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  1. #1
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    Tail of the Dragon/Cherotala Skyway cruise 2018.

    The date for this year's cruise is October 6, 2018. Details for this event will be forthcoming within the next couple of weeks. Around this time of year, the fall foilage will be starting to be at their peak at around this time of year, so accommodations in the area could be a little pricey and may be in short supply due to this area being very popular for its mountain scenery. Click on the following link for more information about the Tail of the Dragon.https://tailofthedragon.com
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    Crummy... bad weekend for me.
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    Deb and I will start planning for this now. We really enjoyed last year.

    It was an honor to have
    my ASS kicked by you!
    Rest In Peace!
    Paul T. Casey

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    I was JUST in Tennessee on vaca and drove the Tail in my rented '18 XTS! Quite a rush. https://xtremesportsphotography.phot...o=2271&pc=2547
    '04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.

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    Here is an article about the highway.https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...agon/91679980/
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    I had already made hotel reservations at the same place as last year from October 5-7. Planning to do the reverse of last year's trip, this time driving through the Cherotala Skyway first & ending at the starting point of the Tail of the Dragon. Stay tuned for updates.
    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 08-27-2018 at 10:19 AM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    I did it years ago in an 18 wheeler
    2004 dtr 1237 of 3214

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    The location of the starting point of this year's trip on October 6 at 10:00 am is:
    Skyway Food Mart
    1037 Tapoco Road
    Robbinsville, NC 28771
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    Sounds interesting. The only time I did this circuit was the Triumph R.A.T. event in the fall of 2003 - had a blast. By the fall of 2004, I was working 24/7/365 until a disability retirement last year. Looking for a change of pace - finally.
    Current Garage:

    2005 Mustang GT Premium
    2019 Ranger Lariat Super Crewcab 4WD
    2015 Triumph Trophy SE



    “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
    Love like you'll never be hurt,
    Sing like there's nobody listening,
    And live like it's heaven on earth.”
    William W. Purkey

  10. #10
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    4 weeks + 1 day & counting...
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


  11. #11
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    Booked us a room at the same place we were at last year. We'll see you up there. Rick do you have a map of our route? If you haven't run this, you are missing out. There was nothing but cool stuff all day long, cars, bikes, scenery. The only thing that wasn't cool was the $400 we lost at the casino the night before. Y'all come out and ride with us.

    It was an honor to have
    my ASS kicked by you!
    Rest In Peace!
    Paul T. Casey

  12. #12
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    Here is a link to the map of the actual Tail of the Dragon. https://tailofthedragonmaps.com/tail...ragon-parking/
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 09-16-2018 at 03:34 AM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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    Here is a link to the actual map of the Cherohala/Dragon loop that we are traveling this year, highlighted in yellow. https://tailofthedragonmaps.com/tail...e-dragon-loop/
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 09-16-2018 at 03:38 AM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadwarrior View Post
    Here is a link to the actual map of the Cherohala/Dragon loop that we are traveling this year, highlighted in yellow. https://tailofthedragonmaps.com/tail...e-dragon-loop/
    Thank you for the map looking like we will have a lot of fun. Dana will be with me and thinking if nice weather may bring the convertible.

    Russ
    Russ, Monroe NC.

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    For those that may be interested, here's a link to a map of the distance to the Tail of the Dragon from different parts of the United States and Canada. https://tailofthedragonmaps.com/dragon-distance/
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    Last edited by Roadwarrior; 09-16-2018 at 01:48 PM.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


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