TowDawg
Enthusiast
I bought one, but it was too small and they didn't have it in a large, so I ended up with a Vega that's silver, black and white. It looks pretty good with the silver car.
Which one did you end up with?
AL/TN Tail of the Dragon '10
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I bought one, but it was too small and they didn't have it in a large, so I ended up with a Vega that's silver, black and white. It looks pretty good with the silver car.
Which one did you end up with?
NO KIDZ
Viper Owner
We will be driving I-85 from Charlotte,321 to Hickory where we will take I-40 East. Should arrive about 4:00 on Thur. I am trying to get a group from the Charlotte area to go. If they can't leave till Fri I may change and leave on Fri morn with them and meet the GA. group in Franklin or At Deals Gap. So far I am the only one going from this area, I hope to get more. Are many others arriving on Thur. Really looking forward to the trip
uvbnbit
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Probably be a small group on Thurs, plus some of the area local members. We can hang out, have dinner, etc. It'll be a nice relaxing eve before the madness begins 
(not the group, but the logistic nightmare of keeping 40+ Vipers together) 
(not the group, but the logistic nightmare of keeping 40+ Vipers together) jmillsUT28
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Not sure if this will add anytime or not but have you ever driven 181 that goes thru Morganton NC? When you get off of 321 and get on I-40 it is about 10 miles down the road. I think it is Exit 11. If you get off there it is 181 and it's a great curvy road to drive on. If it is nice out it also has a lot of nice views. A lot better than driving on 40 for hours. It will take you thru Spruce Pine which is 19E then down to Elizabethton. Then you get on I-26 then to 81 then onto I-40. Figured I would let you know about it. When I lived in Charlotte I would always take this road. So much fun in a Viper!
NO KIDZ
Viper Owner
Not sure if this will add anytime or not but have you ever driven 181 that goes thru Morganton NC? When you get off of 321 and get on I-40 it is about 10 miles down the road. I think it is Exit 11. If you get off there it is 181 and it's a great curvy road to drive on. If it is nice out it also has a lot of nice views. A lot better than driving on 40 for hours. It will take you thru Spruce Pine which is 19E then down to Elizabethton. Then you get on I-26 then to 81 then onto I-40. Figured I would let you know about it. When I lived in Charlotte I would always take this road. So much fun in a Viper!
Thanks for the directions. I will give it a try. Starting to get a few responses from some of our local members. Maybe they will be more than just me.
TCurtner
Enthusiast
How'd the practice runs go?
Can't wait to see itinerary.
I'm embarrased. Times not too great. However, for my first time at a dragstrip I found it entertaining. I can see how people spend years working on their reaction and 60 foot times. My General UHPs (rain tires, too lazy to change for the day, just because I wouldn't mind burning them off the rims, 325s in rear!) felt like someone took a grease gun to them before each run. YeeeeHAH!
TCurtner
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Not sure if this will add anytime or not but have you ever driven 181 that goes thru Morganton NC? When you get off of 321 and get on I-40 it is about 10 miles down the road. I think it is Exit 11. If you get off there it is 181 and it's a great curvy road to drive on. If it is nice out it also has a lot of nice views. A lot better than driving on 40 for hours. It will take you thru Spruce Pine which is 19E then down to Elizabethton. Then you get on I-26 then to 81 then onto I-40. Figured I would let you know about it. When I lived in Charlotte I would always take this road. So much fun in a Viper!
I may have to drive up to join you as you come back to Knoxville!
We are thinking about doing the devil's triangle in conjunction with the Tail-of-the-Dragon (not same day). Check out: Devils Triangle TN survive this hostile two lane adventure...
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uvbnbit
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Are we planning that for Saturday?? It looks like it may be a little out of way to squeeze that in on Friday (unless T of D is closed). Looks like that would be a great run too.
TCurtner
Enthusiast
Well, and then there's: Moonshiner 28 from Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap to Walhalla SC and there's: Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC and there's: Maps & Travel Tools - Blue Ridge Parkway and there's...
East Tennessee and adjoining states are LOADED with great roads! We will firm up this ToD weekend shortly however...
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
We should have the itinerary nailed down within a few days. If you haven't booked your rooms, I suggest doing so. Last week, there were only a few left in our block.
Are we gonna have 50 Vipers this year...
We've gotten a few more commitments for drags on Sunday too
Are we gonna have 50 Vipers this year...
We've gotten a few more commitments for drags on Sunday too
musicncars
Enthusiast
We are getting pretty excited about this!
OK guys I'm in as well. Not sure if we are going to make a day trip or spend the night. We'll likely leave Friday and stay until Sat. Sure will be nice to see another Viper, not many where I live.
Mills - you are right about 181 from Morganton. I live in between Marion and Morganton and have driven it many times.
Mills - you are right about 181 from Morganton. I live in between Marion and Morganton and have driven it many times.
