Dgrr '10

[darthrotary]

Wanted to know when the list and registration starts ;)

[bigtony08]

count me in!!

[djmtsu]

Hells yeah!! Lets do it!!

[WE3RX7]

I'm down for it, three years in a row would be nice. Its been better every time!

[05rex8]

I was just thinking about this when I logged on here.
I will be there for sure!

My turbo 8 is now water/meth injected. I wanna try it out on the dragon :)

[muibubbles]

i am only keeping my car for this yearly event..... me and my friend dont even mod our car cuz we want to, we mod if FOR the dragon tail ;) im DEFFFFFFF in for a second year coming !!!

[Herblenny]

I haven't really looked into this yet :) But it will be sometime in April of 2010... usually 2nd or 3rd weekend in April..

[djmtsu]

I am hoping for Fontana Village this year. I enjoyed it there, and it is so damn close!!!

[Herblenny]

If we have it at Fontana, I'll either get rid of saturday night banquet or increase the registration fee to compensate for the FEE Fontana charges me.

I'll start a poll here and see what people prefers..

Poll on the top.. Its for 60 days.. If one place is voted higher, I will highly consider vs the other.

[SPICcnmFD]

How about Maryville, or Townsend? Maryville is a pretty good size city, and Townsend is about like the others, and I dont' think they are any further away than Nantahala. Plus Townsend is only about 20+min from Pigeon Forge. Just a suggestion, I'm not sure if you want to change it that much or not.

[darthrotary]

It is a hard decision for the poll. I like both places for different reasons.
Fontana- its close and no obnoxious driveways for the cabins.
Natty Village- Its closer to the stores and the cabins are better.
So I went with I don't care where, I just want to see some rotaries AND drive the Dragon!

The reason I started this was because I really liked where I stayed at Natty Village this year. So I kinda want to get the ball rolling towards working on a date, so I reserve it again ;)

[djmtsu]

Fontana has a grocery store on site. That is where we bought all our food and beer the first couple of years.

I have no problem with paying more to be a Fontana. The ability to run back to my cabin, or limp the car back to a safe place to work on is important to me. Staying at Natty meant planning to be out all day long, since the drive to get there was so great.

[FerociousP]

The gas savings alone will be worth the increase in price. We drive literally right past Fontana just to get to the Gap anyway...

[funkspectrum]

I'm in this year again. This time I'll be driving out and caravaning with folks I pick up along the way.

I'll be doing a photoblog of the whole cross country trip...I just have to decide whether or not I'll be driving the FD or the 10thAE...

[ZGN]

:driving:

Awesome!
Looks like it's just the 2 of us who are willing to drive their rotary across the country!

Is anyone interested in a caravan from the Birmingham, AL or surrounding area to SevenStock. If so post on the thread below.
http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/showthread.php?t=8710

[Dzire]

:driving:

Awesome!
Looks like it's just the 2 of us who are willing to drive their rotary across the country!

Is anyone interested in a caravan from the Birmingham, AL or surrounding area to SevenStock. If so post on the thread below.
http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/showthread.php?t=8710

I love to do it but I don't I have the $ too do it

[rx7mechusa]

I dont honestly care, i live about an hour an a half from the mountain and when the dates are established ima take leave from the army and ill be at the house preping the 7.

[FDSeoul]

those of you who are willing to "cross country" their car to attend a event i have but one word for you guys. PURE PORNO!!!! i can't imagine being in the(transit time) FD more than 2 hours tops/max. After that it just becomes a pain in the rear and becomes a hate issue.

[Herblenny]

^^I hate to admit but I kind of agree.. after about 4-5 hours in an FD on a long straight interstate road, I want to kill myself... But if you are breaking it up every 2-3 hours and not in a hurry with several FD's, it quite fun :) Caravan part of road trip was one of my favorite part about going to an event..

[afgmoto1978]

I don't know, I did the 1K+ trek to sevenstock with Jeese okay. Again, I have super comfortable Evo2 Sparcos though, so eh. Next year maybe.

[MaczPayne]

I'm also thinking about doing the road trip there with my FC for next year's event. Mike, we could roll together if you'd like! Nader, you too! I think I'll still be on spring break then :)

I've driven nonstop from here to norcal and back to socal in one day, no problem, in the FC! It has those Corbeau Forza's people love to hate too

[jjaesmith]

I think Fontana would be more suitable for our event, because all of us second and first gens get jammed over into the gravel pit at Nantahala and very few people venture over there and there are some pretty nice cars that people want to be seen too, even if its not the most shiny. Also the event is growing and Nantahala just doesn't have the room to hold us all.

