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Originally posted by Klasse Act:
Roger K Rexroade Jr
one down 3 to go.
2000 T-red SVT
#1049 of 2150
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I believe Kim registered under her name:
Kimberlee Micienko
Darien, IL
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by Klasse Act:
I can't stress enough how much fun the Dragon Run is, but to those who haven't run it before, let me give you some advice:
-tires and brakes MUST be in great shape 
-run it normal the first time out
-DON'T TRY AND BE A HERO
-if you've got a crotch rocket behind you and he can pass, waive him by
-any other maintence should be done before hand, everything is maxed out in your car down there
-bring your 2-way radio
-HAVE FUN
I'd like to add to this list. It is a very good list BTW. Definately have your safety equipment in top shape, and the radios add another dimension to the ride.
-Take a look at the dragon web site & get familiar with the bikers hand signals. They can warn you about accidents, on-coming trucks, and law enforcement activity. All quite valuable information. They'll also let you know when you're screwing up. 
-Stay in your lane. Crossing the double yellow is VERY strictly enforced there, if not by the LEOs, then by the bikers. 
-Bikers are comparatively very vulnerable, so watch out for them like they are your children. They love that... Biker chicks especially... 
If you want to have some activities other than the Dragon Run to keep the non-drivers happy, I'd suggest a day for waterfall runs in NC, or winery visits (Tennessee Valley Winery has some wines that exceeded my expectations - really), or perhaps even hunt down the geo-caches in the area. You could even play in the mud at one of the mines in NC to find some rubys, emeralds, or other gems. Might pay for the trip...
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Great points Jim For example, if a biker is coming at you from the opposite direction and he's waving his hand down at the ground it means one of two things, a fellow biker is down and there's a back-up ahead of you or theres a cop, either way...SLOW DOWN! Most of the bikers up there, including the crotch rocket guys are pretty cool and the one thing I know they like is when you wave them around to pass you. You let them know its ok to pass and it takes any fear out of their heads, a win/win for everyone, you don't slow them down anymore and you don't have to worry about a bike behind you
"THEE" Roger R
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-FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll...
-throw in my 93' Regal as winter car
*Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th*
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I just gotta figure out how to make the slow choppers get outta the way. During the summer run I didn't pass anyone on the dragon but during the fall, I have. If you chose to do this, be very careful. Most of the time it's better just to pull off and get some distance between you and the slow thing and then have fun, but occasionally you can find a safe area to pass (it's all double yellow though so be careful).
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Quote:
If i can get Everyones name that they have the reservaation under, i will get us the discount
Thanks!
Cabin #3 is reserved by:
Margaret Norsworthy
Sanibel, FL
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I just gotta figure out how to make the slow choppers get outta the way. During the summer run I didn't pass anyone on the dragon but during the fall, I have. If you chose to do this, be very careful. Most of the time it's better just to pull off and get some distance between you and the slow thing and then have fun, but occasionally you can find a safe area to pass (it's all double yellow though so be careful).
There's really no safe and official way to make them pull over. Just pull over your own self and give them some space. That works best and no one gets run off the road.
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I second Eric on this one, no doubt about it and if you wanna see some restraint, check out the pic on killboy where I'm stuck behind this cranberry colored C5 convertable This guy and his wife were doing 15 mph around the Dragon, you've got to be kidding me and when he finally pulled over or whatever he did, we all took off doing a whole 40-45mph, what a tool that guy was. We were there the second weekend in October last year, so if you wanna see a funny pic or maybe someone car post it for us, that would be great. It was from Friday or Saturday (cars) the pic is funny as hell, kinda 
"THEE" Roger R
USMondeo@aol.com
2005 Crossfire Limited coupe'
-FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll...
-throw in my 93' Regal as winter car
*Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th*
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Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
There's really no safe and official way to make them pull over. /quote]
I'm pretty sure I can figure out a way that is safe to me to make them pull over.  Might scratch my bumper.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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I remember a white Cougar that joined us on the Dragon back in 04' that joined the BRC (Blue Rotor Club) His car had NOS and developed an overheating problem, is this you guys 
"THEE" Roger R
USMondeo@aol.com
2005 Crossfire Limited coupe'
-FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll...
-throw in my 93' Regal as winter car
*Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th*
Puur-fection Auto Detailing
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