31 hours......f$#k me!
i hate snow, missing my celica
i hate snow, missing my celica
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i hate snow, missing my celica
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Shoot, you can do it!!
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I'd rather not...
QUOTE (TRD_Ian @ Nov 23, 2009 - 1:18 AM) 
>31 hours......
Shoot, you can do it!!
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QUOTE (TRD_Ian @ Nov 23, 2009 - 1:18 AM)
>......f$#k me!
I'd rather not...
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Did anyone actually check the thread I posted? Everybody is down in this thread but nothing is over there on the thread I posted in this one... Give it a look, see if you like what you see. Let me know if I got some support in there! It's not going to be the Dragon. But it'll be pretty fricken sweet if there's enough people interested...
Still slow on the responses people? Sup with that? lol
She's Alive...... Again!!!QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 17, 2009 - 5:53 AM)QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 16, 2009 - 8:53 PM)QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 16, 2009 - 11:51 PM)Sweet Jesus.You rang?Sorry, wrong number. :laugh:
Lol dabazied is the only one who's responded in the other one! Hahaha
The only meet I've been able to count on 110% on is the Celicatech TOTD Meet. Its practically the same time every year, bigger every year, nicer every year, more fun every year and NEVER canceled.
Its the only meet I've ever made $3000 worth of deposits on advance reservations for and not even thought to worry about a penny of it disappearing.
I know that seems much too far for the Western group, but if you're looking for a SURE thing, its as close as you are going to get. Because of that, it is one of the only Toyota meets that has an inkling of a chance of seeing a FT-86 debut or anything else remotely sponsored, being that its one of the only meets within this community that has sure-fire track record and large attendance.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70936
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44139
Its the only meet I've ever made $3000 worth of deposits on advance reservations for and not even thought to worry about a penny of it disappearing.
I know that seems much too far for the Western group, but if you're looking for a SURE thing, its as close as you are going to get. Because of that, it is one of the only Toyota meets that has an inkling of a chance of seeing a FT-86 debut or anything else remotely sponsored, being that its one of the only meets within this community that has sure-fire track record and large attendance.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70936
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44139
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The Dragon does have a ton of tourist and cops after 10:00am on the weekend, but there are thousands of roads around here that the locals know. Not try to suede any one to come down but if you do give me a shout.
East TN and Western NC have some amazing roads and scenery. Some you can go fast on and some you MUST stay under the speed limit. I have been going to the dragon for 10+ years and I have not got a ticket yet (knock on wood) I was involved in a crash on my R6 but hey it happens! 
QUOTE (dabazied @ Nov 18, 2009 - 6:17 PM)
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The Dragon isn't centralized for the U.S. and wouldn't be fair to most of the country, plus WAYYYYY too many cops and tourists/campers. Aand Vernon, same reason as the first part of the reasons for exing out the dragon(its fun, but there are way better roads with less cops and traffic, even in that area).
QUOTE (ChrisD @ Nov 18, 2009 - 7:55 PM)
>You guys know about the two celicatech.com sponsored meets right? Dragon (May 7-9, Knoxville TN) & Ogopogo (early August, Vernon BC Canada).
The Dragon isn't centralized for the U.S. and wouldn't be fair to most of the country, plus WAYYYYY too many cops and tourists/campers. Aand Vernon, same reason as the first part of the reasons for exing out the dragon(its fun, but there are way better roads with less cops and traffic, even in that area).
The Dragon does have a ton of tourist and cops after 10:00am on the weekend, but there are thousands of roads around here that the locals know. Not try to suede any one to come down but if you do give me a shout.
East TN and Western NC have some amazing roads and scenery. Some you can go fast on and some you MUST stay under the speed limit. I have been going to the dragon for 10+ years and I have not got a ticket yet (knock on wood) I was involved in a crash on my R6 but hey it happens!
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Yeah? And how did that all get started? Aaaalllllllll the way back. Probably started as a pretty small meet. Someone took pictures, said its a good time. Word spread. So why wouldn't that be able to happen for a more centralized location...?
QUOTE (MR2Guru @ Dec 8, 2009 - 9:07 AM)
>The only meet I've been able to count on 110% on is the Celicatech TOTD Meet. Its practically the same time every year, bigger every year, nicer every year, more fun every year and NEVER canceled.
Its the only meet I've ever made $3000 worth of deposits on advance reservations for and not even thought to worry about a penny of it disappearing.
I know that seems much too far for the Western group, but if you're looking for a SURE thing, its as close as you are going to get. Because of that, it is one of the only Toyota meets that has an inkling of a chance of seeing a FT-86 debut or anything else remotely sponsored, being that its one of the only meets within this community that has sure-fire track record and large attendance.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70936
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44139
Its the only meet I've ever made $3000 worth of deposits on advance reservations for and not even thought to worry about a penny of it disappearing.
