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  1. colinmini

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    #5 colinmini, Aug 23, 2019
    I realize that there are many great roads up here, but I like to drive fast! And up here on public roads with regular people driving, driveways, cross roads, etc....it’s just not safe! I’ve seen too many innocent people almost get hurt! On the Dragon, we are all down there doing our thing....while maybe not totally safe, at least we all know why we are there.
     
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  2. Crashton

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    #8 Crashton, Aug 24, 2019
    Lee do a track day or a race & you will see what the difference is. :D
     
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    #2 colejd, Aug 15, 2019
    Important!!!

    Our group block of rooms and cabins at the Fontana Village Resort (see previous posting)expires after Friday, August 23rd. While the group rates will continue after this date the actual rooms and cabins may not be available so book within the next 2 weeks!

    MSSD 2019 Lodging Options!

    Here are 3 options for lodging during MSSD 2019:

    1. Fontana Village Resort (IMPORTANT: Fontana Village Resort group rates end COB 9/15)

    For MSSD 2019, you will need to make reservations for Friday Night (10/11), Saturday Night (10/12), checking out Sunday morning (10/13).

    Fontana Village Resort options:

    As of this posting (8/12), our Fontana Village (800-849-2258) group block of rooms and cabins consists of the following:

    16 / Double Queen Bed Lodge Rooms - $95 / night
    4 / Single King Bed Lodge Rooms - $95 / night
    1 / Lodge Room with Fireplace - $95 / night
    3 / One Bedroom Willow Cabins @ $125 / night
    6 / Two Bedroom Hemlock Cabins @ $219 / night
    2 / Two Bedroom Hickory Cabins $169 / night
    1 / Three Bedroom Azalea Cabin @ $219 / night

    Fontana Village also has camper and tent spots at their campground.

    2. The Heart Center:

    The Heart Center (828-498-2999) has number of cool lodging options:

    One (2) 18" diameter Mongolian Yurt tent (sleeps 4) (http://www.theheartcenter9.com/facilities/yurt-large/).
    One (1) 12" diameter Western Yurt tent (sleeps 2) (http://www.theheartcenter9.com/facilities/yurt-small/).

    3. The Quality Inn & Suites in Robbinsville, NC:

    Note also when these are all reserved, the Quality Inn & Suites in Robbinsville has 20+ rooms rooms available for both nights from $95-$125/night. Robbinsville is only ~34 minutes away from Fontana Village Resort via a couple of nice twisty roads. The motel can be reached at 828-479-6772.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Aug 24, 2019
    I absolutely understand that. Although the roads down there are also public roads with locals going here & there.

    One can have fun without endangering other road users on most any back road. If that can't be done there are race tracks if one feels the need to go 10 10ths.

    Roads are not race tracks, but it seems than some feel that the roads in & around the dragon area are their personal racetrack. Justa my opinion, but it isn't safer due to the lack of driveways.

    Anyhow as MG used to say.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. colinmini

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    #11 colinmini, Oct 15, 2019
    I hope everyone had fun down at MSSD! I’ve seen some pics from Steve and it look awesome!

    More pics please.

    Anyone who didn’t get enough, I’m heading down this weekend to get my Dragon Therapy! (Sons were home last weekend). Feel free to join me.
     
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    #3 colinmini, Aug 22, 2019
    I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am suffering from lack of twisties ! I need some real “Dragon Therapy”.......bad!
     
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    #4 Crashton, Aug 23, 2019
    Colin there are many great roads in SE Ohio. No need to head to Tennessee. Unless you want too. ;)
     
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    #7 MCS02, Aug 24, 2019
    @colinmini @Crashton

    Ok wait I'm confused.......... Race tracks are paved, so are roads..........Race tracks have curves, so do roads......Race tracks have safety cars, so do roads, they do have different color lights, I don't know why. Race tracks have chicanes, Roads have big rolling pylons.

    Seems the same to me......:D
     
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    #9 Crashton, Aug 24, 2019
    Apologies to the slay the sleeping dragon folks. I didn't mean to carp all over your thread. o_O

    My meds are slow to kick in toda...... :Dead:
     
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    #10 colinmini, Aug 25, 2019
    I totally agree that racing should be done on race tracks. I also have fun on one public road: The Dragon. The Dragon is not a race track. I have over 9000 miles on this road and I still have never “timed” myself, it’s not what I do there. I also do not drive fast on other local roads down in the TN/NC area for the same reasons stated above. The Dragon should be driven with respect, and respect needs to be given to all other drivers on it, both enthusiasts and locals! That being said, most locals know what we all go down to the Dragon for and they love to have our tourism dollars.