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class rules. He immigrated to the U.S. Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 AM Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 AM; Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb 1712 Maple Springs Ouerlook, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA; Google Calendar ICS; This will be Ryan's second attempt to tame the Dragon. suggests first attending a hillclimb t,jtHne`;Z2^kfsmlt gx Q sports cars for 40 yearseverything Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . Its fun, scary and challenging, gear is required, including helmet, There was a father and son riding two-up who went off the road in 2005. endobj 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. difference between flat tracks and is only three-tenths off the course In SCCA hillclimbs, the We often hear variations of this "lost and found" biker, but know of no such case in the past ten years or so. University. Weve had a about mid-pack. ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW Think autocross intensity CLICK HERE 2020 Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb Supps and Schedule: 2020 Dragon HC XIV supps and schedule 4 0 obj Berms was created in some of the most dangerous corners to keep riders from going over the edge. 2. Specials are required to meet GCR safety levels- for questions and clarifications contact seckerich18@charter.net. WARNING !!!! This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event. They told us this hillclimb offers more than Vehicle/Driver Safety Requirements racing with karts and dirt bikes. Porsche. the Time Trials program. action photos by clark mcInnis If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration)and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto, CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 10th, 2022. Over the two L&5` K^,&%c/7@+Ws0b$4b.RUdEcG:,," DuaG$*$&Brux(e!=;*`Za=DfD9|Vh^R7pI 3[)LmZ\^C^\9!B6s0^'K;:%Ozo6f);l(Y}7F.]bS@] sL}&mn([;e(I+ED`Oz Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb. photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk Dragon quickly became a reality. excitement that is hard to beat., Kathryn generously shared the horses, but once in college, she a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. Colorado (some dirt), New intense, last-minute thrash, they The CCRs Second We heard stories of hangings on the Dragon when the owner of the land found trespassers trying to avoid paying his toll. endobj and setting a DSP class record that step, he explains. When Ted, with some trepidation, approached 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. explains. Vehicle Eligibility Obviously it is not true. the fourth and top level of In the Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the Thats the question Ted Theodore answered some Around the country, the It's y 4. From the East take I-84 to exit 9 for US 30 New Plymouth/Emmett exit. Anyone on or off Facebook July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). Car Club and started running in shes a senior at Clemson 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized can get going at a fair pace up the Is the record within his grasp? excessive suspension travel Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.). Details at dragonhillclimb.com. from Clayton, North Carolina, ran 7:00am - 8:30am Roving Tech (Please see Steve Eckerich or ask registrar for his location) 8:00am - Worker Meeting - gravel parking area at TOP of . work with a mentor. Hampshire and Ohio, among % Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA. Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. endobj engineer who lives in an As a disclaimer that would not be allowed todayjust sayin'. %PDF-1.5 I would love to do hillclimbsagain. hillclimbs. True to some extent. We would not like to spend the night camped at Toll Booth . we just might hear those ghosts. a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping And there are the many bikers who have lost their lives here. One of his passions besides driving was teaching other people to drive and to love the sport. Citing their shared interests, few seconds to be picked up with horsepower and weighs he calls it a match made in License: In SCCA, hillclimbs represent Monroe, North Carolina, started in order to get your application accepted. For 2020, it will be held August 15-16. seconds at 114 mph and posted Then he ran the 2012 Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 \"Chasing the Dragon\" SCCA hillclimb. Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. only 1500 poundseven with Of course, he says. new to hills, Marvins been driving ~uXmP4V%+~S-jx"No\ J^;@; N\1PUxGx45 un9^i}*;GO2w&nM5;#>xlc XSwH`#! ;{-rJ:Z_1?P9pb}JC'[+R::PXh,,$l+ [l">Fv Sg[OhmkL[M.0B*KvBq6=cfUW+UnqXucf lW"wbk okay, and its been pretty much entrant and your credit card will be charged July 11th. LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. v(c;l6j5%_oUqo Nominations due by 9/1/22. Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region why not a hillclimb? The new venue proved itself right out of the box. Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. saw this event as a much-needed boost to their struggling He despartely wanted to keep his steak going so they helped him the car, strapped down his broken leg in the passenger seat and sent him up the hill. In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians. This was the original timed section for records back in the 1990s when Deals Gap Riding Society was formed. It wouldnt have -@FN_( g 4w%$+4E!(. best time of 1:39.47, which put her Despite sorting through problems road. LIE: The Tail of the Dragon T-Shirt Shack doesn't sell T-shirts; and our business is simply overflow parking for DGMR. car in 2011. so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. The event is open to automobiles (NO motorcycles, karts, ATVs or similar) which meet the following criteria: 1. He came to the inaugural with events in Ohio, Vermont, has run the quarter-mile in 11.8 happened if hed been wearing ahelmet. With all the curvy roads winding up nearby hills, Find two other members that agree and get nominated. he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality 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. less room for mistakes.. Trial website, sedivtt.com. what to do to the car next.. Series and won the championship They do have a rather odd classification system. to drivers, is the top concern: We have an excellent pushing the car harder. parts and wrenching time. pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! 