[jimmys79rx]

I would love to hit a good rotary rally thats close by and thats close enough for me

[FDSeoul]

WoW, I would consider being a co-pilot for the journey rather than taking my own ride to the event. I think i would be more effective in offering my co-pilot service for this type of a road trip.

[TitaniumTT]

I'm in this year again. This time I'll be driving out and caravaning with folks I pick up along the way.

I'll be doing a photoblog of the whole cross country trip...I just have to decide whether or not I'll be driving the FD or the 10thAE...

Take the 10thAE, without a doubt and make the trip back with us up north ;) I'll make sure I get more time off so we can actually have some fun in the city, hit Boston, maybe even Maine??

This year was ridiculous,
Hey Shar, why don't you head back to NY with us
OK
Hey AJ, you should join too
OK


^^I hate to admit but I kind of agree.. after about 4-5 hours in an FD on a long straight interstate road, I want to kill myself... But if you are breaking it up every 2-3 hours and not in a hurry with several FD's, it quite fun :) Caravan part of road trip was one of my favorite part about going to an event..

Maybe that's the great thing about shitty gas mileage? We were stopping every 210-230 miles to tank up, stretch, bitch about tickets, play musical cars, nap in Neatos honduh. The trip down though was just pure go. My fault for leaving 11 hours late I guess. Strait through from 1 in the morning to 5 the next night with a two hour stop for a nap and a shower. Soooooo looking forward to doing it again though. Best rotary gathering ever Phil. I don't care where you have it, (I've not experienced Fontana so I can't intelligently vote) I'm just looking forward to attending again.

I'm also thinking about doing the road trip there with my FC for next year's event. Mike, we could roll together if you'd like! Nader, you too! I think I'll still be on spring break then :)

I've driven nonstop from here to norcal and back to socal in one day, no problem, in the FC! It has those Corbeau Forza's people love to hate too

Yeah Johnson, I have those seats too. I also have a bad back and a bionic knee and I had no problem driving it strait either. The passenger seat sits higher and farther forward when using Corbeau's mounts so maybe that's the problem? Whatever, you should def make that trip out with Nader and Mike.

WoW, I would consider being a co-pilot for the journey rather than taking my own ride to the event. I think i would be more effective in offering my co-pilot service for this type of a road trip.

Seems like there are three or four people making the trip from the west coast, or considering it. Musical cars helps, balls deep in a few others is fun, non-stop would be a bitch but doable with enough redbull and stripclub stops. Shit, by 5:30 the friday morning of DGRR I was on 44.5 hrs of no sleep to get the car done. It was awesome..... then I nodded off in my Corbeaus for 2 hrs why someone else drove it to the hotel..... DGRR was about the most fun I have had in a LONG time. Can't wait to do it again.

[MaczPayne]

Yeah Johnson, I have those seats too. I also have a bad back and a bionic knee and I had no problem driving it strait either. The passenger seat sits higher and farther forward when using Corbeau's mounts so maybe that's the problem? Whatever, you should def make that trip out with Nader and Mike.



I'm a short bastard, so I fit in the corbeaus pretty nicely. Helmet clearance is a small issue though, but it has not really bothered me.

Yeah mike, you could co pilot if you want to... We could take turns driving. But it would be more bad-ass to have each of us in our own cars :)

[funkspectrum]

Mike. I'm planning on photoblogging the caravan. Want in on it?

[Herblenny]

Sweet!!

Also, for next year, I have a special guest for the event.. Hope the economy turns around so more vendors will help out with getting this new "guest" :)

For 7Stock, I'll be bringing few DGRR shirts to giveaway and also to sell ($10 each). If you are heading to 7stock, let me know and I'll see if I have your size and hold it for ya :)

[FDSeoul]

Mike. I'm planning on photoblogging the caravan. Want in on it?

O hell!!! i might just take my annual vacation next year and make this the ultimate Photo Journal to DGRR.:driving::driving::driving::driving::o11:

[funkspectrum]

O hell!!! i might just take my annual vacation next year and make this the ultimate Photo Journal to DGRR.:driving::driving::driving::driving::o11:

Why not...we can start a blog site called Funk-Seoul!

[Duffman692002]

I'm in this year again. This time I'll be driving out and caravaning with folks I pick up along the way.

I'll be doing a photoblog of the whole cross country trip...I just have to decide whether or not I'll be driving the FD or the 10thAE...

