This is your reporter in the field Feras reporting from a steak n shake in richmond kentucky.

The dragon rocked, it was awesome meeting all the new people, saying hi to the old people, and getting drunk with both.

To simplify id say pretty much everyone had a good time.

Me personally in just a few words: I raced my car, I white water rafted, i got drunk, i won the poker tournament, i raced some more, i did a 12 minute night dragon run, i got drunk some more, i went horseback riding, tried to finish the liquor, and gott back on the road :).

Till next year!
This is feras reporting and returning to the road north

You left out "I won some prizes, got drunk, drank DaveT's coffee, peeled some rubber off my tires" part.

Glad you're safe so far.

:) And, I might add, that due to the generosity of our sponsors we didn't have to spend any money on prizes. That, plus an auction at the banquet Saturday night resulted in a donation to the Red Cross for Katrina victims of over $600....... :)

So where's all the pictures??

Here's one I took today at the Buffalo Bills game... :D


http://www.mazdanow.com/temp/bills2.jpg




Oh yeah.....visit this place too. Did you know if you cross the border at Niagara Falls going in to Canada, it's free. Coming back to the USA costs you 50 cents though.... :eek:

http://www.mazdanow.com/temp/niagraz.jpg

Im finally back home! I had a great time this weekend. It was great meeting everyone. 06 I will definatly be there the entire time and not just 1 day (i was there 2 days but only hung with the group one of them).

Let me just say.....

We had an AWESOME TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was great finally putting some faces with some names. And I must say that Feras's accounts of the weekend are very accurate. I plan on posting all of my pictures and Christina will be putting together all of the footage from the week. I will also post a lot more detail tomorrow on the week, pretty tired from the LONG drive home!

But for now, I really want to say THANK YOU to everyone who came. The meet went PERFECTLY and I wouldn't change a thing!

Until tomorrow.....

This event went off without a hitch thanks to all of the awesome particpants and all of the sponsors. I can't think of a single thing that we would have changed. There were planned activities (Show and Shine, Dragon Run, Banquet, Cookout, Raffle drawing, etc) and many unplanned ones (DRAGON NIGHT RUN, oh the drinking, poker game (damn you Feras), drinking some more, bon fire, Smores, and this not so friendly cliff outside one of the cabins...)

I can honestly say this was one of the best vacations I have ever had!!!

Here is a summary of my experience:
Tuesday/Wednesday: Left at 2am, took the long senic tour, ran into some traffic and some road construction arrived at Fontana around 2pm on Wednesday. Unpacked the 8, which could not have held another box. Then it was on to stuffing everyone's goody bag (which included a 1:43 scale RX-8 Model car, Mazdasport Magazine, Borla material, stickers, a Borla Hat, Suntrust Koozies, DPE discount coupons, and some other things I can't remember). Everyone began arriving and everyone recieved a Goody Bag, T-Shirt and information packet. OOppsss damn that cliff out side DaveT's cabin, it was wayyyyyy too dark. (Wait for the video and you will get a good laugh)

Thursday: White Water Rafting with me, Christina, Feras, Brian (epitrichoid) and Carolyn. Only one casualty, Carolyn getting launched out of the raft. Then the first DRAGON RUN, what a way to kick off the week. Time to Drink after that and then some Poker! Damn you Feras for taking everyones money except mine HAHAHA.

Friday: 2nd Annual BOTD Car Wash thanks to Fontana Village for their awesome hospitality for setting this up for us. 1st Annual BOTD Show and Shine, went off without a hitch!! And we got a ton of awesome pics to show. Time for another Dragon Run. The banquet was great, Brian can cook up some mean burgers and hot dogs. Wait ANOTHER Dragon run, this time at Night (you will have to wait for the video on this one too!) And now more drinking!

Saturday: Some horse back riding and then the banquet! TONS of raffle prizes given out. Every participant got a prize and every 8 owner got a big prize ($50 or more). And guess what MORE DRINKING!!

All in all a PERFECT week. See below for some teaser pictures.

yeah i think i practically had a smile on my face the entire time i was there.

In case anyone is interested, here is my gas summary!!!

