Is the Dragon Overrated?
#28
08-22-2006, 09:14 AM
Originally Posted by chows4us
I believe that 100% true but thats not what the author was talking about. He was talking about the "road" being overrated in terms of being a lot of turns and, I presume because of his speed limit remark, the low speed limit.
I would imagine the Porsche readers have probably never heard of MOTD but I do know other marquees go there on different days of the year.
I was just interested in opinions on the road itself. Seems like he liked the surrounding roads better?
I would imagine the Porsche readers have probably never heard of MOTD but I do know other marquees go there on different days of the year.
I was just interested in opinions on the road itself. Seems like he liked the surrounding roads better?
#29
08-22-2006, 09:26 AM
I ran the Dragon last week (8/16 cars and trucks, page 2 on killboy.com) on my way to Asheville, NC and had a blast! Running in mid-week, there was little traffic and I actually laughed out loud half way through the 11 miles. It was basically the bottom of 2nd gear to the top of 2nd gear with a screaming SC and bellowing magnaflow exhaust. Over rated? I guess that depends on what you are looking for. I ran the Dragon as a detour to Interstate driving and will run it again anytime I'm traveling through the area. 
#30
08-22-2006, 09:38 AM
Heck, even Schumi is reported to run the Dragon...on his motorcycle, though! And yes, weekends are madness. Early morning runs and mid-week runs are fantastic! You can get a clean run (no one in front or behind you) if you get on the road early enough. 
I have driven most of the roads in NorCal's coastal region, and they do not have the same WOW factor that the Dragon does. They are fantastic in their own right, but there must be a reason that I (from Los Angeles) manage to have gone to the Dragon three times a year since 2003.
#31
08-22-2006, 10:21 AM
Originally Posted by meanboy
I am not sure if you are referring to readers or owners but you can search rennlist.com and see Porsche owners have tried to organize runs in the past.
Yes, I am sure Porsche owners know of "the dragon". I've read many reference to it in various forums. In my last post someone was talking about the MOTD "event". I meant that Porsche owners probably know nothing of MOTD ... why would they? I am trying to separate the "road" from the "MINI event".
I do see the Elise owners get it together.
I've also read various reviews of people taking their Caymans out there too.
Edge ... I had every intention to go this year (as you must be aware) but family matters intervened.
Clo ...
I don't know why you just don't pitch a tent by the bears 
Its got to be cheaper than hotels!
How DO you get so much vacation time
Must be the "artistic" touch 
#32
08-22-2006, 10:43 AM
Originally Posted by chows4us
I guess I didn't clarify this enough.
Yes, I am sure Porsche owners know of "the dragon". I've read many reference to it in various forums. In my last post someone was talking about the MOTD "event". I meant that Porsche owners probably know nothing of MOTD ... why would they? I am trying to separate the "road" from the "MINI event".
I do see the Elise owners get it together.
I've also read various reviews of people taking their Caymans out there too.
Edge ... I had every intention to go this year (as you must be aware) but family matters intervened.
Clo ... I don't know why you just don't pitch a tent by the bears Its got to be cheaper than hotels!
How DO you get so much vacation time Must be the "artistic" touch
Yes, I am sure Porsche owners know of "the dragon". I've read many reference to it in various forums. In my last post someone was talking about the MOTD "event". I meant that Porsche owners probably know nothing of MOTD ... why would they? I am trying to separate the "road" from the "MINI event".
I do see the Elise owners get it together.
I've also read various reviews of people taking their Caymans out there too.
Edge ... I had every intention to go this year (as you must be aware) but family matters intervened.
Clo ...
I don't know why you just don't pitch a tent by the bears Its got to be cheaper than hotels!How DO you get so much vacation time
Must be the "artistic" touch
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08-22-2006, 11:33 AM
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08-22-2006, 11:58 AM
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#37
08-22-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by o4amini
I have never had so much fun in my entire life. As I took the first couple of turns, I told my husband this is better than **x!!!
Originally Posted by chows4us
Hmm... are you serious?
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#43
08-22-2006, 03:36 PM
Originally Posted by batgirlwildcat
Wow, Chowsie. Perhaps your best all smilies all the time post yet! I'll take some 
followed by 
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Now THAT is a good day!
followed by . Now THAT is a good day! 
Good One Catbat!!! .... Yeah, isn't that what everyone does at MOTD? Go drive until they are dizzy and then hit the hotel?04amini ... no need to regret the post. I was just teasing you!!!
It was just convenient an opening to pass up
All is OK!
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08-22-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by o4amini
I regret making this post. My comment was made to him in the thrill of the moment and he took no offense. I love my husband more than my MINI.
Clearly you still have your priorities straight.
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08-22-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Edge
Didn't mean to make things uncomfortable - undoubtedly your husband is a lucky man to have a loving wife who also appreciates things like driving awesome cars on amazing roads!
Clearly you still have your priorities straight.
Clearly you still have your priorities straight.
and then wonder, "Should I have said that?"
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#50
08-22-2006, 06:10 PM
Originally Posted by o4amini
Thanks. I've never had so much fun as I am with this amazing car we all love so much. Sometimes I guess I get a little too "passionate" in sharing and then wonder, "Should I have said that?"
and then wonder, "Should I have said that?" I knew exactly what you meant, Patti! I once had the amazing "pleasure" of riding with Ryephile in his highly-modded Mr. Motor 2 from Fontana Village to Deal's Gap. It was literally hair-raising, and when I leaped out of his MINI, I shrieked, "that was better than sex! I need a smoke!" And then I declined to run the Dragon with him! 
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