Who's Ready For The Dragon? (MOTD)
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: South Central Virginia
Who's Ready For The Dragon? (MOTD)
Just finished registering myself and my Grandson for the event and a couple of runs. Got our room at the Lodge confirmed, so we're ready to go. Only going to be there from Friday through Sunday this time. Grandson's Mama wouldn't let me keep him out of school but one day this year. 
Only need to get a few parts installed, get my tune tweaked and the Mini will be ready.
Who else is ready to go?...... Vinnie? Did I hear you say something?
Only need to get a few parts installed, get my tune tweaked and the Mini will be ready.
Who else is ready to go?...... Vinnie? Did I hear you say something?
I plan to go, but not completely set in stone.
Went for the first time back in 07 (I think).....went through a couple of time periods where I didn’t own a MINI, so I think this might be my 9th MOTD if I can go.
I had just purchased my latest car when I went last year (06 R53 checkmate)....was kind of a shakedown run. Have since completely refreshed the suspension, put on a new exhaust, got a tune, and just had some rust repaired and the bonnet repainted.
Hope it works out I can make it this year!
Went for the first time back in 07 (I think).....went through a couple of time periods where I didn’t own a MINI, so I think this might be my 9th MOTD if I can go.
I had just purchased my latest car when I went last year (06 R53 checkmate)....was kind of a shakedown run. Have since completely refreshed the suspension, put on a new exhaust, got a tune, and just had some rust repaired and the bonnet repainted.
Hope it works out I can make it this year!
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
I'm going. Registered for a few runs. Arriving on Thursday afternoon. This will be my first MOTD with my mini. Looking forward to it. Meeting making new friends.
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3rd Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Naperville, IL
Going for the fourth time. This time I will new in my JCW. Bought some 18in rims and plan to switch to summer sport tires. Signed up to a couple drives. Hubs and I are leaving Monday and will spend a few days in KY checking out bourbon distillers.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
I'm getting my R50 ready. I replacing all my black trim on my mini. Tired of wiping my trim to restore the black color. Just replace. Not real expensive an easy to do. Just waiting on my hood trim to come in.
I wish I could go this year. :( Can you guys post up pics on here so I don't miss anything?
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5th Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: Tampa Bay, FL
As long as the weather holds, which it does >90% of the time, you'll have a blast! There's fun to be had even on the not-so-perfect days, but the drives are obviously more enjoyable in the sun than rain.
No matter what, ENJOY!
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Naperville, IL
New summer sport tires coming in this week. Ordered chassis bones body brace that I will have installed at the Dragon. And hope to have a little wrap done to the sunroof. Not sure if I will get that scheduled in time. Getting the car ready.
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From: South Central Virginia
Wow. That sucks on both counts. I'm sure if you get on the waiting list at the lodge, a room will open up before the Dragon. I did that for a couple of years before starting to reserve a year in advance. Once you get a room you have the option of doing so every year. Space available usually pops up in various cabins prior to the start also. Look for ward to seeing you again Teddy.
Are they just opening up late this season.....or closed like forever?