Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Off-topic > The Lounge
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-19-2014, 04:39 PM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,816
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
The Dragon King...

Interesting article on Deal's Gap aka The Tail of the Dragon, from R&T.

I live about 45 mins from the NC start of Deal's Gap, and have driven/ridden it a few dozen times in the VetteVert, or on one of my Scoots.

Good read...
GL, mD

The Dragon King - Road & Track
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page





Last edited by motordavid; 09-19-2014 at 09:09 PM.
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 09-20-2014, 02:02 AM
TiAgX5's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Coppell,TX
Posts: 3,489
TiAgX5 is on a distinguished road
Run the "Tail of the Dragon" a few times with the Viper Club, awesome drive!
__________________
'03 X5 4.4 Sport, last of the M62s (8-03 build date)
I believe in deadication to craftmanship in a world of mediocrity!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-22-2014, 10:42 PM
AzNMpower32's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: WNC
Posts: 6,010
AzNMpower32 is on a distinguished road
Good read.

I live about 1h from it but do not feel the need to attempt it. There are a handful of roads in my vicinity where I can have fun and I truly also do not fully trust my driving skills, even with a few track sessions in years past and karting every couple months. I roared my way 90-100km/h around 40km/h hairpins in WV this past weekend and that is a good shot of adrenaline and fun but one at a relatively crowded road like the Dragon, a slipup can be catastrophic.

It is why I ride DH mountain biking. I get a greater sensation of speed and even higher risk going over jumps and drops and boulders at speed, but at least if I wreck, I haven't done anything illegal and don't need to deal with insurance. Well, maybe health insurance, but not car insurance
__________________
2014 Mazda 3 GT: Ø Consumption: (click for details)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-22-2014, 11:01 PM
J.Belknap's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 2,001
J.Belknap is on a distinguished road
Probably the best automotive journalism I've ever read.

When in Rome...

__________________
Previously owned: '03 4.6iS Dinan Supercharged
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-23-2014, 09:44 AM
TiAgX5's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Coppell,TX
Posts: 3,489
TiAgX5 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by AzNMpower32 View Post
....karting every couple months.....
Same here.

We head out to Dallas Karting Complex several times a year, fastest rental karts in TX!

Rotax 34HP shifter karts are insane, 85 MPH & 3 Gs in the corners.

Rental Kart Racing
__________________
'03 X5 4.4 Sport, last of the M62s (8-03 build date)
I believe in deadication to craftmanship in a world of mediocrity!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-23-2014, 01:00 PM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,816
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
Titz pic on Deal's Gap road, J.Belknap!

Matt: if you are ever over this way, you ought to at least drive the Dragon. One does not have to powerslide /haul azz or 9/10ths it to have a little fun.

Hellsbells, if we are around anyone can drive my VetteVert on it for a near G in the corners, or my Scoots if I think you are capable and 'good'.

And, the atmosphere is kind of fun for the first couple of times there, seeing all the various cars/motorcycles that show up.

For a casual but fun drive, a weekday is highly rec'd as it is much less crowded, but the people/rides spotting is more fun on weekends.

Beyond Deal's Gap, the NC roads leading to it are really better/higher speed/potentially less cops than the Dragon area itself, in my experience.
GL, mD
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page




Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-24-2014, 11:00 PM
AzNMpower32's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: WNC
Posts: 6,010
AzNMpower32 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by motordavid View Post
Beyond Deal's Gap, the NC roads leading to it are really better/higher speed/potentially less cops than the Dragon area itself, in my experience.
GL, mD
That's the thing. There are plenty of other good NC highways in that area (and a bit closer to Asheville) so I find it hard to justify trying the Dragon......I have driven them, trust me . There was one (which shall remain unnamed) that had no other cars on a Saturday afternoon and went through no towns or suburban areas and quite scenic. Wide variety ranging from 50km/h sharp turns to 120+ km/h sweepers.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-25-2014, 06:51 AM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,816
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
I'd guess Rt 129 from Robbinsville...
why not share the road name/number?

Life is short, Matt; an occasional & careful on the edge is recommended.
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page




Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-25-2014, 09:36 PM
AzNMpower32's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: WNC
Posts: 6,010
AzNMpower32 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by motordavid View Post
I'd guess Rt 129 from Robbinsville...
why not share the road name/number?

Life is short, Matt; an occasional & careful on the edge is recommended.
A picture speaks a thousand words. Or in this case, answers your questions.



I live life on the edge riding and racing Downhill MTB. Luckily I haven't broken any bones yet.


Crédit photo: ITM Exposures

Who knows though, I may stop by your area before you head down to FL, since the DH season is mostly over.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-26-2014, 08:32 AM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,816
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
Ah, NC 281...have ridden/driven it many times.
Good run, and one of a dozen great two lane black tops here in western NC.
GL, mD
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page




Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:32 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.