I know that seems much too far for the Western group, but if you're looking for a SURE thing, its as close as you are going to get. Because of that, it is one of the only Toyota meets that has an inkling of a chance of seeing a FT-86 debut or anything else remotely sponsored, being that its one of the only meets within this community that has sure-fire track record and large attendance.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70936
http://www.celicatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44139
Yeah? And how did that all get started? Aaaalllllllll the way back. Probably started as a pretty small meet. Someone took pictures, said its a good time. Word spread. So why wouldn't that be able to happen for a more centralized location...?
The Tail of the Dragon Run started as the Pigeon Forge Meet 7 or so years ago. The first year there might have been six cars. The second year there might have been 10. The third year there were 20.
Last year, we had a total car count of over 50. And that is not taking into account that most cars had two folks.
It happens in the Spring, before the summer. That way the traffic is lighter, the police presence it not as noticeable. That is not to say that they aren't out there, but they are there to do a job, and that job is to keep everyone safe. Even with folks getting pulled over (me) a good time was had by all.
The secret is not about going fast, or showing out. It is about good folks, with nice cars enjoying one another. The awesome roads are just a bonus.
Plus the Skyway is where the real fun is. There are no police, and the roads are more forgiving and not nearly as technical as the Dragon.
I understand that it is a long way for a lot of folks, and I don't want to pretend that the Dragon Run is the only meet out there. However, for those of you have have been in the community for any length of time, you are going to see some folks that have been here since the beginning of the internet revolution. That is the real secret of what makes the Dragon Run unique. That is why we have members drive out from Washington State, Colorado, California, New York, Chicago, Utah and Florida. Even if you don't drive out, you can fly out and ride with, we have folks that do that every year as well.
Anyways, I didn't want to derail the thread to plug a separate event, I just thought I might shed some light on why the Tail of the Dragon Run is considered what it is.
I would love to see something similar established on the West Coast, but I will tell you, it is a lot of work to get it together and get it such a large event. As far as sponsorship and the like... Well, I don't know, I have never gotten our meet sponsored, although we do have shops that come out and sell stickers and give advice (Phoenix Motorsports and Dr Tweak) as well as T-Shirts and the like. I just like the down home personal feel of it, and I have met a lot of GREAT folks. You would have to know to understand.
And frankly, that is why meets like this should happen. There are a lot of great people in our community, and dammit, everyone should know them.
Last year, we had a total car count of over 50. And that is not taking into account that most cars had two folks.
It happens in the Spring, before the summer. That way the traffic is lighter, the police presence it not as noticeable. That is not to say that they aren't out there, but they are there to do a job, and that job is to keep everyone safe. Even with folks getting pulled over (me) a good time was had by all.
The secret is not about going fast, or showing out. It is about good folks, with nice cars enjoying one another. The awesome roads are just a bonus.
Plus the Skyway is where the real fun is. There are no police, and the roads are more forgiving and not nearly as technical as the Dragon.
I understand that it is a long way for a lot of folks, and I don't want to pretend that the Dragon Run is the only meet out there. However, for those of you have have been in the community for any length of time, you are going to see some folks that have been here since the beginning of the internet revolution. That is the real secret of what makes the Dragon Run unique. That is why we have members drive out from Washington State, Colorado, California, New York, Chicago, Utah and Florida. Even if you don't drive out, you can fly out and ride with, we have folks that do that every year as well.
Anyways, I didn't want to derail the thread to plug a separate event, I just thought I might shed some light on why the Tail of the Dragon Run is considered what it is.
I would love to see something similar established on the West Coast, but I will tell you, it is a lot of work to get it together and get it such a large event. As far as sponsorship and the like... Well, I don't know, I have never gotten our meet sponsored, although we do have shops that come out and sell stickers and give advice (Phoenix Motorsports and Dr Tweak) as well as T-Shirts and the like. I just like the down home personal feel of it, and I have met a lot of GREAT folks. You would have to know to understand.
And frankly, that is why meets like this should happen. There are a lot of great people in our community, and dammit, everyone should know them.
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That area is amazing, but there are going to be, I thought about it, and the only real way of saying it is, whiners. I haven't been to that meet yet, but I do like the TOTD, well, the surrounding roads a little better because of less traffic/cops. Honestly and realistically, most of the west coasters on here probably wouldn't be down for meeting almost completely on the west coast, which is why we are hitting somewhere a little more centralized, and yep, we will probably start out the first one as a small group, but it will grow as well.
As for something on the west coast, the closest thing we have is our socal meets, amazing roads, great people and a lot of fun. We should probably branch out on the fall meet this coming year to toyota nation and a few other sites to see what we can come up with, just to try it out. I've been on both sides of the country and love both, the canyons here are amazing, but the dragon(surrounding roads) is .... well, the dragon. Both of them are amazing.
What we are trying to do, is make it easier on the group as a whole instead of making it wayyyy longer for a big chunk of members and making it wayyyyy closer for another chunk. And every meet has to start somewhere. Hopefully I will be able to make the TOTD in the next meet or two.
QUOTE (Murgatroy @ Dec 8, 2009 - 8:48 PM)
>The Tail of the Dragon Run started as the Pigeon Forge Meet 7 or so years ago. The first year there might have been six cars. The second year there might have been 10. The third year there were 20.
