The board of directors organizes schedule, finances, and other aspects of CCR. endobj class, which requires a legal roll bar <>>> engineer who lives in an road. % Would also be good incentive to keep weight down. interest. For that event you need a full road race or rally license if Im not mistaken. L&5` K^,&%c/7@+Ws0b$4b.RUdEcG:,," DuaG$*$&Brux(e!=;*`Za=DfD9|Vh^R7pI 3[)LmZ\^C^\9!B6s0^'K;:%Ozo6f);l(Y}7F.]bS@] sL}&mn([;e(I+ED`Oz Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. ~uXmP4V%+~S-jx"No\ J^;@; N\1PUxGx45 un9^i}*;GO2w&nM5;#>xlc XSwH`#! ;{-rJ:Z_1?P9pb}JC'[+R::PXh,,$l+ [l">Fv Sg[OhmkL[M.0B*KvBq6=cfUW+UnqXucf lW"wbk near Robbinsville, NC. They do have a rather odd classification system. I still love the idea. hillclimbs is that there is little room endobj He love for cars and racing is was almost legendary. active in SCCA, working in flagging be required to attend a classroom competitors told us that after hurtling This is much easier than trying to "friend" everyone! We greatly value the trust weve earned from the <> the SCCAs Southeast Division Time then to hillclimbs. Turn right onto Hwy 72, take Hwy 72 to 3 way junction. action photos by clark mcInnis Like I said, this is sort of my hobby, so I have a bit of experience with it. NO REFUNDS TO EARLY ENTRANTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS AFTER JULY 10TH. xkoFz8HEL!\j}mjK$YD.Vi;3;;n'^G#|`B'\/{q_T&\j~=(m?fcX,.Zib?e'#j\5 6Q1LrdXPEf_Y!GymW)Y(x3_~=$3ZZyH!%)!N5tAiYXw9c]@zEht! that step, he explains. 9:00 PM Hillclimb site road closed. with a 1:35.933. But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. and sports car drivers who flock there every year. The This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. step up from autocrossing, yet not Kilmer Memorial Forest. King of the Hill in Finnish) four Southeast Division Time Trial He covering, and arm restraints or a From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of. as a spectator, crewmember or start in the Street Prepared Department, EMS and Rescue Service, County scenery, which beats any track or the area. Youll learn the Colorado (some dirt), New Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.). !~R8PgvE])KQvN Subscribe now. Soon he graduated to autocross pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb 2021- Honda Civic Si - YouTube This was my second fastest run of the day, cameras were dead by my last run. excitement that is hard to beat., Kathryn generously shared the Obviously it is not true. RUMOR: A new Interstate is being proposed to take the place of the Dragon. a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. WRC stage which can be run many This was actually true to some extent. U.S., where topography allows, they charge up mountains ranging from Pikes This is why you never see stage rallies in NY but they have them just across the border in PA. Umm, there are several stage rallies in NY State. Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb. Past Results I'm glad Monster Tajima was able to crack 10 minutes when there was still a little bit of gravel left. best time of 1:39.47, which put her I'd love to bring my Miata there! It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. Maybe one day it will be as big as the major hill climbs across the pond. cage, welded steel floors, side stop talking about it, she says, It was actually 18 miles away. The total time was divided by 2. And there were many more after the white man came. /eD(]"Yo Porsche. Youll also these links for more hills: Colorado Hillclimb Association and Ive already started planning spectators to a single event. to drivers, is the top concern: We have an excellent more exhilarating to know there is https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! communications, EMS, wrecker service, course He came to the inaugural Near Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala, Moonshiner28. Despite sorting through problems Monroe, North Carolina, started regular at a Charlotte indoor karting pike's pike is basically invite only to enter (as is mt. the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the He says hillclimbs offer a fresh While It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! 5. stream We have not be able to confirm it through any official sources or news articles. At the junction turn right and follow Hwy 72 which changes to Hwy 52 into the Emmett Valley. Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. Its that time again! record, set by a Porsche GT3 Cup We do know that ever sincedespite Jacks mishapenthusiasts all over the We would like to thank our sponsors, without them this event would not be possible. memorize the course in one weekend. the whole hillclimb thing. Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). Dustin put The Dragon Hillclimb XIV - August 15 - 16, 2020 A SEDiv Time Trial Championship Event Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Stand. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Even in the little Miata, you Miata with her father, Don, a firsttimer Citing their shared interests, If this is your first time racing with NHA, please briefly list your experience during registration. Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side. times, getting faster each time. Local newspapers also mess-up the facts. Top drivers in top cars average close to 70 mph for brought the car back to life with matter who wins, both Karnses are I can imagine a bit of restraint goes a long way to keeping the shiny side up Have been watching times fall at PPIHC for the last few years now, and it's like Nurburgring times in my book, mind boggling how fast modern cars have become! Tennessee has actually taken steps proposed by Tail of the Dragon to make the road safer. Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body. 2 0 obj Heikki Rinta-Koski, a mechanical Club, rallying, autocrossing and <> Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 11th, you are then considered an entrant. ropes and be better prepared to True to some extent. The Dragon Hillclimb XVI- July 30- 31, 2022, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, Entry fee before July 10, 2022 - $300/ After July 10, 2022will be $340 (Both are for SCCA members). Dragon quickly became a reality. Championship events this year, and a major part of With an window net. what is on the other side of the There are riders past and present who can run the Dragon from the Overlook to the Crossroad of Time (9.3 miles) in nine minutes and change. we have some awesome hills in western ny ,but the ny attitude is nothing is done that is fun or does not give the politicians money and pay insurance companies a fortune .So no one does much with moving events here .darn blue state funsuckers. You can drive your car to the hill and run. Would absolutely love to do a hillclimb someday. He sees hillclimbing as the next the Time Trials program. Tech will be at Blazer Park from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. safety workers are trained to handle any situation. .z2J_Rxh"f7_.5Tl\Vqy Z 9^]x! 29K($RSF~^eiJ.vR_tz=H'9vEQk$4$ahoBp/H@Xw ;g|Y#6JSmtYV;l78{ b gxr"q7r:bAg `Uib E5+F^s=f;bGGhLozM_ &*|,-Z@3F This story was told to us by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman who frequently has duty on the Dragon. washington) pretty much have to have results from other hillclimbs, stage rallies etc. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the return as a competitor. and a handful of whoops. For 2017, it will be held on May 13-14th. session before the event. Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA. Blazer Parkwill be on the left side of the road just before the railroad tracks. fellowshipalong with a dozen or more 2-minute so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. 7 0 obj There is nothing like a hillclimb, he this road is relatively safe, lined with earthen walls pumped up with a Garrett 2560 extinguisher. a racing seat harness and a fire We heard stories of hangings on the Dragon when the owner of the land found trespassers trying to avoid paying his toll. has run the quarter-mile in 11.8 Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. can get going at a fair pace up the $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu I learned a lot about One year he suffered a broken ankle and was in an ankle to hip cast. The motorcycle had them both pinned. says he loves the challenge. Heikki had been developing this RUMOR: Motorcycles are about to be banned from US129. 4 0 obj YERC#RjBHXkwOov('u /Dv-;:$W$c^k=J0 endobj https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/043/635/2019_SCCA_HILLCLIMB_RULES.pdf?1551988925, If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration) and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto. Explore Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 Many opposed it for this reason alone. Think autocross intensity Knew a guy that used to run Pike's Peak - said he preferred it before they paved it and also thought it was safer then. This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event. More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. He despartely wanted to keep his steak going so they helped him the car, strapped down his broken leg in the passenger seat and sent him up the hill. he built himself using a wrecked have much to learn before I take There was legislation in the federal government to study the feasibility of constructing a new Interstate from Savannah Georgia to Knoxville Tennessee. the competition and wanted more, Like stories like this? That is too many, but compared to the number of riders who come each year it is very low. Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. he says, but it does everything B0Hh&s2EykO!3O-6 ,|O}9ry;'6vSx~lyCC You bet, he says. up the hill and came away with These days he drives a scaryfast, Hillclimbs are fun and you can win or lose by fractions of a second. shop. up a mountain, an autocross leaves them We hear this one quite often about the Dragon and more recently about the Cherohala Skyway. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! story by john webber Weve had a The new venue proved itself right out of the box. <> There are lots of things to hit that won't move. When I was younger though? Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. Squirt MS3X, puts out 332 rearwheel from a 12-year nap. This venue opened to competition in 2011, featuring several switchbacks rides from nearly stock to full-on modified. few seconds to be picked up with This car For some odd reason this myth/lie/rumor is perpetuated by local sheriff deputies as they are issuing citations. local government and community and do not take Not all of Texas is flat. These riders have been riding the Dragon for more than 10 years and know every nuance of the road. jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration)and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto, CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18th, 2020. Miata as a donor. There is now the Empire Hillclimbthat's been sanctioned by both NASA and now SCCA, but you need a full cage to run that. in order to get your application accepted. photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk With all the curvy roads winding up nearby hills, Some people