Gas Price Miles........Gallons......Miles Per Gallon
$3.09.......80.4.........5.487........14.65

$2.93.......195.2........10.68 .......18.27

$3.09.......196.3........10.519.......18.66

$2.99.......252.7........13.744.......18.38

$2.99.......59.8........ 6.6....... 9.060 Dragon Runs

$2.99.......98.6........10.535....... 9.359 Dragon Runs

$3.11.......238.8........12.226.......19.53

$2.81.......254.5........12.16....... 20.92

Total Spent: $246

Total Mileage Driven: 1,352 Miles

i actually managed an average of 22mpg on the highway...i think that reflash with the heat shield actually did something. Been chirping third as well heehee

did better than me mileage wise on the dragon runs...i was at 7.5mpg

I made it home about 11:30 last night. THANK YOU ORGANIZERS!!

I had a great time and it was really nice to meet everybody.

Damn, what a road that was. I have never, ever had to turn my head 180 degrees in order to follow the center line around a curve. I'm still in awe at the speeds we did through there, especially the last night run - eh Matt? What a rush!

I gave up tracking the gas, but I can tell you I burned almost an entire tank between the Skyway drive and the last night run. I think my low fuel light came on the next morning around 203 miles.

I'll definately be back next year with all of you and any potential newcomers. Now, I need to go figure out why I'm burning oil, the external kind :(

Thanks again to all for a memorable weekend.

im going to capture feras and my 12 minute night dragon run tonight and get it on my website...that was some seriously wild driving lol

By the way here are the winners of the Prizes:
Car Show
BEST OF SHOW: devoid (Chris)
BEST In Car Entertainment: BlueGrimRX8 (James)
BEST Exterior: ONOFIVEO (Jamal)
BEST Wild: epitrochoid (Brian)
BEST Mild/Stock: DaveT
Furthest Drive: Straight8 (Brad)

Mazda RX-8 Books:
Feras
Straight8
ONOFIVEO
Razpewton
Jwitzer
DaveT
Speedweasel
ALWAZL8

Revi Intake
epitrochoid

Puddle Light Kit
MrThunderCleese

Rear Fog Light Kit
BlueGrimRX8

DPE $50 Gift Certificate
AgentofChaos

Corksport Stainless Steel Clucth and Brake Line Kit
Silver04RX8

Borla 50% off
miata90

Meguirs Raffle Kits (2)
Can't remember


And all 27 people won one of the small raffle prizes!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:driving:

That was most definetly some serious driving......my 14 mins was fast enough for me. I think Feras had to clean out his car after that drive!!!

im going to capture feras and my 12 minute night dragon run tonight and get it on my website...that was some seriously wild driving lol

im going to capture feras and my 12 minute night dragon run tonight and get it on my website...that was some seriously wild driving lol

yeah it was some wild driving, i dug real deep to keep up with ya...too bad the damn camera shut off on us.

i can outdrive both of you. you'll see next year. :p

you'd have to be pretty insane to do so...lets just say following double yellow lines is for wimps.

Almost totally forgot about little Derek losing his breakfast after his father took him for a run. The evil grin on Dave's face as he told the story was priceless.

Funny thing is, as soon as he got back he was ready to go again!

Funny thing is, as soon as he got back he was ready to go again!


True, the whole puking thing is just part of getting warmed up for the Dragon. :eek:

Damn, what a road that was. I have never, ever had to turn my head 180 degrees in order to follow the center line around a curve. I'm still in awe at the speeds we did through there, especially the last night run - eh Matt? What a rush!.

Brad, absolutely that was one kick ass ride. Being the driver versus being the passenger is a completely different experience. :eek: :eek: :eek:

Glad you and Shari made it home safe, it was nice to meet you.

MAN!!!! I had the best time of all. I hope in a couple years I will be going in my own RX8. I do know that I will be going again next year. No if's, and's, or but's about it. IT WAS SWEET!!!!

you'd have to be pretty insane to do so...lets just say following double yellow lines is for wimps.

seriously any cops patrolling that area?

seriously any cops patrolling that area?
yeah on my way out back up north i saw a squad car driving through it going the other way.

by the way i am insane. :D

seriously any cops patrolling that area?

On our Saturday drive there were 3 cops sitting in the Dragon. The last cop was friendly...I wonder how many times he had to wave to people :D

Then there was the cop on the last night run. I'm pretty sure everybody had an Oh Shit moment when they passed him.

