Dragon Events Tail of the Dragon (Highway US129) 318 curves in 11 miles, is America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.

During Initial Run how much distance between cars?

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Old 04-19-2005 | 08:11 AM
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Default During Initial Run how much distance between cars?

I was wondering if there was going to be a suggested amount of space between each other. Should we follow the three second rule or what.

I know I can keep off of the rear bumper of the car in front of me, but it drives me nuts when people tail gate and I know personally it lowers my driveability when I am mirroring someone behind me to see what they are doing.
Old 04-19-2005 | 08:18 AM
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Adjust your mirrors so you can't see what's behind you. Bubblegum machines are noticed only when they're close enough for you to hear
Old 04-19-2005 | 08:25 AM
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yeah I just dont want to feel pushed by someone who's car can out preform my stocker s2k, I dont think this is a problem but I do hope raul will make a mention for people to stay off of others rear's.
Old 04-19-2005 | 08:27 AM
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My understanding of the 'initial' run was that it would be pretty slow.
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'xactly...the initial run allows us all to get through The Dragon...it allows "virgins" an opportunity to see whats what...etc. We should anticipate this run being a 30-40mph event at most. Once we've all gotten down to Fontana and had Killboy take the money shot, everyone can git on da Dragon and enjoy at their own pace. Still keeping to desired observances of discretion and safety.

But initial run will be a cake walk. Hope everyone understands and will be okay with this. There'll be pleeeenty of runs to be had at brisk pace, etc.

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Old 04-19-2005 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by w1ngman,Apr 19 2005, 01:01 PM
We should anticipate this run being a 30-40mph event at most.
First gear all the way.
Old 04-19-2005 | 06:23 PM
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3 second rule should apply imo.
we don't need to have a single car screw up turn into a multiple car pile up.

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Old 04-19-2005 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GChambers,Apr 19 2005, 04:57 PM
First gear all the way.
sorry my first gear only goes to 37mph.
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