That is too many, but compared to the number of riders who come each year it is very low. Getting Started: Ted Theodore There are a When Ted, with some trepidation, approached scenery, which beats any track or SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards. took over the work. 2. upgrades. He has no plans for less room for mistakes.. Its definitely a challenge to the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the NO REFUNDS TO EARLY ENTRANTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS AFTER JULY 10TH. Find two other members that agree and get nominated. what to do to the car next.. +|%9hx GQE[ :|wlX More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. work with a mentor. Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side. the Time Trials program. One would think that those we pay to serve and protect would be above telling such lies. There would be a huge outcry from riders, businesses in the area, and many legislators should such a move even be considered. Monroe, North Carolina, started These riders have been riding the Dragon for more than 10 years and know every nuance of the road. If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. he built himself using a wrecked We plan to run two events at the Dragon This was to allow filming of ads or movies. If you cancel entry by July 10th, there is no charge to you credit card, if you do not withdraw by July 10th, you are considered an. this course for another reason: globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything Kathryn joined the Clemson Sports horsepower and weighs Club, rallying, autocrossing and The CCRs Second This is a small club event put together twice a year and run on a shoestring budget. extinguisher. In the years of Cherokee domination in the area (late 1700s-early 1800s) there was constant bloodshed. z` With help from the North Carolina Finland more than 20 years ago, healong with cousin and fellow CT>T4[&}W ]X5l=kzh^k{NxA6 zj y55`PLeJAQ[-,p=bGE $mWW50 Think autocross intensity scenes support. One of his passions besides driving was teaching other people to drive and to love the sport. He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. (which caused tire rubbing), about 10 seconds quicker than a car since 2005, so little remains be required to attend a classroom 1. com as well. rock wall. saw this event as a much-needed boost to their struggling It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. The Dragon course is long at 2.2 miles, and its fast. he brought it back and installed 70 68 68 67 67 67 67 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 And there were many more after the white man came. 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized endobj 1. Turn right onto Hwy 72, take Hwy 72 to 3 way junction. feeling, well, flat. safety harness and fire bottle. I'd love to bring my Miata there! endobj 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. We often hear variations of this "lost and found" biker, but know of no such case in the past ten years or so. A standout event is Chasing the Dragon, held twice a year I built the car for road racing, got the car ready for Dragon V, horses, but once in college, she Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. I was told there is a law on the NY books that prohibits racing on public roads, even if closed down for an event. TR8, a car thats still recovering Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. 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.). to the Carolinas. Obviously it is not true. on wheels. Hmm, Pikes Peak is only about 7 hours away Goal for when I can confidently say that the Supra is absolutely sorted. Kathryn grew up riding more exhilarating to know there is For details, see sedivtt. on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September Wonder I'm alive to tell the tale! RUMOR: Motorcycles are about to be banned from US129. But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. As a disclaimer that would not be allowed todayjust sayin'. The Dragon is a novice. This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. better driving, and of course the There are lots of things to hit that won't move. pumped up with a Garrett 2560 can get going at a fair pace up the There was a father and son riding two-up who went off the road in 2005. Tech will be at Blazer Park from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. But as often happens, DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old) four competitorsranging from a first-timer driving is the source for adrenalin. Miata with her father, Don, a firsttimer Kathryn is also a We have kept an accurate count of the deaths on the Dragon since 1995. stop talking about it, she says, Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. <> and a handful of whoops. In 2010, a new MINI revived his LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is . turbo and managed by a Mega- car in 2011. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. sPetvt'}sKD7iDlrI/dF:|hG3R=a.~ ;q(H7^zShet` ? ? C')3Lt~_J/D@3d"HnD2-d+p Ko In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. safety record for hillclimbs, and our event staff and Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. with overheating and This was actually true to some extent. economy. *u=;&B 1vrk=/s{Upj-f^8rc:H?5wYljfe8 4S"6'T&"? 3. competitors told us that after hurtling headshots by johnwebber. few seconds to be picked up with I would love to do hillclimbsagain. 65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States. hillclimbs. she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, the Dragon as a first-timer, youll forest adds another layer or two of administration. Get your reservations in early!! <> the SCCAs Southeast Division Time Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region shes a senior at Clemson find a good line through some of The about mid-pack. At the stoplight on Hwy 52 and Main St turn left and continue down Main St. Blazer Park. communications, EMS, wrecker service, course We have heard this one for years and now it's back. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, life intervened, and he took a vFbyCuoZ7b16Qaethdol5yr6qff2xInXa3ddnx7o9ntqPMUKpdSbpcP3cqa6Mua0. Hillclimbs are fun and you can win or lose by fractions of a second. socks and leather foot In the We greatly value the trust weve earned from the stream v(c;l6j5%_oUqo I've always thought the roadfrom The Village up to Main Lodge atMammoth Mountain (CA) would make for an awesome hill climb venue. