official dragon 05 afterthread
09-12-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-GR8
seriously any cops patrolling that area?
Then there was the cop on the last night run. I'm pretty sure everybody had an Oh **** moment when they passed him.
09-12-2005, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Straight8
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 **** moment when they passed him.
Then there was the cop on the last night run. I'm pretty sure everybody had an Oh **** moment when they passed him.
09-12-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-GR8
hopefully police34 can come next year and take all the cops out for coffee and donuts during our runs. :D
09-12-2005, 05:20 PM
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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)
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)
09-12-2005, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
that cop was there most likely because of our night run the night before lol
09-12-2005, 08:16 PM
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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
My new/used exhaust system that I picked up at the event is getting installed tomorrow, cannot wait to hear it.
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
My new/used exhaust system that I picked up at the event is getting installed tomorrow, cannot wait to hear it.
09-12-2005, 08:30 PM
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pictures
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
Ernests' Pictures (Beretta GTZ)
Neils Pictures (3000GT VR4)
Thanks to everyone who put this thing together. I'm already looking forward to next year :D .
My pictures
Ernests' Pictures (Beretta GTZ)
Neils Pictures (3000GT VR4)
Thanks to everyone who put this thing together. I'm already looking forward to next year :D .
09-12-2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver04RX8
True, the whole puking thing is just part of getting warmed up for the Dragon.
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09-12-2005, 09:16 PM
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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.
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.
09-12-2005, 09:21 PM
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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...
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...
09-12-2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-GR8
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!
09-12-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
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!!
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
09-12-2005, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
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!!
edit: haha dave you beat me to it!
09-12-2005, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ALWAZL8
I've seen these guys drive GR8, you'd better be really good to outdrive them!
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
09-12-2005, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by epitrochoid
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
09-12-2005, 09:34 PM
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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
pics are done now btw
http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005
09-12-2005, 09:35 PM
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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
See you guys in '06 and I plan to recruit more 8 owners to bring with me! :D
09-12-2005, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by epitrochoid
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
pics are done now btw
http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005