2nd Annual Tail of the Dragon run 2018

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

It was cold. High 30's. Roads were dry. No clue on the tires. We came from Florida so we only have summer tires. It was a blast.

Sounds good. Thanks.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

It was cold. High 30's. Roads were dry. No clue on the tires. We came from Florida so we only have summer tires. It was a blast.

What!!!!! High 30s! Seems like the southern chapter of M3post is trying to wipe us north guys out, or at least thin us out

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by EJT86

What!!!!! High 30s! Seems like the southern chapter of M3post is trying to wipe us north guys out, or at least thin us out

Low 40's actually. It was worse did southerners than northerners. Y'all were used to driving and living in it.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Low 40's actually. It was worse did southerners than northerners. Y'all were used to driving and living in it.

Not blasting thru canyons on summer tires. Plus the weather gets better as you drive home

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by EJT86

Not blasting thru canyons on summer tires. Plus the weather gets better as you drive home

Should I be the nerd that shows up in my michelin alpin 17s, a turtleneck and a pumpkin spice 73 degree Frappuccino?

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by EJT86

Not blasting thru canyons on summer tires. Plus the weather gets better as you drive home

We understand. A few people from up there will be coming, not expecting anyone to do anything unsafe heading there. We will post videos that others can see.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by EJT86

Not blasting thru canyons on summer tires. Plus the weather gets better as you drive home

We had plenty of fun and everyone was respectable and stayed within their limits. No one was out to set a new Tail record; just have a good time. You'll be fine

[fitzbane]

If its not too late to get in on this, I'd like to drive up with my gf. Bringing the F80



Andrew

[Ngilbe36]

Originally Posted by fitzbane

If its not too late to get in on this, I'd like to drive up with my gf. Bringing the F80

Andrew

Nice house and car! Everyone is welcome

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by m3jala

Should I be the nerd that shows up in my michelin alpin 17s, a turtleneck and a pumpkin spice 73 degree Frappuccino?

Half caff, No foam latte, and tire chains FTW

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

We understand. A few people from up there will be coming, not expecting anyone to do anything unsafe heading there. We will post videos that others can see.

I get it, I’m expendable...smh but in all seriousness I know it doesn’t snow up in Boston at that point in November BUT I don’t know how it is with snow and ice in the mid Atlantic or down at the run in the mountains. It would be helpful if anyone along the northern route or living close to the run could chime in on what to expect weather and precipitation wise it would be good. A 900mi tow back to Boston might be out of my price range

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

We had plenty of fun and everyone was respectable and stayed within their limits. No one was out to set a new Tail record; just have a good time. You'll be fine

I’m sure the run will be fine mostly concerned about the trip up and back. If I have to show up in snow tires the run won’t be as much fun

Asking for a friend...what is the Tail record? Because I will CRUSH that time!

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by EJT86

Half caff, No foam latte, and tire chains FTW

Amen, brother. How it's done in good 'ol Mass.

[fitzbane]

Also forgot to mention I'm coming from Raleigh, NC. If anyone else is coming from that way I'm down to meet up and caravan

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by fitzbane

Also forgot to mention I'm coming from Raleigh, NC. If anyone else is coming from that way I'm down to meet up and caravan

Happy to have you. Take a look at the list. Message anyone you think is in your direction.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by m3jala

Amen, brother. How it's done in good 'ol Mass.

Well that and a middle finger out the window is how it’s done in MA

[BOOF-M3]

I have rates and rooms available for Tapoco and Fontana. Gonna post up both shortly. And I'm not posting it for anyone to say "I'll take that or this". I'm posting to show you guys what both have. I have to sign a contract with either/both. Looks like there are about 39 rooms available between the two. Kinda mess anyone wanting a room to let me know. If three people are staying then obviously i do not need to sign a contract. The list has 55+ drivers on there. Many are bringing a guest. I'll probably message everyone individually or tag everyone so that get a notification. I am aware that every member doesn't log in every day. So if possible can you guys message members that you may have a phone number for and let them know we are looking to hear from them on the cabin/room situation.

[GotV8?]

[QUOTE=BOOF-M3;23162773]2nd Annual Tail of Dragon Charity list https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1519982

November 16th 17th 18th 2018

I am in communication with the people at Fontana on getting a block of rooms/cabins. I will be updating this post as I am able to. If you would like to be added to this list, let us know what car you are bringing and how many in your car. It would be cool for those who are posting that they are coming, throw a photo of your car in your post.

The plan will be for people to arrive Friday evening and Saturday morning at the latest. Possibly an early breakfast at the Fontana and hit the Tail around 9am on Saturday morning. Hopefully everyone will be in town and checked in by then.

Cherohala on Sunday. Or perhaps the tail and Cherohala on the same day so that people can head out on Sunday. Once we have the rooms locked up I'll try to get a consensus and go from there.

Our official sponsors are:
FCP Euro

Abdul@mpowermotorsports


deansbimmer MporiumBmw

Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

Alex@Alpine

Special thanks to Jobe.

EDIT: 7/27/2108
Change of plans: Each member will need to purchase their own shirt. Although Abdul really wanted to pay for the shirts, I felt that his resources could be used better by being an actual sponsor of the run. He is therefore donating one Throttle actuator and a set of Rod bearings to be auctioned off. Still working on the cost for the shirts. Will update as soon as I know. The design however has been settled on and a mock up created.