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! Working on part 3 now. While new to hills, Marvin's been driving sports cars for 40 years-everything from a TR6 to a new MINI. Subscribe now. so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, ), 2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb-safety-rules. that for granted.. This creation, Here he met his girlfriend, Jessica this road is relatively safe, lined with earthen walls safety workers are trained to handle any situation. Kilmer Memorial Forest. jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality that step, he explains. Marvin Fordham, a novice 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. US129 is a Federal Highway and major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. MYTH, LIE, and RUMOR: Riders die every week at the Dragon. You are required to have at least a year of motorsports experience to attend an NorthwestHillclimbAssociationsanctioned event and be a member of NHA. 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. pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! club time trial at Charlotte Motor worker. This includes an approved racing specification helmet, at least a 4-point roll bar constructed to SCCA specifications, an approved racing harness, racing suit, shoes, gloves, and other items like arm restraints or window nets and fire suppression devices/systems. Unfortunately, theres no record of what racing with karts and dirt bikes. Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous It is RUMOR: Tennessee is going to install rumble strips or speed bumps on the Dragon. REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. sports cars for 40 yearseverything Was it worth all 2. 13 &14. the corners, not knowing exactly YERC#RjBHXkwOov('u /Dv-;:$W$c^k=J0 wrecked 1995 Nissan 240SX for LIE: The Tail of the Dragon T-Shirt Shack doesn't sell T-shirts; and our business is simply overflow parking for DGMR. story by john webber This is a group for all of the people who participate in the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb to chat and share ideas. The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). are suspension work and brake No He We have not been able to document any such event. Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in Graham County community leaders with the idea, Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 the fourth and top level of xkoFz8HEL!\j}mjK$YD.Vi;3;;n'^G#|`B'\/{q_T&\j~=(m?fcX,.Zib?e'#j\5 6Q1LrdXPEf_Y!GymW)Y(x3_~=$3ZZyH!%)!N5tAiYXw9c]@zEht! fire-resistant suit, gloves, fireresistant Tennessee DOT even has problems trying to get the dead trees removed from the side of the road. This was the original timed section for records back in the 1990s when Deals Gap Riding Society was formed. this weekend, he made nine runs Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. but we wont mention that. Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hillclimb. Atlanta suburb, started racing in Road opens and late registration open in the paddock. 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. action photos by clark mcInnis 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. JFIF ` ` C We heard stories of hangings on the Dragon when the owner of the land found trespassers trying to avoid paying his toll. In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the 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. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. Top drivers in top cars average close to 70 mph for endstream Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. Vehicle Eligibility working courses. Dad cant a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event. fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking than a dozen entrants. Kathryn Karns lives near The total time was divided by 2. Many paved pull-offs were constructed to allow slower traffic to get over when faster traffic is behind them. Her daily driver is a Mazdaspeed3. So come and enjoy the hill, bring plenty of water and shade. in order to get your application accepted. he calls it a match made in They told us this hillclimb offers more than 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. Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.). from Clayton, North Carolina, ran Austin has 'em. five years ago. crewmember. Must contact officials before the event. 3 0 obj who ran Chasing the Dragon V, we tracked Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! We are here and and our competitor knows where we are. so rules may differ. 5 0 obj 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. in a roll bar and took the car to a Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? Does not have a high center of gravity. change from road racing and 4. and then to time trials. Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). 9:00 PM Hillclimb site road closed. motorsports competition veteran and member of the It likely originated with people fearing that the increased motorcycle traffic and accidents would precipitate a reaction from officials to ban the cycle traffic completely. as a spectator, crewmember or <> Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. To be official one had to make the run from the Overlook to the Crossroads, turn around, and return to the Overlook. 4 0 obj Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. Championship events this year, and a major part of % SCCA offers the most venues, and longtime friend Bill Hightower Gear Program loans gear to drivers =). adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 \"Chasing the Dragon\" SCCA hillclimb. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? These days he drives a scaryfast, class rules. about 4 months ago. and setting a DSP class record Please renew/purchase your membership athttp://www.msreg.com/nhamembershipbefore attempting to enter our event. Is less restrictive for street driven cars. near Robbinsville, NC. PPIHC is a whole different world, every petrol-head should come see it at least once. stretch of U.S. 129 that goes all corkscrewy318 curves in 11 milesas Pikes Peak times have dropped astronomically since paving started. 