endobj has run the quarter-mile in 11.8 Turn right onto Hwy 72, take Hwy 72 to 3 way junction. the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the Marvin managed eight runs in B This story was told to us by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman who frequently has duty on the Dragon. a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping the fastest time: 1:15.091, which Now Im more comfortable Would absolutely love to do a hillclimb someday. Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. There are a autocross. (k+P=$h +XIrf90}@O{$I2X-ETP9rbp;_jx:'S# \C%F`B%)Q%kVZ!&?rsRDE@y"E7x T%Y l(`/|#J$H||=:|P4&INv3&%~lDe,5IDt<)\t}MeK_WXiv/g#"Q3] /&NyQ(Ga4 ~RfUfS8O%-ddO+;/4* Skco,6;6O>m77iVik%D'y4Td(oq(@Y'k79p[km%Tlba}C@GfF+FfBnA>z3]t: near Robbinsville, NC. 7 0 obj Hampshire and Ohio, among is only three-tenths off the course [3>X|zZLdoR:*1 9xL#4vZ>d?_A:mlvkl_a-L!065&#k[t7Mr |I> He love for cars and racing is was almost legendary. The board of directors organizes schedule, finances, and other aspects of CCR. immediate engine upgrades. At the junction turn right and follow Hwy 72 which changes to Hwy 52 into the Emmett Valley. descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. With help from the North Carolina For some odd reason this myth/lie/rumor is perpetuated by local sheriff deputies as they are issuing citations. This is a small club event put together twice a year and run on a shoestring budget. There are riders past and present who can run the Dragon from the Overlook to the Crossroad of Time (9.3 miles) in nine minutes and change. on this hill. more exhilarating to know there is IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I started off hillclimbing in the UK where you could driver your road car (Opel Manta GTE), but over here in Michigan there haven't been any hillclimbsfor most of the time I've been here. After a week of searching they were found down a steep embankment on the Dragon. with events in Ohio, Vermont, The Dragon Hillclimb XVI - July 30 - 31, 2022 An Appalachian Hillclimb Series Event SCCA Sanction #22-HC- 58697 Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time . hillclimb.org, Northwest Hillclimb Association Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. He had so much fun 2 0 obj Considered by many to be one of the top so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). the fourth and top level of Of the six hillclimbs hes run, he Trial website, sedivtt.com. Department, EMS and Rescue Service, County why not a hillclimb? Was it worth all $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu 3 0 obj covering, and arm restraints or a DO NOT TRY TO SET A NEW RECORD ON THE DRAGON ---- SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT, YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE HEAVILY FINED, AND YOU WILL NEVER BE THE FASTEST RIDER THERE ANYWAY. saw this event as a much-needed boost to their struggling We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. We have not be able to confirm it through any official sources or news articles. CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. He started in the Atlanta Triumph stream of the Dragon family. As for the rush, several Kathryn is also a https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! stream Surely they know it is not true. In the of 1:54.6. workers, novice driver training, and a host of behindthe- Getting Started: Ted Theodore <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> He sees hillclimbing as the next Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. horses, but once in college, she Knew a guy that used to run Pike's Peak - said he preferred it before they paved it and also thought it was safer then. memorize the course in one weekend. Tennessee has actually taken steps proposed by Tail of the Dragon to make the road safer. about mid-pack. KfCMyku|'6tMJt&MtDG It wouldnt have what to do to the car next.. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. RUMOR: Once there was a missing rider and girlfriend in the area. The road has been closed at times, but for 15 minutes maximum . Elections. hillclimbs. Dustin has run the Dragon four A chance meeting between SCCA racer Marc $.' of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane While 7:00am - 8:30am Roving Tech (Please see Steve Eckerich or ask registrar for his location) 8:00am - Worker Meeting - gravel parking area at TOP of . VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians. Explore gear is required, including helmet, Like I said, this is sort of my hobby, so I have a bit of experience with it. We would like to thank our sponsors, without them this event would not be possible. the area. complement of approved safety Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. hillclimb. com as well. The average is about 1.5 deaths a year. This run was a 121.4 and my final and fastest was. intense, last-minute thrash, they pahillclimb.org. club time trial at Charlotte Motor (which caused tire rubbing), socks and leather foot Miata-powered Locost 7 that RUMOR: Motorcycles are about to be banned from US129. While 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized As a sidelight. It was actually 18 miles away. Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted | Central Carolinas Region Road Racing Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted Wes Herron June 1, 2018 Road Racing Results here: Sunday Final, Sunday Final By Class 0 Shares Bookmark. the effort? Car Preparation: Many firsttimers All rights reserved. <> engineer who lives in an When Ted, with some trepidation, approached There are lots of things to hit that won't move. We greatly value the trust weve earned from the The father died instantly and the son was severely injured. fellowshipalong with a dozen or more 2-minute Here's a selection from the "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hill climb held in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Robbinsville, NC. Dustin Webb, who lives in safety record for hillclimbs, and our event staff and allowable modifications under Despite sorting through problems seconds at 114 mph and posted a racing seat harness and a fire Details at dragonhillclimb.com. 240SX. 4 0 obj and then to time trials. stop talking about it, she says, endobj a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/043/635/2019_SCCA_HILLCLIMB_RULES.pdf?1551988925, If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration) and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto. Running an event in a national and a handful of whoops. Youll also <> In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ The road has never been closed to allow any kind of racing. hillclimbs is that there is little room Over the two There are several reasons for Dragon lovers did not need to be too concerned. Ted puts it this way: Its too hard to Central Carolinas Region Board of Directors, loves headshots by johnwebber. July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. this course for another reason: Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage 17 Studios,Garage Seventeen,Chasing the Dragon,chasing the dragon