7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
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7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
***Alert and Update***
March 1, 2014
THE LODGE IS PRETTY FULL, THE GENCOUPES AND VW-R32s ARE THERE THE SAME WEEKEND.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING A ROOM FOR OUR REDUCED RATE, PM ME.
ALSO, CALLING DURING THE HOURS OF 9 to 4 IS BEST WHEN MANAGEMENT IS ON DUTY!
Also, the Microtel in Robbinsville is full. The only alternative now is the Microtel in Bryson City:
http://www.microtelinn.com/hotels/no...hotel-overview
There is always the option of sharing a room with someone - post in this thread if you are thinking of that option.
Come to the 7th Annual Spring 2014 CROSSFIRE
"Tail of the Dragon" GTG
April 4,5,6 - 2014
(Low room rates available from April 3rd to 7th - so come early and stay late!)
We are trying something new this spring - your event coordinator will be the fearless and often ticketed Pizzaguy.
March 1, 2014
THE LODGE IS PRETTY FULL, THE GENCOUPES AND VW-R32s ARE THERE THE SAME WEEKEND.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING A ROOM FOR OUR REDUCED RATE, PM ME.
ALSO, CALLING DURING THE HOURS OF 9 to 4 IS BEST WHEN MANAGEMENT IS ON DUTY!
Also, the Microtel in Robbinsville is full. The only alternative now is the Microtel in Bryson City:
http://www.microtelinn.com/hotels/no...hotel-overview
There is always the option of sharing a room with someone - post in this thread if you are thinking of that option.
Come to the 7th Annual Spring 2014 CROSSFIRE
"Tail of the Dragon" GTG
April 4,5,6 - 2014
(Low room rates available from April 3rd to 7th - so come early and stay late!)
We are trying something new this spring - your event coordinator will be the fearless and often ticketed Pizzaguy.
Please post in this thread if you will be attending and I'll put you on the list in post #2
This is also the thread to ask any questions about the event. This get-together (GTG) is for drivers of all skill levels and driving interests. Route leaders will be taking small groups (up to 14 cars) on routes and runs that vary from a relaxing drive in the mountains, to those that might make some passengers (and even DRIVERS) a little queasy.
Enjoy the accommodations at the Fontana Lodge Resort in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
Enjoy meeting other members and some incredible driving in groups around the Smokey Mountains.
Fontana Village Resort. A Great Smoky Mountain Destination!
^^^That line is a link^^^
in the Mountains of North Carolina
(off HWY 28 just 9 miles south of the Dragon's South end)
Mapquest Link
Set your GPS to:
300 Woods Rd.
Fontana Dam, NC
This should bring you directly to the Fontana Lodge
Room reservations are now being accepted !!
Just call (800) 849-2258 and ask for the reservations desk.
Tell them your booking with the "Chrysler Crossfire Group" to be certain to get our group rate.
Our discounted lodge rates are $84.00 (with Our Crossfire Group discount)
The cut off date for reserving a room in our Crossfire Group at this rate was February 2, the lodge is quite full. If you call from 9am and 4pm, you may have a better chance of getting them to extend the discount. Do not call after hours when management is not there and do not be surprised if they tell you they are booked !
Just call (800) 849-2258 and ask for the reservations desk.
Tell them your booking with the "Chrysler Crossfire Group" to be certain to get our group rate.
Our discounted lodge rates are $84.00 (with Our Crossfire Group discount)
The cut off date for reserving a room in our Crossfire Group at this rate was February 2, the lodge is quite full. If you call from 9am and 4pm, you may have a better chance of getting them to extend the discount. Do not call after hours when management is not there and do not be surprised if they tell you they are booked !
PET RULES AT FONTANA LODGE
$150 non refundable pet deposit for Lodge rooms.
This has been a strict policy for 5 years now and has been implemented by the owners of the property
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause some of our members but Gary tried to negotiate but was unsuccessful.
There may be cabins available that are pet-friendly, but availability is limited and the price won't be $84.00 a night.
The lodge also operates a campground less than three miles from the lodge - call the lodge or click the link above the picture of the pool (above) for details.
$150 non refundable pet deposit for Lodge rooms.
