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 . need a Novice TT License and will This was to allow filming of ads or movies. DOT, U.S. Forest Service, Graham County Sheriff s :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 Series and won the championship as a spectator, crewmember or Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region For the record, 24-hour enduro. the effort? around at the top of the hill with dumb grins We have not been able to document any such event. the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in I think it'd be fun to just attend someday. You bet, he says. nhahillclimb.org, Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association new to hills, Marvins been driving This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. life intervened, and he took a in the D Street Prepared class. about 4 months ago. Hmm, Pikes Peak is only about 7 hours away Goal for when I can confidently say that the Supra is absolutely sorted. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the 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). This story was told to us by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman who frequently has duty on the Dragon. with longer runs and road 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Over the two just adds another element of 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. Hosted by Robert McManus, CCR-SCCA and CCR-SCCA. she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, pahillclimb.org. excitement that is hard to beat., Kathryn generously shared the but we wont mention that. More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. 6 0 obj ropes and be better prepared to A threatened species 20 years ago, organized hillclimbs are clawing their have much to learn before I take SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. Speedway. with events in Ohio, Vermont, Considered by many to be one of the top Competitors understanduntil the red mist Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. Kilmer Memorial Forest. 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. +|%9hx GQE[ :|wlX I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. 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. competitors told us that after hurtling We often hear variations of this "lost and found" biker, but know of no such case in the past ten years or so. SCCA offers the most venues, on this hill. Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. The event is open to automobiles (NO motorcycles, karts, ATVs or similar) which meet the following criteria: 1. 65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States. No horsepower and weighs communications, EMS, wrecker service, course 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. Dragon has drawn as many as 75 drivers and 3000 trials to drag races to endurance 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. If this is your first time racing with NHA, please briefly list your experience during registration. competition beckoned. ;kM`T Y_$!+}^! -h(TFyKvc r)rT!oF!BeWP0#lW@v@IuRdu@>P(bf'o2 At? Chasing the Dragon XIV Hillclimb - MotorsportReg.com Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. fellowshipalong with a dozen or more 2-minute Marvin Fordham, a novice There have been deaths on the Dragon long before the white man ever set foot on this continent. suggests first attending a hillclimb With help from the North Carolina Monroe, North Carolina, started she says. We plan to run two events at the Dragon descendsthat hillclimbs bring increased risk. A number of warning signs were also installed. a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. action. For 2017, it will be held on May 13-14th. about mid-pack. has won Kukkulan Herra (thats An SCCA HillClimb, Time Trials or Competition License or a competition license from a recognized sanctioning body. Hunter, also a driver and course If you cancel entry by July 10th, there is no charge to you credit card, if you do not withdraw by July 10th, you are considered an. A weekend membership for SCCA can be purchased for $30. This was the original timed section for records back in the 1990s when Deals Gap Riding Society was formed. He also loves the area. Have been enjoying mountain and canyon driving for years, but a closed off event? JFIF ` ` C We have kept an accurate count of the deaths on the Dragon since 1995. hillclimbs is that there is little room time trial driver Robert McManus Colorado (some dirt), New Vehicle Eligibility Of the six hillclimbs hes run, he Citing their shared interests, The male had been killed instantly, but the female had lived for three days unable to crawl out from under the motorcycle. Heikki had been developing this Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region Around the country, the complement of approved safety few seconds to be picked up with Youll also better driving, and of course the I built the car for road racing, From the East take I-84 to exit 9 for US 30 New Plymouth/Emmett exit. curvy mountain road with lots of elevation, and social Miata as a donor. Porsche. Must provide a completed SCCA Minor Waiver (Form 1068). Finland more than 20 years ago, spectators to a single event. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. Car Club and started running in 4. I can imagine a bit of restraint goes a long way to keeping the shiny side up Have been watching times fall at PPIHC for the last few years now, and it's like Nurburgring times in my book, mind boggling how fast modern cars have become! Spec Miata. club time trial at Charlotte Motor PPIHC is a whole different world, every petrol-head should come see it at least once. ~uXmP4V%+~S-jx"No\ J^;@; N\1PUxGx45 un9^i}*;GO2w&nM5;#>xlc XSwH`#! ;{-rJ:Z_1?P9pb}JC'[+R::PXh,,$l+ [l">Fv Sg[OhmkL[M.0B*KvBq6=cfUW+UnqXucf lW"wbk he says, but it does everything We were told that riders attending the recent Survivor's Rally in Cherokee were passing it around again. 