4k mile round trip -- MI to FL including Homestead, Velos, Tail of the Dragon.

FormulaMMM · 04-08-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by whitecord

Man you were in my back yard. Next time try to plan your trip to the naples/Bonita area in early feb that's when the big Ferrari show is down on 5th ave. I think there were over 150 this year.

Noted for next time. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by e92involved

DAMN only one car went by you the whole time!!! This would have been great information to know before you took the route!! Then maybe you could have actually gone fast

For sure. Think I'll return with a buddy and some mode of communication. Walkie talkies or something to give the all clear.

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Originally Posted by Stronghammer

Great trip and nice write up

Thank you!

Darth One · 04-08-2012, 09:04 PM

awesome...and i completely agree with you about the Dragon. too bad you weren't able to really push it. it was pretty clear when i went up earlier this year and i was really able to push it. the M3 is a marvel and even with seriously late braking continued to inspire confidence through all 318 or so turns.

of course then two sport bikers came flying up behind me and made me pull to the side to let them pass

here's a pic from one of my runs -

FormulaMMM · 04-08-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

awesome...and i completely agree with you about the Dragon. too bad you weren't able to really push it. it was pretty clear when i went up earlier this year and i was really able to push it. the M3 is a marvel and even with seriously late braking continued to inspire confidence through all 318 or so turns.

of course then two sport bikers came flying up behind me and made me pull to the side to let them pass

Awesome pic. Yeah, I noted all of the pull offs. Wasn't the time for me to go for it, but a great experience nonetheless.

Straight Dave · 04-08-2012, 10:11 PM

Tail of the dragon.... On my bucket list.

Caspita · 04-08-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LM3

Hey, the Jerez M3 sedan in the pics above. I'm pretty sure I remember your car.. you have the front splitters? And actually, right before lunch I ran over to your garage to determine your exhaust (Active). No one was around. Nice car! Sounded beastly coming down the front straight.

Yup that was me!!! Shame we didn't get a chance to meet in person. Hope Miami treated you well, and hopefully you find yourself down here for another track day soon.

ric124 · 04-09-2012, 12:00 AM

Does anyone know which event that was at homestead and how can I find out or sign up to be notified of events like these?

FormulaMMM · 04-09-2012, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ric124

Does anyone know which event that was at homestead and how can I find out or sign up to be notified of events like these?

This was a Hooked on Driving event. Great organization. http://www.hookedondriving.com/index.cfm

Also:

http://mvptracktime.com/index.html

http://chinmotorsports.com/events/calendar2012.asp

http://www.motorsportreg.com/

stylinexpat · 04-09-2012, 06:04 AM

That looked like a great trip

Thanks for sharing

Omar@VelosDesignwerks · 04-09-2012, 09:10 AM

Great read, Happy we could be part of it and thanks for sharing!

zivyn · 04-09-2012, 09:15 AM

Great looking trip, thanks for sharing. Hopefully we'll see you at some MotorCity events!

ric124 · 04-09-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LM3

This was a Hooked on Driving event. Great organization. http://www.hookedondriving.com/index.cfm

Also:

http://mvptracktime.com/index.html

http://chinmotorsports.com/events/calendar2012.asp

http://www.motorsportreg.com/

Thank You.....Signing up right now

Caspita · 04-09-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ric124

Does anyone know which event that was at homestead and how can I find out or sign up to be notified of events like these?

Check the southeast section of this forum....we usually post track events in there.

FormulaMMM · 04-09-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stylinexpat

That looked like a great trip

Thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by zivyn

Great looking trip, thanks for sharing. Hopefully we'll see you at some MotorCity events!

Thanks guys. Maybe on the MotorCity events! Usually when I make the trip to southern MI, I'm going to the SW side and Gingerman though.

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Originally Posted by Omar@VelosDesignwerks

Great read, Happy we could be part of it and thanks for sharing!

What's up Omar! Thanks!

richb811 · 04-09-2012, 05:45 PM

Fantastic pictures and videos! Looks like a really fun trip. I'd love to get back down to Miami.

