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Post by z3elda on Oct 22, 2011 23:29:34 GMT -5
On Saturday, October 29.. Some of us are taking a mountain drive, and you are invited to go along.
General plan is to meet in Morganton and then hit the road at 9am. Run some twistys.. Stop for lunch, run a little more, then split up in time to get back home for dinner.
Tony Parrish has been invited to take photos on this run. Plus, we will likely pass the "Blind Kenny" photographers on NC80.
We will be stopping regularly, and will regroup at each segment. This is to make sure we don't leave anyone behind, and to help Tony setup for pictures along the route.
Post if you plan to join us. I will post more details as we get closer.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an SCCA event. It's a group of friends out for a fun drive in the mountains. Participation is fully at your own risk.
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Post by clarise on Oct 23, 2011 16:20:33 GMT -5
Drove some of my favorites around Charlotte in the wee hrs this a.m. in preparation...can't wait...Got my eyes turned to the high country, & Morganton...klb
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Post by philip1 on Oct 23, 2011 20:58:35 GMT -5
I may go it depends on wether or not I have to work.
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Post by z3elda on Oct 24, 2011 10:59:17 GMT -5
Since my wife gets car-sick, and won't go on these drives... The Shotgun seat is open in Z3elda - if somebody wants to take a ride...
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Post by turtle8 on Oct 24, 2011 23:45:53 GMT -5
Would this be a viable engine break-in drive?
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Post by z3elda on Oct 25, 2011 6:41:07 GMT -5
Would this be a viable engine break-in drive? You'll have to define that..? It'll be an interstate run to Morganton, then twisty-turny backroad stuff, Uphill and Downhill, which could be spirited at times, seperated by calmer pieces on the BRP, and then the interstate return trip. The speed and RPM at which you do those things are somewhat up to you, but we do plan to stop regularly. Mileage wise... maybe 250-275? |
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Post by z3elda on Oct 25, 2011 6:43:56 GMT -5
Weather looks rough for Friday... Hopefully it's at least dry on Saturday. I'm planning to go- rain or shine -unless they forecast snow or ice at the higher elevations.
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Post by clarise on Oct 26, 2011 5:58:13 GMT -5
Got my 300 horses all revved up & ready to go.... If nobody else goes, well, me & my Black Beauty, & Eric & his Zelda will be saddled-up & hitting the road early Sat am....The plan is to roar into Ables @ I40 & exit 105 about 8:30am for breakfast, then on to I40 & exit 100 to pick-up #181.... Oh, the lovely curves awaiting on those 30+ miles through the woods!!!! Come along & put on your HOT ROD hat....klb
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Post by z3elda on Oct 26, 2011 8:38:09 GMT -5
Got my 300 horses all revved up & ready to go.... If nobody else goes, well, me & my Black Beauty, & Eric & his Zelda will be saddled-up & hitting the road early Sat am....The plan is to roar into Ables @ I40 & exit 105 about 8:30am for breakfast, then on to I40 & exit 100 to pick-up #181.... Oh, the lovely curves awaiting on those 30+ miles through the woods!!!! Come along & put on your HOT ROD hat....klb Then we'll run down the BRP and hit US226a " The Diamondback" followed by NC80 "The Devils Staircase".. (Shorter version of The Tail of the Dragon without the traffic.) |
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Post by clarise on Oct 26, 2011 17:21:56 GMT -5
Calling all tired & lonely sportscars.... Need a break??? Toss the keys to your peeps & shove 'um in the driver's seat on saturday morning....They don't know it yet, but they need a break from it all too.... C'mon to the mtns for a little rompin' & stompin' fun.... We should be home by suppertime.... Hope to c u , klb
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Post by clarise on Oct 26, 2011 17:26:15 GMT -5
I may go it depends on wether or not I have to work. Did I see somewhere that you are getting OT on sat??? Good 4 u....Not so much fun for me....Was looking forward to you coming along to the mtns so I could drive you nuts...klb |
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Post by philip1 on Oct 26, 2011 17:36:06 GMT -5
Next year I guess. Since I am working 6 days a week for the rest of the year.
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Post by clarise on Oct 26, 2011 17:43:23 GMT -5
Next year I guess. Since I am working 6 days a week for the rest of the year. Doesn't leave much room for fun...But a job is a good, very good thing....keep in touch, klb |
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Post by z3elda on Oct 26, 2011 18:12:44 GMT -5
We'll plan another one for Spring..
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Post by sashman15 on Oct 27, 2011 16:20:37 GMT -5
Ohhhhhhhhhhh man. That sounds NASTY. I'll think about it, but definitely please let us know when the next one is. I LOVED Tail of the Dragon.
