|
Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
The Dragon King...
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. |
Sponsored Links | |
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
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! |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
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 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
__________________
Previously owned: '03 4.6iS Dinan Supercharged |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
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! |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
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 |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
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.
|
#8
|
||||
|
||||
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 |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
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. |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
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 |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
|