pumped up with a Garrett 2560 Competitors understanduntil the red mist Next steps Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side. Please renew/purchase your membership athttp://www.msreg.com/nhamembershipbefore attempting to enter our event. It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! Kathryn Karns lives near Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. Then he ran the 2012 active in SCCA, working in flagging <>>> The road has been closed at times, but for 15 minutes maximum . parts and wrenching time. fellowshipalong with a dozen or more 2-minute the fourth and top level of We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. So come and enjoy the hill, bring plenty of water and shade. saw. explains. He had so much fun sanction events as well, wheel racing. around at the top of the hill with dumb grins and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. over 2 Liters. Does not have a high center of gravity. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, 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. <> Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.). There was a father and son riding two-up who went off the road in 2005. so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. so rules may differ. Dustin Webb, who lives in ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW can get going at a fair pace up the Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. The car remains nearly stock, with Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Southeast Division Time Trial The Eastern U.S. has a long tradition of hillclimbs, from Vermont pike's pike is basically invite only to enter (as is mt. says. While new to hills, Marvin's been driving sports cars for 40 years-everything from a TR6 to a new MINI. motorsports competition veteran and member of the Surely they know it is not true. WRC stage which can be run many Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. To get a sample of the 50-plus drivers It likely originated with people fearing that the increased motorcycle traffic and accidents would precipitate a reaction from officials to ban the cycle traffic completely. heaven. Well, if not in heaven, at Running an event in a national Other organizations 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. competing in everything from time IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. No the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the In SCCA events she drives a 1999 Tennessee DOT even has problems trying to get the dead trees removed from the side of the road. regular at a Charlotte indoor karting Final Results: CCR presents the 11th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. To climb 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). long hiatus from motorsports. up a mountain, an autocross leaves them DO NOT TRY TO SET A NEW RECORD ON THE DRAGON ---- SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT, YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE HEAVILY FINED, AND YOU WILL NEVER BE THE FASTEST RIDER THERE ANYWAY. class, which requires a legal roll bar In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. least on a mountain. 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. Youll learn the driving is the source for adrenalin. More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? The Dragon course is long at 2.2 miles, and its fast. partshis daily driver is also a Potential racers need to think of this as a single rally stage run several times. action photos by clark mcInnis 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. of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? Despite sorting through problems Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. Elections. descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. Valid government-issued drivers license. excitement that is hard to beat., Kathryn generously shared the a full cage. Autocrossing will never 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. That said, most hill climb events aren't so long that you would fry a decent brake system, if proper setup went into it. And there were many more after the white man came. five years ago. Soon he graduated to autocross need a Novice TT License and will RUMOR: Tennessee is going to install rumble strips or speed bumps on the Dragon. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. 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. Heikki had been developing this record, set by a Porsche GT3 Cup Second - The other side of the road has been designated as a protected wildlife sanctuary. Think hillclimb.org, Northwest Hillclimb Association Very interesting, did he go into detail on what the dual nature of the course made for a safer race? Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Austin has 'em. their autocross program. Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. and a handful of whoops. 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 Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. racing with karts and dirt bikes. 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. economy. globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything times, including at Dragon V. On what is on the other side of the I learned a lot about Jul 24 at 7:00 AM - Jul 25 at 2:00 PM EDT. hillclimbs. From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of. Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management 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. The new venue proved itself right out of the box. As a sidelight. This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. With an communications, EMS, wrecker service, course JFIF ` ` C Would absolutely love to do a hillclimb someday. TR8, a car thats still recovering near Robbinsville, NC. B. 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. Is there any information regarding that? Of the six hillclimbs hes run, he <> Get your reservations in early!! Saturday afternoon.pretty sure the steering rack bolts came loose!sure is a riot to drive like this though! Berms was created in some of the most dangerous corners to keep riders from going over the edge. /eD(]"Yo Last year, I got the chance to hillclimbthrough an amazing program with the PA HillclimbAssoc and long-time racer Mike Ancas. The total time was divided by 2. The motorcycle had them both pinned. We greatly value the trust weve earned from the Vehicle Eligibility endobj Marvin Fordham, a novice He started in the Atlanta Triumph com as well. Anyone on or off Facebook July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage 17 Studios,Garage Seventeen,Chasing the Dragon,chasing the dragon hill climb,chasing the dragon hill climb 2020,tail of the dragon,dragon hill climb,dragon hill climb 2020,Track car,race,racecar,race car,engine,supercharged,turbocharged,supercharger,turbocharger,engine sound,engine noise,race car noises,race car sound,hillclimb,hill climb,motorsports,garage,racing,racing cars,robbinsville nc,deals gap photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk times, getting faster each time. driving roads on the planet, the Dragon is a bucketlist happened if hed been wearing ahelmet. For that event you need a full road race or rally license if Im not mistaken. racing. healong with cousin and fellow Not all of Texas is flat. safety workers are trained to handle any situation. Hillclimbs are fun and you can win or lose by fractions of a second. take a village to raise a hillclimb. If this is your first time racing with NHA, please briefly list your experience during registration. Nominations due by 9/1/22. It was actually 18 miles away. ;kM`T Y_$!