I figured as much that it would be too big of a deal for a large grouop. I have done it on a motorcycle and had a blast. But I had no timeframe to keep to either.

Anytime anybody wants to do a run on the PRKWY give me a shout. If Tray doesn't /isn't able to house people, I have a place in Saluda, NC available all winter that we can stay at. Can sleep plenty in the main house and the roughnecks can take the unheated(exceopt by fire) other place.:D

Let the pictures begin!
 

At wallmart.
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Parkway.
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Ill be working on getting more pictures on my photobucket (rotarytech) next few days.

Had a good time.
If only the dogs at trays parents house didn't stink up the room with fart Friday night. lol.
Sorry I was away from the camp fire Saturday night I was trying to get some sleep before we went for a night run, but we never did.

It is awesome that people came from more states other than NC an SC.:icon_tup:

Later.
-Toby.

More Photos http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/all_albums.php

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all 200+ pics... click me!

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COOL Pics!! Wished I had made it up there..

Heres the best of my pics, see the rest at http://picasaweb.google.com/tgfarrel...3ir5Kov7H6ngE#

Big shout out to Rico, Cory, Jamin and Toby for looking out for me and helping me get the fuel issue dealt with. Thanks a lot guys. I got home with no issues.

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Man I love that road!! Nice pics eveyone.

Gotta love those down hill temps.
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More pictures:
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Finally got some vids on youtube.
Check em out.
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&aq=f

Thanks Toby. I love the backfires. And I love the sound of the rotaries in the tunnels.

A BIG thanks to Tray for having us out there.
And many thanks to everyone for supporting RCC!
The wife and I had a great time hanging with you all, and we look forward to returning next year!

that poor red FD...

looks like you guys had a great time!

:rofl: we all have our own styles for our cars...

yeah, it was a great trip. I had a great time as well. I will be doing it again next year! Same basic format as this year in how the event is actually conducted, but there might be a little more prep I do to make things run smooth. And I might finally get T-shirts for it!!! (Kevin... i may ask for your help on this...)

and new official site: www.BlueRidgeRotaryRun.com

Just let me know I'll hook you up with my shirt maker, he is here in Birmingham.

Finally put the new fuel pump in. Its a bit louder but does the trick. I can't wait to give it a good workout.

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sweet... just let me know when you want to come back up to the area, we will go test the new fuel pump!

i will be there!count on it.

Would anyone be intrested in B3R meet in january? We can host it at my place in Saluda, NC that tray has heard about.

Oh you guys are killing me! January.... how about 1st or second w/e in Dec :suspect:

I am down for whatever man. If you drive it My place will be available.All things are weather pending. If there is any ice or snow they usually shut down the parkway all together.

:lol: The rig I'm driving down laughs at that kinda crap, I will be trailering an FD back though soooooo... yeah. I'm waiting on confirmation on a few parts for my truck before I make the commitment for the weekend. Going through mad amounts of prep now, roof rack, 5gal Jerry, helper springs, new PS pump, tune-up with injector rebuilding - what's really holding me up - new muffler, and the most important things, Sat radio, I-pod interface and fridge... Not a cooler, but I'm hoping to borrow my buddies Engle Freezer/Fridge - that would be money.

We'll see, I'll keep ya in the loop, & Rico & Tray.

parkway is already being closed... south of 215 and north of craggy garden picnic areas... and a stretch closed between 191 and 151... it's a bit annoying really!

Why are they closing roads? Weather already down there?

My opinion on why they close down is that 1) it saves the Feds/states $ in upkeep during the winter months. Also that will save the road from heavy deterioration from salts, chains, plow blades, etc..

2) I believe it also gives the repair crews time to shut down the road and repair sections that are washing out, rock fall prone and such. Get the road ready for the "real" season.

It sucks, but we have plenty of fun roads to rip in the mountains. Tray will know more than me, but there are lots.

Yeah, I'd want to hit the closed roads with my truck though :D

Main reason the road's closed is weather. When I stopped on sat night (about 11:30 pm... nearly full moon) I glance over and was like "what's that?" then i walk over and i'm like "oh sh*t, it's snow!" That was on the north side of town. My two friends also commented a little later that the temp at the over look we hung out was noticeably warmer than where we had just seen the snow (i'm not sure the elevation change...).

And last night, as we were driving, there was a nice covering of ice on some of the rock faces that are right beside the road. And the rain today doesn't help things.

The stretch that is closed between 191 and 151 is out because of wash out. It was a very wet year for the area, so rock slides and missing roads are a problem on the parkway. It was only recently a section was reopened so you can get to Mount Mitchell from Asheville on the parkway. It was closed to motor and foot traffic and when they first opened it, 1/2 the road was still missing.