DGRR here i come!!!

[FDSeoul]

This will be my first DGRR event and man I am PUMPED up and getting ready.
Even though I will be attending the event without my FD:driving::( i think it should be a blast of a time!!!
I will be Shooting the entire event from start to finish in Still and video with the help of Phil, Who has offered to put me up for the duration of the event.

A couple of questions comes to mind, i hope you local guys can help and answer them for me.


How far is the event location from the Birmingham airport???
What kinda weather can I expect???
Are there mosquito issues this time of the year???
How cold does it get at night???
Any good Korean restaurants close by????

In any case, i hope to meet lots of new people and have a blast taking pictures of this years DGRR event!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHH see you all there.


Michael:001_005:

[Pourman]

OK ... 4 hours or so from Birmingham ... Cool nights (50's) , beautiful temps in the day (70's)-(like last year hopefully) ... NO mosquitos that time of year ... NO Korean restaurants anywhere near Nantahala Village or Deals' Gap , but if you're willing to drive an hour each way , I believe there is a bigger City close by ??

[lt1_fd3s]

Michael, if you ask nicely and I have my rotary FD running, I'll let you borrow it for a pass or two on the Dragon.

[zonblitz]

This will be my first DGRR event and man I am PUMPED up and getting ready.
Even though I will be attending the event without my FD:driving::( i think it should be a blast of a time!!!
I will be Shooting the entire event from start to finish in Still and video with the help of Phil, Who has offered to put me up for the duration of the event.

A couple of questions comes to mind, i hope you local guys can help and answer them for me.


How far is the event location from the Birmingham airport???
What kinda weather can I expect???
Are there mosquito issues this time of the year???
How cold does it get at night???
Any good Korean restaurants close by????

In any case, i hope to meet lots of new people and have a blast taking pictures of this years DGRR event!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHH see you all there.


Michael:001_005:


Hey bro I should have an empty seat! Looking forward to meeting you.

[bop_rocco]

OK ... 4 hours or so from Birmingham ... Cool nights (50's) , beautiful temps in the day (70's)-(like last year hopefully) ... NO mosquitos that time of year ... NO Korean restaurants anywhere near Nantahala Village or Deals' Gap , but if you're willing to drive an hour each way , I believe there is a bigger City close by ??

+1

[FDSeoul]

Tray & Kenny, wow!!! thanks I'll look forward to the opportunity. I'm still trying to work out my final plans with Phil on which day to fly in to the event but, I'll be sure to ask for plenty of ride-a-longs with the people there. cheers

[War Eagle]

Tray & Kenny, wow!!! thanks I'll look forward to the opportunity. I'm still trying to work out my final plans with Phil on which day to fly in to the event but, I'll be sure to ask for plenty of ride-a-longs with the people there. cheers

Might be able to fit you into my 20B for a ride or two:)

[Herblenny]

COOL!!!

It would be good to see you again.. And I'll be heading to SD quite often as my brother now lives there.

You could use my D90 and various camera mounts and mini-DV cameras I have. I think I have 4 external/interior suction car mounts and 3 mini-DV cameras (and ton of tape). I'll also bring my macbook pro and 1TG firewire 800 external HD :) So, I could get a copy of what you take :)

Can't wait!!!! This year is going to be a blast!!!

And David, I would like to get a ride in your 20B FD :)

[lt1_fd3s]

Might be able to fit you into my 20B for a ride or two:)
will you be selling tickets? or should i just wait? :001_005:

[FDSeoul]

Herblenny------- get in line man and take a #!!!!! :)
Your equipment plus mine, we should be able to have live feed to NASA by the time we hook everything up LOL

[FDSeoul]

what is the closest airport from the event location and what is the distance and time??? thanks

[speedjunkie]

FDSeoul- When I read the first part about you going to DGRR I thought "he's gonna drive all the way there?!!) LOL I'm thinking about making the trip from CO just to joust with the dragon again. You'll have a GREAT time, even if you're not driving your FD.

Hey bro I should have an empty seat! Looking forward to meeting you.

Janna told me about last year when she was riding with you and you hit the guardrail, OUCH! She's somewhat the bad luck charm huh? LOL Better luck this year. Your car is gorgeous btw, I picked up that issue of Modified. NASTY!

Have fun guys! I wish I could make it this year!

[My5ABaby]

what is the closest airport from the event location and what is the distance and time??? thanks

Tyson McGhee (Knoxville) is about an hour and a half away from the event. That's the closest on this side. The Asheville airport is probably a little closer.

Also, you're not going to find any good Korean restaurants anywhere near DGRR on the TN side.

[lt1_fd3s]

Asheville airport is closer, but it will cost a little more to fly into there. I typically fly out of Charlotte (2 hours from Asheville) and save $100+. (yeah, i can be a cheap a$$!)

As I told you, if you fly into Charlotte (or Asheville), let me know and I can pick you up. (If Charlotte, hopefully you can land before 1 pm on Friday...)

and speedjunkie, there is a guy driving in from San Francisco, CA...

