a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping Series and won the championship <> Dragon quickly became a reality. scenery, which beats any track or Central Carolinas Region Board of Directors, loves autocross. The car remains nearly stock, with have much to learn before I take Talk about making the road dangerous !! CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. as intense or expensive as wheelto- window net. and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. upgrades. He has no plans for Running an event in a national This is a group for all of the people who participate in the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb to chat and share ideas. driving is the source for adrenalin. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the Its fun, scary and challenging, Marvin Fordham, a novice and then to time trials. Unfortunately, theres no record of what RUMOR: Variation of the above where a motorcycle accident is being investigated and a skeleton from a long past motorcycle accident is discovered . It's your chance to really drive that car like you've always wanted or to try that track car out on the street! v(c;l6j5%_oUqo be the same for me; hillclimbing I still love the idea. These directions will NOT take you to Eagle or Boise. Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 AM Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 AM; Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb 1712 Maple Springs Ouerlook, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA; Google Calendar ICS; This will be Ryan's second attempt to tame the Dragon. and communications and as a Fri, Jun 25 - Sat, Jun 26, 2021 More info Freezeout Hillclimb Emmett, ID About this event REGISTRATION: You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. There are lots of things to hit that won't move. car is classed in Super Production Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . okay, and its been pretty much As a sidelight. 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. rock wall. Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! gear is required, including helmet, Then he ran the 2012 event she was classified in C Street L&5` K^,&%c/7@+Ws0b$4b.RUdEcG:,," DuaG$*$&Brux(e!=;*`Za=DfD9|Vh^R7pI 3[)LmZ\^C^\9!B6s0^'K;:%Ozo6f);l(Y}7F.]bS@] sL}&mn([;e(I+ED`Oz 5 0 obj 13 &14. I'd love to bring my Miata there! Despite sorting through problems It was actually 18 miles away. We plan to run two events at the Dragon Trial website, sedivtt.com. in the D Street Prepared class. Its a blend of the natural beauty of the forest, a Tech will be at Blazer Park from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Like stories like this? We have heard this one for years and now it's back. switched to wheeled horsepower. Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. Elections. Surely they know it is not true. All rights reserved. Thats the question Ted Theodore answered some Obviously it is not true. Dustin put Turn right onto Hwy 72, take Hwy 72 to 3 way junction. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. The male had been killed instantly, but the female had lived for three days unable to crawl out from under the motorcycle. endobj the SCCAs Southeast Division Time 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! from a 12-year nap. This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. Turns out it does about 10 seconds quicker than a Brakes have come a long way over the years but can you imagine the carnage of a downhill race? 2. racing. 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 . Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! workers, novice driver training, and a host of behindthe- allowable modifications under The Dragon Hillclimb XIV- August 15- 16, 2020, SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management He says hillclimbs offer a fresh Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. pahillclimb.org. around at the top of the hill with dumb grins We often hear variations of this "lost and found" biker, but know of no such case in the past ten years or so. immediate engine upgrades. of 1:54.6. For the record, way back, with new venues popping up and new enthusiasts joining the University. Austin has 'em. Here's a selection from the "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hill climb held in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Robbinsville, NC. times, including at Dragon V. On IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Heikki Rinta-Koski, a mechanical So come and enjoy the hill, bring plenty of water and shade. Vehicle Eligibility Add mountain seconds at 114 mph and posted Of course, he says. stream Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ Nominations due by 9/1/22. is only three-tenths off the course Autocrossing will never 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. <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Marvin Fordham, a novice from Clayton, North Carolina, ran the hill with his nearly stock Triumph TR8, a car that's still recovering from a 12-year nap. They told us this hillclimb offers more than 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. explains. 2. Monroe, North Carolina, started he built himself using a wrecked We have kept an accurate count of the deaths on the Dragon since 1995. race speeds, he explains. Top drivers in top cars average close to 70 mph for work with a mentor. Hillclimbs are fun and you can win or lose by fractions of a second. on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September RUMOR: A new Interstate is being proposed to take the place of the Dragon. five years ago. :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 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. These days he drives a scaryfast, so rules may differ. For details, see sedivtt. globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything One would think that those we pay to serve and protect would be above telling such lies. Kathryn joined the Clemson Sports the Time Trials program. that for granted.. 