Some pix from The Dragon (HWY 129)

///MPhatic · 10-16-2022, 08:38 PM

Had a blast again this year, can't wait to go back!

rogeroger · 10-16-2022, 11:03 PM

Great shots. Thanks for sharing! See any other M2s?

///MPhatic · 10-17-2022, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rogeroger

Great shots. Thanks for sharing! See any other M2s?

I got one, super nice guy, he's on here somewhere.

There was a black Comp I saw pass me going the other way a few times, but that's it.

We elected to go with a different group this year because the MVading group was insane last year. lol

IcewaterPete · 10-21-2022, 08:01 PM

Looks like a great time. I love that drive! Did you hit any other roads while you were there?

///MPhatic · 10-22-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

Looks like a great time. I love that drive! Did you hit any other roads while you were there?

Some of Highway 129, but this time it was mostly about the Dragon. Josh takes everyone on a huge drive, the Dragon is only a small part of it, but since we drove 6.5 hours to get there, and had to drive the same 6.5 hours the next day going home, we elected to just do the Dragon a few times. The Dragon itself is much nicer without a group, but overall it's best to be with a group I think.

natmad · 10-25-2022, 09:08 PM

Cool! My son and I were at the dragon the same weekend for my birthday! My M2 and his modified 2017 WRX! Ran the roads in the area for three days, great weather! The tree colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way home we’re fantastic!
We saw the rally go by when we were standing outside the Deals Gap Resort, looked like about 30 cars with 2-3 M2s!

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1666750050

///MPhatic · 10-25-2022, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by natmad

Cool! My son and I were at the dragon the same weekend for my birthday! My M2 and his modified 2017 WRX! Ran the roads in the area for three days, great weather! The tree colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way home we’re fantastic!
We saw the rally go by when we were standing outside the Deals Gap Resort, looked like about 30 cars with 2-3 M2s!

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1666750050

I totally saw you go by a few times on the Dragon. Cool to see you here! Was hoping you'd stop at Hub 129 for a chat, but you never did.

Skyfox16 · 11-22-2022, 07:45 PM

Great photos! I’m hoping to make it there this coming year!

Rets098 · 12-08-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Had a blast again this year, can't wait to go back!

Wow great shot 🥂🥰

///MPhatic · 10-15-2023, 07:36 PM

Just got back from the Dragon again. Saw a couple of M2's, but mostly GTR's (it was their weekend I guess). Super beautiful weekend with a little bit of rain, which was great because it kept all the Harley's off the road!!

Just a few pix. The NSX was my favorite car of the weekend.

alnooge · 10-18-2023, 06:40 AM

Some great shots here! I would love to visit the Smoky mountains and Tail of the Dragon next time I'm in the US

IcewaterPete · 10-24-2023, 11:06 PM

Never not fun to tame the Dragon!

It’s nine hours for me to get there, but totally worth it even for just one day.

OG Shark · 10-29-2023, 11:39 AM

Looks like a great time of year to go! What is the Dragon Rally - organized event up there or something?

Car looks great in the pics but that NSX

///MPhatic · 10-29-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OG Shark

Looks like a great time of year to go! What is the Dragon Rally - organized event up there or something?

Car looks great in the pics but that NSX

October is the time for sure, IMO, but it brings out a lot more traffic too.

Smoky Mountain Drives is who I use, great people!!

https://www.smokymountaindrives.com/

daeqsw · 12-14-2023, 12:33 PM

These photos are stunning! Drove it at 5am and there was not a single person in the way

BenF87M2 · 12-14-2023, 02:47 PM

Tail is amazing. I go every year with a group of friends.
Looks like everyone buys the that one Killboy angle haha best angle of the m2 IMO

///MPhatic · 12-14-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BenF87M2

Tail is amazing. I go every year with a group of friends.
Looks like everyone buys the that one Killboy angle haha best angle of the m2 IMO

I'm a photographer, so I won't speak too much on it. Every once in a while he gets a good one. lol I edited this one a bit.

Killboy by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

medphysdave · 12-15-2023, 07:48 PM

That looks fun. Maybe we need to get a group together some time.

///MPhatic · Yesterday, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by medphysdave

That looks fun. Maybe we need to get a group together some time.

You need to come with us this October, you're close enough!

medphysdave · Yesterday, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

You need to come with us this October, you're close enough!

Tell me more about this. Send me some details

///MPhatic · Yesterday, 10:55 AM

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Tell me more about this. Send me some details

Main page: https://www.smokymountaindrives.com/event-details

The specific event: https://www.smokymountaindrives.com/...0-registration

medphysdave · Yesterday, 11:26 AM

I'm considering it. Might see if my brother wants to bring his car or ride with me. What time does things get going in the morning. Looks like a drive up Thursday and leave Sunday? Or is it a leave Monday event? I'm guessing it was fun if you're going again

10-16-2022, 08:38 PM	#1
///MPhatic The Seeker 13863 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Some pix from The Dragon (HWY 129) - Smoky Mountain Drives Had a blast again this year, can't wait to go back! Attached Images
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10-21-2022, 08:01 PM	#4
IcewaterPete Lieutenant Colonel 2142 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: 2020 F33 M Sport, 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Looks like a great time. I love that drive! Did you hit any other roads while you were there?
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natmad First Lieutenant 667 Rep 336 Posts Drives: M2C 6MT, M3C Build Week 43 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Cool! My son and I were at the dragon the same weekend for my birthday! My M2 and his modified 2017 WRX! Ran the roads in the area for three days, great weather! The tree colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway on the way home we’re fantastic! We saw the rally go by when we were standing outside the Deals Gap Resort, looked like about 30 cars with 2-3 M2s! https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1666750050 Attached Images
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///MPhatic The Seeker 13863 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: OG M2 • Exige Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Just got back from the Dragon again. Saw a couple of M2's, but mostly GTR's (it was their weekend I guess). Super beautiful weekend with a little bit of rain, which was great because it kept all the Harley's off the road!! Just a few pix. The NSX was my favorite car of the weekend. Attached Images Last edited by ///MPhatic; 10-15-2023 at 09:13 PM..
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alnooge New Member 26 Rep 10 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Some great shots here! I would love to visit the Smoky mountains and Tail of the Dragon next time I'm in the US
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10-29-2023, 11:39 AM	#13
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