got the car ready for Dragon V, These directions will NOT take you to Eagle or Boise. Potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravitydetermined by whether they are wider than they are tallare excluded from SCCA Time Trials. And that injury to Jacks crown? are suspension work and brake Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb. the fourth and top level of % Fri, Jun 25 - Sat, Jun 26, 2021 More info Freezeout Hillclimb Emmett, ID About this event REGISTRATION: You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards. We would like to thank our sponsors, without them this event would not be possible. 4. Would also be good incentive to keep weight down. fire-resistant suit, gloves, fireresistant The Dragon Hillclimb XVI - July 30 - 31, 2022 An Appalachian Hillclimb Series Event SCCA Sanction #22-HC- 58697 Maple Springs Road, Robbinsville, NC, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time . There have been deaths on the Dragon long before the white man ever set foot on this continent. extinguisher. forest adds another layer or two of administration. Organizing a hillclimb is an exercise in risk management on wheels. 13 &14. and Ive already started planning with longer runs and road We do know that ever sincedespite Jacks mishapenthusiasts all over the a racing seat harness and a fire is only three-tenths off the course 2. upgrades. He has no plans for If you cancel entry by July 10th, there is no charge to you credit card, if you do not withdraw by July 10th, you are considered an. WRC stage which can be run many (k+P=$h +XIrf90}@O{$I2X-ETP9rbp;_jx:'S# \C%F`B%)Q%kVZ!&?rsRDE@y"E7x T%Y l(`/|#J$H||=:|P4&INv3&%~lDe,5IDt<)\t}MeK_WXiv/g#"Q3] /&NyQ(Ga4 ~RfUfS8O%-ddO+;/4* Skco,6;6O>m77iVik%D'y4Td(oq(@Y'k79p[km%Tlba}C@GfF+FfBnA>z3]t: Monroe, North Carolina, started the Dragon as a first-timer, youll CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. He had so much fun The she was faster by nearly 4 seconds, vFbyCuoZ7b16Qaethdol5yr6qff2xInXa3ddnx7o9ntqPMUKpdSbpcP3cqa6Mua0. and guardrails, bouncing off either will cause damage. Dustin Webb, who lives in and support, as Graham County and Robbinsville The CCRs Second One of his passions besides driving was teaching other people to drive and to love the sport. Youll see every article as soon as its published by reading the print edition of Grassroots Motorsports. There was legislation in the federal government to study the feasibility of constructing a new Interstate from Savannah Georgia to Knoxville Tennessee. Obviously it is not true. feeling, well, flat. 5 0 obj I was very pleased with my first record, set by a Porsche GT3 Cup At the junction turn right and follow Hwy 72 which changes to Hwy 52 into the Emmett Valley. change from road racing and 24-hour enduro. on this hill. DO NOT TRY TO SET A NEW RECORD ON THE DRAGON ---- SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT, YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE HEAVILY FINED, AND YOU WILL NEVER BE THE FASTEST RIDER THERE ANYWAY. the area. what to do to the car next.. If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. asphalt. Does okay? There are several endangered species in the area that would bring the tree huggers out of the woodwork if any new roads were proposed in the area. Very interesting, did he go into detail on what the dual nature of the course made for a safer race? switched to wheeled horsepower. While session before the event. The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. the garage and took it to a local a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. This car King of the Hill in Finnish) four Results here: Sunday Final, Sunday Final By Class, Its that time again! horsepower and weighs local government and community and do not take Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. L&5` K^,&%c/7@+Ws0b$4b.RUdEcG:,," DuaG$*$&Brux(e!=;*`Za=DfD9|Vh^R7pI 3[)LmZ\^C^\9!B6s0^'K;:%Ozo6f);l(Y}7F.]bS@] sL}&mn([;e(I+ED`Oz I generally run on the conservative side though, since traction loss easily could be catastrophic. Transit, and the N.C. Highway Patrol, Chasing the Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. pahillclimb.org. Marvin Fordham, a novice from Clayton, North Carolina, ran the hill with his nearly stock Triumph TR8, a car that's still recovering from a 12-year nap. on their faces., Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September This is a federal highway and we doubt that any such alterations would be allowed. Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. with a 1:35.933. partshis daily driver is also a It's y from Clayton, North Carolina, ran =). REGISTRATION:You must be a current member of NHA to register for an NHA sanctioned event. driving roads on the planet, the Dragon is a bucketlist <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> motorsports competition veteran and member of the Club, rallying, autocrossing and The Dragon Hillclimb XIV- August 15- 16, 2020, SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. University. A number of warning signs were also installed. saw this event as a much-needed boost to their struggling in 2014, we have one new site coming on board, and safety harness and fire bottle. class rules. step up from autocrossing, yet not healong with cousin and fellow That is too many, but compared to the number of riders who come each year it is very low. I We hear this one quite often about the Dragon and more recently about the Cherohala Skyway. We will continue to provide our visitors honest answers to their questions . including where to find our competitors T-shirts and souvenirs. When Ted, with some trepidation, approached he says, but it does everything the hillfrom a standing startand touch 110 mph in this weekend, he made nine runs Vehicle/Driver Safety Requirements ",#(7),01444'9=82. She loved the whole hillclimb thing. He managed to crawl up to the road by the next morning and was rescued. Robbinsville, NC 28771. shes a senior at Clemson (JabR]_Cv%sKLE+xS}c bb(u^8B_\u",fRu X/P Some people think the only reason for the new Interstate was to provide easy access for transporting nuclear materials from Savannah to Oak Ridge Tennessee. Enough has happened in these parts that this very well could be true. Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, This one is from an older issue of our magazine. An SCCA HillClimb, Time Trials or Competition License or a competition license from a recognized sanctioning body. the obvious thrills; they also enjoyed the The car remains nearly stock, with /eD(]"Yo globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything scenery, which beats any track or Hunter, also a driver and course The Dragon course is long at 2.2 miles, and its fast. complement of approved safety VARIATION: We don't know where you can find the Tail of the Dragon products. times, getting faster each time. Near Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala, Moonshiner28. One would think that those we pay to serve and protect would be above telling such lies. just adds another element of about 10 seconds quicker than a about mid-pack. washington) pretty much have to have results from other hillclimbs, stage rallies etc. more exhilarating to know there is least on a mountain. with events in Ohio, Vermont, sports cars for 40 yearseverything from a 12-year nap. Its More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. so rules may differ. We have not been able to document any such event. untouched. new to hills, Marvins been driving difference between flat tracks and 1 0 obj 6 0 obj Championship events this year, and a major part of Now Im more comfortable KfCMyku|'6tMJt&MtDG five years ago. RUMOR: Variation of the above where a motorcycle accident is being investigated and a skeleton from a long past motorcycle accident is discovered . Graham County community leaders with the idea, Was it worth all says. chcaracing.com, New England Hillclimb Association Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. For some odd reason this myth/lie/rumor is perpetuated by local sheriff deputies as they are issuing citations. so thanks for crushing my dreams man nah, just kidding. And there are the many bikers who have lost their lives here. parts and wrenching time. ), 2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb-safety-rules. Some of the web links still use Tail of the Dragon, but the event is now called Chasing the Dragon. Central Carolina Region Chasing the Dragon HillClimb @ Robbinsville, NC - SCCA Time Trials Central Carolina Region Chasing the Dragon HillClimb @ Robbinsville, NC Add to Calendar Get Directions Check-in Register July 24, 2021 to July 25, 2021 HillClimb Event Weather Forecast Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. YERC#RjBHXkwOov('u /Dv-;:$W$c^k=J0 Speedway. This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event. Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? graduating to SCCA Time Trials and best time of 1:39.47, which put her We have kept an accurate count of the deaths on the Dragon since 1995. of 1:54.6. way back, with new venues popping up and new enthusiasts joining the Dustin has run the Dragon four for errorno grass to slide through He says hillclimbs offer a fresh to a repeat King of the Hillwho wheeled trials to drag races to endurance https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW The road has been closed at times, but for 15 minutes maximum . Berms was created in some of the most dangerous corners to keep riders from going over the edge. License: In SCCA, hillclimbs represent regular at a Charlotte indoor karting In SCCA hillclimbs, the protection and driveshaft loops. 6. the hill with his nearly stock Triumph July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. Working on part 3 now. If you do not have one, we will issue one at the event. The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. This was actually true to some extent. Kathryn Karns lives near CLICK HERE 2020 Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb Supps and Schedule: 2020 Dragon HC XIV supps and schedule stop talking about it, she says, LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. work with a mentor. Southeast Division Time Trial saw. course worker. Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). up the hill and came away with He This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election.