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Post by clarise on Oct 27, 2011 17:29:17 GMT -5
Ohhhhhhhhhhh man. That sounds NASTY. I'll think about it, but definitely please let us know when the next one is. I LOVED Tail of the Dragon. You've never driven the 30+ mi of #181??? Well, there's no way to describe what a wonderful driving experience that road will deliver...For those of us who love our automobiles & driving them, it doesn't get any better....Fine cars, friends, great hwy, SATURDAY!!! If you haven't made plans to join us, get off the fence, put on your driving gloves, fill up your tank....Ladies & Gentleman, we are almost ready to drop the green flag....Would you start your engines please....klb |
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Post by z3elda on Oct 27, 2011 19:47:50 GMT -5
So.. Here's the run down for Saturday.
- We are meeting at Abele's Restaurant in Morganton, NC.. Just off I-40 Exit 105 at 8:30 AM.
- After food and fuel, Karen will lead us out to Rt. 181 North.
- We'll run north to the Blue Ridge Parkway, then take the parkway south.
- We'll take US-226 south to meet US-226A "The Diamondback" at the base of the mountain.
- Ascend US-226A - stopping in Little Switzerland at the top.
- We'll run south on the parkway again to meet NC-80
- Descend NC-80 "The Devil's Staircase"
- Turn Around - Ascend NC-80..
- North on the BRP to Little Switzerland
- Descend US-226A
- Lunch break in Marion, NC
--Head for home, or head back into the twistys... At your option.
As we said before, we'll stop regularly to gather the group.
Feel free to join us at any point on the drive. If you PM me, I'll send you my cell number.
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Post by clarise on Oct 28, 2011 5:55:12 GMT -5
Please, oh please, don't make me be 1st out of the gate.... There's something about being followed by lovely lil' silver German cars...I'd prefer to follow...All day...If that can be arranged...Oh, the wonderful seat-time awaiting us... Would group #1 please report to grid & await your signal to begin the course...Keep your engines running... It will be your turn to make your run b4 you know it....Can't wait, c u all in the am...KLB
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Post by z3elda on Oct 28, 2011 6:50:07 GMT -5
Please, oh please, don't make me be 1st out of the gate.... There's something about being followed by lovely lil' silver German cars...I'd prefer to follow...All day...If that can be arranged...Oh, the wonderful seat-time awaiting us... Would group #1 please report to grid & await your signal to begin the course...Keep your engines running... It will be your turn to make your run b4 you know it....Can't wait, c u all in the am...KLB As long as you can get me to 181, I'll lead.. I've never been on that road - which is why I wanted you to lead.. :-) |
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Post by markt on Oct 28, 2011 10:47:24 GMT -5
for warm up take old NC18 from Vale(West Lincoln County) past South Mountain up to Morganton...
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Post by z3elda on Oct 28, 2011 18:59:22 GMT -5
for warm up take old NC18 from Vale(West Lincoln County) past South Mountain up to Morganton... I think I'll do just that - Thanks! |
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Post by z3elda on Oct 29, 2011 16:04:52 GMT -5
And a good time was had by all...
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Post by clarise on Oct 29, 2011 17:27:46 GMT -5
Snow on the BRP this morning...Beautiful...Leaves falling & blowing...Beautiful...Breakfast @ Abele's...Too much goodness...Missed y'all that couldn't be with us...Next time, KLB
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Post by sashman15 on Oct 29, 2011 19:44:14 GMT -5
How hard do you guys drive these roads? Just wondering. Glad it was a success btw, let us know when the next 'un is.
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Post by z3elda on Oct 29, 2011 20:36:01 GMT -5
How hard do you guys drive these roads? Just wondering. Glad it was a success btw, let us know when the next 'un is. Let's just say nobody passed US :-) You have to respect the road and it's conditions.. It was wet and windy with blowing leaves (and snowing at the top). We were just a couple cars today - with more cars, we'd have to adjust the pace to accomodate. I wouldn't push anybody to go faster than they were comfortable with. The point is to have fun as a group and stay safe. |
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Post by clarise on Oct 30, 2011 18:20:49 GMT -5
How hard do you guys drive these roads? Just wondering. Glad it was a success btw, let us know when the next 'un is. Let's see...How hard did we drive??? We were wore out & on our way home by 1:30pm & you can see by the previous entries that we met @ 8:30 & left for the "roads" about 9:30...4 wonderful hrs on those beautiful twistie roads!!! Way, way, toooooooo much fun!!! Don't miss out next time...Great seat time...It just doesn't get any prettier...KLB |
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