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Okay people it is time for the yearly "Wake the Dragon" ceremony on Hway 129 beter known as Deals gap or the Dragon. This is a yearly thing that they put on up there to officially "Wake" up the most terrorizing road in the USA. For those of you who do not know of this road, it has 318 curves in 11 miles. It is dangerous with a capital DANGEROUS. Someone just died last weekend. But god is it fun. I would not suggest going up there this weekend for fun stuff but I would go up there to just check everything out.
The Dragon is located on Hway 129 from Tennessee to NC. Directions to it can be had at www.tailofthedragon.com
Once again I stress that this is a VERY dangerous road and should only be atempted at high speed if you know it and are a superb driver. People die up there many times yearly. Hunters throw rocks at you, pour diesel fuel in the road and wildlife can get hairy. Not to mention other riders and autos. My advice to you, stay in your lane, pull over for faster vehicles and dont over extend yourself.
For the record though the time records are as follows.
Fastest time for a bike is 9 min 48 secs
Fastest time for an Auto is 10 mins 18 secs.
Both of these are held by the same man, and he drives an FD. 350 HP with full suspension and other goodies. He is an ex motorcycle rider and is one bad mofo.
So if you go, look for the Red FD and have a great time.
The Dragon is located on Hway 129 from Tennessee to NC. Directions to it can be had at www.tailofthedragon.com
Once again I stress that this is a VERY dangerous road and should only be atempted at high speed if you know it and are a superb driver. People die up there many times yearly. Hunters throw rocks at you, pour diesel fuel in the road and wildlife can get hairy. Not to mention other riders and autos. My advice to you, stay in your lane, pull over for faster vehicles and dont over extend yourself.
For the record though the time records are as follows.
Fastest time for a bike is 9 min 48 secs
Fastest time for an Auto is 10 mins 18 secs.
Both of these are held by the same man, and he drives an FD. 350 HP with full suspension and other goodies. He is an ex motorcycle rider and is one bad mofo.
So if you go, look for the Red FD and have a great time.
he he.
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