Something tells me the MORR team and I will be having a few drinks when we do!

datbimmerdoe · 04-09-2012, 08:05 PM

awesome trip n write-up, thx a bunch 4 sharin!

oh n 4th pic says u stayed @ fontainebleau, right?

FormulaMMM · 04-09-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Fantastic pictures and videos! Looks like a really fun trip. I'd love to get back down to Miami.

Something tells me the MORR team and I will be having a few drinks when we do!

Thanks Rich!

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

awesome trip n write-up, thx a bunch 4 sharin!

oh n 4th pic says u stayed @ fontainebleau, right?

Thanks, and right you are bro.

jonasaurus · 04-10-2012, 02:08 PM

Nice write up! Thx for sharing

FormulaMMM · 04-10-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Low J.

Holy christ...seriously man, you should take down that video of you driving insanely on the Dragon before you get outed. What in the hell were you thinking to be driving over the center line??? Go to Killboy sometime.....they broadcast license plates of people doing this crap there because it's so dangerous. I'd expect to see yours up there any time and prepare for the backlash.

Example:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GioezPtGo_...0/img_3359.jpg

Go see for yourself.

Wow.. ok, thanks for the thoughts.

As I attempted to indicate in my original post, there was no crossing of the center line where there was not absolute and clear forward visibility. Around any and all blind corners, strict lane discipline was followed. Your example of the sightseeing family in the suv randomly crossing the center line is not exactly analogous.

Obviously, I don't share your opinion that I was doing anything approaching "insane". Compared to many who drive or ride on that road, I'm quite certain that I was positively pussyfooting.

All of that said, advice noted, and original post altered. The goal with my post/journal was to share my very positive experiences with the community, not draw the ire of Low J. and crew. So this can be accomplished without my oh so cra-azy Dragon driving video I suppose.

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Nice write up! Thx for sharing

Thank you.

Pentium · 04-11-2012, 11:02 AM

great trip! I like this road

Evan@Ring-Werks · 04-11-2012, 11:19 AM

Awesome

Thanks for sharing

NOTFA5T · 04-11-2012, 11:22 AM

Cant wait im doing a MI to Dragon run in Mid June

boostedM · 04-11-2012, 01:39 PM

Next time you're planning a trip to the TN/NC area, let me know. My home town is about an hour from 129. Come enjoy the Asheville, NC area!

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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	awesome...and i completely agree with you about the Dragon. too bad you weren't able to really push it. it was pretty clear when i went up earlier this year and i was really able to push it. the M3 is a marvel and even with seriously late braking continued to inspire confidence through all 318 or so turns. of course then two sport bikers came flying up behind me and made me pull to the side to let them pass here's a pic from one of my runs -
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Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Tail of the dragon.... On my bucket list.
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ric124 Colonel 452 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: F87 M2 BSM MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	Does anyone know which event that was at homestead and how can I find out or sign up to be notified of events like these? __________________ M2 Order Timeline F30 335i Timeline
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stylinexpat Major 415 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	That looked like a great trip Thanks for sharing
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Omar@VelosDesignwerks Colonel 444 Rep 2,036 Posts Drives: Different Ones Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	Great read, Happy we could be part of it and thanks for sharing!
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zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	Great looking trip, thanks for sharing. Hopefully we'll see you at some MotorCity events!
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richb811 451 Rep 4,592 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (21)	Fantastic pictures and videos! Looks like a really fun trip. I'd love to get back down to Miami. Something tells me the MORR team and I will be having a few drinks when we do!
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datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1273 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	awesome trip n write-up, thx a bunch 4 sharin! oh n 4th pic says u stayed @ fontainebleau, right? __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Nice write up! Thx for sharing __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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Pentium Captain 185 Rep 805 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	great trip! I like this road __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come! E36 - E39 - E53 - E60 - E87 - E90
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Evan@Ring-Werks First Lieutenant 27 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 m3 white Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL iTrader: (5)	Awesome Thanks for sharing
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boostedM First Lieutenant 33 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cape Coral, FL iTrader: (1)	Next time you're planning a trip to the TN/NC area, let me know. My home town is about an hour from 129. Come enjoy the Asheville, NC area!
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