THE DRAGON

ATX750i · 03-17-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRiSK

Sorry for not updating... Just a busy month for me right now.

There appear to be a few people who would be able to do a weekday run and quite a few more who wouldn't be able to. I am up for a smaller initial weeekday group run and then perhaps arranging for a larger weekend meet later in the year on a not so busy weekend. This initial meet could help in planning the larger meet. So if those of you interested in doing a weekday run are still up for it let me know here and we can set a date and start making some firm plans.

Thanks!

A weekday would be fine for me. Where, same place? And when?

caseysc · 03-17-2008, 10:35 AM

I also am interested but not available on the 3rd/4th.

DocRiSK · 03-23-2008, 10:03 PM

Okay for those of you interested in doing the weekday run in May, I was thinking of meeting up on the 5th (it's a monday) This will be after the Mini's meet. Please let me know if this works! Hope to hear from everyone by the end of the week so we can set a final date so those that need to make necessary arrangements can do so soon. Also do you all think we should do a two day meet and try to hit as many of the roads in the area as possible? If so let me know.

ATX750i · 03-24-2008, 01:59 PM

The 5th will be hard for me to do on account of i dont graduate until the 12th.

BlackSapphireZ · 03-24-2008, 09:54 PM

this event needs a firm date like now

ATX750i · 03-24-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

this event needs a firm date like now

OK, how about the 26th of May?

DocRiSK · 03-25-2008, 06:34 PM

The problem is trying to get enough people together on the same date. Okay since JHastings suggested the 26th let's keep this as the presumtive date.

JHastings can you look back through this thread and send a PM to all those who expressed interest in doing this run to get a count of people who will attend if we met on the 26th.

I will PM those on the other boards who appeared to be interested.

We should have a definite date set by the end of this week!

BlackSapphireZ · 03-25-2008, 07:46 PM

sounds like a plan

ovrkll · 03-25-2008, 08:56 PM

26th of May is part of Memorial day weekend

rc'Z · 03-26-2008, 05:28 AM

FYI - MINI Cooper Dragon:

_*MINIs on the Dragon 2008*_
As you are probably aware this year's MINIs on the Dragon is April 30 through May 4, 2008. The good news is that there are more than 20 different activities during the event...from an autocross to MINI Monte Carlo Night and more. The bad news is that registration is WAY down compared to previous years and the major events were designed to handle large numbers of people. Since we are quickly approaching deadlines for rentals and financial commitments needed to support the event we need to see an immediate increase in registrations for the event. Unfortunately because of the cost involved in putting on many of the events if registrations don't increase will will have to scale back the events in some way.

With the above in mind I would ask that if you are already planning to attend MOTD but have not yet registered please do so now. If you have already registered THANK YOU! Please encourage your motoring friends to register as well!

Decisions have to be made next week so your registration for the event, dinners, first ever car show, MINI Monte Carlo Night, Brew Swap, and other activities will help shape this year's event. Given all the work that the coordinators have put in to make this the best MOTD to date I would hate to see it scaled back based on lack of attendee support.

To learn more about MINIs on the Dragon and registration please visit the following URL:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-home

ATX750i · 03-30-2008, 12:23 PM

Sorry it took so long but here is the list,

1. wrh3
2. caseysc
3. DocRisk
4. JHastings0826
5. Ovrkll
6.

Add to this list guys.

caseysc · 03-30-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHastings0826

Sorry it took so long but here is the list,

1. wrh3
2. caseysc
3. DocRisk
4. JHastings0826
5.

Add to this list guys.

Looking forward to it, Johnathan! Thanks for doing the leg work. We ALL appreciate that, I'm sure.

BlackSapphireZ · 03-30-2008, 07:28 PM

I may or may not come but either way, you should do cherohala skyway loop without a doubt....

8th civic people have done all the leg work for you already. and i believe i posted the map here before.

ATX750i · 03-30-2008, 07:32 PM

BlackSapphire, you did post the map here before and I thank you for that, I do wish that you would join us for sure. I know that i dont know the route but mabey someone else does, but at the same time, i know that you know the route so...you need to come.

moonridur · 03-31-2008, 12:06 PM

I did the Dragon for the first time two weeks ago coming back from Performance Delivery. I was there about 10am on a Friday and the traffic was extremely light. We also had great weather which made the experience awesome. We ran it 3 times before we headed off to Memphis.

Also, In the latest issue of AmericanDriver, there is an article titled "Taming the Dragon" which is a great write up on the Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon. The history of these roads is interesting. One thing that I was not aware of is that this road was used in the 1958 film "Thunder Road" in which Robert Mitchum is killed in a crash on the Dragon while running moonshine.

DocRiSK · 04-01-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHastings0826

Sorry it took so long but here is the list,

1. wrh3
2. caseysc
3. DocRisk
4. JHastings0826
5. Ovrkll
6. Fire-n-ice
7.

Add to this list guys.

Make it six! Looking forward to this!

DocRiSK · 04-01-2008, 09:27 AM

We need to start planning the day itself... meet time, place, which runs, food stops, etc...

moonridur · 04-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Also if interested....

There were a couple of photographers on the Dragon getting some awesome shots of you driving the course. They will have their websites advertised on their vehicles as you pass by. I got some awesome photos to remember the experience. You can see their work at there websites:

www.zeefoto.com
www.us129photos.com

DocRiSK · 04-02-2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonridur

Also if interested....

