FIRST ANNUAL HWY 28 HILL CLIMB! D' DRAGON

David -

You know we've already got the Asheville/Grove Park/Tail-o-the-Dragon weekend planned for the end of March? You coming to that one?

-d

 

yeah I've heard of this through the grape vine too, but havne't seen anything. If you guys need help arranging any asheville stuff let me know!

 

They are redoing the entire restaurant area and porch for the Deals Gap/Tail of the Dragon Store area about two weeks ago. I guess the wood was getting too old. It looks pretty good now from what they done lately.
If anyone has time then go and take the Cherohala Skyway which goes from Robbinsville to Tellico plains. It's around 45-50 miles one way with no Gas stations in between and make sure you stop at Bristo on the River in Tellico Plains TN.
Here is some info on the restaurant...

Bistro on the River
1641 Cherohala Skyway
(423)253-7800
Formerly Cardin's Landing, the Bistro is now catering to a more refined crowd. They have parking for bikes and still feature bb-q, but it's served on focaccia bread with a wine list now. The Restaurant is located on the River next to a little Waterfall/Rapids where you can enjoy sitting in some rocking chairs after you finish your meal. Also they have a Smokepit where they cook your steak, BBQ and possibly even shrimp (dunno on that) on the barbie out on the grill out front. It's pretty neat and they have a nice Fancy little Bar with it inside too. I don't think you have to be all decked out in a Suite and a Tie to eat at the restaurant but it sure looks like it. The place doesn't really open until March 17th though. If no one wants to stop here to eat then there is a little Drive In next to the river called Tellico Beach - Drive In. They serve Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Ice cream and so on.

Btw this is off the Subject but is there a Restaurant that you can go to in NC/SC that you can cook your own steak? Im assuming there is probably one in the Wilmington NC or Myrtle Beach SC area. I went to a Place in Wakiki Beach right on the beachfront in Hawaii overlooking the Ocean where you can order a Filet Mignon or Ribeye and they cut the steak for you. After they cut it to the way you want it you take the steak to one of the grills in the restaurant and cook your own steak to how you like it, season it up and so forth. The place was called Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar.
http://www.seearoomhawaii.com/index.cfm?contentID=312

Don't worry David I will remember to bring your favorite Drink: Expresso !! lol jk

 

David...You are the man. As I said before, you are going to pass me on miles soon!!! I have been very busy the past few weeks....The 348 is gaining garage queen status...Okay maybe not!! I am planning on attending the FCA event later this month, but I should be open for a pre-run also. I will be in Charlestown next weekend, other than that, nothing else is slated.

-Jay

 

My car is getting some new headers from QV. If ready then I'll be interested in both events unless work schedule precludes them.

ken

 

I'll do it

 

I'm on the road on business until Thursday, so I can't look at my calendar, but if I'm not already committed, I will definitely go. If you guys don't pick a weekend before thursday I'll post my available dates.

-- Charles

 

Anyone interested in this coming weekend. I have never been to the Dragon, but have resevations for the event April 1st through 3rd. I am currently planing on being in Lenoir, NC. on Sunday. I would prefer doing something with a bunch of Ferrari's on Sunday instead. If not the Dragon, what else can we plan?

Rob

 

Rob-I am slated to return home from Charlestown on Saturday night. If all goes as planned, I will be free Sunday. Maybe JDAVID will chime in on a drive this weekend...He seems to be the pro of the SC/NC MTN roads. David, are you free Sunday?

-Jay

 

Jay:

Okay, hope you get home as planned. That will be two of us driving Sunday. Who else is in?

Rob

 

I am certainly interested, as well as a friend of mine. Once the date is posted I'll do my best to make sure I'm off work that day!

 

man i need to get my car back together seems im missing out on everything these days

 

These are the weekends(saturday).

march 19
march 26th
April 2nd


If we do have to go on a weekend, I reccomend sunday morning very early. I've been twice and "church" time is a good time to be on the road. Traffic picks up around 1pm.

 

I figure i could show you guys what the *other* boxer engine can do

Thanks for the invite David!
I'll try and round up a camera crew, but if not I'll do it solo.

-Clint D

 

JDavid:

Since Jack Russell Racing has not responded, I will, he may not be able to find the original e-mail. I have an e-mail dated December 11th about "The Euro Drive down the Tail of the Dragon" aka "The Hill Billy Big Car Rally". The event is scheduled for mid afternoon April 1st through April 3rd. It includes dinner at the Biltmore on Friday, a Saturday drive of the Dragon, dinner at Grove Park, and then what ever on Sunday. The wives that do not attend the drive are going to the Spa. The Grove Park Inn is taking reservations at a princely price of $150 per night. I am not sure who all is going to attend but I already have reservations and know of several others who plan to go. The e-mail also mentions that invitations are being exteded to TN clubs as well as Porsche and Lambourghini clubs. If you want the original e-mail let me know and I will forward it to you. If anyone else wants the e-mail let me know. The Grove Park was going to continue to block off rooms as resevations were made.

Rob