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Mazda Rotaries at Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) April 8th-10th, 2005
Originally Posted by vaughnc
Can someone post the schedule of events, starting addresses, starting times, etc..
All I can find in these threads are lunch & hotel information.
Thanks
All I can find in these threads are lunch & hotel information.
Thanks

<TABLE width="99%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>April 8th, 2005:</TD></TR><TR><TD>
6:00-8:00PM - Meet up at
</TD></TR><TR><TD>Sweetwater BBQ
176 Sweetwater Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771 (828) 479-6862
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
8:30PM - Caravan to Fontanna Village
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
9:00PM - Check-in
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
April 9th, 2005:
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
9:00AM-12:00PM - Show and Shine
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch and awards
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
1:00PM - Lecture by Grahams County Sheriff's Office and EMS. Also a speech from pro bike racer and RX-7 owner, Rob. Rob has ran Deal's Gap many, many times.
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
1:45PM - Caravan out of Fontanna Village and to Deal's Gap
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
2:30-5:00PM - Other side of Deal's Gap: Each group leader will lead 5-7 cars
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
5:30-6:30PM - Meet up at the Fontanna Dam for pictures and gathering
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
6:30-7:30PM - Back to Fontanna Village or free time to run the Gap again
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
7:30-10:00PM - Dinner at the Fontanna Lounge, Carolina Room (Buffet for $11.50)
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
April 10th, 2005:
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
11:00AM - Check-out
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
12:00PM - Brunch at a local diner (other side of Deal's Gap)
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
2:00PM - Caravan out of Deal's Gap
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Last edited by HDP; Apr 7, 2005 at 01:19 PM.
Repost of the schedule, times, and places:
THANKS MUCH
Originally Posted by HDP
From MRCCAL website:
FRIDAY April 8th, 2005:
6:00-8:00PM - Meet up at Sweetwater BBQ
176 Sweetwater Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-6862
8:30PM - Caravan to Fontanna Village
Historic Fontana Village
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-800-849-2258
9:00PM - Check-in
SATURDAY April 9th, 2005:
9:00AM-12:00PM - Show and Shine
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch and awards
1:00PM - Lecture by Grahams County Sheriff's Office and EMS. Also a speech from pro bike racer and RX-7 owner, Rob. Rob has ran Deal's Gap many, many times.
1:45PM - Caravan out of Fontanna Village and to Deal's Gap
2:30-5:00PM - Other side of Deal's Gap: Each group leader will lead 5-7 cars
5:30-6:30PM - Meet up at the Fontanna Dam for pictures and gathering
6:30-7:30PM - Back to Fontanna Village or free time to run the Gap again
7:30-10:00PM - Dinner at the Fontanna Lounge, Carolina Room (Buffet for $11.50)
SUNDAY April 10th, 2005:
11:00AM - Check-out
12:00PM - Brunch at a local diner (other side of Deal's Gap)
2:00PM - Caravan out of Deal's Gap
FRIDAY April 8th, 2005:
6:00-8:00PM - Meet up at Sweetwater BBQ
176 Sweetwater Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-6862
8:30PM - Caravan to Fontanna Village
Historic Fontana Village
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-800-849-2258
9:00PM - Check-in
SATURDAY April 9th, 2005:
9:00AM-12:00PM - Show and Shine
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch and awards
1:00PM - Lecture by Grahams County Sheriff's Office and EMS. Also a speech from pro bike racer and RX-7 owner, Rob. Rob has ran Deal's Gap many, many times.
1:45PM - Caravan out of Fontanna Village and to Deal's Gap
2:30-5:00PM - Other side of Deal's Gap: Each group leader will lead 5-7 cars
5:30-6:30PM - Meet up at the Fontanna Dam for pictures and gathering
6:30-7:30PM - Back to Fontanna Village or free time to run the Gap again
7:30-10:00PM - Dinner at the Fontanna Lounge, Carolina Room (Buffet for $11.50)
SUNDAY April 10th, 2005:
11:00AM - Check-out
12:00PM - Brunch at a local diner (other side of Deal's Gap)
2:00PM - Caravan out of Deal's Gap
Last edited by vaughnc; Apr 7, 2005 at 01:46 PM.
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 13,597
Likes: 6
From: Alabama
Weather Update!!