Last year, we had a total car count of over 50. And that is not taking into account that most cars had two folks.
It happens in the Spring, before the summer. That way the traffic is lighter, the police presence it not as noticeable. That is not to say that they aren't out there, but they are there to do a job, and that job is to keep everyone safe. Even with folks getting pulled over (me) a good time was had by all.
The secret is not about going fast, or showing out. It is about good folks, with nice cars enjoying one another. The awesome roads are just a bonus.
Plus the Skyway is where the real fun is. There are no police, and the roads are more forgiving and not nearly as technical as the Dragon.
I understand that it is a long way for a lot of folks, and I don't want to pretend that the Dragon Run is the only meet out there. However, for those of you have have been in the community for any length of time, you are going to see some folks that have been here since the beginning of the internet revolution. That is the real secret of what makes the Dragon Run unique. That is why we have members drive out from Washington State, Colorado, California, New York, Chicago, Utah and Florida. Even if you don't drive out, you can fly out and ride with, we have folks that do that every year as well.
Anyways, I didn't want to derail the thread to plug a separate event, I just thought I might shed some light on why the Tail of the Dragon Run is considered what it is.
I would love to see something similar established on the West Coast, but I will tell you, it is a lot of work to get it together and get it such a large event. As far as sponsorship and the like... Well, I don't know, I have never gotten our meet sponsored, although we do have shops that come out and sell stickers and give advice (Phoenix Motorsports and Dr Tweak) as well as T-Shirts and the like. I just like the down home personal feel of it, and I have met a lot of GREAT folks. You would have to know to understand.
And frankly, that is why meets like this should happen. There are a lot of great people in our community, and dammit, everyone should know them.
Last year, we had a total car count of over 50. And that is not taking into account that most cars had two folks.
It happens in the Spring, before the summer. That way the traffic is lighter, the police presence it not as noticeable. That is not to say that they aren't out there, but they are there to do a job, and that job is to keep everyone safe. Even with folks getting pulled over (me) a good time was had by all.
The secret is not about going fast, or showing out. It is about good folks, with nice cars enjoying one another. The awesome roads are just a bonus.
Plus the Skyway is where the real fun is. There are no police, and the roads are more forgiving and not nearly as technical as the Dragon.
I understand that it is a long way for a lot of folks, and I don't want to pretend that the Dragon Run is the only meet out there. However, for those of you have have been in the community for any length of time, you are going to see some folks that have been here since the beginning of the internet revolution. That is the real secret of what makes the Dragon Run unique. That is why we have members drive out from Washington State, Colorado, California, New York, Chicago, Utah and Florida. Even if you don't drive out, you can fly out and ride with, we have folks that do that every year as well.
Anyways, I didn't want to derail the thread to plug a separate event, I just thought I might shed some light on why the Tail of the Dragon Run is considered what it is.
I would love to see something similar established on the West Coast, but I will tell you, it is a lot of work to get it together and get it such a large event. As far as sponsorship and the like... Well, I don't know, I have never gotten our meet sponsored, although we do have shops that come out and sell stickers and give advice (Phoenix Motorsports and Dr Tweak) as well as T-Shirts and the like. I just like the down home personal feel of it, and I have met a lot of GREAT folks. You would have to know to understand.
And frankly, that is why meets like this should happen. There are a lot of great people in our community, and dammit, everyone should know them.
That area is amazing, but there are going to be, I thought about it, and the only real way of saying it is, whiners. I haven't been to that meet yet, but I do like the TOTD, well, the surrounding roads a little better because of less traffic/cops. Honestly and realistically, most of the west coasters on here probably wouldn't be down for meeting almost completely on the west coast, which is why we are hitting somewhere a little more centralized, and yep, we will probably start out the first one as a small group, but it will grow as well.
As for something on the west coast, the closest thing we have is our socal meets, amazing roads, great people and a lot of fun. We should probably branch out on the fall meet this coming year to toyota nation and a few other sites to see what we can come up with, just to try it out. I've been on both sides of the country and love both, the canyons here are amazing, but the dragon(surrounding roads) is .... well, the dragon. Both of them are amazing.
What we are trying to do, is make it easier on the group as a whole instead of making it wayyyy longer for a big chunk of members and making it wayyyyy closer for another chunk. And every meet has to start somewhere. Hopefully I will be able to make the TOTD in the next meet or two.
She's Alive...... Again!!!QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 17, 2009 - 5:53 AM)QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 16, 2009 - 8:53 PM)QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Nov 16, 2009 - 11:51 PM)Sweet Jesus.You rang?Sorry, wrong number. :laugh:
So now everybody is agreeing with me. Lol! So for the Bighorn Canyon (Colorado, as I'm informed there's also a Bighorn Canyon in Montana) meet, I say lets. Takers?
Here's the thread again for anyone that missed it. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70652
Here's the thread again for anyone that missed it. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=70652