The 1st Annual E30 SE Rallye

[RobertK]

I think the seperate Southeast & Northeast meet ups might be a better idea as well.

If Knoxville is decided as a location then I have a house in a quiet culdesac with plenty of parking room and extra cool neighbors. I would be more than willing to host some kind of cookout there as well.

Umm, that is something I would definitely NOT be interested in doing.

Yeah.. I've never been to the NOPI Natls before and always heard it was fun.. but after I visited their website I found that it might be true if I was a wigger with a riced out Honda Civic.

[ddavidv]

I just wandered into this thread and didn't read the preceding 6 or so pages, so forgive me if I'm a little off base.
You guys have some good ideas. TOD is a ton of fun and about perfect for cars of the E30's capabilities. The downside is there is no place to stay that is right there; you have to travel into that area. Not a big deterrent, but something to consider.
I think for a first meet attempt, trying to do one big one may be too difficult. Having north and south may actually be a good idea. And, I'd hold them on seperate dates just in case a few guys/gals want to try to make both.
For the northeast, you may want to consider doing it around the Import Carlisle weekend. The BMWCCA usually has a pretty good turnout there, you may find some bargains at the flea market, and the location is reasonably central to the northeast and even midwest folks. I suggested this for the Audi 4000/GT guys about 3 years ago and it's turned into a pretty big annual thing for them.
Just my based on past experience.

[Garageaholic]

What is a TOD exactly??

[JPbmw]

I live in Houston TX, so anything will be a great drive for me! i vote for a central US meeting. but if i had to chose from the options given so far, it probably would be nashville!

[CleanAzzE30z]

If this fuckin country wasnt so big we could have a large national meet where itd be do-able for everyone. I mean fuck I think SF is far for SigFest next month and thats still in Cali. I dunno why I just said that. I offered no solution.


Mariano

[RCWells]

What is a TOD exactly??

Tail of the dragon. I think I posted a link somewhere earlier in the thread. I think that Chattanooga or Nashville either one would be good choices. Gatlinburg is also a possible meeting area with lots to do outside of the meet itself, so we wouldn't get bored. I don't know about hotel prices and what-not so don't bombard me with negatives about that. Again, we can have the choice of camping or hotels, or w/e else individuals choose. I don't mind driving a short distance to do something like the Dragon if I've already driven 7/8hrs to begin with. What's another hour?

Dave suggested mid June but the problem I have with that personally is it is beginning to get hot by then. IF no one else objects to mid June as a POSSIBLE time, then we can heavily consider that. Of course, the Dragon is a good bit north of me, so it will be a bit more temperate there anyway so maybe no big deal.

[bmwm3n528]

Shall we have a show of hands for WNC/Tenn. Gathering with a drive on the infamous US129 'Tail of the Dragon'....

[Dave]

June in the mountains of TN isn't like it is in your part of Mississippi. I've been to places like Jackson and Forest that time of year - I assume in Laurel its similar. It shouldn't be like that in TN.

[bmwm3n528]

BTW, Here's some info of what towns, etc. are near the TOD...

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/accomodations.html

[M42Technik]

Down, if its in VA or NC, I'm down for sure....

South Carolina (Charleston) is a sweet town to do stuff in...but I dunno if that works for the rest of ya'll.

[Garageaholic]

I can't swing a 14 hr drive each way for a possible 3 day weekend.....I just can't... if anybody has any suggestions for the NE guys to make it, then let us know...

The furthest i think i would make it is Virginia...

[Avus E30]

I still say a weekend in VA is the best option for people up north and down south so that its about an equal driving distance. Its either that or do a NE and a SE meet.

[RobertK]

Actually the Gatlinburg sounds like the best option so far probably one of the better meeting places for those who want to go on a Dragon run.

If we did decide to meet up we should probably make it some time in Mid-Late Sept. to Early Oct.

You can count me in for a Dragon run if we decide to have one.

[Avus E30]

if it isnt in june Ill be moved away and unable to attend.

[RobertK]

if it isnt in june Ill be moved away and unable to attend.

What about trying to plan it for late spring or early summer?

If we do that I think it might be better camp out somewhere.. cheaper too.