As Haku suggested in the recent Tri-State meetup thread, it is time for the SouthEast 991 addicts to organize a similar event. We have some of the finest roads in the country in the Smoky Mountains and they are roughly at the same distance from GA, TN or the Carolina's.

So here's an initial proposal: what about starting from the Tail of the Dragon on Sunday 6/9 (late morning so that we can all get there?). We could put our heads together and come up with a round trip itinerary and lunch break in the mountains.

The the Atlanta folks, here's a nice way to get to the Tail of the Dragon following scenic and twisty roads:



Looking forward to see positive responses and have as much fun as our friends up North

Serge

 

I would have loved to go, but I'll be playing golf in Amelia that weekend.

 

I'm in!

 

I was just down there 2 weeks ago with my 991. Took the while family for a week and rented a cabin. I didn't see a single Porsche there the whole week, I couldn't believe it, and I drive all over the place. The roads were fantastic and I guess early season as there was no traffic anywhere. I sure wish I could join you guys as it would have been so much more fun driving with other Porsches, but I'm about 11 hours away so not an easy trip for me. Post lots of pics, I'm sure it will be great!

 

Jealous wish I live back in the east coast sometimes, enjoy fellas

 

I'm in in theory...i'll chk into logistics.

 

Great!
Haku, where are you ?

 

Hope you hardcore 6speeders do not mind, I am posting the same thread on Rennlist. The more, the merrier

 

The North Carolina PCA is hosting "Roads and Rails" the following weekend June 14-16, Includes Chimney Rock, Biltmore Estate, NC Mountain roads, Fontana lake and tail of dragon on Sunday. GA and other SE folks are invited, invitation was posted on PEACHSTATE PCA site last week. NC PCA have 40 rooms blocked at the Fontana Village Resort for the 14 & 15. Check this out as an option as well for a SE meet-up

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Hello Serge, sorry for the quiet! I've been at Cape Cod for the past week doing family stuff... and today recovering from the commodities splash!

Yup I'm in on this one matey! Thanks so much for starting the thread. Please let me know if I can help with any organising etc. I can do some head-scratching on roads to visit around there. Common ones are of course the Cherohala, Blue Ridge Pkwy., and the 129 the Dragon. IMO, its worth doing but be prepared for a busy road with a pile of those who protect us.

Interesting but it may just be a huge group with all the pros and cons that goes with it. Although I'm less eager with this option, I'll go with the majority.

 

+1

I'm not too fond of PCA events either.

 

Agreed with Haku and Opnielsen, I'd rather go for a 1-day "informal" 991 event than join the crowd of a PCA social event.
Thanks for pointing out the opportunity though.

I suggest we stay on course with the initial proposal. Let's find out how many more participants we would have.

Serge

 

Good deal, thanks.

Good to know we will be 'protected'
Maybe we could ask the local authorities if they would provide an escort and clear the road for us!

 

The DRAGON will be totally crazy on a Sunday in June. Wall to wall motorcycles, misc. cars and trucks. My experience is that exceeding the speed limit isn't a problem due to heavy traffic. There are many other NC roads better suited for group runs on weekend in the summer. As an example there are a couple of runs between The Higlands/Cashiers to Asheville that are a lot of fun for aggressive driving with much lighter traffic, just a thought to consider.

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A meet up sounds fun. I'm down for this. Joe Brown Highway near Hiawasse Dam is a hidden gem in that area. Cherohala is always nice as well.