**The 1st Annual E30 SE Rallye** (Updated Thread)

[MichaelH]

Wouldn't miss this, I will be there.. I'll go kinda easy on the car so as not to tear it up again for a while... I'm moving into a racing clutch for some added strength.

What kind of ride did you get Mike? I was hoping you would find something in time for this..

79k original miles, 1 owner, no rust! I don't really want to take it up there so hopefully I'll have another car to drive by then. Hopefully a good e30 DD

[atomic]

That 2002 is MINT !!! Nice find

[tn325i]

Aw Man! Mike that is awesome !

I wouldn't take that up there either... That's way too nice....


Got any more pics ?

[atomic]

I just thought I would post this to inform those who are going to run the dragon. This is from the official dragon website http://tailofthedragon.com/


BULLETIN:
Friday July 13, 2007 - Two Florida riders were the second and third fatalities on the Dragon in 2007. According to witnesses the three-wheel Honda crossed the centerline and struck a vehicle towing a boat. The trike was northbound near mile 1.5 near The Wall. US129 was closed for several hours after the 5:30 PM accident while the scene was cleared. Another bike following the trike was also involved, but the rider refused treatment.


Thursday July 12, 2007 - A Michigan rider, Kevin James Hoyt (40), became the first fatality on the Dragon in 2007. The accident was one of many at the tricky Guard Rail Cliff corner at mile 7.2. Troopers measured the fall at 80 feet below the road.
The State of Tennessee has allocated $60,000 in funds to assist Blount County Sheriff and Tennessee Highway Patrol in patrolling the Dragon according to a BCSO spokesperson. Riders can expect daily patrols with increased activities during the weekends. This is not meant to be a harsh crack-down, but is an effort to slow riders down in order to reduce accidents. Be warned that excessive speeds and other violations will be enforced.
July 12-15: Two fatalities in two days and the increased LEO presence will hopefully slow down riders. Saturday was busy with a lot of IPCRC Pacific Coasts, Mixed-up Cruisers, BMWs of all kinds, scoots, sportbikes and a few small car groups. Sunday was slower. The increased LEOs at the Gap are primarily writing citations for speeding, double yellow passing, and minor infractions such as license plate placement, mirrors, turn signals, slicks, helmets and no registration or proof of insurance. We suggest you come legal. Plates tucked under the rear fender will get you a ticket.

[ldsbeaker]

Awesome.
I remember last time I went to the dragon (I think it was in October) I didn't encounter any of that trash, but then again, that's after the leaf watchers and bikes are mostly put away. I can only imagine what it is like when it's busy...

[rs4pro3]

exactly why I'm proposing early morning, late afternoon runs. We were there the day after those fatalities and there were 3 cops in the area patrolling, but traffic was so heavy there wasn't any way to speed anyways.

[tn325i]

I was there on Friday the 13th when the wreck listed above took place. My brother and I went up and camped out for the weekend to explore the area roads. We got there within minutes of the accident happening.. We were sitting in traffic 20 mins before the police showed up.. 30 minutes or more for an ambulance to arrive..

I prefer to stay off the Dragon when it is so busy.. I am very careful and try to never cross the yellow line.. The problem is that others are not so careful, hence the number of fatalities in the area..

There are so many other roads to drive thru midday that it won't be a problem.
We do not have to just sit idle and wait for this one to clear..

Ideally, It would great if the biggest problem we encounter is trying not to run out of gas !!

[MichaelH]

Tell me they banned the guy asking for $200 in donations to go to the Dragon... that was priceless

[atomic]

Not as of yet but I have asked for it as well as others. I honestly hope he still shows and makes a total ass of himself

[MichaelH]

Nevermind, just read the whole other thread... I guess they just deleted the post from this thread

[MichaelH]

Steve that's horrible that you were right behind that crash... We saw a fatality up there about 3 years ago and I have just been back the one time last month. There are too many bad drivers up there to be out for very long in the middle of the day on a weekend.

[atomic]

Tell me they banned the guy asking for $200 in donations to go to the Dragon... that was priceless

its official !! he has been banned !!

[RobertK]

I was about to say! Only problem is convincing my bf to ride with me in my e30 that doesn't have a/c for the 3 hours.

NP, the no girl rule doesn't apply to you because you're metal as fuck.

[rs4pro3]

Ok guys trying to get an accurate head count to how many will be coming, this is the latest list, if your name is on the list an your not coming let us know. We are still working on the camping accommodation's, with trying to find a site that everyone can camp out at.
I'm also working on the driving route for saturday, right now it's looking like ~150 miles of fun twisty roads with a gas and food stop around noon Saturday in Robinsville, then another stop in Tapoca later in the afternoon.
And right now we are considering doing a large BBQ diner saturday night where every one will just need to toss in a few bucks to cover the cost of the food.
1. Halston - Dinanm3atl - 89 325i - 2 people - Will Share
2. Ely- rs4pro3 - 85 325es - 1 person - no room needed.
3. Josh - HST - 94 325I - 1 person - no room needed.
4. Rich - Nygdup - 89 325I or 97 z3 - no room needed.
5. Jon - PiercedE30 - 90 325is - don't know how many people (shoot for 2) - will share
6. Rob - Skafrog - 90 325 - no room
7. Don - 87 325 - no room
8. Robert - RobertK - Car Undetermined - 1 Person - no room Needed
9. Preston - RobertK's Brother - 89 325i - 1 Person - no room needed
10. Steve - Tn325i - 85,325e 1 person = no room
11. Steve- Stevie30-89,325ic 1 person-no room
12. David- David325is- 89 325is- 1 person- will share, but hope to camp
13. Mike - MichaelH - car TBD - 1 person - possibly camp, no hotel needed
14. Joe - Saloon - 87 325iS - 2 people, possibly camp, no room needed.
15. Nick - Jimbo - 86' 325e - 2 ppl - will share
16. Mike - ?? 87 325 - 1 person - no room, prob camp.
17. Jon- Schneider325- 87 325e- 1..maybe two, camp probably
18. Jason-Jex-91 318is-2 ppl-will share a room if need be, but rather camp

[atomic]

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1. Halston - Dinanm3atl - 89 325i - 2 people - Will Share
2. Ely- rs4pro3 - 85 325es - 1 person - no room needed.
3. Josh - HST - 94 325I - 1 person - no room needed.
4. Rich - Nygdup - 89 325I or 97 z3 - no room needed.
5. Jon - PiercedE30 - 90 325is - don't know how many people (shoot for 2) - will share
6. Rob - Skafrog - 90 325 - no room
7. Don - 87 325 - no room
8. Robert - RobertK - Car Undetermined - 1 Person - no room Needed
9. Preston - RobertK's Brother - 89 325i - 1 Person - no room needed
10. Steve - Tn325i - 85,325e 1 person = no room
11. Steve- Stevie30-89,325ic 1 person-no room
12. David- David325is- 89 325is- 1 person- will share, but hope to camp
13. Mike - MichaelH - car TBD - 1 person - possibly camp, no hotel needed
14. Joe - Saloon - 87 325iS - 2 people, possibly camp, no room needed.
15. Nick - Jimbo - 86' 325e - 2 ppl - will share
16. Mike - ?? 87 325 - 1 person - no room, prob camp.
17. Jon- Schneider325- 87 325e- 1..maybe two, camp probably
18. Jason-Jex-91 318is-2 ppl-will share a room if need be, but rather camp
19. Wes-atomic-'91 325i(if not ready I bring the tow vehicle if needed)-1 person no room needed