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Old 08-10-2004 | 08:09 PM
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Tail of the Dragon Sept 10-12

I know it's out of your region, but some of the SE guys gotta drive farther then some of you might!

Anyways, in case you don't know what it is, it's 318 turns in 11 miles (on a public highway that is). Thats Nurburgring status, but this wont be a race or time trial or anything. Plans and accomodations have already been laid out for the meet, details here

www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=36033

and of course

www.tailofthedragon.com

or you can PM me.
Old 08-11-2004 | 08:16 AM
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This looks like a blast.

Is there going to be a caravan of 8's going from the Hampton Roads area.....anyone, anyone?
Old 08-11-2004 | 10:01 AM
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interesting very interesting id like to stay informed on this one.
Old 08-11-2004 | 12:39 PM
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been to the Gap several times. Had thought about going perhaps w/e of 8/21-22 if my wife is out of town. If that doesn't happen I may want to join this outing if I can split room costs w/ someone. BTW, it IS a blast!
Old 08-11-2004 | 04:27 PM
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Love to go with the RX8!

The Tail of the Dragon has the best twisties and horseshoe turns on the East coast. Back in June I went on a motorcycle ride, Honda Hoot, and the roads were great to drive on the motorcycle. I wished I could of brought my RX8 but I live in NJ. You have to be careful though because some of the turns are so tight that during my trip i have seen 4 motorcycles, most of them just crusers, drove off the road. If you guys go, post some pics.
Old 08-11-2004 | 06:09 PM
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The room rates are per person btw, get your bunk on, this is a PJ event!
Old 08-13-2004 | 07:29 PM
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Whats the deadline for this?
Old 08-13-2004 | 07:31 PM
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Money and reservation form in Razpewton's hands by Sept 7. Go to www.mazdanow.com/dragon to get all info and forms.
Old 08-13-2004 | 07:58 PM
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went there on my SV650S before ... man it is fun going through there!
Old 08-14-2004 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SiMplyBluE
Whats the deadline for this?
Since this is requiring an enormous amount of planning and calculations, we need a nod as soon as possible, with Enrollment Form and payment recieved no later than 9/7/2004. I'm trying to do as accurate calculations as possible to ensure the out-of-pocket expenses is as close to exactly [expenses ÷ number of attendees].

You KNOW you're coming, Blue. Quit teasing Meow like that... :D :D

This is going to be awesome...
Old 08-16-2004 | 09:40 PM
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Ok I'm in!! Raz I just said yes to your PM for SMM. Let me know if I managed to get one of the last two spots...... crossing my fingers....
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Originally Posted by SiMplyBluE
Ok I'm in!! Raz I just said yes to your PM for SMM. Let me know if I managed to get one of the last two spots...... crossing my fingers....
I think you'll be pleased with the bunking assignments.....(Meow...got your fourth!)

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Old 08-17-2004 | 09:19 AM
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I think you'll be pleased with the bunking assignments.....(Meow...got your fourth!)
Don't you break my heart now Raz!!! This better not be a cruel joke! :D Else I'm gonna have to run you off the mountain! :p
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Don't you break my heart now Raz!!! This better not be a cruel joke! :D Else I'm gonna have to run you off the mountain! :p
I NEVER joke about sleeping arrangements.
Old 08-21-2004 | 04:35 PM
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is anyone from the NE committed to attending yet? I'm off of I-81 / I-70, not far from I-76 in the four state (WV/VA/MD/PA) area outside of DC. Would likely take 81 most of the way - then either go through Knoxville/Maryville down 129 OR go in through Asheville NC way (Bluegrass).
As of this morning it looked like only four folks were confirmed for the trip with about ten signed up.
Old 08-21-2004 | 05:26 PM
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rx8daniel, you need to re-look how many folks are coming to the event. The "confirmed" column means that their payment has been received. There is also a sizable local contingent not staying at the site who are yet to get their names on the list. We are expecting between 30 and 40 cars by the time the event rolls around.
There is a caravan/conyoy coming out of NJ and PA you could probably link up with, and there is a thread on here about it.
So, come on down. And, as a bonus, if you take the Knoxville/Maryville 129 route, you'll drive the Dragon's Tail to get to us.
Old 08-21-2004 | 05:33 PM
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rx8daniel, here's the caravan thread https://www.rx8club.com/showthreas.php?t=36830
Old 08-21-2004 | 05:50 PM
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Pretty sure I'm going, waiting on a friend in Sylva to say okay on us staying over that weekend.
Old 08-21-2004 | 05:58 PM
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You just gotta do this Elara. So far your the only Nordic Green I know of.
Also, everybody check back on the event site or doorprize thread here. More good stuff.
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