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09-19-2014, 04:39 PM
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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
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09-20-2014, 02:02 AM
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Run the "Tail of the Dragon" a few times with the Viper Club, awesome drive!
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09-22-2014, 10:42 PM
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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 
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09-23-2014, 09:44 AM
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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
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09-23-2014, 01:00 PM
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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
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09-24-2014, 11:00 PM
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 . 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.
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09-30-2014, 09:33 AM
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09-25-2014, 06:51 AM
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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.
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09-25-2014, 09:36 PM
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 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.
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