Awesome, I'd love to join up once y'all get out here. :icon_tup:

My vote is for the AE, not just because it's only one of the two FCs I'd ever consider owning, but it would be a nice 'tribute' drive for Mark.

those of you who are willing to "cross country" their car to attend a event i have but one word for you guys. PURE PORNO!!!! i can't imagine being in the(transit time) FD more than 2 hours tops/max. After that it just becomes a pain in the rear and becomes a hate issue.

Haha, I came to hate (and I know one lil lady despises:lol:) my exhaust after I got through Arkansas. Ended up listening to it drone on and on for another 2k miles on that trip and I still haven't bothered to do anything about it yet. :lol:

I think Fontana would be more suitable for our event, because all of us second and first gens get jammed over into the gravel pit at Nantahala and very few people venture over there and there are some pretty nice cars that people want to be seen too, even if its not the most shiny. Also the event is growing and Nantahala just doesn't have the room to hold us all.

I haven't seen the other venue but sticking all us FB guys over by the dumpsters was rather unplesasnt and a bit insulting, what were they tryin' to say?! :rofl:

Take the 10thAE, without a doubt and make the trip back with us up north ;) I'll make sure I get more time off so we can actually have some fun in the city, hit Boston, maybe even Maine??

This year was ridiculous,
Hey Shar, why don't you head back to NY with us
OK
Hey AJ, you should join too
OK

Maybe that's the great thing about shitty gas mileage? We were stopping every 210-230 miles to tank up, stretch, bitch about tickets, play musical cars, nap in Neatos honduh. The trip down though was just pure go. My fault for leaving 11 hours late I guess. Strait through from 1 in the morning to 5 the next night with a two hour stop for a nap and a shower. Soooooo looking forward to doing it again though. Best rotary gathering ever Phil. I don't care where you have it, (I've not experienced Fontana so I can't intelligently vote) I'm just looking forward to attending again.

Yeah Johnson, I have those seats too. I also have a bad back and a bionic knee and I had no problem driving it strait either. The passenger seat sits higher and farther forward when using Corbeau's mounts so maybe that's the problem? Whatever, you should def make that trip out with Nader and Mike.

DGRR was about the most fun I have had in a LONG time. Can't wait to do it again.

The whole trip/experiance was awesome and it was a pleasure to meet you Brian. Being self-employed has it's perks, unlimited time off being one of them.

I think everyone got some sleep on that drive but me, no one wanted to drive the ol' FB after those NoVa douches. :lol:

Remind me to bring my mazda pillows next time too old man. ;)

A big +1 to that.

Sweet!!

Also, for next year, I have a special guest for the event.. Hope the economy turns around so more vendors will help out with getting this new "guest" :)

For 7Stock, I'll be bringing few DGRR shirts to giveaway and also to sell ($10 each). If you are heading to 7stock, let me know and I'll see if I have your size and hold it for ya :)

Would you mind saving me one? I got oil all over mine and would like clean replacement, medium please.

[TitaniumTT]

Why not...we can start a blog site called Funk-Seoul!

Get balls deep in that dude Nader :rofl:

Awesome, I'd love to join up once y'all get out here. :icon_tup:

My vote is for the AE, not just because it's only one of the two FCs I'd ever consider owning, but it would be a nice 'tribute' drive for Mark.

Agreed, alot

Haha, I came to hate (and I know one lil lady despises:lol:) my exhaust after I got through Arkansas. Ended up listening to it drone on and on for another 2k miles on that trip and I still haven't bothered to do anything about it yet. :lol:

Maybe becuase it sounds better the farther the go-pedal gets pressed :dunno:


I haven't seen the other venue but sticking all us FB guys over by the dumpsters was rather unplesasnt and a bit insulting, what were they tryin' to say?! :rofl:

You know, you ALL know :rofl:


The whole trip/experiance was awesome and it was a pleasure to meet you Brian.

What are you talking about AJ??? I met you 8 months prior to that @ 7stock.. and I'M the old man ;)

I think everyone got some sleep on that drive but me, no one wanted to drive the ol' FB after those NoVa douches. :lol:

Remind me to bring my mazda pillows next time too old man. ;)

A big +1 to that.

Maybe no-one wanted to drive the FB prior to that? Ya never know :rofl: I would've, but the droning would interfer with my hearing aid. NoVa is a special place, so special that it should only be visited once. Those pillows were awesome, so yeah, definately bring them again.

[Duffman692002]

Maybe becuase it sounds better the farther the go-pedal gets pressed :dunno:

You know, you ALL know :rofl:

What are you talking about AJ??? I met you 8 months prior to that @ 7stock.. and I'M the old man ;)

Maybe no-one wanted to drive the FB prior to that? Ya never know :rofl: I would've, but the droning would interfer with my hearing aid. NoVa is a special place, so special that it should only be visited once. Those pillows were awesome, so yeah, definately bring them again.