Also Update on schedule..
Friday Night 4/8 *
A t-storm early; clearing
Low 43 ° F
Saturday 4/9 *
Partly sunny
High 64 ° F
Saturday Night 4/9 *
Mainly clear
Low 44 ° F
Sunday 4/10
Partly sunny and nice
High 72 ° F
A t-storm early; clearing
Low 43 ° F
Saturday 4/9 *
Partly sunny
High 64 ° F
Saturday Night 4/9 *
Mainly clear
Low 44 ° F
Sunday 4/10
Partly sunny and nice
High 72 ° F
FRIDAY April 8th, 2005:
6:30-9:00PM - Meet up at Sweetwater BBQ
176 Sweetwater Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-6862
9:15PM - Caravan to Fontanna Village
Historic Fontana Village
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-800-849-2258
9:30PM - Check-in
Hang out at the lobby
SATURDAY April 9th, 2005:
7:15AM Volunteer Group Leaders will meet at the main office lobby
9:00AM-12:00PM - Show and Shine
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch and awards
1:00PM - Lecture by Grahams County Sheriff's Office and EMS. Also a speech from pro bike racer and RX-7 owner, Rob. Rob has ran Deal's Gap many, many times.
1:45PM - Caravan out of Fontanna Village and to Deal's Gap
2:30-5:00PM - Other side of Deal's Gap: Each group leader will lead 5-7 cars
5:30-6:30PM - Meet up at the Fontanna Dam for pictures and gathering
6:30-7:30PM - Back to Fontanna Village or free time to run the Gap again
7:30-10:00PM - Dinner at the Fontanna Lounge, Carolina Room (Buffet for $13.90 includes all tax and tips)
SUNDAY April 10th, 2005:
11:00AM - Check-out
12:00PM - Brunch at a local diner (other side of Deal's Gap)
2:00PM - Caravan out of Deal's Gap and interested party will run thru the Charahalaa Skyway
6:30-9:00PM - Meet up at Sweetwater BBQ
176 Sweetwater Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-6862
9:15PM - Caravan to Fontanna Village
Historic Fontana Village
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
1-800-849-2258
9:30PM - Check-in
Hang out at the lobby
SATURDAY April 9th, 2005:
7:15AM Volunteer Group Leaders will meet at the main office lobby
9:00AM-12:00PM - Show and Shine
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch and awards
1:00PM - Lecture by Grahams County Sheriff's Office and EMS. Also a speech from pro bike racer and RX-7 owner, Rob. Rob has ran Deal's Gap many, many times.
1:45PM - Caravan out of Fontanna Village and to Deal's Gap
2:30-5:00PM - Other side of Deal's Gap: Each group leader will lead 5-7 cars
5:30-6:30PM - Meet up at the Fontanna Dam for pictures and gathering
6:30-7:30PM - Back to Fontanna Village or free time to run the Gap again
7:30-10:00PM - Dinner at the Fontanna Lounge, Carolina Room (Buffet for $13.90 includes all tax and tips)
SUNDAY April 10th, 2005:
11:00AM - Check-out
12:00PM - Brunch at a local diner (other side of Deal's Gap)
2:00PM - Caravan out of Deal's Gap and interested party will run thru the Charahalaa Skyway
[B]To help remember this weekend, a few of us will be filming as much of the happenings on Saturday as possible. We will edit the footage and make DVDs for anyone who would like to purchase them. They will be $15 shipped. We will have ordering information with us on Saturday. We will be filming as many cars as possible during the "Show and Shine" and getting interviews with the owners. We will also add some in-car action of the runs up and down the gap, and will have some spots on the mountain where we will set up a tripod to get as many of you in the film as possible. I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday morning!
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
I won't be taking the car in the pic I will be in a 4runner but I wanted to show everyone I had a 7
See Yall there
See Yall there
Dude, that's my car!!!! You don't own a 7! Ha ha J/k
Originally Posted by Johny zoom
I won't be taking the car in the pic I will be in a 4runner but I wanted to show everyone I had a 7
See Yall there
See Yall there
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 13,597
Likes: 6
From: Alabama
Everyone.. Today is the day!!
I would like to remind you guys couple of things..
Everyone please look thru this Maintenance Checklist:
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...chmentid=97574
Also, if you could sign a release form and bring it with you, it will help us save time.