This has been a strict policy for 5 years now and has been implemented by the owners of the property
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause some of our members but Gary tried to negotiate but was unsuccessful.
There may be cabins available that are pet-friendly, but availability is limited and the price won't be $84.00 a night.
The lodge also operates a campground less than three miles from the lodge - call the lodge or click the link above the picture of the pool (above) for details.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations canceled more than 30 days in advance of arrival are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee which will be retained from the deposit.
Reservations canceled within less than 30 days of arrival will forfeit the full deposit.
Please be aware that reservations that are shortened within the 30 day time frame will be charged for any days dropped.
This is their official policy, but they have been known to be forgiving and flexible with a group as large as ours.
Reservations canceled more than 30 days in advance of arrival are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee which will be retained from the deposit.
Reservations canceled within less than 30 days of arrival will forfeit the full deposit.
Please be aware that reservations that are shortened within the 30 day time frame will be charged for any days dropped.
This is their official policy, but they have been known to be forgiving and flexible with a group as large as ours.
Tail of the Dragon
Photo links of the previous meets below:
Spring 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2008 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2009 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2009 Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Fall 2010 - Tail of the Dragon Meet
Spring 2011 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Fall 2011 - Tail of the Dragon meet
Spring 2012 - Tail of the Dragon met
Fall 2012 - Tail of the Dragon meet
The first meet - Fall 2007
Fall 2010 - Largest Meet ever
Pictures from our Fall 2013 TOD
You have GOT to see this part of the country - from a tour of the various local falls:
From our visit to the Wheels thru Time Museum:
From one of our runs, the "New Tourist Class" on the Cherohala Skyway
"Chasing" Crossfires - Cherohala Skyway Part A - YouTube
Just about my best run thru the Dragon itself:
Pizzaguy is our LEADER?
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Attendance list
A current list of those brave enough to attend a Pizzaguy-arranged event is below.
(If you are bringing two cars, please let me know, as I want this to be an attendance list of people and cars - each car gets it's own line.)
A special welcome is extended to our First-time Crossfire Dragon attendees, listed in Red.
(If you are bringing two cars, please let me know, as I want this to be an attendance list of people and cars - each car gets it's own line.)
A special welcome is extended to our First-time Crossfire Dragon attendees, listed in Red.
Pizzaguy- Georgia (Mark) "Moderate" Leader
SRQfun - Florida (Michael) "Tourist Class" Leader
ThirteenDog - Tennessee (Nick) "Aggressive" Leader
Valk - Illinois (Gary) No Car-Flying in
Osofast2 - Kentucky (Ray and Susan)Valk - Illinois (Gary) No Car-Flying in
itsky - Colorado (Evan) No Car-Flying in
AKING57 - North Carolina (Andy)
Grey Blitz - Florida (Inge) **Car 1 of 2**
Red Racer - Florida (Jack) **Car 2 of 2**
Elalyn - Georgia (John and Ella)
Iamfink2 - Maryland (Pat)
TVRMiami- Tennessee (Tom)
Easley15 - South Carolina (Shawn) No Car
Carl Graham - South Carolina (Carl)
Mimi'sSRT - Georgia (Doug and Marie)
AlllX'dUp and newB2012 - North Carolina (Terry and Barbara)
BoilerUpXfire - Indiana (John and Molly)
mmrt00 - Pennsylvania (Tony and Roxanne)
JD - North Carolina (JD and Alta)
austinbarrylee - Kentucky (Barry)
MrMiata and MrsMiata - Oklahoma (Greg and Sherri)
Gbono2 - Georgia (George and Sharon)
Brimissy1956 - Illinois (Brian and Missy)
Mickey5469 - Georgia (John and Bessie)
RON H- Tennessee (Ron and Lydia)
ThornH- North Carolina (Thorn and Margaret)
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RUNS, TOURS and ACTIVITES
Runs and Tours
Always subject to change, the following is planned:13Dog (Nick) - Aggressive group - Friday: "Road to Nowhere" run and short hike (see post #4) Saturday: "Moonshiner" run
Pizzaguy - Moderate group - Friday: (So far, I plan to go with Nick above) Saturday: Cherohala/Bald River Falls/Tail of the Dragon Sunday: Devil's Triangle run via the Dragon both ways
SRQfun (Micheal) - New Tourist Class - Saturday: Cherohala/Bald River Falls/Tail of the Dragon Sunday: Dragon & Waterfalls tour w/lunch at Bogart's in Sylva
Questions on these runs should be directed to the group leader listed above.