On our Saturday drive there were 3 cops sitting in the Dragon. The last cop was friendly...I wonder how many times he had to wave to people :D

Then there was the cop on the last night run. I'm pretty sure everybody had an Oh Shit moment when they passed him.
that cop was there most likely because of our night run the night before lol

hopefully police34 can come next year and take all the cops out for coffee and donuts during our runs. :D

hopefully police34 can come next year and take all the cops out for coffee and donuts during our runs. :D
I will just lead the pack and hold my badge out the window and say let everyone go except the silver 8's. They just crash them anyway.:)

i can outdrive both of you. you'll see next year. :p
we'll see about that

hey no fair. next year will be your third year my first.

The trip was awesome; I only regret I couldn't have made it for the whole time. I arrived at O’ god it's pitch black thirty on Thursday night. I think I spent 45 minutes just looking for the cabin. But come Friday when that day's events started happening, it was all good.
The two dragon runs (1 up & 1 down) during the day rocked, then the 2 runs (1 up & 1 down) that night "scary rocked."
The Dragon run and the Skyway run the next day was a great finishing drive for the weekend.
All the booty donated by the various sponsors was awesome. Of the big prizes.. I came away with the DPEWeb gift certificate and the Maguiers (sp) kit.
Thanks again to Christina and James for saving me a Titan rx8 from the Mazda sponsors.
I will get my pictures of the car show posted soon for all to see.

Again, thank you to everyone for making this years event so great, and special thanks to James, Dave, Lee, Cherye, and Randy.


Gary (The only Automagic reprisenting this year)

hey no fair. next year will be your third year my first.

Yeah, but I live here RX-GR8..............we'll be waiting......... ;)

that cop was there most likely because of our night run the night before lol

Sorry to bust your ego, but he was there trying to find a broken down SUV :p

I would also like to thank, James, Dave, Randy, Lee and Cherye for their hard work during the event and all the planning involved prior (If I am forgetting anyone, Thank You).:D

I will put the Corksport brake and clutch line kit that I won to good use when I get a free weekend to tear my car apart :eek:

My new/used exhaust system that I picked up at the event is getting installed tomorrow, cannot wait to hear it. :cool:

Alright, I got pictures! Unfortunatly, We didn't get much of the entire group because we were only with you guys for 1 day (and most of that I spent on a river saving clemson rugby players... I will be sure to post these pictures once I get them). Here you go:

My pictures (http://www.slidingdoorshq.com/pictures/BOTD2005)
Ernests' Pictures (Beretta GTZ) (http://www.djern.com/dragon)
Neils Pictures (3000GT VR4) (http://www.mantasparadise.com/index.html?cmd=ViewAlbum&album=Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon)

Thanks to everyone who put this thing together. I'm already looking forward to next year :D .

True, the whole puking thing is just part of getting warmed up for the Dragon. :eek:

That's easy for you to say......it wasn't your car....... :eek: :mad: :D

yea what was with all the puking this year?

you gotta warm up to it on the way there! only thing faster than a car full of luggage on NC 28 is a borrowed car!

BTW the REVi is installed now. DAMN. that thing is a work of art, both in form and function. many props to RB for not only designing it, but giving us one for free! i already emailed my praise and thanks to them.

I didn't see any mention, but did anyone have an in-car camera mounted for the dragon runs? I would love to see what the hype is all about!!

The official casuality/reaction report:

2 "over-powered" stomachs from the Dragon.

1 sunburn, and 1 woman overboard, from the whitewater rafting.

Several folks walking funny from the horseback riding.

Close calls, but no casualities from the archery.

2 cases of Alka Seltzer for various impediments.

15# of Bubba Burgers, 5# of hot dogs, and 8 cartons of soft drinks for the cook-out.

168 cups of coffee (only 68 if we don't count Feras).

1 Winning Blue on it's frame when the owner backed over the edge of the parking lot.

1 Big grin from the youngest Dragon driver - DavidT3 (16).

1 Bigger grin from his grandfather and oldest participant - DaveT (62)

2 bags of peanuts for Brian's and Lee's - "oh, I'll just have a couple".

1 substaintial donation to Red Cross due to the generosity of our sponsors.

0 = number of compliants.

