Start getting ready for your trip to DGRR!! Some of the things to check...

War Eagle · \r\n \r\n \r\n 04-02-2009, 07:21 AM\r\n \r\n \r\n

Well, this year's DGRR is looking to be the largest turn out of Rotary Cars in past 5 years!!!

Being said that, I know there will be quite few virgin dragon hunters... For those of you driving to US129 for the first time, I have some pointers to make..

1. Make sure your car is in TOP performing condition. - This not only includes your engine, but most importantly your tires and brakes!! The "tail of the dragon" is 11 miles long, 318 turns. This means, in average you'll be making a turn about 3-4 seconds. Also, you'll be using your brakes as elevation changes and degree of turns change... So, make sure your car is in awesome working condition!!! Check everything you can and don't just do a last minute mods or changes.. Make sure you test out your car before coming to the event...

2. US129 is a public road!!! I can not emphasize this enough.. This means you will be sharing this wonderful road with other drivers.. Some drivers will be kind enough to pull over if they are going slower than you and let you pass and others will stick to their 35MPH limit. Please be patient and please follow the rules and regulation of the roads.. And most importantly, know that if something happens, its "Your Responsibility". My goal this year is to have trouble free event with 0 accidents. Remember that when you get into trouble up there, it will not only make us look bad but also hinder other people's fun. So, DRIVE SMART!! Pay attention to the road!!

3. Make sure you have everything tied down in your car and don't drive with unnecessary items in your car moving while driving. This includes drinks, tools, bags, bottles, etc.. When you are making 300+ turns, things will move and possibly hinder your driving.

4. Bring a 2 way radio if you got one. I say this because most part of US129 does not have good cell phone signal. If something happens, 2 way becomes best way of communication. Also, we could alert other rotorheads for danger and ask for help during emergency.

5. Please DON'T act like a dumb teenager!! I say this with most respect for teen rotorheads. Most I've met respect their car and tend not to do stupid stuff. But I have to state this because some quite don't understand....
The "Tail of the Dragon" IS NOT A DRIFT COURSE!!!!! Some might be really into drifting and think DGRR is a perfect place to do so.. But, its NOT!! So, please act SMART and don't drift!!

6. NO BURN OUTS at Nantahala Village.. I know some of you like to show off your RAW power.. But no need... especially those who make less than 500RWHP

For those of you who attended the event before and have things I might of forgot to add, please post!

Thanks and hope to see you all in April!!

PHIL

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