Dragon Run Meet -- 2010 "Meet me at the Dragon" Event

**cobrabitn** · 12-09-2009, 11:54 PM

We're gauging interest in a Spring Dragon Run Meet. We want to include everyone but will concentrate on NC, SC, TN, GA.

We now have some updated information on this event to be held on April 24, 2010. The host hotel is the Inn at Christmas Place.

Information is as follows:

When: April 24, 2010
Where: The Dragon - Deal's Gap, NC
What: 318 curves in 11 miles and Cherohala Skyway cruise
Cost: A strong gut and gas money, lunch money or brown bag...bring motion sickness pills if you have a weak stomach because you will throw up.

Host Hotel: The Inn at Christmas Place
Cost: $129.00 to $299.00 depending on room. 10% off if you are a AAA member

Contact Information:

The plans are that we will all meet at the pizza place in Robbinsville, NC in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. That means if you are coming from the south (Atlanta, GA) you will have to make your plans to eat prior to the meet. Contact John Tornow to get your meet place and time. John Tornow, gajaytee@gmail.com

If you are coming from the east, you will be meeting in Hickory, NC and eating lunch in the Waynesville, NC area. Contact Robbie Kiser if you have any questions at robk17th@charter.net

If you are coming from the west and north, you will have to go around the rock slide. Contact SonicBlue on the forums through pm for meet time and directions.

Attendee List:

Robbie Kiser - 2008 Alloy Shelby GT 500 Coupe
Tony & Jacque Sorrentino - 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe
John Tornow - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Terminator Cobra Coupe
Dennis Kirchdoerfer - 1999 White SVT Cobra Convertible
Michael Woodward - 2001 White SVT Cobra Convertible
James Finney - 1999 Electric Green SVT Cobra Convertible
Davis Timbert - 2010 Kona Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe
Steve Smith - 2004 Screaming Yellow SVT Cobra Convertible
Steve Aldrich - 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Convertible

**97whitevert** · 12-10-2009, 07:36 PM

As far as I know right now, either one; but I think the April date is a better chance of nicer weather, especially for verts

**Sonicbluesvt** · 12-13-2009, 11:55 AM

I am looking foward to this. I have never been on the dragon.

tango7 · 12-16-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonicbluesvt

I am looking foward to this. I have never been on the dragon.

+1 I have not been either

**cobrabitn** · 12-16-2009, 10:31 PM

April showers??? Hmm....

Right now, we have April 24th as the winner. I'll wait till the end of the week for a final confirmation.

Red03 · 12-18-2009, 12:22 AM

I didn't vote in the poll, because I will not be back in time for either date. However; I agree with Lisa (did I just say that).... April would be better date for me, especially if we want to make this a annual event.

**97whitevert** · 12-20-2009, 08:56 PM

thanks bud....

See if I .....

JymBart · 01-08-2010, 11:41 AM

Sounds like "Big Fun", ...... any idea on what the route would be, down the Dragon, up the Dragon, .......... where do you usually start?

JymBart

**cobrabitn** · 01-26-2010, 10:42 PM

Don't know yet Jim, we're trying to figure out where would be the best place to eat and then go from there.

JayTee · 01-27-2010, 09:56 AM

April 24th works best for me. I'll be getting back from Dallas that week in March. With that said though, I'll be able to make either date and will go with the groups vote. The Georgia Chapter will make an attempt to meet in Atlanta somewhere convenient to all and make the cruise together.

**cobrabitn** · 02-06-2010, 12:10 AM

Learn more about this event by going here: www.tailofthedragon.com. it looks like the YMR will be there that weekend as we did not know that but it may be more fun. I think the only problem I might see is that they are running the dragon on Friday and we planned to run it on Saturday.

I'm assuming everyone wants to run it on Saturday, yes?

This could be an overnighter or just a day trip. What do others of you think? Day trip or overnighter?

**Cobra4me** · 02-06-2010, 11:33 PM

count me in also. Its a pretty good trip so a over night stay may be necessary. With that said it is manditory to find lodging before going to Robbinsville. There is only a few places to stay.

lorahcobra · 02-07-2010, 11:07 AM

Here is the schedule the Yellow Mustang Registry will follow for Fri-Sat. Friday 8AM meet at The Inn at Christmas Place (Pigeon Forge), cruise Wears Valley to Townsend then up to the Foothills Parkway, cruise over to US129, hit the Dragon with a stop at Deal's Gap for bathroom-t shirts or whatever-cool down,then cruise over to Cherokee, NC for lunch (at this point Pizza Inn). Then head back over the Smokies via 441 to Gatlinburg and on into Pigeon Forge.

