www.mitsustakeonthedragon.comIts that time to start up the official thread for MTOD '11. The 2nd Annual Mitsubishi's Take On the Dragon Meet is fast approaching. Gameplan for the weekend will surround the trip to the Tail of The Dragon US HWY 129. For those who haven't heard about this road, it is one of the biggest car enthusiast roads in the country. In an 11 mile stretch, this hwy contains 318 turns. Its every car nuts dream.
Picture of a section of the road:
What better place to meet new friends, see old friends, enjoy the scenery all around and get out and actually enjoy the road.
There will be a thread starting March 7th, 2011 for lodging.
The only thing that is planned for this meet is the Rally over to Tail of the Dragon and spending time over there. The rest of the time can be spent in a infinite amount of ways. There are plenty of things to do in the area like:
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Site Seeing downtown Gatlinburg
Eating Out downtown
Go-karts
Putt-Putt
DollyWood
Driving other roads
Chillen at the Cabin
Sleeping
Fishing
The possibilities are endless.
What: The 2nd annual Mitsubishi's Take On the Dragon National Meet
Where: Gatlinburg, Tennessee (also Tail of the Dragon HWY 129 in Deal's Gap, NC)
When: July 20th-24th, 2011 Who: Any and all Mitsu's and/or Mitsu fanatics(Anybody is welcome to join, not locked to Mitsubishi owners or fanatics)
Why: To have a good time!
Links to look at:
Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC
Welcome to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Tennessee - Official Site, Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
Pigeon Forge Family Vacation Destination Guide ? Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
ERA in the Smokies Cabin Rentals
Tail of the Dragon Calendar of Events
Mitsu's Take On the Dragon 2011 Event on Facebook
We had over 50 people attend the 1st MTOD last year, I am hoping for over 100 this year. MTOD '11 promises to be BIGGER, BETTER, LONGER!!! The faster way to HWY 129 is open this year so no more 3 hour drive to get there. Clingmans Dome is also open this year, so there will be more to do!