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Old Apr 26, 2011, 07:18 PM
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Dragon Slayers 2011: X's at the Gap

This past weekend we had a group of 4 X's take a road trip to Deal's Gap to slay the dragon. For anyone who's not familiar with Deal's Gap, it's a section of Hwy 129 between NC and TN they call the Tail of the Dragon that has 318 curves in 11 miles. If you haven't been and you're in driving distance, do yourself a favor and plan a trip. You'll appreciate what the X can do so much more

Here are a few pics from the trip (I'll apologize in advance... these were taken with my cell. Hopefully the other guys will contribute some pics as well)

Couple group shots:






My X:


Other pics throughout the weekend:


















Me and Jason's dog, Shirley:


Me and the gf:


Julie and Shirley:












Gotta love roads like this:


The "Tree of Shame"






I have no idea what this stuff is, but they sold it at the gift store there and I thought it was hilarious :




And we added a plea for help for my GF :
Old Apr 26, 2011, 09:08 PM
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Awesome shots...looks like so much fun!
Old Apr 26, 2011, 09:11 PM
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Oh man, I'm in Charleston, SC. I HAVE to do this!! Do you know about how far away it is from me?
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Looks like fun. How is the traffic on that streach of road?
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Actually several of us are going to the Dragon this weekend. You guys should come out. We will be there Saturday and Sunday. Just seach Dragon Meet.
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JDZ - Traffic wasn't too bad this past weekend. There are turnoff spots all down the road so slow people can get out of the way and let you go by. Sometimes they didn't though so we ended up having to just pull over and wait a few minutes and then go again.

darkside - We were originally going to go this coming weekend, but there were no places to stay remotely close to there. There is a huge Mini meet this weekend so everything was booked. Hope you guys have a good time though!
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that looks really fun, wish it was close by.
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Here's my first batch of pics from the weekend:

On the way out the MR lost one of the bolts connecting the DP and the rest of the exhaust. Time for a Lowe's repair.

Joe Dirt employee was awesome amazing. Incredibly friendly, funny, and impressed







































































































Last pic is how my dog survived the dragon on the way home lol. She had this face of what the hell is going on the entire way through.

I have other pics and some vids that I haven't had a chance to upload but hopefully will get them up soon.
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Nice pics!
Gonna try it this summer

btw, the monkey butt stuff is for bikers so their butts don't get red lol
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I've driven by this place but never ventured. Next time I am in the area I would.
Great pics and thanks for sharing
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definitely worth a detour or two.
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Beauty! Long time since I have seen Jason in action, evos look sick!
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Looks like so much fun. One day I will venture all the way from VA to do it; that is after I have purchased my evo.
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The dog is peppy, the scenery is beautiful, the cars are sexy and you all are with your domestic partners. I hate you so much.

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Originally Posted by olmoscd
The dog is peppy, the scenery is beautiful, the cars are sexy and you all are with your domestic partners. I hate you so much.

^^^hahah....



Pics look great guys! Ill definitely have to try and make the trip out there with your guys next year!


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