BOTD 2008 (9/24/08 to 9/28/08)

[VR8]

This is mostly an RX8 gathering but we have no restrictions. Suby's, Miata's and even a Honda Fit has been known to show up and run the Dragon with us.

Place: The Dragon! North Carolina/Tennessee state line. That wonderful stretch of road labeled Route 129 (see DGRR event pictures). Location of the resort is still in the planning stages, working for the best deal.

Who: Anyone! Although it's called "Brotherhood of the Dragon", we aren't exclusive in any way. Catch one of the many forums that talk about this event and you'll see it's a blast if you love to drive and talk "cars".

When: September 24th (Wed) thru September 28th (Sun). Of course some can't make it until the weekend, others call it a vacation and take the whole week.

The website. (http://www.rx8botd.com/index.htm)

Last years event...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/7andan8/2007%20Dragon/100_4314.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/7andan8/2007%20Dragon/100_4392.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/7andan8/2007%20Dragon/100_4249.jpg

[Herblenny]

Wait.. is it the same weekend as Seven Stock?? Let me check...

Dang! It is!!!

[Nexcis]

I thought it was the weekend after 7Stock?

[firzen]

Nope, according to the Sevenstock thread, it's the same weekend...

[VR8]

Wait.. is it the same weekend as Seven Stock?? Let me check...

Dang! It is!!!

Now Phil, why is that a problem? You're not flying out to Cali are you? I'm thinking there's gonna be this huge kindred spirit of Mazda fans floating all over the country that weekend! :grouphug:

[Nexcis]

Well that totally F'ed up my plans...

BOTD it is for me then... promised the Fiancé we would go since she had a blast driving the Dragon! :driving: ...didn't enjoy RIDING with me but she totally enjoyed driving it. hmmmm....

[Teenwolf1393]

Well that totally F'ed up my plans...

BOTD it is for me then... promised the Fiancé we would go since she had a blast driving the Dragon! :driving: ...didn't enjoy RIDING with me but she totally enjoyed driving it. hmmmm....

im probably gonna try to make it up there for botd. what a better way to spend my bday weekend

[VR8]

she had a blast driving the Dragon! :driving: ...didn't enjoy RIDING with me but she totally enjoyed driving it. hmmmm....

Ha! It is much harder to enjoy the "ride". When you're driving there's that whole "in the zone" thing. You don't think about your stomach being thrown back and forth in between your ribs! The main thought of a rider is "Oh s&%t, I hope the brakes work!"

[Nexcis]

Good point... :)

[sumdeus]

Sweet, now Ive got plans from 9/24 to 9/28: BOTD!

[VR8]

You guys don't forget to join a caravan! That's part of the fun....tooling down the highway with a bunch of rotary's.

[khronus79]

so when will registration open?????

[sumdeus]

so when will registration open?????

The question that I am wondering as well.

[VR8]

Still finalizing the location details. Registration will be within the month!

[Nutsid]

I need to know when registration starts as well. I plan on trying to attend this since i missed out on DGRR.

[VR8]

I need to know when registration starts as well. I plan on trying to attend this since i missed out on DGRR.

You can catch a convoy with the IndyRX8 club Nutsid, that is always a good size group.

[WE3RX7]

I'm still up in the air on this event. I like the dragon and do want to come back, but its going to be tough to pull off all four days during that time of the year (work is busy then). I might slide down for at least two days... besides, I need to get your radio some how :)

[khronus79]

Looks like Nantahala Village will be the new location for the event:icon_tup:. I couldn't be any happier with this news.

[Herblenny]

Looks like Nantahala Village will be the new location for the event:icon_tup:. I couldn't be any happier with this news.

Really?? Great news!!

I got a call from Fontana Village... I told them I didn't have time to talk nor wanting a return call.. I'm completely done with Fontana and will never recommend to any other car enthusiasts!!

[VR8]

Looks like Nantahala Village will be the new location for the event:icon_tup:. I couldn't be any happier with this news.


I'm pretty sure it's likely, but I didn't know a final decision had been made. Do you know something I don't?

[Herblenny]

This is what I wrote to S2k guys...


Just an opinion from an observer...

I organize the 2nd largest rotary car gathering in USA called, "Deals Gap Rotary Rally" (www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com).

I had my first 3 events at Fontana Village and all three years, I had issues with them. And last year, They were such a jackasses and nickel and dime me to death that I've decided to go somewhere else.

This year, I moved my event to Nantahala Village (www.NVNC.com) by advice from some of you S2k guys. Well, All I can say is Nantahala Village ROCKED!!! Unlike Fontana Village, We had the whole village to ourselves and as an organizer, NV did more than I expected!! This was also the first year where I had almost no complains from any of my attendees and Almost everyone who attended my event said they would come again and PREFERS Nantahala Village over Fontana!!
OH, Also my sponsors preferred NV over Fontana..

For the Organizer of DBR 2008, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND NANTAHALA VILLAGE as they now have a new management and the owners is an actually car enthusiast!

I'm sure you are wondering how many cars I had at my event.. well, We had well over 120 cars and over 200 attendees. The food was fantastic and FAR more reasonable then Fontana. OVER ALL I was VERY pleased!!

One of my concern was the distance to the US129.. but NO one really complained about it from my group. And most thought of it as a warm up drive to the Dragon.

Lodges were 100% better than Fontana as they were actual houses and cabins vs. trailer homes. The customer service was TOP NOTCH!!! and their new chef and restaurant manager was fantastic!!

If you guys are interested, Call them and asked to speak to Maggie. Maggie is the new group manager at NV.

Since leaving Fontana, I've recieved several Phone calls from them.. Even early as last night.. The thing is, Their EGO and lack of appreciation for us car enthusiast is what got me to switch.. But it was definitely worth it for me as an organizer and for the rotary community. When people are happy, organizing event like this is ALL worth it.. When I was at Fontana, I wanted to quit every year... Things changed when I moved to NV..

Just wanted to pass on the info....

PHIL

PS. Pics from our event: http://www.rotarycarclub.com/showthread.php?t=1707

I'm in no affiliation with NV.. just an organizer trying to give you guys a head up.

Honestly, NV just is a better place... better lodge, more stuff to do, and us rotary guys being their will only make things better. Also, they aren't GREEDY as fontana. When I was working with Fontana, I felt that they were nickel and diming me one so many things.. Even after telling them that I'm not making TON of money doing this... They just didn't care!!! Just on food, it was going to cost me almost 2 x more at Fontana vs. Nantahala.. And they were going to make me pay IN ADVANCE!!!

i also tried to have the seminar there and they were going to charge me 500 to rent out a conference room.. Geez!! What I made organizing this event didn't cover the time I put in... If I went to Fontana, I would of made nothing!

[khronus79]

I'm pretty sure it's likely, but I didn't know a final decision had been made. Do you know something I don't?

Nope, just rumors:leaving:

[VR8]

Three cheers for Nantahala! My vote is there too Phil.

khronus, your rumors seem to have validity. Check out the other thread asking for "What you really want...". Give us some quick opinions. We need to get the registration started.

[khronus79]

great, if this is the case, I'm there.