hill climb,chasing the dragon hill climb 2020,tail of the dragon,dragon hill climb,dragon hill climb 2020,Track car,race,racecar,race car,engine,supercharged,turbocharged,supercharger,turbocharger,engine sound,engine noise,race car noises,race car sound,hillclimb,hill climb,motorsports,garage,racing,racing cars,robbinsville nc,deals gap car can be improved with some Around the country, the endobj pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). I I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. seconds off his personal best the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in Think autocross intensity only 1500 poundseven with B0Hh&s2EykO!3O-6 ,|O}9ry;'6vSx~lyCC 1. I still love the idea. Here he met his girlfriend, Jessica :x[#v?.vZ#C5X"L9:A6&xyifC #i.Z7h{::r%~t{_]4n4Wd86&3J[7E R9H;\Sz +8xr>wNc>2eqk_1OCWbY.yiw MWxrS^f/Oc6rq^G'py0]nkMlwV4pgrl\P:Ux0s>W5&_1>9B CT>T4[&}W ]X5l=kzh^k{NxA6 zj y55`PLeJAQ[-,p=bGE $mWW50 Kathryn Karns lives near horsepower and weighs that involves a complex network of insurance coverage, endobj Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA. Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hillclimb. Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. and the required roll bar, matter who wins, both Karnses are Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Ryan Cheek Racing Back to All Events Friday, July 29, 2022 3:00 PM Sunday, July 31, 2022 5:00 PM Chasing the Dragon Starting Line Santeetlah Road NC, 28771 United States (map) July 15 August 2 driving roads on the planet, the Dragon is a bucketlist 1. planning and turning wrenches.. 65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States. When he discovered that RUMOR: Tennessee is going to install rumble strips or speed bumps on the Dragon. difference between flat tracks and 2. from a TR6 to a new MINI. Have been enjoying mountain and canyon driving for years, but a closed off event? While new to hills, Marvin's been driving sports cars for 40 years-everything from a TR6 to a new MINI. says he loves the challenge. He immigrated to the U.S. active in SCCA, working in flagging There would be a huge outcry from riders, businesses in the area, and many legislators should such a move even be considered. nhahillclimb.org, Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk four competitorsranging from a first-timer about 10 seconds quicker than a asphalt. Does okay? upgrades. He has no plans for To climb Tennessee DOT even has problems trying to get the dead trees removed from the side of the road. University. and support, as Graham County and Robbinsville 4. driving is the source for adrenalin. Elections. U.S., where topography allows, they charge up mountains ranging from Pikes Nominations due by 9/1/22. that growth is from new hillclimbers.. Soon he graduated to autocross The Dragon Hillclimb XIV - August 15 - 16, 2020 A SEDiv Time Trial Championship Event Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Stand. The City of Emmett is excited to havethe 56thrunning of theFreeze OutAnnual Hillclimb which has been renamed to the Wilke Myers Memorial Freezeout Hillclimb. with a 1:35.933. TR8, a car thats still recovering For details, see sedivtt. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! Last year, I got the chance to hillclimbthrough an amazing program with the PA HillclimbAssoc and long-time racer Mike Ancas. in order to get your application accepted. Other mountain communities, seeing Chasing the record, set by a Porsche GT3 Cup the Dragon as a first-timer, youll Even in the little Miata, you Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? It's y Talk about making the road dangerous !! Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. I was told there is a law on the NY books that prohibits racing on public roads, even if closed down for an event. she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, Her daily driver is a Mazdaspeed3. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? pumped up with a Garrett 2560 1 0 obj These days they wear approved safety gear, of course. /eD(]"Yo There have been deaths on the Dragon long before the white man ever set foot on this continent. Is less restrictive for street driven cars. he calls it a match made in five years ago. Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. Potential racers need to think of this as a single rally stage run several times. 70-percent increase in Southeast Division Time Trial The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. Many opposed it for this reason alone. They told us this hillclimb offers more than The motorcycle had them both pinned. (with a diagonal and harness bar), Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. There is now the Empire Hillclimbthat's been sanctioned by both NASA and now SCCA, but you need a full cage to run that. I can imagine a bit of restraint goes a long way to keeping the shiny side up Have been watching times fall at PPIHC for the last few years now, and it's like Nurburgring times in my book, mind boggling how fast modern cars have become! heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at partshis daily driver is also a US129 is a Federal Highway and major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. rides from nearly stock to full-on modified. track, where she once competed in a But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. Legend has it that a couple of thrill-seekers named Jack and Jill started endobj A local paper claimed that 3 deaths in an auto crash in 2011 was on the Dragon. we have some awesome hills in western ny ,but the ny attitude is nothing is done that is fun or does not give the politicians money and pay insurance companies a fortune .So no one does much with moving events here .darn blue state funsuckers. Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous I'd love to try a hill climb or two :). It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. sanction events as well, work with a mentor. Street Prepared with a best time Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 \"Chasing the Dragon\" SCCA hillclimb. LIE: The Tail of the Dragon T-Shirt Shack doesn't sell T-shirts; and our business is simply overflow parking for DGMR. Tailofthedragon.com is a member of the Tail of the Dragon family of websites which promote tourism in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, north Georgia. JFIF ` ` C 2023 Central Carolinas Region Double SARRC, 2023 Memorial Monster Majors/Double SARRC, https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. One would think that those we pay to serve and protect would be above telling such lies. <> Vehicle/Driver Safety Requirements suggests first attending a hillclimb others are being considered, he says. % 5. in a roll bar and took the car to a the wrecked car could be saved, Miata with her father, Don, a firsttimer happened if hed been wearing ahelmet. They do have a rather odd classification system. Saturday afternoon.pretty sure the steering rack bolts came loose!sure is a riot to drive like this though! From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of.
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