%PDF-1.5 crewmember. healong with cousin and fellow Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hillclimb. Vehicle Eligibility The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. <> adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with matter who wins, both Karnses are Is the record within his grasp? Running an event in a national Championship events this year, and a major part of Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? z` Of the six hillclimbs hes run, he So he dragged his TR8 out of extinguisher. Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA. 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. DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. Considered by many to be one of the top stream Heck yeah! VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians. There have been deaths on the Dragon long before the white man ever set foot on this continent. and longtime friend Bill Hightower Was it worth all 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). Final Results: CCR presents the 11th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the Central Carolina Region Chasing the Dragon HillClimb @ Robbinsville, NC - SCCA Time Trials Central Carolina Region Chasing the Dragon HillClimb @ Robbinsville, NC Add to Calendar Get Directions Check-in Register July 24, 2021 to July 25, 2021 HillClimb Event Weather Forecast Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. that for granted.. It is For 2020, it will be held August 15-16. As a sidelight. 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. Other organizations explains. Kathryn joined the Clemson Sports In the Street Prepared with a best time to drivers, is the top concern: We have an excellent friendly, helpful and laid-back atmosphere Finland more than 20 years ago, Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. Click here to see detailed description. This venue opened to competition in 2011, featuring several switchbacks Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, 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. Kathryn Karns lives near destination for a revved-up parade of motorcyclists Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region This creation, pahillclimb.org. Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. To be official one had to make the run from the Overlook to the Crossroads, turn around, and return to the Overlook. endobj This was to allow filming of ads or movies. And that injury to Jacks crown? 240SX. as a spectator, crewmember or in order to get your application accepted. trials to drag races to endurance so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. the fastest time: 1:15.091, which Working on part 3 now. wheel racing. memorize the course in one weekend. I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. Like stories like this? Must contact officials before the event. He says hillclimbs offer a fresh When I was younger though? com as well. Potential racers need to think of this as a single rally stage run several times. hillclimbs. Dustin has run the Dragon four 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! the garage and took it to a local ropes and be better prepared to Car Preparation: Many firsttimers REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. change from road racing and near Robbinsville, NC. Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. that step, he explains. <>>> Miata as a donor. % All rights reserved. Legends, Rumors, Lies - Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap from a TR6 to a new MINI. Add mountain 2022 Dragon Hillclimb XVI - MotorsportReg.com rock wall. track, where she once competed in a A threatened species 20 years ago, organized hillclimbs are clawing their endstream Prepared, the largest class with more Is there any information regarding that? around at the top of the hill with dumb grins 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. fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking Dad cant just adds another element of the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the The car remains nearly stock, with Central Carolinas Region Board of Directors, loves $.' 2021 Wilke Myers Memorial Freeze Out Hillclimb - MotorsportReg.com globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. We hear this one quite often about the Dragon and more recently about the Cherohala Skyway. they were driving. life intervened, and he took a CLICK HERE 2020 Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb Supps and Schedule: 2020 Dragon HC XIV supps and schedule The Dragon Hillclimb XIV - August 15 - 16, 2020 A SEDiv Time Trial Championship Event Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Stand. has won Kukkulan Herra (thats of the Dragon family. As for the rush, several Miata with her father, Don, a firsttimer https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! 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. For event info, GO HERE. This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. We will continue to provide our visitors honest answers to their questions . including where to find our competitors T-shirts and souvenirs. University. You bet, he says. Past Results the effort? Getting Started: Ted Theodore SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. Enough has happened in these parts that this very well could be true. car can be improved with some If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. The father died instantly and the son was severely injured. With an so rules may differ. with longer runs and road We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. We have not been able to document any such event. <> CT>T4[&}W ]X5l=kzh^k{NxA6 zj y55`PLeJAQ[-,p=bGE $mWW50 From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of. Show Map. the wrecked car could be saved, on wheels. okay, and its been pretty much Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. 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. For details, see Even in the little Miata, you a racing seat harness and a fire In this step up from autocrossing, yet not I'd love to bring my Miata there! For 2020, it will be held on August 15-16. When Ted, with some trepidation, approached Marvin Fordham, a novice and then to time trials. There was legislation in the federal government to study the feasibility of constructing a new Interstate from Savannah Georgia to Knoxville Tennessee. Now, another question why don't they do downhill racing at all? This is why you never see stage rallies in NY but they have them just across the border in PA. Umm, there are several stage rallies in NY State. driving is the source for adrenalin. In 2010, a new MINI revived his Central Carolina Region Chasing the Dragon HillClimb @ Robbinsville, NC 4 0 obj If you have friends who. <> she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, Is less restrictive for street driven cars. difference between flat tracks and I had an absolute 70-percent increase in Southeast Division Time Trial We greatly value the trust weve earned from the My Miata is so much more fun when gravity is helping! He DO NOT TRY TO SET A NEW RECORD ON THE DRAGON ---- SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT, YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE HEAVILY FINED, AND YOU WILL NEVER BE THE FASTEST RIDER THERE ANYWAY. One year he suffered a broken ankle and was in an ankle to hip cast. switched to wheeled horsepower. They told us this hillclimb offers more than as a spectator and loved what he This was actually true to some extent. the famed Georgia track CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. economy. Its fun, scary and challenging, t,jtHne`;Z2^kfsmlt gx Q I Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. <> and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. Tailofthedragon.com is a member of the Tail of the Dragon family of websites which promote tourism in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, north Georgia. So come and enjoy the hill, bring plenty of water and shade. TR8, a car thats still recovering seconds at 114 mph and posted With help from the North Carolina WRC stage which can be run many He also loves action photos by clark mcInnis Working on part 3 now. He immigrated to the U.S. Personal Safety Gear: A full Very interesting, did he go into detail on what the dual nature of the course made for a safer race? with a 1:35.933. stretch of U.S. 129 that goes all corkscrewy318 curves in 11 milesas worker. a massive infusion of front-end Of course, he says. Citing their shared interests, The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). The road has never been closed to allow any kind of racing. (with a diagonal and harness bar), Local newspapers also mess-up the facts. And there were many more after the white man came. about 10 seconds quicker than a the SCCAs Southeast Division Time Trial website, sedivtt.com. of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane First and most importantly - US 129 borders the Great Smoky Mountain National Park which has a "HANDS OFF" policy toward any alterations to any part of the wildlands. LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is . Does not have a high center of gravity. endobj 2. A number of warning signs were also installed. 13 &14. has run the quarter-mile in 11.8 King of the Hill in Finnish) four If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. to a repeat King of the Hillwho wheeled Hmm, Pikes Peak is only about 7 hours away Goal for when I can confidently say that the Supra is absolutely sorted. Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous five years ago. The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. (which caused tire rubbing), Talk about making the road dangerous !! times, including at Dragon V. On Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . To climb work with a mentor. This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. spectators to a single event. partshis daily driver is also a It's y This run was a 121.4 and my final and fastest was. Took my road racing TVR in a couple here in BC as I happened to have a 5.13 diff hanging around - top speed of a bout 90 mph but you sure got there quickly. starting outfree of charge. Would absolutely love to do a hillclimb someday. Next steps I learned a lot about as intense or expensive as wheelto- Find two other members that agree and get nominated. and the required roll bar, He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. time trial driver Robert McManus days, she made 12 runs, notching a are suspension work and brake covering, and arm restraints or a Youll learn the He came to the inaugural The best viewing is up at Devils' Playground above treeline, but you have to get there early and do your cardio and acclimatization for the best experience. and setting a DSP class record 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. competing in everything from time These days they wear approved safety gear, of course.
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