpackers need to get up with you guys and have fun on the "serpent" sometime soon. Those twisties are a lot of fun but not very forgiving when it comes to making even the smallest of mistakes. Your car didn't look too bad considering. Hope you are able to get it fixed soon. :cheers:
I saw the video and pics of your "mishap". Some of us Ratpackers need to get up with you guys and have fun on the "serpent" sometime soon. Those twisties are a lot of fun but not very forgiving when it comes to making even the smallest of mistakes. Your car didn't look too bad considering. Hope you are able to get it fixed soon. :cheers:
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (Preacher)
Dave,
even with the accident, it was the most fun I have had with my clothes on in a long time :rofl:
even with the accident, it was the most fun I have had with my clothes on in a long time :rofl:
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How's that Ron? With Jack leadin' the way all you have time to do is look straight ahead and hope for the best. :lol:
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (98Pace97Coupe)
Just got the list of damages from Hall Chevrolet. Two new right side wheels,replace right side rocker panel,replace the front air dam(they call it a valance) and some paint on the bottom of the door. Worst of all I hurt my pride. Repairs to be done in May;didn't want to miss Skyline weekend. :nonod: :nonod: :nonod: Jerry
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (jerryschonfeld)
:cheers: Jerry!
Your pride should remain intact :thumbs:
Even Ron Fellows and the other C5R drivers go off road occassionally :D
So how much $ ?
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Your pride should remain intact :thumbs:
Even Ron Fellows and the other C5R drivers go off road occassionally :D
So how much $ ?
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (GB Vette)
Hey, just wanted to see how the red Vette is. I was one of the two S2000s stuck behind you guys going through The Dragon. Next time, pull off to the side and let us faster cars go by. ;) My buddy had the black one behind you guys and I was in the yellow S2K. That was quite scary being behind all that off road action.
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Hey, just wanted to see how the red Vette is. I was one of the two S2000s stuck behind you guys going through The Dragon. Next time, pull off to the side and let us faster cars go by. ;) My buddy had the black one behind you guys and I was in the yellow S2K. That was quite scary being behind all that off road action.
I have been quite impressed the last couple weeks with the S2K, seeing them at an autocross and now on the Dragon. That is quite a group of enthusiasts that gathered that day to "Wake the Dragon"! :cheers: :thumbs:
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (Tidalwdave)
Hey, just wanted to see how the red Vette is. I was one of the two S2000s stuck behind you guys going through The Dragon. Next time, pull off to the side and let us faster cars go by. ;) My buddy had the black one behind you guys and I was in the yellow S2K. That was quite scary being behind all that off road action.
I was in the white one...I caught some of the action in my rear view mirror :D
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (jackdaroofer)
Cost to insurence company:$2500. Cost to me initially $50. Cost to me when Ann gets through with me for hurting HERRR CAR $2500 minimum shopping spree in DC! :boxing :boxing :boxing
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Re: Ratpack Attacks the Dragon. The Dragon Bites Back (Tidalwdave)
:cheers: Looks like we will be making our Fall run on either the weekend of September 24 or October 1, depending on the weather outlook.
Maybe we will seeya then?
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Maybe we will seeya then?
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