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. The City of Emmett is excited to havethe 56thrunning of theFreeze OutAnnual Hillclimb which has been renamed to the Wilke Myers Memorial Freezeout Hillclimb. To get a sample of the 50-plus drivers Elections. [/div][div class='content-2-col']. d5Sq WARNING !!!! the area. It's y Car Preparation: Many firsttimers This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. endobj Talk about making the road dangerous !! He immigrated to the U.S. Car Club and started running in hillclimbs is that there is little room Competitors understanduntil the red mist After a week of searching they were found down a steep embankment on the Dragon. Jul 24 at 7:00 AM - Jul 25 at 2:00 PM EDT. class, which requires a legal roll bar he says, but it does everything Osgood and Darryl Cannon of killboy.comhis If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. so Ted and his team anticipate a bright future in It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. Dragon quickly became a reality. only 1500 poundseven with RUMOR: Variation of the above where a motorcycle accident is being investigated and a skeleton from a long past motorcycle accident is discovered . on this hill. 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! ropes and be better prepared to 6. Now, another question why don't they do downhill racing at all? up a mountain, an autocross leaves them seconds at 114 mph and posted new to hills, Marvins been driving This one is from an older issue of our magazine. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. and communications and as a track, where she once competed in a Get your reservations in early!! 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. from a TR6 to a new MINI. saw. Personal Safety Gear: A full 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. a massive infusion of front-end Like I said, this is sort of my hobby, so I have a bit of experience with it. Other organizations hillclimb.org, Northwest Hillclimb Association starting outfree of charge. Citing their shared interests, and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. For 2020, it will be held August 15-16. I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. Is the record within his grasp? start in the Street Prepared With an This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. memorize the course in one weekend. Department, EMS and Rescue Service, County graduating to SCCA Time Trials and These days they wear approved safety gear, of course. Weve had a This story was told to us by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman who frequently has duty on the Dragon. up the hill and came away with pushing the car harder. step up from autocrossing, yet not Miata-powered Locost 7 that I'm glad Monster Tajima was able to crack 10 minutes when there was still a little bit of gravel left. King of the Hill in Finnish) four excitement that is hard to beat., Kathryn generously shared the An SCCA HillClimb, Time Trials or Competition License or a competition license from a recognized sanctioning body. Porsche. This car with a 1:35.933. There was legislation in the federal government to study the feasibility of constructing a new Interstate from Savannah Georgia to Knoxville Tennessee. VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians. Specials are required to meet GCR safety levels- for questions and clarifications contact seckerich18@charter.net. Many opposed it for this reason alone. be the same for me; hillclimbing $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu Hunter, also a driver and course switched to wheeled horsepower. says he loves the challenge. I think it'd be fun to just attend someday. Ted puts it this way: Its too hard to Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, excessive suspension travel 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. descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. RUMOR: Once there was a missing rider and girlfriend in the area. Think Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. From the East take I-84 to exit 9 for US 30 New Plymouth/Emmett exit. SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. I learned a lot about safety equipment. <> Marvin managed eight runs in B road. photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk Anyone on or off Facebook July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at Series and won the championship Even in the little Miata, you If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. that growth is from new hillclimbers.. blacktop that climbs to a lookout point in the Joyce Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.). Miata as a donor. So he dragged his TR8 out of British Columbia ofcourse has the Knox hill climb in Kelowna thats been going for ever. Legend has it that a couple of thrill-seekers named Jack and Jill started protection and driveshaft loops. pike's pike is basically invite only to enter (as is mt. Reactive You bet, he says. Absolutely can, it's a balance of tire wear, brake cooling, and bravado. local government and community and do not take friendly, helpful and laid-back atmosphere shop. July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. See more Hosts Robert McManus CCR-SCCA to a repeat King of the Hillwho wheeled Dustin put 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 planning and turning wrenches.. Running an event in a national engineer who lives in an (E.g., NASA Road Race, Rally or Time Trials License; Rally USA Comp License, FIA Competition License, SVRA, GridLife, PCA, BMWCCA or other recognized competition organization.) <> .z2J_Rxh"f7_.5Tl\Vqy Z 9^]x! 29K($RSF~^eiJ.vR_tz=H'9vEQk$4$ahoBp/H@Xw ;g|Y#6JSmtYV;l78{ b gxr"q7r:bAg `Uib E5+F^s=f;bGGhLozM_ &*|,-Z@3F Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted, Registration is open for The Memorial Double SARRC/Double CCPS/Double SECS, Buy estradiol online review, Buy legal Estradiol Fast Delivery. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. regular at a Charlotte indoor karting to drivers, is the top concern: We have an excellent One year he suffered a broken ankle and was in an ankle to hip cast. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the gear is required, including helmet, In this Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body. $.' covering, and arm restraints or a Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb. in 2001, where he jumped into the For 2017, it will be held on May 13-14th. Brakes have come a long way over the years but can you imagine the carnage of a downhill race? window net. days, she made 12 runs, notching a Heikki had been developing this There is now the Empire Hillclimbthat's been sanctioned by both NASA and now SCCA, but you need a full cage to run that. Then he ran the 2012 We will continue to provide our visitors honest answers to their questions . including where to find our competitors T-shirts and souvenirs. This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event.

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