1TONY1
Enthusiast
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
We will put this one up front to scrape the possums off the road
New tag: RKLSCPR
Can anyone decipher that ??
Red Kolor Scraper
, Red Kolors (need) CPR
Man, that car would look great with some black wheels.
TCurtner
Enthusiast
We should have the itinerary nailed down within a few days. If you haven't booked your rooms, I suggest doing so. Last week, there were only a few left in our block.
Are we gonna have 50 Vipers this year...
We've gotten a few more commitments for drags on Sunday too
Yes - we've about nailed the days' travels down. However, the Devil's Triangle is a NO GO, due to gravel and coal from trucks and potholes, dips, etc. Too much damage potential for our cars. However, the Dragon plans are shaping up. Prepare to slither!
musicncars
Enthusiast
WOO HOO!!!
1TONY1
Enthusiast
Red Kolor Scraper
Red Kolors (need) CPR
Man, that car would look great with some black wheels.
Road kill scraper
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
Just a reminder. If you've got 2-way radio's, bring 'em.
TCurtner
Enthusiast
Just a reminder. If you've got 2-way radio's, bring 'em.
Here is the tentative itinerary for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Chip will detail /revise, and I will supply more road # and turn details in a few days. There will be a LOT of driving Friday, and few places where we can truly parade/caravan, though we will have a LOT of places where we stop to 'link back up' as a group.
June 4
Back Roads to Dragon drive
Start: ******* Barrel
716 North Campbell Station Road
Knoxville, TN 37934-1602
(865) 675-1446
->(I140 East)Pellissippi Pkwy->(exit 5)Northshore Dr ->Lenoir City/Tellico Marina Tellico Marina : Maryville TN : Boat Slips : Boat Docks ->Hwy 321 N-> Greenback(95) -> minidragon (i will map out)->?-> Hwy72 East -> right 411South -> Vonore-> left 360 -> Cherohala Skyway, mile high legend from Robbinsville NC to Tellico Plains TN -> Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest -> U.S.129 to...-> ? (if we have time) Home - Fontana Village Resort ? -> U.S. 129 Dragon Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC (opening/direction dependent)-> Foothills Pkwy Foothills Parkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -> Townsend Townsend, Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -> WearsValley Wears Valley, Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ->PigeonForge - Shular Inn Pigeon Forge - A Great Smoky Mountain Hotel
June 5
TofDragon primary cruise
Pigeon Forge -> (photo opps?) Newfound Gap (441) -> Cherokee ->
(19) Bryson City ->(19/74)Almond->(28)Fontana (lunch)-> U.S.129)TailOfTheDragon->Foothills Parkway->Townsend->(321)Wears Valley->PigeonForge (Shuler Inn or other activities)
June 6
Wheelie practice
411 drag strip
Pigeon Forge->Chapman Hwy->Seymour->south 411 to drag strip (then ?)
Please feel free to give us your input!
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jmillsUT28
Enthusiast
How about I just follow the person in front of me? haha Looks fun! Lets hope for no rain as my tires are new but they are the kuhmos and are almost like slicks!
TCurtner
Enthusiast
Generally, that will be doable. However, there are many places where you might have to let a less noble vehicle in front of you. As we get futher from Knoxville, the more likely you will be able to pass/catch back up with the viper in front of you - unless of course that viper is owned by MATT CHAMBERS!!!! (in other words, forget about it!)
1TONY1
Enthusiast
Kuhmos.....Do you have 700's or 710's ??
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
Anytime after 9am (able to eat too). But, because of the detours, we'll need to leave CB at 11:00 (instead of usual 12:00) to meet GA/NC groups at the resort at Deals Gap at 3:00pm. for the ride back to Pigeon Forge.
Thanks for the info. I'm about 3.5 hours from that CB. So I'm thinking I have 2 options. Leave by 7 am to meet up with you guys before you leave CB. Or, leave at about noon and just meet everyone at Pigeon Forge.
This might depend on how next week goes & when I get out of bed that Friday. I think option 1 is better though.
jmillsUT28
Enthusiast
No. 1 option is the best! Nothing better than riding the mountain roads with 50 vipers!!
jmillsUT28
Enthusiast
I have the 700's. It's amazing how little tread is on these tires...
Should have went with the PS2s. But the 700's are sticky as hell!
99 R/T 10
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I was surprised how well the 700s stick in the rain. That being said, looks like you should have gotten the PS2s for this weekend.....................
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1TONY1
Enthusiast
The 700 was actually made "for" the rain
Mine have done fine in that department.
I thought you might have gotten the 710
p.s. Mower blades arrived yesterday afternoon....very quick shipping !!
Mine have done fine in that department.
I thought you might have gotten the 710
p.s. Mower blades arrived yesterday afternoon....very quick shipping !!
