Imagine, if you will, a wonderful Spring Saturday. It's bright, sunny and the temperature is rising nicely. I'm almost done running the dragon when I see an incredible sight down near the bottom. I see what looks to be 80 or so S2K's lined up like Formula 1 cars ready for a running start. I have to admit, that's the first time I have seen THAT many S2K's together at once. I pulled over in another wide spot and snapped a couple of pics and had to watch as the caravan made their ascent up the dragon 5 at a time. I really envy you guys...to have a group that hangs together, gets organized and can actually pull off an event like this. The last group I got involved with shut down because the club pres had to take some time off for family reasons and didnt trust club leadership w/anyone else, so he just "took his ball and went home".

I tried to go by the Hotel Friday to say hello to Alex and Mike but the back parking lot was "reserved parking for S2KI" only and I knew the last thing they wanted to see was a neon cruising the lot.

I hope everyone had a great time and maybe next time I can put a face with a screen name..and maybe keep up since by this time next year I hope to have an SRT in place of the ACR.

By the way...on the way out, after the S2K departures, I passed 1-unmarked cruiser, 1-sherrif's car, 3-Tenn Highway Patrol cars and 1-Tenn Highway Patrol Harley..(last time I saw a gold harley, there was a shriner on it)...hope no one got busted..

See ya,

Don

 

Thanks for the journal of your experience . Sadly, I couldn't make it (last minute cancellation). So it helps me feel close to my s2k-buds & budettes to hear how great a time they're undoubtedly having.

- Dave

 

Wow is all I have to say after running the Dragon for my first...2nd...3rd and forth time (that and thanks Raul ) Sorry we didnt get a chance to meet Don....nice post...glad you got to see us...I want to run the Dragon again tommorow!!

 

And Deb survived Mike?

 

She did....and seemed to like it

 

No one got ticketed. Poindexter and I pulled off when a law enforcement vehicle pulled in behind us and Tenblade. Pointy and I watched no less than 12 vehicles make their way up. Three on bikes and the rest by four wheels. The helicopter was probably acting as a spotter as well. Yes, a helicopter to boot!

My wife did not fare well... she came very close to losing her cookies.

 

And I was there from Thursday till Sunday. The lot wasn't roped off till later Friday afternoon - you have absolutely no excuse

Don - I missed meeting so many people out there that I wanted to meet - I almost missed Mike!

There were enough cops on the Dragon to make me think I was back home in Virginia Beach - but the Dragon is still an enjoyable drive even at the speed limit.