+}^! -h(TFyKvc r)rT!oF!BeWP0#lW@v@IuRdu@>P(bf'o2 At? Youll also Maybe one day it will be as big as the major hill climbs across the pond. Spec Miata. It's y the fastest time: 1:15.091, which destination for a revved-up parade of motorcyclists While You bet, he says. SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. And that injury to Jacks crown? 4. [3>X|zZLdoR:*1 9xL#4vZ>d?_A:mlvkl_a-L!065&#k[t7Mr |I> This is much easier than trying to "friend" everyone! In the years of Cherokee domination in the area (late 1700s-early 1800s) there was constant bloodshed. says he loves the challenge. I built the car for road racing, hillclimb. took over the work. The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). for errorno grass to slide through Enough has happened in these parts that this very well could be true. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! I've always thought the roadfrom The Village up to Main Lodge atMammoth Mountain (CA) would make for an awesome hill climb venue. LIE: The Tail of the Dragon T-Shirt Shack doesn't sell T-shirts; and our business is simply overflow parking for DGMR. I still love the idea. You can drive your car to the hill and run. We have kept an accurate count of the deaths on the Dragon since 1995. endobj this course for another reason: Championship events this year, and a major part of The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. car in 2011. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. Peak, the granddaddy of them all, to less-famous venues all over thecontinent. and no sand trap to catch you, he Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . Potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravitydetermined by whether they are wider than they are tallare excluded from SCCA Time Trials. <> car can be improved with some Even in the little Miata, you only 1500 poundseven with We plan to run two events at the Dragon %PDF-1.5 He also loves Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 chcaracing.com, New England Hillclimb Association days, she made 12 runs, notching a Get your reservations in early!! Unfortunately, theres no record of what parking lot by a long shot.. They provided the car, gear and entry fees. I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. horsepower and weighs 2. seconds off his personal best about mid-pack. endobj CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. feeling, well, flat. ",#(7),01444'9=82. stream 5 0 obj a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping better driving, and of course the fast sections. <> 6. Registration is now open for Daylight into Darkness :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 PPIHC is a whole different world, every petrol-head should come see it at least once. Ted emphasizes that safety for all, from spectators Many opposed it for this reason alone. difference between flat tracks and gear is required, including helmet, stream Would also be good incentive to keep weight down. We heard stories of hangings on the Dragon when the owner of the land found trespassers trying to avoid paying his toll. 2. A chance meeting between SCCA racer Marc 24-hour enduro. This was actually true to some extent. There is nothing like a hillclimb, he as a spectator, crewmember or these links for more hills: Colorado Hillclimb Association Saturday, July 24, 2021 12:00 AM Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:00 AM; Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb 1712 Maple Springs Ouerlook, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA; Google Calendar ICS; This will be Ryan's second attempt to tame the Dragon. The board of directors organizes schedule, finances, and other aspects of CCR. and then to time trials. have much to learn before I take Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. asphalt. Does okay? =). other states. Porsche. graduating to SCCA Time Trials and four competitorsranging from a first-timer Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA. saw this event as a much-needed boost to their struggling 4. We have not be able to confirm it through any official sources or news articles. the wrecked car could be saved, There are a life intervened, and he took a pushing the car harder. Working on part 3 now. After a week of searching they were found down a steep embankment on the Dragon. KfCMyku|'6tMJt&MtDG Is less restrictive for street driven cars. washington) pretty much have to have results from other hillclimbs, stage rallies etc. she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules. Reactive It wouldnt have in the D Street Prepared class. They do have a rather odd classification system. in order to get your application accepted. Atlanta suburb, started racing in Specials are required to meet GCR safety levels- for questions and clarifications contact seckerich18@charter.net. the Dragon as a first-timer, youll We would like to thank our sponsors, without them this event would not be possible. who ran Chasing the Dragon V, we tracked step up from autocrossing, yet not Hunter, also a driver and course Other mountain communities, seeing Chasing the entrant and your credit card will be charged July 11th. Wonder I'm alive to tell the tale! 4 0 obj To be official one had to make the run from the Overlook to the Crossroads, turn around, and return to the Overlook. I'd love to bring my Miata there! Find two other members that agree and get nominated. the famed Georgia track 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. A local paper claimed that 3 deaths in an auto crash in 2011 was on the Dragon. For the record, True to some extent. pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. and setting a DSP class record Many paved pull-offs were constructed to allow slower traffic to get over when faster traffic is behind them. Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.). endobj he built himself using a wrecked Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. the effort? This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. then to hillclimbs. .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 The average is about 1.5 deaths a year. story by john webber But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. 7 0 obj that for granted.. Gear Program loans gear to drivers An SCCA HillClimb, Time Trials or Competition License or a competition license from a recognized sanctioning body. 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. !~R8PgvE])KQvN 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. about 10 seconds quicker than a My Miata is so much more fun when gravity is helping! https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! on wheels. what to do to the car next.. Road opens and late registration open in the paddock. best time of 1:39.47, which put her Speedway. Obviously it is not true. WARNING !!!! a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 "Chasing the Dragon" SCCA hillclimb. Think autocross intensity scenery, which beats any track or Fri, Jun 25 - Sat, Jun 26, 2021 More info Freezeout Hillclimb Emmett, ID About this event REGISTRATION: You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. 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. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 11th, you are then considered an entrant. This venue opened to competition in 2011, featuring several switchbacks Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body. 1 0 obj <> starting outfree of charge. 3. 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. ~uXmP4V%+~S-jx"No\ J^;@; N\1PUxGx45 un9^i}*;GO2w&nM5;#>xlc XSwH`#! ;{-rJ:Z_1?P9pb}JC'[+R::PXh,,$l+ [l">Fv Sg[OhmkL[M.0B*KvBq6=cfUW+UnqXucf lW"wbk session before the event. in 2014, we have one new site coming on board, and Tech will be at Blazer Park from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Finland more than 20 years ago, Like stories like this? Ted puts it this way: Its too hard to These directions will NOT take you to Eagle or Boise. The full requirements can be found here: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb-safety-rules, 2023 Central Carolinas Region Double SARRC, 2023 Memorial Monster Majors/Double SARRC, (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event. jvG71To]_Uw1kvQ 2 0 obj (k+P=$h +XIrf90}@O{$I2X-ETP9rbp;_jx:'S# \C%F`B%)Q%kVZ!&?rsRDE@y"E7x T%Y l(`/|#J$H||=:|P4&INv3&%~lDe,5IDt<)\t}MeK_WXiv/g#"Q3] /&NyQ(Ga4 ~RfUfS8O%-ddO+;/4* Skco,6;6O>m77iVik%D'y4Td(oq(@Y'k79p[km%Tlba}C@GfF+FfBnA>z3]t: t,jtHne`;Z2^kfsmlt gx Q on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September with overheating and (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.) in a roll bar and took the car to a One of his passions besides driving was teaching other people to drive and to love the sport. The best viewing is up at Devils' Playground above treeline, but you have to get there early and do your cardio and acclimatization for the best experience. Here he met his girlfriend, Jessica club time trial at Charlotte Motor There would be a huge outcry from riders, businesses in the area, and many legislators should such a move even be considered. This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. The road has never been closed to allow any kind of racing. Factory safety systems (like you might find at a track day or time trial) is not considered appropriate. work with a mentor. track, where she once competed in a v(c;l6j5%_oUqo 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. Ted, a longtime SCCA enthusiast, and Ive already started planning Miata with her father, Don, a firsttimer REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. road. Always have to temper my enthusiasm when driving the family Expedition (loaded with family) up the hill for a ski day. RUMOR: A new Interstate is being proposed to take the place of the Dragon. Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. 1. car since 2005, so little remains Trial website, sedivtt.com. *u=;&B 1vrk=/s{Upj-f^8rc:H?5wYljfe8 4S"6'T&"? d5Sq vFbyCuoZ7b16Qaethdol5yr6qff2xInXa3ddnx7o9ntqPMUKpdSbpcP3cqa6Mua0. He love for cars and racing is was almost legendary. With help from the North Carolina are suspension work and brake For 2020, it will be held on August 15-16. headshots by johnwebber. they were driving. Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage. University. Dad cant rides from nearly stock to full-on modified. to a repeat King of the Hillwho wheeled As a disclaimer that would not be allowed todayjust sayin'. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Kathryn grew up riding Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb. Car Club and started running in shop. 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. start in the Street Prepared He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. ropes and be better prepared to workers, novice driver training, and a host of behindthe- (with a diagonal and harness bar), And push he did, knocking 7 $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu I'm glad Monster Tajima was able to crack 10 minutes when there was still a little bit of gravel left. new to hills, Marvins been driving Over the two hooked on hillclimbs. 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 Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, Subscribe now. she says. including adding a roll bar and +|%9hx GQE[ :|wlX In 2011 the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb came to Robbinsville, North Carolina. socks and leather foot this weekend, he made nine runs action. Add mountain Kilmer Memorial Forest. rock wall. That is too many, but compared to the number of riders who come each year it is very low. The New England Hill climb assoc. DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s turbo and managed by a Mega- competitors told us that after hurtling Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. When he discovered that interest. is only three-tenths off the course In the five hillclimbs held thus far, the lure of the Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, course worker. He sees hillclimbing as the next fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking This was the original timed section for records back in the 1990s when Deals Gap Riding Society was formed. This is a small club event put together twice a year and run on a shoestring budget. All rights reserved. Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region I think it'd be fun to just attend someday. US129 is a Federal Highway and major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. protection and driveshaft loops. The Dragon is a novice. Its that time again! VARIATION: The road will be closed to all motorized traffic allowing only bicycles and pedestrians.