It's been almost two years since I made it down to either of the Dragon events, but I was quite shocked to find this article in my local newspaper (Chicago area) today. You guys may want to read it but I warn you. It'll make you want to go this weekend to the Dragon.

Page 1
http://www.dailyherald.com/jump/autos/pdf/..._c1_ash_01_.pdf

Page 2
http://www.dailyherald.com/jump/autos/pdf/..._c1_ash_02_.pdf

Hopefully the wife and I can make it to the Dragonball Run this fall but apparently there's no room for a two year old in the S (the wife said the trunk is not an option).

 

That guy is obviously a wuss.
Don't know why he referred to the "hills being peppered with rustic and abandoned Tennessee barns and farms". Totally clueless there.
He's right about participants being "like a swarm of gnats". Weekends are approaching the level of suckfest certain times of the year. I wonder how much more fame the area can stand before this become a real liability.
Wish there was some way to put a lid on it.

 

i live in chicago too...cool article. i enjoyed the read; you're right, it does make me wanna go back this weekend! i probably wont be able to until next year's WTD, unfortunately. weddings to go to on the 22nd *and* 24th...

 

That should discourage the leaf lookers.


The rustic farms are probably those along 129 between Maryville and the lake. There are a bunch of farms.

 

I saw the pictures a few weeks ago on killboy. Neat looking Plymouth, but what an idiot to take it there. The only thing the article inspired me towards was to build a Plymouth Bus. Coupe hot rod with the right stuff underneath to make it fun.