Skyline Drive weather for today: Weather

Permit Status:
Application for permit has been submitted and $200.00 fee paid.
10/9 - Permit approved, waiting to fill out rest of the paperwork
10/10 - Agreed to terms and conditions and signed off on agreement
10/11 - Agreement sent back to Depart of the Interior
10/12 - Permit received in hand and done
To donate money towards the permit (using paypal), please click here: Send a donation

Stops/Route Info:
Meeting time/place:
Meet at 9:00am - Leave at 9:30am
Dunkin' Donuts
14631 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA
(703) 815-4020

First Stop (approx. 70 mins from meeting place):
211 Quicke Mart, 12663 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747-1931 (Shell gas station)
Current premium gas price: $3.99 (updated Oct. 3)
Gas,Snacks,Restrooms, ATM

Second Stop (approx. 20 mins from first stop) (mile marker 32):
Entering skyline drive at Thornton Gap entrance
$15.00/car entrance fee (credit cards are accepted)

Third Stop - Turn around point (approx 35 mins from second stop) (mile marker 51):
Big Meadows Wayside
Lunch and dinner menu: Menu
Food, Restrooms, Photos

The route to skyline drive:


Interactive map: http://g.co/maps/2nrqt This route starts with a nice easy cruise down 66 west. After exiting from interstate 66 the speed limit will drop to 45mph and the road will take you up and down some blind hills and slowly introduce you to some mild twists. The corners will become sharper and more challenging as we get closer to the skyline drive entrance. This route also includes 3 one way bridges and unmarked lanes. Ignorance on this route could endanger yourself and others and will NOT be tolerated. If we do not get stuck behind others....great let's enjoy some curves. If we get stuck behind traffic....great lets enjoy the views and a nice drive together. I have done this route a lot of times so do not hesitate to ask questions.

Things to remember:
* This is for s2000s only
* Reliable cars only
* Know your limits and your car's
* Stay in your lane at all times
* Headlights on at all times
* Stay a safe distance from the car in front of you
* NO passing on the back roads even in the legal zones. We should stay together.
* Temps will drop 5-10 degrees from beginning of drive to top of skyline drive
* Bring radios if you have them. Due to wind noise an ear piece might help as well, but that might be illegal?

Attending:
1. CivicGuyInVA - Mike (Meet Coordinator, radio)
2. VPS_AP1 (GoPro 2 Video Recording)
3. loksfst
4. ScottiJusmc
5. s2_4shoor (Our personal professional photo taker)
6. toreus
7. aeonracer (Our personal professional photo taker)
8. 08cr#65 (photo taker)
9. papichulonica
10. zhasmi
11. t0mmy
12. gregory2d
13. steamedturtle
14. yasser89
15. lagunablu2k (GoPro 2 Video Recording)
16. jhanley
17. n-atuned
18. TruBluS2k
19. uncoolron
20. Mr. Orange (Radio)
21. pndabur (Radio)
22. dallasap1
23. sata3000
24. dirtycrabcakes
25. gregory2d guest1
26. gregory2d guest2
27. maranelloboy05 (video and stills)
28. Elare
29. mo19249
30. steven975
31. 32. s2kcrew
32. Matt_in_VA
33. steb0r
34. mohsIncredible
35. s2_4shoor guest Brett
36. Dagger

Maybe:
1. s2000alldahy
2. VPS_AP1 guest1
3. VPS_AP1 guest2
4. kgf3076
5. S2Kaboom

 

of course I'm in. and are we doing the group leaders again?

 

Im In for sure. This will be my FIRST Skyline drive, so im real excited

 

Oct 13th wont work for me i have a wedding to be at but every other date is good for me!
Cant wait to do this again!

 

You know I'll be present also. Put me down

I can show up except Nov.3rd (work)

 

In, thanks for organizing again Mike. I got a kick out of the 'reliable cars only' line, which ACTUALLY reads: Don't bring your newly built turbo, only to have it break down in the middle of nowhere with most of the group out of range for radio contact...

Good times.

 

In. I'll bring the camera too.

 

Thanks guys I'm looking forward to this. I'll do everything I can to make it safe and enjoyable for all.

 

im in can't wait for a nice long drive...how long would we be there?

 

Definitely interested, depending on when it happens.