FT86Club needs to meet and cruise (Tail of the Dragon?) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Moshpit37 · 07-29-2012, 01:48 AM

I'm just throwing this out there. We need to organize a big meet-up/cruise in western Tennessee, with emphasis on the Tail of the Dragon. I keep hearing about how awesome it is, and looking at the maps and pictures all I can do is drool.

I live in Arkansas, so I can't just go there on a whim, but it would be less than a full day's drive for me if we were to plan a weekend for it. If we could get some locals to the area to look into this, maybe check on hotel group rates, and whatnot, I could see this becoming a big event.

ps. I posted this also in the Southeast Regional forum section but wanted to put it here also to get some extra exposure. Mods, feel free to move/delete if you feel necessary.

Pscylo · 07-29-2012, 01:53 AM

Mini's drive from all over the country/North America to meet for the Tail of the Dragon.

Kido1986 · 07-29-2012, 01:54 AM

Im going with the Mazda crew this coming Wednesday for 5 days

Chewie4299 · 07-29-2012, 01:59 AM

My brother recently moved to NC. I'll be going to visit him in a couple of weeks.

I was looking into making a detour before driving home to hit this up but I realized that I have a 13 hour drive back to CT from where he is and The Tail is 4.5 hours further away to the west.

Still on the fence about this.

bestwheelbase · 07-29-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Moshpit37

We need to organize a big meet-up/cruise in western Tennessee, with emphasis on the Tail of the Dragon.

Stop in Nashville and we'll join the caravan.

There are some great hotels/motels in the area, but camping is also fun.

Pscylo · 07-29-2012, 02:10 AM

I'm down, with about 6 months notice haha....just start caravaning from CA and end up with a train of FR-S / BRZ heading east down the 40.

Moshpit37 · 07-29-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pscylo

I'm down, with about 6 months notice haha....just start caravaning from CA and end up with a train of FR-S / BRZ heading east down the 40.

Yeah, I'm thinking next spring might be a good time to get enough notice for everybody and really set up something official.

Flat Black VW · 07-29-2012, 09:22 AM

I think this would be really cool. Im in virginia and would definitely come down if something official was set up

Pscylo · 07-29-2012, 09:57 AM

Why the "Tail of the Dragon" you ask? This is why....

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16YnmJN0fc&feature=player_embedded"]Hell Roads - Tail of the Dragon - YouTube[/ame]

No Quarter · 07-29-2012, 10:06 AM

I was just down there in June for a week on my Motorcycle. Stayed at a place called Fontana Village. Really nice place just a few miles from the NC end of the Dragon. They are very well set up to handle car meets, as they do it all the time, and they have reduced rates for these events. I would love to go back. I think this coming October would be a great time of year to go. I check weekly on the pics from the Dragon at killboy.com. Great photos.

Pscylo · 07-29-2012, 10:16 AM

They really need to make it a "No Semi through traffic" zone though. Put signs up for the guys that do not know better.

Kido1986 · 07-29-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pscylo

They really need to make it a "No Semi through traffic" zone though. Put signs up for the guys that do not know better.

They did very recently, less than 3 months ago. Problem is, GPSes don't care so while drivers who know that area know better, if a drive blindly follows GPS, ignores road signs warning of this, they get stuck on here.

No Quarter · 07-29-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pscylo

They really need to make it a "No Semi through traffic" zone though. Put signs up for the guys that do not know better.

It's a lot better than it used to be. In the week that I was there, there was one 18 wheeler. Also, the locals are very good about getting a motorcycle out in front the truck to warn oncoming drivers/riders.

JohnATL · 07-29-2012, 11:47 AM

Sounds fun. I second late fall.

07-29-2012, 01:59 AM	#4
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