[War Eagle]

Hook me up with some good pics and I might even let you drive!

[3DZukini]

I'll take some pics for ya, but I just want a ride, I'd be too nervous driving someone else's car with that kind of power! :)

[zonblitz]

I'll take some pics for ya, but I just want a ride, I'd be too nervous driving someone else's car with that kind of power! :)

Pansy.

j/k!:seeya:

[ZGN]

Very cool!!! Glad you can make it. It will be a blast!

[FDSeoul]

thanks guys for all your responses and offers.
@ this point i am looking at several options to getting to the event. Phil has made several possible options and idea which sound very tempting. hopefully i will be able to finalize things in the next few weeks.
I look forward to meeting all you Rotary crack heads soon:)

[FDSeoul]

Hook me up with some good pics and I might even let you drive! all pictures are on the house!!! thanks for the offer mate, i call shotgun-- this is more then enough for me:driving:

[Herblenny]

This is going to be an awesome event!!!

[bop_rocco]

Looks like celicas and more will be there also.
http://importsnc.com/forums/upcoming-events/50359-april-17-19-all-toyota-meet-dragon-deals-gap.html

[lt1_fd3s]

Looks like celicas and more will be there also.
http://importsnc.com/forums/upcoming-events/50359-april-17-19-all-toyota-meet-dragon-deals-gap.html
I have some toyota friends and they were telling me about being up there. one is actually rooming with me. the others are staying on the other side of the Dragon in TN...

[FDSeoul]

EPIC EPIC EPIC. sounds like piston to ROTARY conversion time.
What kinda food(s) can be had at the event?? I hope they serve sloppy Joe's and chicken fried steak with some gravy and MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Sloppy_Joe_%22homemade%22.jpg/800px-Sloppy_Joe_%22homemade%22.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Biscuits-and-gravy.jpg/800px-Biscuits-and-gravy.jpg

[lt1_fd3s]

I think Billy Bob's 'Possum and 'Coon Shack will be catering! ok, not really, i'm just kidding... i don't really know.

[FDSeoul]

24 more days left and counting:)

[Viperx7]

Looks like celicas and more will be there also.
http://importsnc.com/forums/upcoming-events/50359-april-17-19-all-toyota-meet-dragon-deals-gap.html

A couple over there are talking shit about rotaries already.

It's gonna be an interesting week-end.

[Drama]

My FD TT coversion is on the road, And Viperx7 and I are eagerly awaiting for the date. C-ya all soon.

[FDSeoul]

OH my i can not wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[My5ABaby]

Looks like celicas and more will be there also.
http://importsnc.com/forums/upcoming-events/50359-april-17-19-all-toyota-meet-dragon-deals-gap.html

Ugh, it's getting so crowded up there. :(

[FDSeoul]

from the event pictures of DGRR most of the roads have no shoulders or pull off areas?? or do they???

[Proxy One]

There are probably 4 or 5 different spots to pull off and take pictures of cars on the road.

[FDSeoul]

nice to hear that there are designated areas for pit!!!

[lt1_fd3s]

Seoul, if you haven't already, check out killboy.com (and i can't remember the other site...) all he does is sit in pull offs and take pictures for people and then sells them

[88turboii]

lol actually last year it was like 100+ actual rotaries. Some were old rx-3s and crazy stuff like that too...
wow lol, but you have to wonder how many legit planned to attend vs. Those who actually made it. I didn't know mazda could produce that many remans at the same time.
lol!

[RIZZXX7]

bring me some carne asada burritos from sd, lol itsvgonna be nice to see everyone!!!

[Max777]

aww... the toyota kids... I sure hope all those 7M engines last the weekend! :D

[FDSeoul]

Well, it looks like I'll be flying into Knoxville on friday morning and making track to the DGRR location. Wish me luck.............................................. ...

[ROTORX7Holly]

Good Luck Michael. Hope you have a great flight. I'm so glad you are going to make it to DGRR. Can't wait to see you on this side of the U.S.
Holly

[FDSeoul]

Thanks Holly looking forward to seeing everyone:)

[Herblenny]

awesome!

By the way, cell phone signal is hit or miss around Deals Gap. So, make sure to call me when you are near.

[FDSeoul]

My Bags are packed and flight ticket in hand. I will be in Chicago thursday afternoon, quick time with a client there. Then i'm off to Knoxville and will be 85 miles out from the event.
Although I will be with out my FD for the event:( I am hoping to rent the most powerful FORD Focus from Knoxville to take on the Dragon!!!! F**K Yeah!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3427614522_eaa186acc0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3410289790_78a29ffcd0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3409718823_cb5f58e9ed_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3419796617_9638407794_b.jpg

[ROTORX7Holly]

awwww... now you get to feel like we feel, when we go out to SevenStock. But it is still worth the trip, and you will have lots of fun.

[Phoenix7]

I'm jealous man, take plenty of pics!

[FDSeoul]

I'm jealous man, take plenty of pics!

that is about all i can do:(