There were a couple of photographers on the Dragon getting some awesome shots of you driving the course. They will have their websites advertised on their vehicles as you pass by. I got some awesome photos to remember the experience. You can see their work at there websites:

www.zeefoto.com
www.us129photos.com

Thanks moonridur! You should join us if your free that day.

DocRiSK · 04-02-2008, 07:45 AM

UPDATE:

Here's the current list of confirmed people (from various boards) for the meet on May 26th. IF you would like to join in just add your name here. Thanks

1. wrh3
2. caseysc
3. DocRisk
4. JHastings0826
5. Ovrkll
6. Fire-n-ice
7. PhillB
8.

moonridur · 04-02-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRiSK

Thanks moonridur! You should join us if your free that day.

Would love too but it is a little too far for me. It will probably be a while before I can get back to the Dragon.

DocRiSK · 04-02-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonridur

Would love too but it is a little too far for me. It will probably be a while before I can get back to the Dragon.

Opps! Didn't realize you're located in Houston.

03-17-2008, 10:35 AM	#46
caseysc Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Conv. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aiken, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 2.5i [8.00]	I also am interested but not available on the 3rd/4th.
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03-23-2008, 10:03 PM	#47
DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	Okay for those of you interested in doing the weekday run in May, I was thinking of meeting up on the 5th (it's a monday) This will be after the Mini's meet. Please let me know if this works! Hope to hear from everyone by the end of the week so we can set a final date so those that need to make necessary arrangements can do so soon. Also do you all think we should do a two day meet and try to hit as many of the roads in the area as possible? If so let me know.
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03-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#48
ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	The 5th will be hard for me to do on account of i dont graduate until the 12th. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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03-24-2008, 09:54 PM	#49
BlackSapphireZ Major 97 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	this event needs a firm date like now __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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03-25-2008, 06:34 PM	#51
DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	The problem is trying to get enough people together on the same date. Okay since JHastings suggested the 26th let's keep this as the presumtive date. JHastings can you look back through this thread and send a PM to all those who expressed interest in doing this run to get a count of people who will attend if we met on the 26th. I will PM those on the other boards who appeared to be interested. We should have a definite date set by the end of this week!
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03-25-2008, 07:46 PM	#52
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03-25-2008, 08:56 PM	#53
ovrkll Lieutenant 8 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue Z4M Join Date: May 2007 Location: McDonough, GA iTrader: (0)	26th of May is part of Memorial day weekend
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03-26-2008, 05:28 AM	#54
rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	FYI - MINI Cooper Dragon: _MINIs on the Dragon 2008_ As you are probably aware this year's MINIs on the Dragon is April 30 through May 4, 2008. The good news is that there are more than 20 different activities during the event...from an autocross to MINI Monte Carlo Night and more. The bad news is that registration is WAY down compared to previous years and the major events were designed to handle large numbers of people. Since we are quickly approaching deadlines for rentals and financial commitments needed to support the event we need to see an immediate increase in registrations for the event. Unfortunately because of the cost involved in putting on many of the events if registrations don't increase will will have to scale back the events in some way. With the above in mind I would ask that if you are already planning to attend MOTD but have not yet registered please do so now. If you have already registered THANK YOU! Please encourage your motoring friends to register as well! Decisions have to be made next week so your registration for the event, dinners, first ever car show, MINI Monte Carlo Night, Brew Swap, and other activities will help shape this year's event. Given all the work that the coordinators have put in to make this the best MOTD to date I would hate to see it scaled back based on lack of attendee support. To learn more about MINIs on the Dragon and registration please visit the following URL: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/motd-home
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ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	Sorry it took so long but here is the list, 1. wrh3 2. caseysc 3. DocRisk 4. JHastings0826 5. Ovrkll 6. Add to this list guys. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current Last edited by ATX750i; 03-31-2008 at 11:04 AM..
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03-30-2008, 07:28 PM	#57
BlackSapphireZ Major 97 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	I may or may not come but either way, you should do cherohala skyway loop without a doubt.... 8th civic people have done all the leg work for you already. and i believe i posted the map here before. __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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03-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#58
ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	BlackSapphire, you did post the map here before and I thank you for that, I do wish that you would join us for sure. I know that i dont know the route but mabey someone else does, but at the same time, i know that you know the route so...you need to come. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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03-31-2008, 12:06 PM	#59
moonridur New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I did the Dragon for the first time two weeks ago coming back from Performance Delivery. I was there about 10am on a Friday and the traffic was extremely light. We also had great weather which made the experience awesome. We ran it 3 times before we headed off to Memphis. Also, In the latest issue of AmericanDriver, there is an article titled "Taming the Dragon" which is a great write up on the Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon. The history of these roads is interesting. One thing that I was not aware of is that this road was used in the 1958 film "Thunder Road" in which Robert Mitchum is killed in a crash on the Dragon while running moonshine.
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DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	We need to start planning the day itself... meet time, place, which runs, food stops, etc...
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moonridur New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Also if interested.... There were a couple of photographers on the Dragon getting some awesome shots of you driving the course. They will have their websites advertised on their vehicles as you pass by. I got some awesome photos to remember the experience. You can see their work at there websites: www.zeefoto.com www.us129photos.com
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DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	UPDATE: Here's the current list of confirmed people (from various boards) for the meet on May 26th. IF you would like to join in just add your name here. Thanks 1. wrh3 2. caseysc 3. DocRisk 4. JHastings0826 5. Ovrkll 6. Fire-n-ice 7. PhillB 8.
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