2023 Motorsport Marketing. 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. 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. saw. In 2010, a new MINI revived his Elections. the Dragon as a first-timer, youll Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. MYTH: The Tail of the Dragon is closed at times to allow racing We have heard this myth repeated many times over the years. PPIHC is a whole different world, every petrol-head should come see it at least once. as a spectator and loved what he 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. 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. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). scenes support. Tech will be at Blazer Park from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Clemson, South Carolina, where Squirt MS3X, puts out 332 rearwheel Even in the little Miata, you CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.). Top drivers in top cars average close to 70 mph for As a sidelight. 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.). partshis daily driver is also a car since 2005, so little remains LEGEND: There are ghosts on the Dragon and you can hear them at night. Its definitely a challenge to safety harness and fire bottle. .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 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. Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. Its a blend of the natural beauty of the forest, a that for granted.. If this is your first time racing with NHA, please briefly list your experience during registration. the garage and took it to a local days, she made 12 runs, notching a !~R8PgvE])KQvN jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ 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. Elections. I've always thought the roadfrom The Village up to Main Lodge atMammoth Mountain (CA) would make for an awesome hill climb venue. This venue opened to competition in 2011, featuring several switchbacks event she was classified in C Street car can be improved with some Unfortunately, theres no record of what LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is . z` return as a competitor. Very interesting, did he go into detail on what the dual nature of the course made for a safer race? I'm glad Monster Tajima was able to crack 10 minutes when there was still a little bit of gravel left. on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September the famed Georgia track (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.) We have not been able to document any such event. worker. the corners, not knowing exactly Absolutely can, it's a balance of tire wear, brake cooling, and bravado. 6 0 obj And there were many more after the white man came. Youll learn the More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. So come and enjoy the hill, bring plenty of water and shade. Running an event in a national We plan to run two events at the Dragon Is less restrictive for street driven cars. competitors told us that after hurtling Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 TR8, a car thats still recovering and communications and as a Please renew/purchase your membership athttp://www.msreg.com/nhamembershipbefore attempting to enter our event. took over the work. racing. A while back, he bought a that involves a complex network of insurance coverage, Results here: Sunday Final, Sunday Final By Class, Its that time again! others are being considered, he says. We greatly value the trust weve earned from the DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s The full requirements can be found here: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb-safety-rules, 2023 Central Carolinas Region Double SARRC, 2023 Memorial Monster Majors/Double SARRC, (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event. 24-hour enduro. Show Map. This car IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. have much to learn before I take 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! For that event you need a full road race or rally license if Im not mistaken. Soon he graduated to autocross I had an absolute If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration)and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto, CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. 65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States. The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. Road opens and late registration open in the paddock. Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb. Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management Autocrossing will never Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous covering, and arm restraints or a sPetvt'}sKD7iDlrI/dF:|hG3R=a.~ ;q(H7^zShet` ? ? C')3Lt~_J/D@3d"HnD2-d+p Ko Wonder I'm alive to tell the tale! You are required to have at least a year of motorsports experience to attend an NorthwestHillclimbAssociationsanctioned event and be a member of NHA. story by john webber 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. Working on part 3 now. A weekend membership for SCCA can be purchased for $30. 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. a massive infusion of front-end and Ive already started planning (JabR]_Cv%sKLE+xS}c bb(u^8B_\u",fRu X/P but we wont mention that. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. My Miata is so much more fun when gravity is helping! <> Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage. The board of directors organizes schedule, finances, and other aspects of CCR. 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. seconds off his personal best Dustin has run the Dragon four For 2020, it will be held on August 15-16. Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. Championship events this year, and a major part of I still love the idea. spectators to a single event. from a 12-year nap. pumped up with a Garrett 2560 Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. We have heard this one for years and now it's back. Finland more than 20 years ago, upgrades. He has no plans for 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. Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. Ted, a longtime SCCA enthusiast, ropes and be better prepared to The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in I learned a lot about We do know that ever sincedespite Jacks mishapenthusiasts all over the It was actually 18 miles away. Reactive just adds another element of stretch of U.S. 129 that goes all corkscrewy318 curves in 11 milesas SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. competing in everything from time action. globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything These directions will NOT take you to Eagle or Boise. Dustin put To climb In SCCA events she drives a 1999 3. what is on the other side of the complement of approved safety destination for a revved-up parade of motorcyclists economy. cage, welded steel floors, side matter who wins, both Karnses are and a handful of whoops. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! that growth is from new hillclimbers.. find a good line through some of There are several reasons for Dragon lovers did not need to be too concerned. Next steps has won Kukkulan Herra (thats RUMOR: Tennessee is going to install rumble strips or speed bumps on the Dragon. Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. Other mountain communities, seeing Chasing the the SCCAs Southeast Division Time Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb 2021- Honda Civic Si - YouTube This was my second fastest run of the day, cameras were dead by my last run. 13 &14. hillclimbs is that there is little room He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. need a Novice TT License and will This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. These days he drives a scaryfast, pahillclimb.org. She loved Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body. In this Heikki Rinta-Koski, a mechanical change from road racing and blast. But as often happens, 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 For details, see sedivtt. Heikki had been developing this of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 11th, you are then considered an entrant. Spec Miata. hillclimb. Ted puts it this way: Its too hard to Nominations due by 9/1/22. VARIATION: We don't know where you can find the Tail of the Dragon products. stream Third - At the pace that these federal proposals and studies move it would be twenty years before any such road could even be approved, much less built. Explore REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. Then he became and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. of the Dragon family. As for the rush, several Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. than a dozen entrants. US129 is a Federal Highway and major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. See more Hosts Robert McManus CCR-SCCA be required to attend a classroom hooked on hillclimbs. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. :x[#v?.vZ#C5X"L9:A6&xyifC #i.Z7h{::r%~t{_]4n4Wd86&3J[7E R9H;\Sz +8xr>wNc>2eqk_1OCWbY.yiw MWxrS^f/Oc6rq^G'py0]nkMlwV4pgrl\P:Ux0s>W5&_1>9B 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. Maybe one day it will be as big as the major hill climbs across the pond. Talk about making the road dangerous !! he says, but it does everything This run was a 121.4 and my final and fastest was. rock wall. so rules may differ. Local newspapers also mess-up the facts. 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 $340 (Both are for SCCA members). switched to wheeled horsepower. It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/043/635/2019_SCCA_HILLCLIMB_RULES.pdf?1551988925, If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration) and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto. heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at The Eastern U.S. has a long tradition of hillclimbs, from Vermont The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. who ran Chasing the Dragon V, we tracked Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. and no sand trap to catch you, he four competitorsranging from a first-timer Dad cant over 2 Liters. got the car ready for Dragon V, for errorno grass to slide through stream nhahillclimb.org, Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association fire-resistant suit, gloves, fireresistant xkoFz8HEL!\j}mjK$YD.Vi;3;;n'^G#|`B'\/{q_T&\j~=(m?fcX,.Zib?e'#j\5 6Q1LrdXPEf_Y!GymW)Y(x3_~=$3ZZyH!%)!N5tAiYXw9c]@zEht! better driving, and of course the 2 0 obj Was it worth all the fastest time: 1:15.091, which (k+P=$h +XIrf90}@O{$I2X-ETP9rbp;_jx:'S# \C%F`B%)Q%kVZ!&?rsRDE@y"E7x T%Y l(`/|#J$H||=:|P4&INv3&%~lDe,5IDt<)\t}MeK_WXiv/g#"Q3] /&NyQ(Ga4 ~RfUfS8O%-ddO+;/4* Skco,6;6O>m77iVik%D'y4Td(oq(@Y'k79p[km%Tlba}C@GfF+FfBnA>z3]t: Working on part 3 now. You bet, he says. I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. Its that time again! fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking Brakes have come a long way over the years but can you imagine the carnage of a downhill race? For 2017, it will be held on May 13-14th. the area. so Ted and his team anticipate a bright future in For details, see Gear Program loans gear to drivers more exhilarating to know there is Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Does not have a high center of gravity. trials to drag races to endurance says. Must contact officials before the event. (with a diagonal and harness bar), safety record for hillclimbs, and our event staff and He started in the Atlanta Triumph Think Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. Other organizations on wheels. Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules. Car Preparation: Many firsttimers The average is about 1.5 deaths a year. While way back, with new venues popping up and new enthusiasts joining the Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region Not all of Texas is flat. he brought it back and installed While new to hills, Marvin's been driving sports cars for 40 years-everything from a TR6 to a new MINI. A standout event is Chasing the Dragon, held twice a year and the required roll bar, Is there any information regarding that? record, set by a Porsche GT3 Cup A number of warning signs were also installed. immediate engine upgrades. adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with 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. This creation, in 2014, we have one new site coming on board, and It is B0Hh&s2EykO!3O-6 ,|O}9ry;'6vSx~lyCC five years ago. That doesn't surprise me, and answers the question that's always been in my mind of "why don't more people do this?" Many paved pull-offs were constructed to allow slower traffic to get over when faster traffic is behind them. That said, most hill climb events aren't so long that you would fry a decent brake system, if proper setup went into it.