1 Hellofa time had by all............... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Hope to see you all in '06...

i can outdrive both of you. you'll see next year. :p


I've seen these guys drive GR8, you'd better be really good to outdrive them!

I didn't see any mention, but did anyone have an in-car camera mounted for the dragon runs? I would love to see what the hype is all about!!

There are several videos BlueEyes. Day runs - camera forward. Day runs - camera rearward. Night runs, etc.

Generally there were 2 or 3 cameras running on each run. I'm sure they will be posted shortly.

There's some absolutely fantastic footage - keep watching

:D Awesome.

I didn't see any mention, but did anyone have an in-car camera mounted for the dragon runs? I would love to see what the hype is all about!!

Yes, there is some video on it's way. The video wont do it justice though. You gotta drive it to really understand what the hype is about.

edit: haha dave you beat me to it!

I've seen these guys drive GR8, you'd better be really good to outdrive them!
lol

uploading my pics now (56k warn):

http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005

i have alot of incar footage as well, i'll sift through the tapes this week and get it online for you all

BTW the REVi is installed now. DAMN. that thing is a work of art, both in form and function. many props to RB for not only designing it, but giving us one for free! i already emailed my praise and thanks to them.


Yeah, and when you're ready to get rid of it in 2 months you're gonna PM me, right?! ;) :D

anyone use a videocamera which writes to a disc? I use a tape because the discs never worked with the vibrations, but maybe they improved them

we all used digital8 i think...dvd cameras are too much of a pain to work with.

pics are done now btw

http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005

I'd like to say THANKS to the organizers of this event. You guys did a GREAT job and tons of fun was had by all who attended. I can honestly say that the 10 hour trip over was well worth it.

See you guys in '06 and I plan to recruit more 8 owners to bring with me! :D

we all used digital8 i think...dvd cameras are too much of a pain to work with.

pics are done now btw

http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005

Great additions to my collection!

I've seen these guys drive GR8, you'd better be really good to outdrive them!

how about if i just ride with you. :D

lol

uploading my pics now (56k warn):

http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005

i have alot of incar footage as well, i'll sift through the tapes this week and get it online for you all

sweet. thanks.

The official casuality/reaction report:

2 "over-powered" stomachs from the Dragon.

1 sunburn, and 1 woman overboard, from the whitewater rafting.

Several folks walking funny from the horseback riding.

Close calls, but no casualities from the archery.

2 cases of Alka Seltzer for various impediments.

15# of Bubba Burgers, 5# of hot dogs, and 8 cartons of soft drinks for the cook-out.

168 cups of coffee (only 68 if we don't count Feras).

1 Winning Blue on it's frame when the owner backed over the edge of the parking lot.

1 Big grin from the youngest Dragon driver - DavidT3 (16).

1 Bigger grin from his grandfather and oldest participant - DaveT (62)

2 bags of peanuts for Brian's and Lee's - "oh, I'll just have a couple".

1 substaintial donation to Red Cross due to the generosity of our sponsors.

0 = number of compliants.

1 Hellofa time had by all............... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Hope to see you all in '06...

You can add one transmission tail shaft seal to the casualty list Dave.

Whoa, Brad. Sorry to hear that. I guess you'll just have to look at the bright side, 'cause it could have been worse. At least it wasn't an engine problem.

Glad I got to meet you BTW, sorry I missed you for our "early bird" coffee session on Sunday - I was up but puttering around with the lights off to keep from disturbing the rest of the crew (Derek decided it was better to sleep on the couch than with his Dad).

Dave - I smelled what I thought was burning oil during my last gas stop on the way home. Popped the hood and saw all kinds of smoke coming from the engine bay. Oil level was fine so I was thinking oil cooler leak or something. Never dawned on me that it could be tranny fluid. Oh well, my car is going to be fixed tomorrow. Too bad I didn't buy that exhuast system you had, tomorrow would have been a perfect time to swap.

Btw - I came by the cabin just a tad before 0500 Sun morn for a hot cup. I saw the deck light on but nothing else. I even peeked through the window for a minute or two but left after I thought that maybe your neighbors just might get the wrong impression of me.

Next year I'll just come in and make a fresh pot!

Where's the latest "buck futter" footage? :D

Where's the latest "buck futter" footage? :D
our drunken insanity surprisingly went unrecorded this year.

