Don, I made a DVD.. if you provide me with a blank dvd, I'll make you a copy.. Its in awesome quality and it will contain all the clips me and drew took..

I'm also not sure if I could do that thru my work wireless..

 

Great preview of what we've got to look forward to in April. Now that I've seen the movie I've got to read the book. Was that the Graham CO Sheriff playing a supporting role?

 

I believe that was the Blount county sheriff.. Most of the Deals Gap runs in TN side.

 

I liked the music Phil!

Holly

 

I just booked my reservation at the INN and I didn't get 25% off the low season rate. According to the person booking the room, there wasn't a discount for us.

Holly

 

Holly, Call them back and let them know that you are part of Mazda Rotaries.

Otherwise, let me know and I'll give them a call.

I'm so glad you are coming!!

PHIL

 

Phil .. I did mention that I was making a reservation under Mazda Rotaries .. and even stated that I should get 25% of the low season rate. Maybe you do need to clarify. Just let me know.

Thanks,
Holly

 

I know this is rather late, but I would highly recommend this event! I just bought a 3rd this past weekend...I have owned SEVERAL 2nd gens over the years, so I just got wind of this. Anyway, I am in a couple of the Knoxville area Z car clubs, and there is a regional "Z Day" event yearly at the Dragon...and it is always a blast...lots of cars, car show, magazine coverage, etc. http://www.zdayzevents.com/
I realize this will not be anything on that scale, but sometimes a simple drive and meet is actually more fun, as we (in the East TN Z32 Club) found out by replacing a few monthly meets last year with Hooters dinners followed by partial "Dragon Drives" instead (partial meaning to the store in NC on the left and back to Maryville). One time only 5 cars went due to the bad January weather, yet this still was a blast. Anyway, hope to see everyone there.

 

LOL..
Acturally, I'm expecting 50-100 cars, there will be a car show, vendor sponsored, and also this event will be covered by RX tuner magazine..

I'm really hoping this will turn out well, if not, I think just as you said, we all will have a great time with small number of people.

Hope you could make it out here with your new 3rd gen.

PHIL

 

Hollys comming!! Hollys comming!! Last time Reese and I saw you we were going to Alabama. Wow that was a long time ago! Can't wait to catch up to you and see you again. I just painted Reeses car he will probably start using Zaino bros. I think it will be the 1st time he's ever waxed a 7.

 

Woohoo! Holly will be there! I'm making my reservation today, so expect me to be there for sure!

 

Holly, I just called and you already got the discounted rate at $48 a night at the hotel.
Especially at night, the staff are somewhat clueless...
did you call during the day?? If you have problem with the person, please get their name and let me know.

Also, please book your hotel by mid March!! They are no longer going to hold cabins and hotels by end of this month and it will be first come first bases.

Mid Season begins beginning of April..

 

I'm excited you are coming too!!

 

46 Days until Deals Gap!!

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1. AbadR1 - AL 1 x L (RX7 Club)
2. GTUser - NC 1 x XXL and 1 x L (RX7 Club)
3. Gimpie7 - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
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5. Herblenny - AL 1 x S and 1 x M (RX7 Club)
6. Turbo II - NC 1 x XXL (RX7 Club)
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15. blackkiller7 - GA 1 x M (RX7 Club)
16. rx7xj - TN - 1 x XL (Torquecentral)
17. LT1-10AE - FL - 1 x L (Torquecentral)
18. SPOautos - AL 1 x M (RX7 Club)
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20. 20B10AE - SC - 1 x ?? (RX7 Club)
21. SexyRX - PA - 1 x S (RX7 Club)
22. RickLS1RX7 - FL - 2 x L (Torquecentral)
23. HDP - AL - 1 x M (RX7 Club)
24. speedracer2235 - SC - 1 x L (RX7 Club)
25. jmunilla94rx7 - NC - 1 x L (RX7 CLUB)
26. ONOFIVEO - AL 2 x XL (RX8 Club)
27. DRIVINGGODSPEED - MS 1 x S (Torque Central)
28. Mark57 - LA 2 x XL (RX7 Club)
29. golferfreddie - TN 1xM, 1xL, 1xXL (RX7 Club)
30. NukeGenius - SC 1xK (RX7 Club)
31. 20B 3rd Gen - AL 2 x XXXL (RX7 Club)
32. Impulsive-RX7 - NC 1 x S, 1xM (RX7 Club)

 

Hey Chris, it will be good to see you again. Hope to see your project 3rd around soon too. I can't wait to see Reese's 7 too.

AND REMEMBER .. ZAINO is a Show Car Polish .. not a wax. :-)

Holly (a.k.a. ZAINO queen)

 

Hi Brian, haven't seen you since the trip up to VIR, the year I moved back up here from FL.

see you soon

 

Thanks Phil. I was expecting what you had posted before, or I may have read it wrong. I thought it was 25% off the low season rates, which on the website states $49. So according to that it was $1 off.

Thanks, can't wait to see everyone.

Holly

 

What size is K?

 

opps.. I guess its supposed to be L for Large?? I don't know did you wanted Large?? sorry about the mix up.. just miss typing at night..

 

Ya, it was large.

 

ring a ding a ding.... Ben come get these parts. I need room in the garage to get your car in to finish painting it!!!!

 

Room is reserved! Woohoo!

 

Ok.... initially we were thinking about all the caravan meeting in Chattanooga and then heading to Fontana Village.. But it might be too late when we all check in..

So, we are now going to meet at some restaurant in Robbinsville, NC. Its about 30-45 minutes away and closest big town near Fontana. That way some of us could get there early check in and then meet up at the restaurant for dinner. Others could just come straight to restaurant.

I'm working on the restaurant as we speak.. I'll post detail location and such later today or tomorrow.

One more sponsor: Gotham Racing!!! thanks Steve!
PHIL

 

Ok..

How about BBQ friday night.. This will be our new meeting spot..

Sweetwater BBQ
176 SWeetwater Road, Robbinsville, NC*28771
(828) 479-6862

Got off the phone and if you tell them you are part of Mazda Rotaries @ Deals Gap, they will give you 15% off!! (between 6:30PM to 8:30PM and have spaces for 98 people)

And to save more, you could get this certificate.. $25 gift certificate for $10, but need to buy $35 worth of food..

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...50307?v=glance

I was also told no problem for spaces for parking.. He said no problem to 100 cars.

 

The reason I asked was that the Chief Deputy told me that they didn't bother with the Tail of the Dragon, they let the Tennessee Highway Patrol handle traffic on the Tennessee side. I guess they only come out for special occasions or this guy got lost.

Great video and thanks for the comments about the maintenance Checklist. The Graham County Sheriff's Office said they'd take part in our program and talk to us a little about the Tail of the Dragon. I'll check the schedule when its posted and inform them of when we'd like them to show.

A lot of guys in this area are getting really excited about the rally and working hard to insure their cars are ready for the 700 mile round trip. I will be telling the people that are going up around here to prepare their cars for a 1,000 mile trip, 350 up, 350 back plus the driving in the area. The rotary owners coming from eastern NC will put 100-150 miles more on their rides each way so they will definitely be close to putting a 1,000 miles to their cars. They need to be sure their tires, brakes, and oil changes are good for this trip.