Saturday, The Diner will have their first cruise-in of the year (on Hwy 66, Sevierville) and the YMR will be there from Noon-6PMish. There will be trophies, games, music and discounts of food (10%) with free drink refills all show.

I have talked to event planners for YMR and any & all from SCMC are cordially invited to join in either event or both.

I would not have minded leading the Dragon run for the SCMC on Saturday, but was already committed to the YMR's schedule before the SCMC came up with the idea to run on April 24th. Hope to see ya'll there!

**cobrabitn** · 02-07-2010, 11:34 AM

I don't see us following the YMR schedule as most of us have to work and just planned for a Saturday Dragon Run trip. By following their schedule, we'd have to be there on Thursday for a Friday morning cruise and that's not going to work for me and probably others too.

I'll see if SVT Madman can lead us through on Saturday?? We might be able to catch the tail end of the "Diner" cruise-in and meet up then.

I agree on the overnighter for at least Saturday/Sunday but that would be up to those that are attending. Prices of the Inn at Christmas place run from $129.00 a night to $299.00 a night depending on which room you choose. My boss would like to stay there but it is pricey. What do others think??

SonicBlue · 02-08-2010, 12:04 AM

You might want to consider something like Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge (865-428-2700 - http://www.4lodging.com/PGFTN/). I haven't stayed there, but it has a 3-star rating and is pretty well recommended. Without even checking out group rates, Apr 24 - 25 is going for $77. for 2 Doubles and $86. for a King. There are two pancake restaurants right there and it's only three lights from the turn to Wears Valley.

View Poll Results: Please select your preference below:
I can make it March 27, 2010	2	7.69%
I can make it April 24, 2010	13	50.00%
I can make either day, March 27 or April 24, 2010	11	42.31%
I can't make either date, I don't like cruising the Dragon.	0	0%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2009, 11:54 PM	#1
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Dragon Run Meet -- 2010 "Meet me at the Dragon" Event We're gauging interest in a Spring Dragon Run Meet. We want to include everyone but will concentrate on NC, SC, TN, GA. We now have some updated information on this event to be held on April 24, 2010. The host hotel is the Inn at Christmas Place. Information is as follows: When: April 24, 2010 Where: The Dragon - Deal's Gap, NC What: 318 curves in 11 miles and Cherohala Skyway cruise Cost: A strong gut and gas money, lunch money or brown bag...bring motion sickness pills if you have a weak stomach because you will throw up. Host Hotel: The Inn at Christmas Place Cost: $129.00 to $299.00 depending on room. 10% off if you are a AAA member Contact Information: The plans are that we will all meet at the pizza place in Robbinsville, NC in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. That means if you are coming from the south (Atlanta, GA) you will have to make your plans to eat prior to the meet. Contact John Tornow to get your meet place and time. John Tornow, gajaytee@gmail.com If you are coming from the east, you will be meeting in Hickory, NC and eating lunch in the Waynesville, NC area. Contact Robbie Kiser if you have any questions at robk17th@charter.net If you are coming from the west and north, you will have to go around the rock slide. Contact SonicBlue on the forums through pm for meet time and directions. Attendee List: Robbie Kiser - 2008 Alloy Shelby GT 500 Coupe Tony & Jacque Sorrentino - 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe John Tornow - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Terminator Cobra Coupe Dennis Kirchdoerfer - 1999 White SVT Cobra Convertible Michael Woodward - 2001 White SVT Cobra Convertible James Finney - 1999 Electric Green SVT Cobra Convertible Davis Timbert - 2010 Kona Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe Steve Smith - 2004 Screaming Yellow SVT Cobra Convertible Steve Aldrich - 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Convertible __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

12-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
97whitevert well, maybe.... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: anywhere, everywhere....NC Posts: 11,730	As far as I know right now, either one; but I think the April date is a better chance of nicer weather, especially for verts __________________ Lisa 97 white convertible #99 Born on 1/28/97 03 sonic blue coupe #323 Born on 6/4/02 86 SVO Mustang track beast- The older brother of the SVT ! 99 green BAT 95 laser red F150 06 sonic blue Escape "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

12-13-2009, 11:55 AM	#3
Sonicbluesvt Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 161	I am looking foward to this. I have never been on the dragon. __________________ 2003 COBRA

12-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	April showers??? Hmm.... Right now, we have April 24th as the winner. I'll wait till the end of the week for a final confirmation. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