Well I finally got all my pictures resized and posted. I will be working on the MazdaNow.com site to put everyone's pictures there like last year. So if you have a link to all your pictures or if you want to zip them up and send them to me I will be glad to post them there.

I will also be putting together a DVD with all of the footage from the Dragon Runs as well as all the pictures, this will be available in a week or so.

Here are links to my pictures:
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 1 (http://community.webshots.com/album/449820388kgHUFL)
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 2 (http://community.webshots.com/album/450306166XdRHvi)

our drunken insanity surprisingly went unrecorded this year.If it was anything like last year... it may have looked something like this: :p
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html

(P.S. Where is the vid of Guy's balls when you need it?!) :D

If it was anything like last year... it may have looked something like this: :p
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html

(P.S. Where is the vid of Guy's balls when you need it?!) :D
yea right, we're not the subaru guys :D

i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"

yea right, we're not the subaru guys :D

i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"

that or DIAF...i love that line

You can add one transmission tail shaft seal to the casualty list Dave.


Ah, that is what we were smelling:eek: , glad to hear that the dealer is taking care of it, did they state any reasons as to why it happened :confused: besides the fact that you drove it like a bat out of hell on the dragon :cool:

And don't forget......"Nope but we will start that rumor." and "You just missed a chance to keep your mouth shut!"

And don't forget......"Nope but we will start that rumor." and "You just missed a chance to keep your mouth shut!"

ah the rumors lol...sometimes i think im just pure evil.

ah the rumors lol...sometimes i think im just pure evil.


Yes you are, anyone who runs over dead people is Evil :D

Hey guys, I just wanted to let everyone know that I had some extra shirts available. They cost us $7 each + $3 for shipping if anyone wants one. I have large and Mediums left.

Ah, that is what we were smelling:eek: , glad to hear that the dealer is taking care of it, did they state any reasons as to why it happened :confused: besides the fact that you drove it like a bat out of hell on the dragon :cool:

Shhhh....Driving like a bat out of hell is another of those rumors ;)

I dont think that your grin was bigger than my gramps. Mine was like :D , and yours was just like :) But this was Derek in the back seat :eek: That was so great! That will always be the joke on him.

dave^3...you should come down for zoom zoom live in orlando..

me and james will be there saturday morning

I've uploaded the few pictures I took this year, not as many as I had last year.

http://community.webshots.com/album/449934906msmizR (http://)

If it was anything like last year... it may have looked something like this: :p
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html




Well Epi and Ryan did look much better groomed than last year ... wonder what was different ... perhapse their guests??? :)

Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".

Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".

I can see it going on for many more years. Hopefully in a few years we will have so many people that we will have to rename fontana vilage to 8 village for a week. :D

i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"

or maybe......"WATCHEISS" :eek:

Well Epi and Ryan did look much better groomed than last year ... wonder what was different ... perhapse their guests??? :)

Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".

Yes, epi and Ryan were somewhat tethered...but there were flashbacks :D

You should have brought the Phaeton down, Bill...would have been a blast :eek:

And, you're right, it is much more than the Dragon now. Almost like an annual family reunion, plus a lot of super new folks. Just an all around great time.

I know if I have anything to do with it, this will be going on for many years to come!! And I can guarentee that with each passing year it will get better and better. Even this year alone we were recognized by sponsors of all sizes, with enough support to give half the people in attendance more than one prize!!!

Last year got a "little" crazy hahahahaha, this year had more of a vacation feel with a mix of some great parties and drinking. The overall agreement seemed to be that everyone GREATLY enjoyed this year.

Just a little hint for next year, I have some guarenteed support from some large names already lined up for next year.......new goal in the next few years......OUT NUMBER THE MINI COOPERS!!!!!!

RX8's on the FRONT PAGE of Killboy.com

CHECK IT OUT HERE (http://www.killboy.com/)

Too bad I didn't buy that exhuast system you had, tomorrow would have been a perfect time to swap.!


