The Gap is officially open!

FerociousP · 04-12-2010, 08:52 AM

From DealsGap.com

Monday April 12
Good Morning Folks
Yes "The Dragon" reopened this morning at 8am Sharp. Thanks TDOT for being right there with the key.
Hours of operation for "The Dragon" will be 8am until 8pm 7 days a week until TDOT determines if and when they can open just one lane for traffic to pass into the rest of TN. I will keep up with the TDOT folks and keep you up to date on how that is going.
For pictures of the Gap as it opened today check out our facebook page. I will also post a video latter today.
THP is in "The Dragon" as well, one or two patrols will be in and out all day, they are not here to crush anyone just want to ensure everyone goes home safe, happy and on there bike not in the back of the ambulance, helicopter or worse. All the rumors about a THP every 10 feet or they will write you 10 tickets for anything they can find is 100% horse crap. Those folks have nothing better to do but make up this stuff so you will go to there web site. Pathetic if you ask me. A lot of agencies in TN and NC worked very hard to get this done so thanks to all of them.
On to better things..... Weather is perfect for the next week. Highs around 75-80 and lots of sun. Skyway was cold this morning but will warm up fast.
Congratulations to all you Rossi fans as he racks up yet another win and what may end up as another championship year.
Well folks I am off to go make a pass on "The Dragon" hope everyone has a great day.
Brad

Drama · 04-12-2010, 10:42 AM

Hoorah!!!!!!!

ROTORX7Holly · 04-12-2010, 01:16 PM

That is AWESOME!!!!!!

Drama · 04-12-2010, 02:21 PM

The TN is still not going to be open? It would make it a bit shorter ride for folks coming through Knoxville.

djmtsu · 04-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drama

The TN is still not going to be open? It would make it a bit shorter ride for folks coming through Knoxville.

Nope, it is going to be a while before that side is clear.

We have a similar problem coming from Nashville. 64 from TN into NC has a slide along the Ocoee right at 30. So we have to detour around, and add an hour to the trip. It re-opens on the 16th, and we are leaving the 15th.

Lame.

Kentetsu · 04-13-2010, 04:52 AM

Let the games begin!

88turboii · 04-13-2010, 06:31 PM

no night runs boo

rotarybeat1287 · 04-13-2010, 07:25 PM

Jamin at least we can drive it now. I'd rather have a chance to drive it then none at all. Plus I wanted daytime shots of my TII from killboy and US129photos.

I'm stoked that this will be an option now over the weekend to cruise like we always do... tho the night runs were SOOOOO much fun! Next time tho!

N.RotaryTech · 04-13-2010, 07:47 PM

We can do night runs.
If they close the gates, we just use bolt cutters.

Just kidding.

88turboii · 04-13-2010, 09:25 PM

im just really going to miss the frogs this year, thats all

85'12a-Blake · 04-13-2010, 11:22 PM

does any1 kno exactly wut part of The Dragon is still goin 2 be closed like a map link or something with a picture so i can figure out my route

***Herblenny*** · 04-14-2010, 06:42 AM

Far as I know.. Only this point is closed

So if you are coming from TN, you will have some issues to the dragon. Only the access point from the NC is open.

rotarybeat1287 · 04-14-2010, 10:03 PM

the frogs... haha. OMG good times!

"Holy shit dude, is that frogs all over your car?!?!?!"
"Yeah I guess so, so that's what smells like shit"
"OMG they're all in your fender wells"
"Dude they're on your car too"

Next day people washing their cars it was insane! Grey guts and splatter marks all over their cars! lol. I think I'll cry if I ever have that situation w/ my TII again.

88turboii · 04-15-2010, 06:55 AM

Lol!