12-18-2009, 12:22 AM	#6
Red03 SCMC Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Spring Lake, NC Posts: 172	I didn't vote in the poll, because I will not be back in time for either date. However; I agree with Lisa (did I just say that).... April would be better date for me, especially if we want to make this a annual event. __________________ 2003 Torch Red Coupe # 858 of 8394 Born on date: 24 Jun 02

12-20-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
97whitevert well, maybe.... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: anywhere, everywhere....NC Posts: 11,730	thanks bud.... See if I ..... __________________ Lisa 97 white convertible #99 Born on 1/28/97 03 sonic blue coupe #323 Born on 6/4/02 86 SVO Mustang track beast- The older brother of the SVT ! 99 green BAT 95 laser red F150 06 sonic blue Escape "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

01-08-2010, 11:41 AM	#8
JymBart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East, Tennessee Posts: 19	April sounds like Dragon Time Sounds like "Big Fun", ...... any idea on what the route would be, down the Dragon, up the Dragon, .......... where do you usually start? JymBart

01-26-2010, 10:42 PM	#9
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Don't know yet Jim, we're trying to figure out where would be the best place to eat and then go from there. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-27-2010, 09:56 AM	#10
JayTee SCMC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 71	We're in ! April 24th works best for me. I'll be getting back from Dallas that week in March. With that said though, I'll be able to make either date and will go with the groups vote. The Georgia Chapter will make an attempt to meet in Atlanta somewhere convenient to all and make the cruise together. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Cobra 503 RWHP Last edited by JayTee; 01-27-2010 at 09:58 AM. Reason: font color change

02-06-2010, 12:10 AM	#11
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Learn more about this event by going here: www.tailofthedragon.com. it looks like the YMR will be there that weekend as we did not know that but it may be more fun. I think the only problem I might see is that they are running the dragon on Friday and we planned to run it on Saturday. I'm assuming everyone wants to run it on Saturday, yes? This could be an overnighter or just a day trip. What do others of you think? Day trip or overnighter? __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

02-06-2010, 11:33 PM	#12
Cobra4me R&R4ever Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 1,148	count me in also. Its a pretty good trip so a over night stay may be necessary. With that said it is manditory to find lodging before going to Robbinsville. There is only a few places to stay.

02-07-2010, 11:07 AM	#13
lorahcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: west knoxville Posts: 130	Spring Dragon Run...April 23-24 Here is the schedule the Yellow Mustang Registry will follow for Fri-Sat. Friday 8AM meet at The Inn at Christmas Place (Pigeon Forge), cruise Wears Valley to Townsend then up to the Foothills Parkway, cruise over to US129, hit the Dragon with a stop at Deal's Gap for bathroom-t shirts or whatever-cool down,then cruise over to Cherokee, NC for lunch (at this point Pizza Inn). Then head back over the Smokies via 441 to Gatlinburg and on into Pigeon Forge. Saturday, The Diner will have their first cruise-in of the year (on Hwy 66, Sevierville) and the YMR will be there from Noon-6PMish. There will be trophies, games, music and discounts of food (10%) with free drink refills all show. I have talked to event planners for YMR and any & all from SCMC are cordially invited to join in either event or both. I would not have minded leading the Dragon run for the SCMC on Saturday, but was already committed to the YMR's schedule before the SCMC came up with the idea to run on April 24th. Hope to see ya'll there! __________________ Steve and Crystal Lorah '03 Carroll Shelby Tribute Edition Yellow Cobra 'Vert "BrightSnake" 474rwhp, 476rwtq "Burn rubber, not your Soul"

02-07-2010, 11:34 AM	#14
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	I don't see us following the YMR schedule as most of us have to work and just planned for a Saturday Dragon Run trip. By following their schedule, we'd have to be there on Thursday for a Friday morning cruise and that's not going to work for me and probably others too. I'll see if SVT Madman can lead us through on Saturday?? We might be able to catch the tail end of the "Diner" cruise-in and meet up then. I agree on the overnighter for at least Saturday/Sunday but that would be up to those that are attending. Prices of the Inn at Christmas place run from $129.00 a night to $299.00 a night depending on which room you choose. My boss would like to stay there but it is pricey. What do others think?? __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

02-08-2010, 12:04 AM	#15
SonicBlue Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 70	You might want to consider something like Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge (865-428-2700 - http://www.4lodging.com/PGFTN/). I haven't stayed there, but it has a 3-star rating and is pretty well recommended. Without even checking out group rates, Apr 24 - 25 is going for $77. for 2 Doubles and $86. for a King. There are two pancake restaurants right there and it's only three lights from the turn to Wears Valley.

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