I installed the exhaust system last night, very easy to do. Sounds great and looks good too :D

Now the question is what to do with my factory exhaust :confused:

I installed the exhaust system last night, very easy to do. Sounds great and looks good too :D

Now the question is what to do with my factory exhaust :confused:
ebay! :)

turn it in to a flowerpot

turn it in to a flowerpot

As in growing flowers out my tail pipes? :eek: :eek: :D

Somebody on here used their stock exhaust as their garage door opener. Think there were some lights added as well...looked pretty cool!

flowers....tailpipes I don't think those belong in the same sentence

Killboy now has the weekly pics posted.

I'd like to make an apology again to ALWAZL8 for scaring her on the last dragon night run. Its a different feeling of control (as a driver) or lack of control (as a passenger) when getting your 8 sideways around a turn. I kept my promise of bringing my girls (ALWAZL8 and my car) back from the dragon in one piece! ;)

Just wanted to make it known that I do feel bad for puttin' a scare in ya ALWAZL8. I promise I won't do it again next year! ;)


Just a side note - don't know if anyone else might be interested, but maybe stretchin' the vacation a bit for next year, I'm considering hitting up the Biltmore Estate http://www.biltmore.com/ before meeting up with the dragon crew. Just a thought for any others who might be interested!

The longer the vacation the better!!!! I have never been up there, may as well make it a LONG road trip!

Here is a link directly to the 8's. I know I only saw Killboy get shots of us on Friday.....

Link (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=04RK005A02&b=0&t=-1&start=160&password=)

dave^3...you should come down for zoom zoom live in orlando..

me and james will be there saturday morning


I dont know how im going to get down there. Besides, I have a soccer game on saturday. My team was pissed at me for the excuse i gave them for missing last sundays game. But BOTD 2005 was worth missing a game.

You guys seriously dont know how bad I want an RX8. Before last week, I wanted one so bad. Now, I want one really, extremly bad. Like really, really bad.

Here is a link directly to the 8's. I know I only saw Killboy get shots of us on Friday.....

Link (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=04RK005A02&b=0&t=-1&start=160&password=)

We're on there every day Wednesday thru Sunday.......... :D

I'm busted for crossing the double yellow on Wednesday... :eek:

Just a side note - don't know if anyone else might be interested, but maybe stretchin' the vacation a bit for next year, I'm considering hitting up the Biltmore Estate http://www.biltmore.com/ before meeting up with the dragon crew. Just a thought for any others who might be interested!

It would make a great side trip, allbeit one that will take all day by the time you take in the mansion, winery, grounds, etc. But a worthwhile adventure. They have even let other groups set up for a photoshoot on the main front lawn with the mansion in the background.

I can drive it in just over 2 hours from West Knoxville, so it would probably be about the same timewise from the Village since can't run Interstate speeds all the way.

I'd like to make an apology again to ALWAZL8 for scaring her on the last dragon night run. Its a different feeling of control (as a driver) or lack of control (as a passenger) when getting your 8 sideways around a turn. I kept my promise of bringing my girls (ALWAZL8 and my car) back from the dragon in one piece! ;)

Just wanted to make it known that I do feel bad for puttin' a scare in ya ALWAZL8. I promise I won't do it again next year! ;)

:o Thanks, Chris. You have it exactly right - it's way different being the passenger, who's not in control of the situation, rather than the driver, who is. It was a fun ride anyway. :D

I'm gonna hold you to that. ;) :)

I'm busted for crossing the double yellow on Wednesday... :eek:

We will hold it against you forever :p :p :D :D

We will hold it against you forever :p :p :D :D

Well.....er.....um......you see, that pic is on Wednesday and I was loaded down with all the groceries for the cook-out, and I'm sure that it adversely effected the projected trajectory in that particular curve.................. :rolleyes: ;) Damn camera.

More Pics BOTD 2005 (http://community.webshots.com/album/451590218BdvCKK)

WOW...

All the pictures I have this far have now been posted to the Mazdanow.com site. If there are any pictures you would like posted please send them to me in a zip file and I will get them up ASAP. Also if I put up any pictures someone doesn't want up please let me know.

PICTURES ON MAZDANOW SITE (http://www.mazdanow.com/dragon2005/pictures.htm)

Also, I digitizing all of the camera footage tomorrow night. I will be glad to write that as well as the pictures on to DVD's for anyone that wants one. I guess $6 shipped should cover everything.

We are also putting together a video and will be posting that online for download or I can write that to a DVD when it is finished, but that won't be done for a week or so.