Haha, yea but at 70mph it droans on like a dying cow that just...won't...die...

:squint: Don't make me call in re-inforcements.

Touche' but I don't remember most of that event and I don't remember actually sitting down and talking to you(or anyone else for that matter) at SS. Actually, the only think I remember about you from SS is "I'M NOT AN ANGRY PERSON!". :rofl:


Damn straight, I won't shed a tear if I never have to go back through there.

[Bryan@BNR]

Im in for this DGRR.

[ZGN]

Im in for this DGRR.

How about 7stock? I'm taking the FD

[05rex8]

Im in for this DGRR.
sweet!

[3DZukini]

I'm thinking about making the trip again too, but I might put my stock suspension back on for that, 1600 miles on coilovers might not be much fun :) If I do end up making the trip, I'll try to design a FD shirt this time as well.

[Bryan@BNR]

How about 7stock? I'm taking the FD


That is nuts Kevin. I bet you get 5 tickets on your trip :D.

[Herblenny]

I'm thinking about making the trip again too, but I might put my stock suspension back on for that, 1600 miles on coilovers might not be much fun :) If I do end up making the trip, I'll try to design a FD shirt this time as well.

Sweet! I'll buy one now :)

That is nuts Kevin. I bet you get 5 tickets on your trip :D.

LOL!.. Kevin doesn't speed ;)

[PortedRotorTuner]

Well I hope to go. I'll pay for the event like usual. But the last two
years I've had something come up last minute :( and right now
I have the 7 apart! Hoping to have it finished by spring! We'll See!

~Luke

[Ian]

I will be going again for sure no matter what.

[classicauto]

damn skippy IAN

deals gap 2010 - we will be back again!

[Herblenny]

Well I hope to go. I'll pay for the event like usual. But the last two
years I've had something come up last minute :( and right now
I have the 7 apart! Hoping to have it finished by spring! We'll See!

~Luke

Luke you better get that thing put together :)

I'll start planning after 7stock.

[Herblenny]

I love you Canadians!! You guys are hardcore... Maybe you guys can bring down a spare Cosmo for me:)

[RoughRex]

Not even a consideration, I'll definitely be there no matter which place you choose. I'm cheap and the cheap cabins are so-so at both locations so, I'm down for whatevah.

[PortedRotorTuner]

Luke you better get that thing put together :)

I'll start planning after 7stock.

I will! I'm doing a little bit here and there! She should be running no
doubt. I just hope I have the rest of her put together. Brakes, suspension
ext..

[9G Redline]

I loved DGRR 09 so I can't wait to go to it next year. I'd like to get a head start on booking as well.

[DiegoWWP8]

Where is fontana? I vote for the easiest to get to with a 24ft trailer lol I think Nantahala would be hard to park in.

[1stGenNutt]

I want in where ever when ever need info so i can get started on registration etc

[1stGenNutt]

also i love the baquet and the other stuff from this year dont change rather have the drive to the dragon vs no social events

[rotarybeat1287]

DGRR is a must ever since the first time I attended 3 years ago! I will say this, I personally have had better experiences @ Nantahala Village as I don't really care to brush my teeth w/ water that has dirt deposits in it, etc. lol.

Cabins are a lot nicer in my opinion and you are right there @ that BP gas station that has decently priced gas. Parking lot is pretty sick to hold the event in and is a nice place to walk around and see every car there.

But I liked the Dam last year and the big overflow parking lot hangout as well. Good times regardless and I am already committed to this no matter what. I just wanna cruise the gap w/ friends, talk cars, and take pictures!

[darthrotary]

Where is fontana? I vote for the easiest to get to with a 24ft trailer lol I think Nantahala would be hard to park in.
Fontana would not be trailer friendly just for the drive to get to it. They might have the space once your there, but for you, I'd vote Natahala. When it goes to 1 lane roads, you got like 3 turns to make, no problem. Fontana is like 10 miles of dragon style roads, no fun to pull a toy hauler through.

[djmtsu]

Trailer?

Pffft. Drive your car dammit!

[Herblenny]

I agree with darthrotary... There are two way to get to Fontana and both directions aren't trailer friendly..

Around Oct, I'll decide where and when. I know some of you need at least 6 months in advance to let your work know.

But it will be 2nd or 3rd weekend in April... If you need to know around when..

PHIL

[05rex8]

I agree with darthrotary... There are two way to get to Fontana and both directions aren't trailer friendly..

