Orange cabrio with dragons on it's sides

Not cool,

I had my daughter with me this time. It was her first time out and she was pretty nervous about the heights on the way up so I was driving to keep her happy. I was also in a new MINI that I've only had for 3+ weeks so am getting used to a whole new feel. On Saturday it was very crowded and there were quite a few cops along the way so it was a pretty mellow drive all the way around. I really enjoyed it, just cruising along in the sunshine enjoying the time with my daughter.

Annette

 

We really need to be careful, there are a lot of cars and bikes on the roads there when it's a nice weekend day. The area is not a private race track where we can drive outside our skill set and above the law.

Don't cross the yellow lines.

Don't be "That Person"

If you have a beer on Saturday evening do not drive the Midnight Drive.

There was a lot of stupid driving over the weekend including multiple complaints about speeding in Fontana Village. We all need to keep it in check somewhat or we will not be welcome in the region.

There are plans to offer more education on how to drive the roads in the area for next year.

 

Maybe it would be a good idea to have a MINI wall of shame of some sort at next year's event and highlight some of the driving that needs to be eliminated!
Here's the link to the page. It really makes me sad because Killboy and company used to always comment how polite and conscientious the MINI group was.

killboy.com photos - The Original Photographer from Hwy US129 Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap

 

"you like yours and I like mine...don't put your MINI across that line"

 

Is it too much to make the newbie run and/or video watching mandatory?

This was the largest MOTD thus far, with over 500 MINIs and 800+ people. Even if you assumed everyone from last year came back, that's still a large percentage of folks that are new to the Dragon. I can't believe all of them did a driver's orientation.

And unfortunately, you get folks in every group - even MINIs - that just don't give a crap :frown2:

 

Here is the car that would have hit Darryl head on had he not taken evasive action. She was passing another MINI in a blind curve. (NOBODY passes Killboy!)

I believe she has been around awhile; at least the car is familiar. I don't see how anyone could get there without hearing "don't cross the yellow". Guess you can't preach to stupid.

 

There are 2 threads on this now. The other one has more posts in less time so lets take it all there please.

Linkity goodness

Lets also try to keep the name calling out of it to please.