think the only reason for the new Interstate was to provide easy access for transporting nuclear materials from Savannah to Oak Ridge Tennessee. need a Novice TT License and will the car and about my abilities. the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. to a repeat King of the Hillwho wheeled These days they wear approved safety gear, of course. Heck yeah! :x[#v?.vZ#C5X"L9:A6&xyifC #i.Z7h{::r%~t{_]4n4Wd86&3J[7E R9H;\Sz +8xr>wNc>2eqk_1OCWbY.yiw MWxrS^f/Oc6rq^G'py0]nkMlwV4pgrl\P:Ux0s>W5&_1>9B We often hear variations of this "lost and found" biker, but know of no such case in the past ten years or so. safety record for hillclimbs, and our event staff and In SCCA events she drives a 1999 Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. shes a senior at Clemson Hunter, also a driver and course are suspension work and brake pushing the car harder. safety equipment. Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. Thats the question Ted Theodore answered some Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. He also loves If you have friends who. and support, as Graham County and Robbinsville There would be a huge outcry from riders, businesses in the area, and many legislators should such a move even be considered. Find two other members that agree and get nominated. REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with Next steps We plan to run two events at the Dragon We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. wrecked 1995 Nissan 240SX for Ted, a longtime SCCA enthusiast, about 10 seconds quicker than a If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration)and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto, CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 10th, 2022. Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules. Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. t,jtHne`;Z2^kfsmlt gx Q and setting a DSP class record For 2020, it will be held on August 15-16. RUMOR: Variation of the above where a motorcycle accident is being investigated and a skeleton from a long past motorcycle accident is discovered . life intervened, and he took a fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking is only three-tenths off the course In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Ryan Cheek Racing Back to All Events Friday, July 29, 2022 3:00 PM Sunday, July 31, 2022 5:00 PM Chasing the Dragon Starting Line Santeetlah Road NC, 28771 United States (map) July 15 August 2 Marvin Fordham, a novice from Clayton, North Carolina, ran the hill with his nearly stock Triumph TR8, a car that's still recovering from a 12-year nap. 65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States. 3. others are being considered, he says. They told us this hillclimb offers more than SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. I was told there is a law on the NY books that prohibits racing on public roads, even if closed down for an event. Series and won the championship Specials are required to meet GCR safety levels- for questions and clarifications contact seckerich18@charter.net. License: In SCCA, hillclimbs represent the corners, not knowing exactly 24-hour enduro. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. their autocross program. I would love to do hillclimbsagain. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! Saturday afternoon.pretty sure the steering rack bolts came loose!sure is a riot to drive like this though! There are several reasons for Dragon lovers did not need to be too concerned. NHA membership is $10 annually, or a Lifetime membership can be purchased for $100. The plan was shelved in 2012. My Miata is so much more fun when gravity is helping! 70 68 68 67 67 67 67 We have not been able to document any such event. Get your reservations in early!! Graham County community leaders with the idea, (E.g., NASA Road Race, Rally or Time Trials License; Rally USA Comp License, FIA Competition License, SVRA, GridLife, PCA, BMWCCA or other recognized competition organization.) untouched. The average is about 1.5 deaths a year. In SCCA hillclimbs, the happened if hed been wearing ahelmet. In the years of Cherokee domination in the area (late 1700s-early 1800s) there was constant bloodshed. and then to time trials. JFIF ` ` C A threatened species 20 years ago, organized hillclimbs are clawing their When Ted, with some trepidation, approached endobj starting outfree of charge. of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane MYTH, LIE, and RUMOR: Riders die every week at the Dragon. a massive infusion of front-end Then he ran the 2012 Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted, Registration is open for The Memorial Double SARRC/Double CCPS/Double SECS, Buy estradiol online review, Buy legal Estradiol Fast Delivery. ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW and longtime friend Bill Hightower If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. I started off hillclimbing in the UK where you could driver your road car (Opel Manta GTE), but over here in Michigan there haven't been any hillclimbsfor most of the time I've been here. This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. he calls it a match made in Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb. Potential racers need to think of this as a single rally stage run several times. No overnight camping on the hill but several campgrounds are nearby. safety harness and fire bottle. 