1) BOOF-M3 E92 M3 FLORIDA large-med White-Gray
2) Dreamtime E90-M3 S. CAROLINA SMALL-Black
3) GetLit E90-M3 S.CAROLINA (Pace car) X large-Silver
4) TheTasteLingers TENNESSEE C6-ZO6 XLarge- Black
5) SpazzyFry123 E90-M3 ATLANTA med-Silver
6) ThreePedalSteve E92-M3 N. CAROLINA large-White
7) amrazM E90-M3 NEW YORK (stripper)
8) 330ciprem E92-M3 INDIANA
9) EJT86 E92-M3 MASSACHUSETTS (Team captain)
10) Te37 GTR ATLANTA
11) 350Z ATLANTA
12) 350Z ATLANTA
13) RS5
14) Ngilbe36 E90 M3 MICHIGAN Medium-White
15) E36dude420 (Frozen)
16) SohoE93 E93-M3 FLORIDA Large-gray
17) sv848evo E90-M3 N. CAROLINA Medium-Gray
18) jitoo E92-M3 GEORGIA
19) sergbaja5t E92-M3 ATLANTA
20) abdul@powermotorsports CHICAGO E9x
21) BimmerRules E90-M3 NEW YORK large-Orange
22) KevinGS E93-M3 2Xlarge - Silver
23) ToddinTN E93-m3 TENNESSEE (Dinan) large-Gray
24) M3jala E92-M3 VIRGINIA med-small Black
25) KevinGS M4 MARYLAND
26) timothy2001 HOUSTON E92-M3
27) Surquhar E92-M3 FLORIDA Large-Gray
28) IB M E92-M3 N. CAROLINA
29) SDPLV E90-M3 large Silver
30) elteegilbreath E92-M3 N. CAROLINA
31) M3-Mike E92-M3 CANADA
32) b4hand E92-M3 maybe coming
33) nycplumber NEW YORK May be roller skating
34) dmk08 E92-M3 ATLANTA 2xx large
35) Bemo Lime Rock Edition CONNECTICUT Orange
36) thasuperdude E90-M3 ATLANTA large-White
37) nycplumber NEW YORK E92-M3
38) FuzzyPeaches S. CAROLINA E92-M3 Xlarge-Black
39) rarlyI8 F-80 ATLANTA Large-Silver
40) eprezM3vert S. CAROLINA E93-M3 large-White
41) ppatel14 E92-M3 ATLANTA Large-White
42) zstreet86 E90-M3 ALABAMA 2XL-Orange
43) baseCPM3 E92-M3 MASSACHUSETTS large-white
44) Bianchi2325 E92-M3 N. CAROLINA Xl-White
45) gds52 Z4M-coupe NEW JERSEY
46) tincan bringing old time large-red FLORIDA
47) angy E90-M3 S. CAROLINA small-silver
48) menacE92 E92-M3 FLORIDA LARGE-black
49) PrinceAlie E92-M3 VIRGINIA LARGE-white
50) PAMMMV8 E93-M3 PHILLY XXLARGE-Black
51) samsmith86 E90- M3 NASHVILLE- MEDIUM-White
52) SinnerlolGR E92-M3 KENTUCKY BLACK
53) Not_Judy E93-335 XLARGE BLACK
54) excusem3 E90-M3 MICHIGAN MEDIUM BLACK
55) b4hand E92-M3 Florida LARGE BLACK
56) fitzbane F80-M3 Raleigh NC


Honorary drivers
1) derbo E90-M3 (co lead)
1A) ItsGary E90-M3 (co lead)
3) Flying Ace
4) Helmsman E90-M3
5) ///M Power-Belgium E92 M3
6) Montaver E90-M3
7) Deansbimmer
8) dogbone RACE CAR M3
9) Shmad E90-M3
10) GotV8?
11) sdarc E92-M3

Thank you for adding me as an "honorary driver"...unfortunately, will Not be able to join the fun, unable to convince wifey to go; If this turns out to be an annual meet...Im hoping I will be able to meet everyone in person. Happy motoring everyone & have a safe and memorable trip!!

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by EJT86

I get it, I’m expendable...smh but in all seriousness I know it doesn’t snow up in Boston at that point in November BUT I don’t know how it is with snow and ice in the mid Atlantic or down at the run in the mountains. It would be helpful if anyone along the northern route or living close to the run could chime in on what to expect weather and precipitation wise it would be good. A 900mi tow back to Boston might be out of my price range

November in Mid-Atlantic is nice. Daily highs should be in the high 50s. Higher elevations can expect icy roads if it rains.

If you spin out, just sell your car on the spot and walk home. That'll be cheapest option.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by EJT86

I get it, I’m expendable...smh but in all seriousness I know it doesn’t snow up in Boston at that point in November BUT I don’t know how it is with snow and ice in the mid Atlantic or down at the run in the mountains. It would be helpful if anyone along the northern route or living close to the run could chime in on what to expect weather and precipitation wise it would be good. A 900mi tow back to Boston might be out of my price range

We're all expendable

As for the weather, we won't know the likely temperatures, the possible snow fall probability in the mountains of Tennessee/NC, or the rain chances until the week before. So discussing or worrying about it now is pointless.

Plan to go, and then if the weather in Boston or in the Smoky Mountains sucks that weekend, then all bets are off.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

November in Mid-Atlantic is nice. Daily highs should be in the high 50s. Higher elevations can expect icy roads if it rains.

And even a little warmer than that in Tennessee, but subtract some when deep in the Smoky Mountains.

If you spin out, just sell your car on the spot and walk home. That'll be cheapest option.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by KevinGS

We're all expendable

As for the weather, we won't know the likely temperatures, the possible snow fall probability in the mountains of Tennessee/NC, or the rain chances until the week before. So discussing or worrying about it now is pointless.

Plan to go, and then if the weather in Boston or in the Smoky Mountains sucks that weekend, then all bets are off.

The problem will be paying for a room. You can't cancel on a reservation days before without getting hit with a fee.