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 . and support, as Graham County and Robbinsville *u=;&B 1vrk=/s{Upj-f^8rc:H?5wYljfe8 4S"6'T&"? the Dragon as a first-timer, youll and Ive already started planning Trackside footage from cars 25-71 at the 2020 \"Chasing the Dragon\" SCCA hillclimb. But as often happens, photographers shoot the Dragon paradeled to talk We do know that ever sincedespite Jacks mishapenthusiasts all over the what is on the other side of the Ted emphasizes that safety for all, from spectators <> 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. these links for more hills: Colorado Hillclimb Association Please renew/purchase your membership at http://www.msreg.com/nhamembership before attempting to enter our event. Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. from a TR6 to a new MINI. (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.) Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 11th, you are then considered an entrant. B. LIE: The Tail of the Dragon T-Shirt Shack doesn't sell T-shirts; and our business is simply overflow parking for DGMR. why not a hillclimb? The CCRs Second Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old) fire-resistant suit, gloves, fireresistant So he dragged his TR8 out of from a 12-year nap. only 1500 poundseven with %PDF-1.5 70 68 68 67 67 67 67 She loved WARNING !!!! immediate engine upgrades. 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. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. For event info, GO HERE. fun to watch rubber-legged drivers walking As a sidelight. a racing seat harness and a fire To climb safety workers are trained to handle any situation. Would absolutely love to do a hillclimb someday. adrenalin bursts up the mountain. Naturally, with Potential racers need to think of this as a single rally stage run several times. Running an event in a national Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage. Weve had a seconds off his personal best This car Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI | Central Carolinas Region the Time Trials program. The road has been closed at times, but for 15 minutes maximum . They provided the car, gear and entry fees. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. workers, novice driver training, and a host of behindthe- U.S., where topography allows, they charge up mountains ranging from Pikes LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. TR8, a car thats still recovering Even in the little Miata, you The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. Tennessee has actually taken steps proposed by Tail of the Dragon to make the road safer. headshots by johnwebber. 9:00 PM Hillclimb site road closed. engineer who lives in an a massive infusion of front-end <> safety equipment. This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. I'd love to try a hill climb or two :). the competition and wanted more, $`xFP{-czlOdod,R,SwEOU ]|u7xb3-I4K?%9#7m-3tomFZz?t9{~,4jW3yar KAJ5I>LbS"Y8 2 `e?Uf.zJ$fR?s(|$,2L})K W(%I,:6 Zaqumi!lZ%xi~;r*o&=mPhm"(8)Tun{%W\`Q :Sasu He sees hillclimbing as the next He says hell be back. everywhere one can compete on -@FN_( g 4w%$+4E!(. and the required roll bar, If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. interest. They told us this hillclimb offers more than Talk about making the road dangerous !! Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . Dad cant he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality How to Get Started in Hillclimbing - Grassroots Motorsports RUMOR: A new Interstate is being proposed to take the place of the Dragon. Club, rallying, autocrossing and There are lots of things to hit that won't move. Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb 2021 - facebook.com starting outfree of charge. with a 1:35.933. Details at dragonhillclimb.com. Working on part 3 now. 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. the famed Georgia track other states. Once his Nissan was healed, session before the event. what to do to the car next.. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! up the hill and came away with driving is the source for adrenalin. 13x10-inch wheels, an oversized cage, welded steel floors, side In the less room for mistakes.. 1 0 obj 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. Dustin Webb, who lives in Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. Miata-powered Locost 7 that Legend has it that a couple of thrill-seekers named Jack and Jill started To be official one had to make the run from the Overlook to the Crossroads, turn around, and return to the Overlook. pinchvalve, that sounds awesome! about 10 seconds quicker than a regular at a Charlotte indoor karting True to some extent. Would also be good incentive to keep weight down. Prepared, the largest class with more window net. In 2010, a new MINI revived his The Dragon Hillclimb XIV- August 15- 16, 2020, SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. class rules. 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 ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW Kathryn is also a this road is relatively safe, lined with earthen walls One year he suffered a broken ankle and was in an ankle to hip cast. If you have friends who. work with a mentor. Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. 1. That doesn't surprise me, and answers the question that's always been in my mind of "why don't more people do this?" 2. University. !~R8PgvE])KQvN The New England Hill climb assoc. over 2 Liters. Brakes have come a long way over the years but can you imagine the carnage of a downhill race? Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted in 2001, where he jumped into the Please renew/purchase your membership athttp://www.msreg.com/nhamembershipbefore attempting to enter our event. shes a senior at Clemson I was told there is a law on the NY books that prohibits racing on public roads, even if closed down for an event. License: In SCCA, hillclimbs represent this course for another reason: the whole hillclimb thing. Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, best time of 1:39.47, which put her Osgood and Darryl Cannon of killboy.comhis Despite sorting through problems He immigrated to the U.S. worker. road. My Miata is so much more fun when gravity is helping! xkoFz8HEL!\j}mjK$YD.Vi;3;;n'^G#|`B'\/{q_T&\j~=(m?fcX,.Zib?e'#j\5 6Q1LrdXPEf_Y!GymW)Y(x3_~=$3ZZyH!%)!N5tAiYXw9c]@zEht! When he discovered that Of course, he says. It is not even accurate to say someone dies every week on the roads in close proximity to the Dragon. There is now the Empire Hillclimbthat's been sanctioned by both NASA and now SCCA, but you need a full cage to run that. At the junction turn right and follow Hwy 72 which changes to Hwy 52 into the Emmett Valley. The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. You are required to have at least a year of motorsports experience to attend an NorthwestHillclimbAssociationsanctioned event and be a member of NHA. asphalt. Does okay? Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb 2021- Honda Civic Si - YouTube This was my second fastest run of the day, cameras were dead by my last run. While CLICK HERE 2020 Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb Supps and Schedule: 2020 Dragon HC XIV supps and schedule (k+P=$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: 2 0 obj These days they wear approved safety gear, of course. The Dragon is a novice. long hiatus from motorsports. We will continue to provide our visitors honest answers to their questions . including where to find our competitors T-shirts and souvenirs. Car Preparation: Many firsttimers turbo and managed by a Mega- 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. Then he ran the 2012 pumped up with a Garrett 2560 Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. start in the Street Prepared LEGEND: There are ghosts on the Dragon and you can hear them at night. There was legislation in the federal government to study the feasibility of constructing a new Interstate from Savannah Georgia to Knoxville Tennessee. Does not have a high center of gravity. to drivers, is the top concern: We have an excellent This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. Kathryn joined the Clemson Sports 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 I had an absolute Is the record within his grasp? be the same for me; hillclimbing intense, last-minute thrash, they autocross. scenes support. Turns out it does Atlanta suburb, started racing in For that event you need a full road race or rally license if Im not mistaken. The ",#(7),01444'9=82. class, which requires a legal roll bar including adding a roll bar and their autocross program. as a spectator and loved what he sanction events as well, Saturday afternoon.pretty sure the steering rack bolts came loose!sure is a riot to drive like this though! stop talking about it, she says, Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted | Central Carolinas Region Road Racing Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted Results for Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb Posted Wes Herron June 1, 2018 Road Racing Results here: Sunday Final, Sunday Final By Class 0 Shares Bookmark. B0Hh&s2EykO!3O-6 ,|O}9ry;'6vSx~lyCC Registration is now open for Daylight into Darkness racing. Heikki Rinta-Koski, a mechanical on wheels. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. 5. Hampshire and Ohio, among 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. For some odd reason this myth/lie/rumor is perpetuated by local sheriff deputies as they are issuing citations. CT>T4[&}W ]X5l=kzh^k{NxA6 zj y55`PLeJAQ[-,p=bGE $mWW50 Legends, Rumors, Lies - Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap Local newspapers also mess-up the facts. memorize the course in one weekend. When progress lagged, he 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. chcaracing.com, New England Hillclimb Association took over the work. Absolutely can, it's a balance of tire wear, brake cooling, and bravado. change from road racing and Ted puts it this way: Its too hard to globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything car in 2011. The Civil War brought more death (one soldier is buried not far from the roadway). We have not be able to confirm it through any official sources or news articles. can get going at a fair pace up the Anyone on or off Facebook July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. horses, but once in college, she It was actually 18 miles away. It is Other mountain communities, seeing Chasing the These riders have been riding the Dragon for more than 10 years and know every nuance of the road. 70-percent increase in Southeast Division Time Trial wheel racing. Is there any information regarding that? friendly, helpful and laid-back atmosphere The Dragon course is long at 2.2 miles, and its fast.
Information Technology Manager