You can paypal me at jcgrim@comcast.net if you would like a copy.

lol this looks familiar to daves silhouette shot from last year

http://www.mazdanow.com/dragon2005/assets/Pictures/davepics/Sep11%5E39.jpg

The donation to the Red Cross was made today. Please check this thread:

Hurricane Katrina Relief Donation (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=1048749#post1048749)

Well.....er.....um......you see, that pic is on Wednesday and I was loaded down with all the groceries for the cook-out, and I'm sure that it adversely effected the projected trajectory in that particular curve.................. :rolleyes: ;) Damn camera.


Hey! Werent you one of the two people that spoke during the safety meeting? And didnt you say "DONT CROSS THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES"? This doesnt affect whether I drive your car next year or not.

All of the pics under Dave's Pics on the www.mazdanow.com/dragon2005/pictures.htm are the ones that I took.

yeah I thought you had the camera the whole time, would you like me to name them Dave^3's Pics?

lol this looks familiar to daves silhouette shot from last year

http://www.mazdanow.com/dragon2005/assets/Pictures/davepics/Sep11%5E39.jpg

Here's last years for comparison...

Hey! Werent you one of the two people that spoke during the safety meeting? And didnt you say "DONT CROSS THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES"? This doesnt affect whether I drive your car next year or not.

All of the pics under Dave's Pics on the www.mazdanow.com/dragon2005/pictures.htm are the ones that I took.

1. yes. Do as I say, not as I do........................................... :p

2. We'll see about that.............................................. .......... :rolleyes:

3. You will be given proper credit for your photography...... :)

Love, Poppy

Yeah I remember last year with Lee sternly warning us about crossing the double yellow. We make a few runs and I thought we were going seriously fast. I was really impressed with the speed the guys in front were going. Then Epi posts the video and you can see all the front guys, Epi and Lee included we WAY over the line. No wonder they coudl keep that speed. :) I guess some things don't change ...

Yeah I remember last year with Lee sternly warning us about crossing the double yellow. We make a few runs and I thought we were going seriously fast. I was really impressed with the speed the guys in front were going. Then Epi posts the video and you can see all the front guys, Epi and Lee included we WAY over the line. No wonder they coudl keep that speed. :) I guess some things don't change ...
then you shouldnt see the night video we took this year...lets just say lines are a suggestion

Can I make a fashionably late entry? :) I can't wait to meet everyone. No tickets that weekend and whoever drives back with me

this year i was much better about lane crossing (and by lane crossing, i mean getting all or part of one tire over the line, never the entire car [except at night lol])...i know this because last year my DSC only activated when I got a wheel on the paint, and this year there was considerably less DSC activity. i did have better tires this time, as did feras (once we scraped the noodles off his treads lol)

in honesty it's best to say NEVER CROSS THE LINE but in reality (and lee can attest) there is a handful of place where you can take liberty

I dont really care what the name is to the pics. They can stay the way they are. Its fine with me.

this year i was much better about lane crossing (and by lane crossing, i mean getting all or part of one tire over the line, never the entire car [except at night lol])...i know this because last year my DSC only activated when I got a wheel on the paint, and this year there was considerably less DSC activity. i did have better tires this time, as did feras (once we scraped the noodles off his treads lol)

in honesty it's best to say NEVER CROSS THE LINE but in reality (and lee can attest) there is a handful of place where you can take liberty
yeah those noodles were wierd, but you stepped it up a notch this year it took every inch of my driving to keep up with ya, lets just say my DSC was quite active. Im signing up for some autocross before next year, coz you'll be outmodding me too by then lol i might as well get better at driving.

I vote for closing it in opposing directions next year. IE - at night, we send someone up, essentially making a run, and when they get to the other end, they stop all oncoming traffic, and then everyone makes a run for it! This should be feasible if we have police34! :D Just wishful thinking I suppose!

I vote for closing it in opposing directions next year. IE - at night, we send someone up, essentially making a run, and when they get to the other end, they stop all oncoming traffic, and then everyone makes a run for it! This should be feasible if we have police34! :D Just wishful thinking I suppose!
my eyes just lit up. that sounds like an awesome plan

uhh...i call not it on blocking traffic!

Does anyone know when the videos that we took will be on here?