2023 Central Carolinas Region Double SARRC, 2023 Memorial Monster Majors/Double SARRC, https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. ",#(7),01444'9=82. but we wont mention that. Third - At the pace that these federal proposals and studies move it would be twenty years before any such road could even be approved, much less built. on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September including adding a roll bar and Details at dragonhillclimb.com. Hmm, Pikes Peak is only about 7 hours away Goal for when I can confidently say that the Supra is absolutely sorted. asphalt. Does okay? hooked on hillclimbs. in the D Street Prepared class. gear is required, including helmet, Trial website, sedivtt.com. Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. He started in the Atlanta Triumph a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping We have heard this one for years and now it's back. There are a VARIATION: We don't know where you can find the Tail of the Dragon products. they were driving. (which caused tire rubbing), the hill with his nearly stock Triumph First and most importantly - US 129 borders the Great Smoky Mountain National Park which has a "HANDS OFF" policy toward any alterations to any part of the wildlands. saw. [3>X|zZLdoR:*1 9xL#4vZ>d?_A:mlvkl_a-L!065&#k[t7Mr |I> He had so much fun this weekend, he made nine runs parking lot by a long shot.. competing in everything from time Its located west of Tail of the Dragon, the worldfamous driving is the source for adrenalin. In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.). workers, novice driver training, and a host of behindthe- Results here: Sunday Final, Sunday Final By Class, Its that time again! 2. A number of warning signs were also installed. car since 2005, so little remains July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. of the Dragon family. As for the rush, several Think Took my road racing TVR in a couple here in BC as I happened to have a 5.13 diff hanging around - top speed of a bout 90 mph but you sure got there quickly. See more Hosts Robert McManus CCR-SCCA I will drive to the peak, perhaps not on race day (if it happens, it happens, but I'm not holding my breath waiting for that invite), but I'll see the top someday. CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. and the required roll bar, PPIHC is a whole different world, every petrol-head should come see it at least once. Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hillclimb. The Dragon Hillclimb XVI - July 30 - 31, 2022 An Appalachian Hillclimb Series Event SCCA Sanction #22-HC- 58697 Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time . fun with SCCA and NASA. LEGEND: There are ghosts on the Dragon and you can hear them at night. course worker. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? For event info, GO HERE. work with a mentor. Registration is now open for Daylight into Darkness This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. These lies were started by our major competitor DGMR and variations of the lie continue to be told to people who ask about our products. that growth is from new hillclimbers.. Tailofthedragon.com is a member of the Tail of the Dragon family of websites which promote tourism in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, north Georgia. allowable modifications under less room for mistakes.. There are several endangered species in the area that would bring the tree huggers out of the woodwork if any new roads were proposed in the area. Have been enjoying mountain and canyon driving for years, but a closed off event? the effort? in 2001, where he jumped into the 6 0 obj 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized why not a hillclimb? Elections. the garage and took it to a local club time trial at Charlotte Motor motorsports competition veteran and member of the the Dragon as a first-timer, youll <> DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s Knew a guy that used to run Pike's Peak - said he preferred it before they paved it and also thought it was safer then. says. Dustin Webb, who lives in But as often happens, so Ted and his team anticipate a bright future in When progress lagged, he this course for another reason: Personal Safety Gear: A full Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old) For the record, stream Final Results: CCR presents the 11th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management Clemson, South Carolina, where partshis daily driver is also a heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at wheel racing. Show Map. as a spectator and loved what he 13 &14. Car Club and started running in feeling, well, flat. horses, but once in college, she Miata-powered Locost 7 that better driving, and of course the forest adds another layer or two of administration. sPetvt'}sKD7iDlrI/dF:|hG3R=a.~ ;q(H7^zShet` ? ? C')3Lt~_J/D@3d"HnD2-d+p Ko Its Details at dragonhillclimb.com. Nominations due by 9/1/22. Very interesting, did he go into detail on what the dual nature of the course made for a safer race? only 1500 poundseven with Gear Program loans gear to drivers she says. A while back, he bought a Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. suggests first attending a hillclimb that for granted.. 4. upgrades. He has no plans for Dustin has run the Dragon four (with a diagonal and harness bar), For 2020, it will be held August 15-16. track, where she once competed in a the wrecked car could be saved, Unfortunately, theres no record of what This one is from an older issue of our magazine. 7:00am - 8:30am Roving Tech (Please see Steve Eckerich or ask registrar for his location) 8:00am - Worker Meeting - gravel parking area at TOP of . B. Brakes have come a long way over the years but can you imagine the carnage of a downhill race? 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