Other Possible Activities
SRQfun (Micheal) may be staying over to get some fly fishing in on the Cherokee reservation on Monday.
A drive to the "Wheels Through Time" museum in Maggie Valley (with the option of a stop at a local brewrey). Wheels Through Time
A drive to "Xtreme Racing Center" (Go Kart Racing) in Pigeon Forge, Tennesse. Xtreme Racing Center Pigeon Forge | It's totally XTREME!
Best Go Karts on the strip!!!! - Review of Xtreme Racing Center Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge, TN - TripAdvisor
Please PM me if you want to lead a group, have an idea for an activity, etc. (This thread gets really long by spring and things get lost.)
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Maps and Route Information
Nick's Run on Friday:
My Friday run this year is to the Road to Nowhere. A couple years ago Howard, Jim and I went up this way. It’s a decent run that takes you through Bryson City, where we will have lunch, and ends just before a dark tunnel with a huge parking area. From there we will go through the tunnel on foot and hike the 3 mile Goldmine Loop Trail. If you decide you do not wish to hike 3 miles you’re more than welcome to head back to the Lodge, or Bryson City.
My group is generally a moderately aggressive. This means we drive quickly through the twisty bits, and 5-10 over on the straight bits.
Just a 82 mile day, should be pretty relaxed and different from what we're use to.
Here is more information about the road and how it came to be.
The Story of the Road To Nowhere
Here's the route.
SRQfun's run: (Saturday or Sunday - it's this or the Cherohala/Dragon)
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
My Friday run this year is to the Road to Nowhere. A couple years ago Howard, Jim and I went up this way. It’s a decent run that takes you through Bryson City, where we will have lunch, and ends just before a dark tunnel with a huge parking area. From there we will go through the tunnel on foot and hike the 3 mile Goldmine Loop Trail. If you decide you do not wish to hike 3 miles you’re more than welcome to head back to the Lodge, or Bryson City.
My group is generally a moderately aggressive. This means we drive quickly through the twisty bits, and 5-10 over on the straight bits.
Just a 82 mile day, should be pretty relaxed and different from what we're use to.
Here is more information about the road and how it came to be.
The Story of the Road To Nowhere
Here's the route.
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
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re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
I'm coming of course...but I see you knew this and already put me on the list !!!
My thanks to Mark (Pizzaguy) for keeping this event alive and hosting the Spring 2014 Dragon next year
CLICK>>>> The Countdown begins <<<<<
My thanks to Mark (Pizzaguy) for keeping this event alive and hosting the Spring 2014 Dragon next year
CLICK>>>> The Countdown begins <<<<<
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Sign me up! Would love to drive up with anyone else here in Georgia so let me know if your going and we can meet up and caravan!!
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Put Greg and Sherri on the list..
And take liberty to sign us up for any extra boat rides.. helicopter rides.. float trips or otherwise..
And Sherri says any major shopping events..
And take liberty to sign us up for any extra boat rides.. helicopter rides.. float trips or otherwise..
And Sherri says any major shopping events..
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Ok, here we go again - another signup thread. Doing the best I can to keep up with everyone.
I will start a NEW ATL/GA convoy thread soon, I leave from GA400 Exit 14 on Thursday at a time agreeable to others - often around 1pm. I had two Alabamans with me this time and I introduced them to GA60 and GA180 -
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Re: 7TH Annual Spring "Tail of the Dragon" GTG April 2014
Guess I better hook up a motion sensor.. can't have you missing your old wheels.. and then me missing them.. 
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Reservations made.. will be there with the "cool guys".. Thursday night.. king size - room with a view..
Ya snooze ya loose..
Looks like leave out Wednesday morning.. making it two 6 1/2 hour or so runs to be there Thursday.
Ya snooze ya loose..
Looks like leave out Wednesday morning.. making it two 6 1/2 hour or so runs to be there Thursday.
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Give me a shout when we get closer to the event and we can ride in together.
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