Cujo159 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Alright, I know I'm new here, but I've been hearing about the tail of the dragon for over a year and a half now and I'm itching to go. Epecially since I'm a lot closer to it than when I was living in Florida. So who's down for this trip? I'm game to organize it with a little help. I was thinking sometime in late July, early August. Should give people enough time to clear their schedules or make sure they aren't busy. I work weekends every 3rd week so I'll atleast be planning this before or after one of those weekend. Let me know guys! This would be an awesome weekend trip!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 you might want to try over at this website too http://www.centralohiosubarus.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks! I'll repost there too! Question still stands though. Who's down like china town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Dragon is way crowded now with idoits unless you go mid week. 555 is close and had a great time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Where/what is 555? I'd go mid week if it weren't for this thing called work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Where/what is 555? I'd go mid week if it weren't for this thing called work.. search triple nickel in ohio. 555 is the state route in south eastern ohio its a really curvey country road. becareful some corners have loose gravel. and we got chased by a loose dog, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 555 is a state route in south-east ohio that is as close as you get to the dragon. It's a region that's frequented by the likes of Car and Driver and the other magazines as it's close to them and there are many other great roads down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Dragon is way crowded now with idoits unless you go mid week.. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 dragon is a awesome scenic drive - 555 has less traffic so it can be fun but... the dragon is sooooo much better for overall experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 dragon is a awesome scenic drive - 555 has less traffic so it can be fun but... the dragon is sooooo much better for overall experience. That's what I'm all about. The experience. Besides I've seen the scenery of that area and it's definitely something I want to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Just got back from a week at the Dragon yesterday. The Dragon is only one of many great drives in that immediate area. I do agree that running the Dragon is much more fun and safer during the week. We spent the weekend either drinking at Fontana Village or driving other roads in the area. If you plan a weekend trip, search to make sure there are no large events the same weekend. Last weekend was the annual Zdayz event, nearly 500 registered attendees and probably ~200 that didn't bother to register, it made for crowded roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yea good call. I had a friend from cincy that went to that. Looked like fun. I used to own a 350Z but had to trade it in for my STI since it would have killed me driving it in the snow. It was my only car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 i have drove my 350 the last 2 winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 i've been wanting to go check out 555...thanks for reminding me since the weather is nice now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 How far away is 555? About the same area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 How far away is 555? About the same area? http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Ohio+555,+Ohio&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.646818,84.990234&ie=UTF8&geocode=FbWaWwIdpW0d-w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Ohio+555,+Ohio&ll=39.630019,-81.97998&spn=0.240093,0.663986&z=11 If you do the Dagon, get up early and prep your car to be sure you are making a sunrise run. The air will still be crisp and there should be light, or no traffic (great for filming).. was going to post pic from 555, but they are all on a friends Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Is 555 crowded on a nice day or is it pretty tame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have only been one time. Casper has been several and may shed more light. We went on a Saturday with great weather, and there were 3 slow downs that were local farm equipment. Other than that we were at the limits of the law and our ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Is 555 crowded on a nice day or is it pretty tame? is not crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Im actually hoping to setup another event this year before the season is out. It will consist of 555 plus a couple others Im currently holding out on. 555 is not for a car or driver that's not prepared. I generally go mid week, too, as I never hit traffic or law enforcement. I've been out driving East and SE Ohio numerous times. It's what I do. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I have only been one time. Casper has been several and may shed more light. We went on a Saturday with great weather, and there were 3 slow downs that were local farm equipment. Other than that we were at the limits of the law and our ability. My favorite road. Just don't be a jackass and don't cross the center line. You never know when a motorcyclist is coming around a blind corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I drove through the dragon last weekend, way too many cops this time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo159 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yea that's the only problem with these well known roads during the nice season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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