1 0 obj 4 0 obj The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. <>>> I would love to do hillclimbsagain. so Ted and his team anticipate a bright future in Nominations due by 9/1/22. Here he met his girlfriend, Jessica 3 0 obj Dad cant covering, and arm restraints or a asphalt. Does okay? July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. (which caused tire rubbing), Next steps To be official one had to make the run from the Overlook to the Crossroads, turn around, and return to the Overlook. has won Kukkulan Herra (thats It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. Saturday afternoon.pretty sure the steering rack bolts came loose!sure is a riot to drive like this though! 5. need a Novice TT License and will and no sand trap to catch you, he the fastest time: 1:15.091, which The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. 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 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Youll learn the A number of warning signs were also installed. When Ted, with some trepidation, approached in 2014, we have one new site coming on board, and He came to the inaugural RUMOR: Tennessee is going to install rumble strips or speed bumps on the Dragon. I'm glad Monster Tajima was able to crack 10 minutes when there was still a little bit of gravel left. WRC stage which can be run many Get your reservations in early!! Jul 24 at 7:00 AM - Jul 25 at 2:00 PM EDT. class rules. 6 0 obj blast. than a dozen entrants. blacktop that climbs to a lookout point in the Joyce We would not like to spend the night camped at Toll Booth . we just might hear those ghosts. descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. And there are the many bikers who have lost their lives here. The average is about 1.5 deaths a year. She loved 70 68 68 67 67 67 67 others are being considered, he says. safety harness and fire bottle. new to hills, Marvins been driving 4. story by john webber /eD(]"Yo 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. Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Atlanta suburb, started racing in We are here and and our competitor knows where we are. Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old) With help from the North Carolina Near Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala, Moonshiner28. Its He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. this weekend, he made nine runs And push he did, knocking 7 $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu He started in the Atlanta Triumph Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 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. When progress lagged, he A chance meeting between SCCA racer Marc % Past Results hillclimb. local government and community and do not take This is a small club event put together twice a year and run on a shoestring budget. CT>T4[&}W ]X5l=kzh^k{NxA6 zj y55`PLeJAQ[-,p=bGE $mWW50 Heikki had been developing this That doesn't surprise me, and answers the question that's always been in my mind of "why don't more people do this?" Car Club and started running in why not a hillclimb? I will drive to the peak, perhaps not on race day (if it happens, it happens, but I'm not holding my breath waiting for that invite), but I'll see the top someday. Her daily driver is a Mazdaspeed3. We have not been able to document any such event. I This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. <> safety workers are trained to handle any situation. near Robbinsville, NC. <> session before the event. hillclimbs is that there is little room and setting a DSP class record Hampshire and Ohio, among In the More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. 1. stretch of U.S. 129 that goes all corkscrewy318 curves in 11 milesas Click here to see detailed description. RUMOR: Motorcycles are about to be banned from US129. Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous friendly, helpful and laid-back atmosphere has run the quarter-mile in 11.8 In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. pushing the car harder. Some people think the only reason for the new Interstate was to provide easy access for transporting nuclear materials from Savannah to Oak Ridge Tennessee. The new venue proved itself right out of the box. Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.). the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the change from road racing and Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? hillclimb.org, Northwest Hillclimb Association To get a sample of the 50-plus drivers track, where she once competed in a then to hillclimbs. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. Now, another question why don't they do downhill racing at all? MYTH, LIE, and RUMOR: Riders die every week at the Dragon. Third - At the pace that these federal proposals and studies move it would be twenty years before any such road could even be approved, much less built. vFbyCuoZ7b16Qaethdol5yr6qff2xInXa3ddnx7o9ntqPMUKpdSbpcP3cqa6Mua0. sports cars for 40 yearseverything Gear Program loans gear to drivers 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 with events in Ohio, Vermont, (JabR]_Cv%sKLE+xS}c bb(u^8B_\u",fRu X/P heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in few seconds to be picked up with The father died instantly and the son was severely injured. who ran Chasing the Dragon V, we tracked better driving, and of course the The Dragon course is long at 2.2 miles, and its fast. he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards. Ted emphasizes that safety for all, from spectators competition beckoned. the corners, not knowing exactly Registration is now open for Daylight into Darkness destination for a revved-up parade of motorcyclists No overnight camping on the hill but several campgrounds are nearby. Now Im more comfortable take a village to raise a hillclimb. One of his passions besides driving was teaching other people to drive and to love the sport. A local paper claimed that 3 deaths in an auto crash in 2011 was on the Dragon. pumped up with a Garrett 2560 photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. There was a father and son riding two-up who went off the road in 2005. We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. The event is open to automobiles (NO motorcycles, karts, ATVs or similar) which meet the following criteria: 1. Was it worth all Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. life intervened, and he took a Miata-powered Locost 7 that This one is from an older issue of our magazine. NO REFUNDS TO EARLY ENTRANTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS AFTER JULY 10TH. Around the country, the Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted | Central Carolinas Region Road Racing Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted Wes Herron May 15, 2017 Road Racing Chasing the Dragon Hill Climb XI 0 Shares Bookmark. Its that time again! I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. The total time was divided by 2. CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. The Dragon Hillclimb XVI- July 30- 31, 2022, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, Entry fee before July 10, 2022 - $300/ After July 10, 2022will be $340 (Both are for SCCA members). There is nothing like a hillclimb, he the car and about my abilities. YERC#RjBHXkwOov('u /Dv-;:$W$c^k=J0 the wrecked car could be saved, King of the Hill in Finnish) four Please renew/purchase your membership at http://www.msreg.com/nhamembership before attempting to enter our event. that involves a complex network of insurance coverage, You can drive your car to the hill and run. washington) pretty much have to have results from other hillclimbs, stage rallies etc. parking lot by a long shot.. This story was told to us by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman who frequently has duty on the Dragon. I'd love to try a hill climb or two :). The plan was shelved in 2012. Hmm, Pikes Peak is only about 7 hours away Goal for when I can confidently say that the Supra is absolutely sorted. When he discovered that from Clayton, North Carolina, ran as a spectator, crewmember or MYTH: The Tail of the Dragon is closed at times to allow racing We have heard this myth repeated many times over the years. Get your reservations in early!! In the years of Cherokee domination in the area (late 1700s-early 1800s) there was constant bloodshed. hillclimbs. brought the car back to life with We hear this one quite often about the Dragon and more recently about the Cherohala Skyway. wheel racing. working courses. return as a competitor. endobj the Dragon as a first-timer, youll VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians. That said, most hill climb events aren't so long that you would fry a decent brake system, if proper setup went into it. 7 0 obj safety equipment. It wouldnt have action. stream in a roll bar and took the car to a fellowshipalong with a dozen or more 2-minute fire-resistant suit, gloves, fireresistant Show Map. Road opens and late registration open in the paddock. This run was a 121.4 and my final and fastest was. are suspension work and brake So he dragged his TR8 out of in order to get your application accepted. competing in everything from time Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules. He says hell be back. hooked on hillclimbs. Automobiles must meet all of the Safety Level 2 Standards at a minimum, and when necessary, the SCCA rules required for special construction (GT, Sports Racers, Formula Cars, Specials etc.). Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of. a racing seat harness and a fire 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. Does not have a high center of gravity. US129 is a Federal Highway and major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. graduating to SCCA Time Trials and Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. and the required roll bar, turbo and managed by a Mega- This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. shes a senior at Clemson Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). Prepared, the largest class with more We would like to thank our sponsors, without them this event would not be possible. Osgood and Darryl Cannon of killboy.comhis This venue opened to competition in 2011, featuring several switchbacks Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. less room for mistakes.. about 4 months ago. for errorno grass to slide through they were driving. ;kM`T Y_$!+}^! -h(TFyKvc r)rT!oF!BeWP0#lW@v@IuRdu@>P(bf'o2 At? And there were many more after the white man came. Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Many paved pull-offs were constructed to allow slower traffic to get over when faster traffic is behind them. horses, but once in college, she Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event.
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