Dates are set for 2024 Tail of the Dragon.

May 10-12, 2024.

Working Schedule:
Friday drive in Asheville area to Robbinsville.
Saturday TOD.
Sunday morning drive.

More to come but wanted to get dates out for folks who have asked.

 

Here's your chance to see more F-Types in one place than ever. Hope to see some familiar (and new) faces. We had a ball the last time out!

 

Apparently, white F-Types aren't allowed.

 

Hard to make out but the car parked sideways at the end of the LHS row (right side of the pic) is white and looks like an F-Type to me!

 

The most I've seen in one place was at a Jaguar "Beyond Limits" event at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfroshire - 24 in total of which 6 were V6, the rest V8. Flooring the V8 up the straight mile was fun - got up to an indicated 168mph before having to panic brake (at 3/4 mile) as the road ended with a sharp right hand turn!

 

Booked! See you all there--as always Thanks Mel!

 

GREAT, how to sign up and get the details.
was on the dragon on 2/3/24, it would be fantastic to be with a group!!

 

You’re just looking at the slow group. All the white ones were up front.

 

We had a clowder of 40 that round! I'd suggest you join us, but I know cats don't like water.

 

TOD has been on my bucket list for awhile now. Was going with PCA, then something came up, then was going with BMW group, then something came up . Maybe 3rd time will work? Is this organized with hotel, meals, set locations/schedule, etc.. Or more informal, and just show up?

 

I have always wanted to do TOD but missed it last year with the Camaro/Corvette Club so this will be a great time. I'll start booking the hotel now.

 

Hey all, this sounds awesome. Would love to join. How do I sign up and get the details? Thanks for arranging, looks awesome!

 

where is this located ??

 

TN/NC…
https://tailofthedragon.com

 

I am local t the area, they are planning a re-paving this year.


Per the Tennessee DOT:

The project is currently scheduled to be let in late March but anticipate the work would not begin until late April/early May at the earliest and be complete by early to mid-summer. These projects do typically take 6 to 8 weeks to complete but the major traffic impacts would be 3 to 4 weeks of that timeframe. The paving operations will close one lane in the area of work and will be a moving operation. The traffic will be controlled by flagging operations and the work should move quickly once started.

Typically the work schedule is flexible between the letting date and the contract completion date which has not been established at this time, but once the contractor has started work he is required to continue work until project is complete. Based on recent schedules , most of our contractors have typically been working Monday through Friday from 7 or 8 am to 5 or 6 pm unless there is a bad weather day during the week that may force the contractor to work on Saturday, but when no work is occurring on the project, all lanes will be open.

 

Rodney all good info. We knew that and found the gentleman from DOT that manages that region and county (Blount). He was clear it will not be an issue and even added that there s a clause in the let that the road be open that weekend for either Car and Driver or Road and track--sorry do not remember which. He also stated the contractors in general do not work on the weekends.

 

Holding off on official registration until a few more pieces come together. No cost to participate (other than your personal expenses) but we do need a count of attendees to help coordinate with the locations we will visit. Details coming soon. For now, save the dates. There will be a Friday drive in the Asheville area. Saturday TOD loop. Sunday will be Fontana Dam and morning drive.

 

The event is casually organized. Meaning, you are on your own for lodging and expenses but, we do have a set itinerary and a hotel block at Tapoco. We do ask for registration (open soon, finalizing a few details) so that we can allow the places we are visiting to prepare (staffing, parking, etc). Working on event vinyl available to pre-order. I cover the costs for the website and printing lanyards/name badges. Mostly because it’s fun to do. Hope you can join us!

 

I’m tied up in May, wish I could make it! Few of us are making a run in April. Looking forward to seeing your pics :-)

 

When in April?
My daughter graduates college so I will not be able to attend in May this year.