Col Marsh and I are planning a drive out of St Louis to run the Tail of the Dragon.. The date has been set to May 18 and May 19. We are working on a group price for hotel/lodging along the route if possible.

Tennessee into North Carolina on US 129, 11 miles and 318 turns/twisties in those 11 miles. We are going to drive up on a friday morning at first light; around 0500, drive the route a few times, sight see or whatever, get a room at a bed 'n breakfast/motel, drive it a few more times on a saturday and then come home.. this is the GENERAL idea.

This IS a generally a BMW event but is opened to other cars... We have a vette or 2 planning on joining us and a mini or 2. ANYONE can go.

we are also planning to see the Biltmore Mansion http://www.biltmore.com/ as recommended by Adrnln-ti, among a few other things like a winery or 3. :devillook

someone post this on M3forums.com midwest section (or other bmw boards that i'm not aware of...)? i've been banned for quite some time. :rolleyes

thanks!!
-b vino

Hrmmmm, I may be interested in joining you guys. Do you know what route you are going to take from St. Louis the area? I have always wanted to drive that road and see Biltmore as well.

I'll put together a tentative route tonight after I leave the base. :)

64 East to 57 South to 24 East to 40 East to 140 East to US 129!!! 500 miles.

can't wait.:redspot

Are you kidding? That's the worst idea ever. let's get a bunch of inexperienced testosterone filled people to "cruise" on one of the most difficult street runs in the nation.


I've heard horror stories and worse of packs like this resulting in only 3-5 cars left by the end of the run.

I'd defitnely drive that road, but not with a large group.

count me in!!!

we arent going to drive it like we do out hwy 94. be realistic, E-Kal.


myself or the Col. will lead the way.. this is considered the Ring of the States...(nurburgring). E-Kal, i think you are just being a girl about wanting to go ;)

i'll set up a MEETING place prior to leaving St Louis.. let me get with the Col and figure something out.

stay tuned.

You guys should be ok unless there are some wineries in route.

wineries will be on the list but it wont be involved with the run. we arent that stupid. the Col wouldnt have any of that.

i've always thought this is a funny pic from the dragon:

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6744/820/400/912055/IMG_0157.jpg




I won't be attending.

You guys should be ok unless there are some wineries in route.

:lol

are you and tim up for it?

10 cars thus far ;)

i've always thought this is a funny pic from the dragon:

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6744/820/400/912055/IMG_0157.jpg




I won't be attending.

ROFL!

There is a Microtel in Robbinsville, NC. This appears to have modest accomodations and is less than half an hour from the Dragon. The one right on the hiway is already booked.

I booked a room for $75 which compared to the other lodges is very reasonable. As of the evening of Feb 13, there are plenty of rooms remaining. We just got one night for Friday the 18th of May.

Thanks to Col Bob for the information!

The website for this hotel is www.microtelrobbinsville.com

The phone number is 1-888-771-7171.


other lodging for the dragon tail


http://www.minisonthedragon.info/lodging.html

I drove it about 10 years ago in a modded crx. I love it. I hate the big rigs though. One almost took me out.

bump.

it'll be tough to get a room. it is doable though.

Ferrari is having their weekend there as well.. its going to be awesome. we have 3 bmws, 3 porsches and a mini coooper committed. cannonball run style. :)

Subscribing to read later.

I forgot about this and I scheduled the CPA that weekend =(

Have fun and take lots of pictures!!

Are you kidding? That's the worst idea ever. let's get a bunch of inexperienced testosterone filled people to "cruise" on one of the most difficult street runs in the nation.

I've heard horror stories and worse of packs like this resulting in only 3-5 cars left by the end of the run.

I'd defitnely drive that road, but not with a large group.

:violinist Get the sand out of your vagina Eric and join us.


Looks like school is done so I might be in.

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2713585

A good video.

we have a camera mount in one of the cars... entire trip will be video'd

the Dragon was a success and we'll be doing it again next year. video and pics to follow.

1200 miles in 2 days.. :buttrock

Glad to hear you guys all made it back in one piece.

I definitely would have lost my mind driving 1200 miles with my squeaky steering wheel.

Maj Tommy and myself exiting the Dragon

100 people die on the Dragon a year. We were there on friday and saturday. the very first day, 2nd time down the dragon, my brother witnessed this from his Mini Cooper.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=INRgC8LrBNc

:eek:

if youve ever driven the dragon, you will understand it has to be the most dangerous road in North America.

That is crazy man.
Why didnt he stop to make sure they were ok?????

I have no idea. i dont think there was a pull-off there and he wouldve risked getting hit from traffic behind.... i dont know.

he just kept going.:rolleyes i yelled at him, trust me.


I wouldve pulled over and notified the ppl coming in the opposite direction that there were pieces of bike everywhere. flashing high beams and waving to slow down.:help

wow, that video is insane.... when is the next winery run Brent?

it'll have to be in mid or late june? let me figure out a weekend.

sounds good, i'll finally be back for a summer and i'm legal in 2 weeks...

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