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=104262
Have a safe trip everyone!
I would like to remind you guys couple of things..
Everyone please look thru this Maintenance Checklist:
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...chmentid=97574
Also, if you could sign a release form and bring it with you, it will help us save time.
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=104262
Have a safe trip everyone!
Well, my FC is mortally wounded, so I'm gonna try talking my mom into letting me drive her Impala
. I'll probably be there before the show and shine tomorrow.
Can I ride shotgun with someone down the gap?
. I'll probably be there before the show and shine tomorrow.Can I ride shotgun with someone down the gap?
As long as you aren't a serial killer, I might have a free seat. Look for the 10AE with a big nose and double stack wing. 
Reese

Reese
Last edited by 20B10AE; Apr 8, 2005 at 10:46 AM.
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 13,597
Likes: 6
From: Alabama
Latest weather info:
http://nc.weather-forecast.ws/forecast/robbinsville
This afternoon:
Showers likely with scattered thunderstorms. Highsaround 60. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain40 percent.
Saturday:
Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming partlycloudy. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday night:
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. South winds around10 mph in the evening. Becoming light and variable.
Sunday:
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds.
Sunday night:
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
http://nc.weather-forecast.ws/forecast/robbinsville
This afternoon:
Showers likely with scattered thunderstorms. Highsaround 60. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain40 percent.
Saturday:
Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming partlycloudy. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday night:
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. South winds around10 mph in the evening. Becoming light and variable.
Sunday:
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds.
Sunday night:
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 13,597
Likes: 6
From: Alabama
Weather update from:
http://wwwa.accuweather.com
Today *
A couple of thunderstorms
High 68 ° F
Tonight
A t-shower early; clearing
Low 50 ° F
Saturday 4/9
Partly sunny
High 69 ° F
Saturday Night 4/9
Mainly clear
Low 44 ° F
Sunday 4/10 *
Mostly sunny; nice
High 73 ° F
Sunday Night 4/10
Mainly clear
Low 46 ° F
http://wwwa.accuweather.com
Today *
A couple of thunderstorms
High 68 ° F
Tonight
A t-shower early; clearing
Low 50 ° F
Saturday 4/9
Partly sunny
High 69 ° F
Saturday Night 4/9
Mainly clear
Low 44 ° F
Sunday 4/10 *
Mostly sunny; nice
High 73 ° F
Sunday Night 4/10
Mainly clear
Low 46 ° F
Damn, the car isn't THAT special just yet. I've still got rough piping, etc. But thanks for the interest!
Sure thing, guys. So that's 3 people so far... :punching keys on adding machine: at a rate of $25.00 per person :more keys: Hell, I'll make me some money! LOL.
Seriously, though, I'll give you rides. Does this mean that I might get to see my car on the DVD?
That would be pretty cool.
Everyone be safe driving there! We're leaving Columbia in about 5.5 hours.
Reese
Sure thing, guys. So that's 3 people so far... :punching keys on adding machine: at a rate of $25.00 per person :more keys: Hell, I'll make me some money! LOL.
Seriously, though, I'll give you rides. Does this mean that I might get to see my car on the DVD?
That would be pretty cool.Everyone be safe driving there! We're leaving Columbia in about 5.5 hours.
Reese
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,576
Likes: 27
From: Morristown, TN (east of Knoxville)
So let me get this straight. You want us to sign a waiver, to drive on a public road and park in a public area, just because you happen to occupy the same space and are afraid of what I might do?
I hope everyone's having a wild time right now. We were up for 3 days straight trying to get my car together for this and random unexpected things kept going wrong throughout every part of the project. It just set us back too much to make it and just after midnight on Thursday, we called it off. We had planned on going hard and renting a trailer and loading boxes of shirts and picking up a couple models to bring with us and having a great time. But vendor or not, we're still car guys and without the car it wouldn't be any fun for us to make such a trip without our own car. Chuck did not have anything in stock to get me parts quick enough for the Rotary Extreme vendor, so I was bringing what I had sitting in the shop with me and planning to setup a promotional event price list for everyone to take advantage of at the meet. We were really looking forward to being there this time. Sorry guys... I'll bring the hot Asian models to the next one.
-Dave
-Dave














