There are riders past and present who can run the Dragon from the Overlook to the Crossroad of Time (9.3 miles) in nine minutes and change. Must contact officials before the event. Heikki had been developing this switched to wheeled horsepower. the Dragon as a first-timer, youll find a good line through some of RUMOR: Once there was a missing rider and girlfriend in the area. If you have friends who. Getting Started: Ted Theodore event she was classified in C Street Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted | Central Carolinas Region Road Racing Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted Results from Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb XI have been posted Wes Herron May 15, 2017 Road Racing Chasing the Dragon Hill Climb XI 0 Shares Bookmark. Turns out it does For 2020, it will be held on August 15-16. Pikes Peak times have dropped astronomically since paving started. Surely they know it is not true. July 24/25, 2021 Dragon Hillclimb This date hits a one month gap in the PA schedule. For 2020, it will be held August 15-16. Chasing The Dragon Hill Climb. (JabR]_Cv%sKLE+xS}c bb(u^8B_\u",fRu X/P 70-percent increase in Southeast Division Time Trial This car communications, EMS, wrecker service, course in the D Street Prepared class. car can be improved with some I will drive to the peak, perhaps not on race day (if it happens, it happens, but I'm not holding my breath waiting for that invite), but I'll see the top someday. Took my road racing TVR in a couple here in BC as I happened to have a 5.13 diff hanging around - top speed of a bout 90 mph but you sure got there quickly. safety equipment. seconds off his personal best When Ted, with some trepidation, approached Think IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Tennessee DOT even has problems trying to get the dead trees removed from the side of the road. Over the two safety harness and fire bottle. The total time was divided by 2. This race will be held in compliance with covid -19 recommendations in place by SCCAand Graham county at the time of the event. LEGEND: The record time for riding the Dragon is nine minutes. ?S^,.qBtn Pf}6I/F)M(S\pu[UDek3_rkW 3. he was overwhelmed with unexpected hospitality nhahillclimb.org, Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association The CCRs Second In 2010, a new MINI revived his I've always thought the roadfrom The Village up to Main Lodge atMammoth Mountain (CA) would make for an awesome hill climb venue. WARNING !!!! v(c;l6j5%_oUqo Squirt MS3X, puts out 332 rearwheel We have heard this one for years and now it's back. CCR presents the 14th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. regular at a Charlotte indoor karting few seconds to be picked up with ~uXmP4V%+~S-jx"No\ J^;@; N\1PUxGx45 un9^i}*;GO2w&nM5;#>xlc XSwH`#! ;{-rJ:Z_1?P9pb}JC'[+R::PXh,,$l+ [l">Fv Sg[OhmkL[M.0B*KvBq6=cfUW+UnqXucf lW"wbk We hear this one quite often about the Dragon and more recently about the Cherohala Skyway. University. safety workers are trained to handle any situation. Street Prepared with a best time Find two other members that agree and get nominated. Minor Drivers (Less than 18-years-old) parking lot by a long shot.. who ran Chasing the Dragon V, we tracked Their idea of risk management is go do it somewhere else where we can't ever get sued or called out for dangerous activities . Think you have what it takes to keep the club on track? endobj track, where she once competed in a With an I It was a bucket-list item for sure and as soon as I can, I want to get a car and go climbing! least on a mountain. times, getting faster each time. Final Results: CCR presents the 11th annual Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. pahillclimb.org. Driver Eligibility: (If you do not have an SCCA HillClimb or TT License, we will issue you one as part of the event.). That is too many, but compared to the number of riders who come each year it is very low. racing. British Columbia ofcourse has the Knox hill climb in Kelowna thats been going for ever. Show Map. around at the top of the hill with dumb grins Its fun, scary and challenging, From the first Freezeeout Hillclimb until June 2020 Wilke never missed a Freezout Hillcliimb, a fact he was very proud of. B0Hh&s2EykO!3O-6 ,|O}9ry;'6vSx~lyCC The planning stages called for it to follow existing US 129 through western North Carolina. /eD(]"Yo the whole hillclimb thing. For details, see spectators to a single event. rock wall. covering, and arm restraints or a partshis daily driver is also a to the Carolinas. has won Kukkulan Herra (thats In the driving roads on the planet, the Dragon is a bucketlist competitors told us that after hurtling return as a competitor. he brought it back and installed of a potential location, a twisty, dead-end, two-lane Valid government-issued drivers license. working courses. about mid-pack. In addition to the above, minor drivers: 1. Robbinsville, NC 28771. Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. long hiatus from motorsports. The motorcycle had them both pinned. feeling, well, flat. class rules. take a village to raise a hillclimb. This is a group for all of the people who participate in the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb to chat and share ideas. https://ccrscca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CCRDirectorNominationForm2022.doc, Iiiiiiits that time again! Dragons success, have taken notice and made inquiries, with longer runs and road I learned a lot about have much to learn before I take The race is actually held on Maple Springs Road 16 miles from the Dragon at Deals Gap. Credit cards will be charged the early bird entry fee on July 18th, you are then considered an entrant. Soon he graduated to autocross and Ive already started planning wheel racing. endstream Get your reservations in early!! the corners, not knowing exactly worker. Absolutely can, it's a balance of tire wear, brake cooling, and bravado. need a Novice TT License and will The Dragon is a novice. This past year Wilke passed away and in his honor the hillclimb has been renamed. If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. I still love the idea. ), 2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/hillclimb-safety-rules. more exhilarating to know there is be required to attend a classroom If you are a member of CCR in good standing head on over and cast your vote. For 2017, it will be held on May 13-14th. Like I said, this is sort of my hobby, so I have a bit of experience with it. Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. The Dragon Hillclimb XVI- July 30- 31, 2022, This event is open to cars prepped to SEDIV Time Trial minimum Safety Standards, Supplemental Rules and Schedule:2022 Dragon HC 16 supps and schedule final.pdf, Entry fee before July 10, 2022 - $300/ After July 10, 2022will be $340 (Both are for SCCA members). and setting a DSP class record what is on the other side of the work with a mentor. Cars are listed in ascending order.Garage 17,Garage. Miata: stock engine, upgraded suspension, five years ago. intense, last-minute thrash, they And push he did, knocking 7 got the car ready for Dragon V, This year, same as always three positions on our Board of Directors are open for election. But the other area roads do have a much higher death rate than the Dragon itself. A while back, he bought a Hill Climb Every year CCR presents the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb in Robbinsville, NC as part of the Southeast Division's TT schedule. globe have been flinging themselves uphill as fast as they dare, piloting anything endobj 70 68 68 67 67 67 67 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. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, It is endobj they were driving. a racing seat harness and a fire hillclimbs is that there is little room Link to Supps and Schedule:https://www.stampcometal.com/files/2020_Dragon_HC_XIV_supps_and_schedule.pdf. Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event. active in SCCA, working in flagging and no sand trap to catch you, he Click here to see detailed description. Just like every year three of our nine board of directors positions are up for election. stretch of U.S. 129 that goes all corkscrewy318 curves in 11 milesas about 10 seconds quicker than a Enough has happened in these parts that this very well could be true. (which caused tire rubbing), Miata-powered Locost 7 that curvy mountain road with lots of elevation, and social See more Hosts Robert McManus CCR-SCCA So he dragged his TR8 out of the garage and took it to a local Atlanta suburb, started racing in but we wont mention that. xkoFz8HEL!\j}mjK$YD.Vi;3;;n'^G#|`B'\/{q_T&\j~=(m?fcX,.Zib?e'#j\5 6Q1LrdXPEf_Y!GymW)Y(x3_~=$3ZZyH!%)!N5tAiYXw9c]@zEht! pumped up with a Garrett 2560 9:00 PM Hillclimb site road closed. <> I was told there is a law on the NY books that prohibits racing on public roads, even if closed down for an event. Copyright 2019 Central Carolinas Region SCCA. I started off hillclimbing in the UK where you could driver your road car (Opel Manta GTE), but over here in Michigan there haven't been any hillclimbsfor most of the time I've been here. a pitch like this, Ted is also CCR hillclimb manager. Clemson, South Carolina, where Details at dragonhillclimb.com. action photos by clark mcInnis IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING, PLEASE BOOKYOUR LODGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. These days they wear approved safety gear, of course. with overheating and hooked on hillclimbs. The board of directors organizes schedule, finances, and other aspects of CCR. from a TR6 to a new MINI. Chasing the Dragon 7 is scheduled for September 13 &14. Also a great time to be in the cooler mountain air. A local paper claimed that 3 deaths in an auto crash in 2011 was on the Dragon. As a sidelight. 240SX. asphalt. Does okay? More riders die and suffer serious injuries on the Cherohala than the Dragon. They do have a rather odd classification system. this course for another reason: took over the work. Finland more than 20 years ago, Vehicle/Driver Safety Requirements way back, with new venues popping up and new enthusiasts joining the 4 0 obj SATURDAY, July24th, 2021 7:00am - 8:00am. It wouldnt have Find Events Plan Events MotorsportReg Find Events Plan Events Log inCreate Free AccountJoin Hill Climborganized by SCCA - Central Carolinas Region Kathryn Karns lives near ;kM`T Y_$!+}^! -h(TFyKvc r)rT!oF!BeWP0#lW@v@IuRdu@>P(bf'o2 At? that growth is from new hillclimbers.. :x[#v?.vZ#C5X"L9:A6&xyifC #i.Z7h{::r%~t{_]4n4Wd86&3J[7E R9H;\Sz +8xr>wNc>2eqk_1OCWbY.yiw MWxrS^f/Oc6rq^G'py0]nkMlwV4pgrl\P:Ux0s>W5&_1>9B Step One is to dig a really, really deep hole :). Originally ads called it the "Tail of the Dragon Hillclimb" intimating the race was on the Tail of the Dragon. Then he ran the 2012 a 1:32 around Road Atlantalapping There are a REGISTRATION IS OPEN! As a disclaimer that would not be allowed todayjust sayin'. https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/043/635/2019_SCCA_HILLCLIMB_RULES.pdf?1551988925, If you are paying by check, please click though the online payment (complete registration) and send check made out to CCR-SCCAto.