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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Don't worry, Steve, you won't stick out!

Best possible Marissa Thomei((toe-may) voice,(My Cousin Vinny) "Oh, you blend!"
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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I just want to be able to run it at least a couple of times at a 'brisk' pace.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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I'll be the guy in the back anyway... no worries here.. im not comfortable enough to push it the first time on the Dragon.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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I'll be back there with you. Torn top, mismatched seats, testy supercharger, used race tires and all




And my dad in the car
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by Dark_Sub_Rosa
I'll be the guy in the back anyway... no worries here.. im not comfortable enough to push it the first time on the Dragon.

Yeah...I guess the fact that I am a little crazy has something to do with it.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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I will be talking to the authorities on Thursday in Knoxville and plan to do the same after Alcoa (Blount County Sherriff's patrol). My goal this weekend is to have everyone SAFE. Also, I don't want folks to assume we are going to be bats outta hell during the event.

The drive to the Dragon on Saturday will be very controlled and within legal limits. When we arrive to the Dragon, we will stop for a rest and our traditional Driver's meeting. In this meeting, I will stress the importance of safe and sensible driving. Not to sound like Smokey the Bear, but only YOU can prevent wreckless driving. Use the track to test the limits of your driving and your car, not the public roadway.

See everyone soon.

Meanwhile, a prayer and deepest sympathy for the young man who lost his life in this accident.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dave22
I'll be back there with you.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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I do what I can.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by Dark_Sub_Rosa
I'll be the guy in the back anyway... no worries here.. im not comfortable enough to push it the first time on the Dragon.
With 84+ S2000s attending, I only hope everyone that is visiting The Dragon for the first time will share DSR's sentiments above . Be sensible folks. Play in a way to enjoy this great road yet another day .

- Dave
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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I was there this weekend on Sat with zero police prescence with my beater trying desperately to destroy the kumho 711 tires. Just as someone else posted I heard on the radio that they will step up the prescence this weekend and that even before this weekend that the prescence was stepped up on the NC side. Of course there are only so many spots that they can hide on the dragon!!!
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