***ZGN*** · 06-18-2010, 04:23 PM

http://www.openus129.com/?p=175

04-12-2010, 08:52 AM	#1
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	The Gap is officially open! From DealsGap.com Monday April 12 Good Morning Folks Yes "The Dragon" reopened this morning at 8am Sharp. Thanks TDOT for being right there with the key. Hours of operation for "The Dragon" will be 8am until 8pm 7 days a week until TDOT determines if and when they can open just one lane for traffic to pass into the rest of TN. I will keep up with the TDOT folks and keep you up to date on how that is going. For pictures of the Gap as it opened today check out our facebook page. I will also post a video latter today. THP is in "The Dragon" as well, one or two patrols will be in and out all day, they are not here to crush anyone just want to ensure everyone goes home safe, happy and on there bike not in the back of the ambulance, helicopter or worse. All the rumors about a THP every 10 feet or they will write you 10 tickets for anything they can find is 100% horse crap. Those folks have nothing better to do but make up this stuff so you will go to there web site. Pathetic if you ask me. A lot of agencies in TN and NC worked very hard to get this done so thanks to all of them. On to better things..... Weather is perfect for the next week. Highs around 75-80 and lots of sun. Skyway was cold this morning but will warm up fast. Congratulations to all you Rossi fans as he racks up yet another win and what may end up as another championship year. Well folks I am off to go make a pass on "The Dragon" hope everyone has a great day. Brad __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD Last edited by FerociousP; 04-12-2010 at 08:58 AM..

04-12-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
Drama Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond,Ky iTrader: (5) Posts: 227 Rep Power: 17	Hoorah!!!!!!! __________________ 10th A.E. with 94 Twin Turbo FD Engine, With a precision turbo SC 60. Tokico Blues, B & G springs, Racing beat sway bars, Fender braces, F & R strut braces, Stainless brake hose`s, Toe eliminator busings, Carbon/Kelvar GT300 hood, Depo Gauges,Catz fogs,Sparco 383 steering wheel, 3rd gen shifter knob. Falken Anzenis Rt 615`s Front wheels 17X8+35 245/40 Rear wheels 17X9+44 with 5mm spacer 275/40

04-12-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	That is AWESOME!!!!!! __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-12-2010, 02:21 PM	#4
Drama Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond,Ky iTrader: (5) Posts: 227 Rep Power: 17	The TN is still not going to be open? It would make it a bit shorter ride for folks coming through Knoxville. __________________ 10th A.E. with 94 Twin Turbo FD Engine, With a precision turbo SC 60. Tokico Blues, B & G springs, Racing beat sway bars, Fender braces, F & R strut braces, Stainless brake hose`s, Toe eliminator busings, Carbon/Kelvar GT300 hood, Depo Gauges,Catz fogs,Sparco 383 steering wheel, 3rd gen shifter knob. Falken Anzenis Rt 615`s Front wheels 17X8+35 245/40 Rear wheels 17X9+44 with 5mm spacer 275/40

04-13-2010, 07:25 PM	#8
rotarybeat1287 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mtns. of NC/SC iTrader: (1) Posts: 159 Rep Power: 17	Jamin at least we can drive it now. I'd rather have a chance to drive it then none at all. Plus I wanted daytime shots of my TII from killboy and US129photos. I'm stoked that this will be an option now over the weekend to cruise like we always do... tho the night runs were SOOOOO much fun! Next time tho! __________________

04-13-2010, 04:52 AM	#6
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	Let the games begin!

04-13-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	no night runs boo

04-13-2010, 07:47 PM	#9
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	We can do night runs. If they close the gates, we just use bolt cutters. Just kidding.

04-13-2010, 09:25 PM	#10
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	im just really going to miss the frogs this year, thats all

04-13-2010, 11:22 PM	#11
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 50 Rep Power: 15	does any1 kno exactly wut part of The Dragon is still goin 2 be closed like a map link or something with a picture so i can figure out my route

04-14-2010, 06:42 AM	#12
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Far as I know.. Only this point is closed So if you are coming from TN, you will have some issues to the dragon. Only the access point from the NC is open. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

04-14-2010, 10:03 PM	#13
rotarybeat1287 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mtns. of NC/SC iTrader: (1) Posts: 159 Rep Power: 17	the frogs... haha. OMG good times! "Holy shit dude, is that frogs all over your car?!?!?!" "Yeah I guess so, so that's what smells like shit" "OMG they're all in your fender wells" "Dude they're on your car too" Next day people washing their cars it was insane! Grey guts and splatter marks all over their cars! lol. I think I'll cry if I ever have that situation w/ my TII again. __________________

04-15-2010, 06:55 AM	#14
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	Lol!

06-18-2010, 04:23 PM	#15
*ZGN* I fly drones & film crap. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 10	Blast on US 129 Clearing out Rocks! http://www.openus129.com/?p=175 __________________ Kevin