Around Oct, I'll decide where and when. I know some of you need at least 6 months in advance to let your work know.

But it will be 2nd or 3rd weekend in April... If you need to know around when..

PHIL
Please make it for the 2nd week in April. I can't make it for the 3rd week in April. :o10:

[Herblenny]

We shall see.. but 2nd week might be too closer to snow time... I'll let do some research and let you guys know.. it could well be 2nd or maybe in May.

[Chibana]

Snow is definitely a concern! I live in Lansing, MI, and my RX-8 will never see snow or salt. I'm hoping to come to DGRR in 2010. It would suck if was registered and paid up, but couldn't come due to bad weather (or, I had to come in my Mazda3!).

[DiegoWWP8]

Fontana would not be trailer friendly just for the drive to get to it. They might have the space once your there, but for you, I'd vote Natahala. When it goes to 1 lane roads, you got like 3 turns to make, no problem. Fontana is like 10 miles of dragon style roads, no fun to pull a toy hauler through.
Dang well i could just park my trailer at some hotel in the city and drive cars through. You guys think i would get harrassed if i drive a full track car on the street? it may not be street legal lol

Trailer?

Pffft. Drive your car dammit!

Well i don't really want to drive a full PP (or 20b) FD for 14hrs and same for the rx3(s) we bringing.
Plus big suv is way more comfortable to drive that distance and family coming with me.

[TitaniumTT]

pffffffffft, we ended up going 17 hrs damn close to strait with full racing seats, harnesses and a full gallon of redbull. Wait....... that's right, I did need a 2.5 hr cat nap in the racing seat while someone else drove. Had to doze after being up for 44.5 hrs strait. For '10 I'm thinking about a bladder tank full of Redbull in a cooler with a little straw going up to the shoulder harness :rofl:

I'll be there without a doubt, 2nd or 3rd w/e in April works best for me.

[Turbo II Rotor]

I'll be there again also, either week works for me.

[TotalImmortal]

I am gonna make it next year for sure. I haven't been to the dragon's tail but I want to go bad!

[Drama]

Well i don't really want to drive a full PP (or 20b) FD for 14hrs and same for the rx3(s) we bringing.


Just consider your racing a endurance race all the way to North Carolina.

[RotorDad]

Looking forward to attending my first year at the evevnt, If everything works out for me I will definately be there.

[djmtsu]

Well i don't really want to drive a full PP (or 20b) FD for 14hrs and same for the rx3(s) we bringing.


Just consider your racing a endurance race all the way to North Carolina.

Just remember that if we stay at Nantahalla, there is a 30-40 minute drive each way to and from the Dragon everytime you go.

Something for the big port/race car guys!

[TitaniumTT]

Maybe, but it's not like it's a 30-40 minute drive up and down some major boring 3 lane divided highway. The roads to and from the Dragon at NV were fun. Especially when traveling in packs of 7+ strong.

Doesn't matter where, I'm just anxious to go again. Best rotary anything I've ever been to.

[DiegoWWP8]

Well i don't really want to drive a full PP (or 20b) FD for 14hrs and same for the rx3(s) we bringing.


Just consider your racing a endurance race all the way to North Carolina.

lol im sure its fun driving full blown race car on street for that long. But seeing as it wont be street legal and wont have plates i can't risk getting pulled on way there. Now when we are there there will be way too many rotaries and ill slap on some fake plates :seeya: .. but who knows maybe ill just pull 2 rx3s and cruise at the dragon.

[dregg100]

lol im sure its fun driving full blown race car on street for that long. But seeing as it wont be street legal and wont have plates i can't risk getting pulled on way there. Now when we are there there will be way too many rotaries and ill slap on some fake plates :seeya: .. but who knows maybe ill just pull 2 rx3s and cruise at the dragon.

fake plates are great until you get pulled over on the dragon and nothing matches up...

[Rx-7fetish]

Hopin to make it for the first time this year, gonna make it the family vacation lol. If things go straight my dad will be in his 85, me in my 10th ann, my mom in my 86sport coupe, my buddy in his 88gxl and my girl tagging along with me. Im gonna be so mad if i miss it again this year.

[IH8DSM]

I already can't wait but still have so much to do like build my motor, help charles finish his, get my brothers 80 LS running. We also gotta repaint my car and paint the LS. Fun couple months leadin up to the dragon haha

[Pourman]

I'll be back next year , if I haven't sold the 7 by then ... I'll stay at NV again , I enjoy the back road drive to the Gap , plus NV was pretty clean compared to what I saw at Fontana :)