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> Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb, ...UPDATE: now with Pictures and VIDEOS!!
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post Apr 23 2013, 03:35 PM
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I've been telling Nadine (wife) that we need to do some 'adventure' of sorts...something new. We did Targa Newfoundland for 4 years, visited Poland for cousin that was getting married, vacationed in Brazil, etc. but the last 4 years have been pretty 'normal' just doing some PCA events and watching Grand Am or ALMS races. Even our vacation was to Orlando to see the mouse. (thought we did go to Napa, but that's not really and 'adventure')

I had considered doing One Lap of America...still might one of these days...but timing was bad this year.

So Cory Friedman of Autometrics said I need to run the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb. It's close to home, just a weekend, and a ton of fun...

I think I'm going to do it, and drive Huey. The organizer said he doesn't think a 914 has ever run - as it never did when we did Targa.

Here's info:

http://www.dragonhillclimb.com/

and a video of Cory's record breaking run (in a Porsche Cup car):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4-fx8acQAE


Looks fun doesn't it??
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post Apr 23 2013, 04:39 PM
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I vote "DO IT" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Apr 23 2013, 06:39 PM) *

I vote "DO IT" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

no shock there!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:10 PM
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25 turns with several big sweepers. How fast is he going in the video? Looks like. A blast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:48 PM
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Sure looks like a lot of fun, Bob....
Go Get'um!!
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post Apr 23 2013, 07:43 PM
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Hell Yea! I want to go !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 10:49 PM
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Looks fuchin' scary to me but that's because I'm old and have no driving talent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 10:57 PM
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The question is, why wouldn't you?

Huey needs to run free!
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post Apr 28 2013, 08:52 PM
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Well, looks like not only am I going to do it, but Nadine wants to run it too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)

We just took Huey out for the Hurricane Regions Spring Tour up into Pipestem WVa. Nadine drove half of the tour (as she always does), and had so much fun (as she always does) that she decided SHE wants to race the hillclimb too!

She's excited and so am I! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Apr 28 2013, 09:14 PM
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Are you going to the June or August Hill Climb?

Looks like fun, it would be impossible for me to get my car done by June & I'd have to work like hell for August
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post Apr 28 2013, 09:20 PM
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post May 14 2013, 03:10 PM
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We may have to run Papa Smurf instead of Huey...Huey's engine is getting really tired and I'm not sure I want to stress it that much - may not make it. And since they'd be in the same class anyway (go figure), I know Papa would be MUCH faster than Huey up there....
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post May 14 2013, 03:51 PM
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I would like to plant another idea in your mind.
Something I would offer to join/fund with you.

Baja 1000 in the stock beetle class.

Rich
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post Jun 19 2013, 06:30 AM
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Wow, didn't realize this thread hadn't updated this since May 14!

Hillclimb is this weekend, June 22-23 we are taking Papa Smurf (Huey may not be up to it). Both Nadine and I are competing.

Details at www.dragonhillclimb.com

If I can, I'll try to post pictures on our facebook page as we go, and on here when I can.
www.facebook.com/naroescapemotorsports.com

Wish us luck!!
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post Jun 19 2013, 08:23 AM
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thought we did go to Napa, but that's not really and 'adventure'


You never tried dining with McMark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Go for it. Have fun. Make videos.
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post Jun 19 2013, 08:40 AM
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thought we did go to Napa, but that's not really and 'adventure'


You never tried dining with McMark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Go for it. Have fun. Make videos.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that big-brained boy knows every little dive in Napa and Sonoma and I've been fortunate enough to spend plenty of time with him eating at them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

Back on topic. Go get em!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jun 19 2013, 04:04 PM
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Bob... I am going to try to make it up there and take some pictures. Are you staying in Robbinsville?

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post Jun 19 2013, 04:58 PM
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Yep, staying at Phillips moyel
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post Jun 22 2013, 09:04 PM
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Saw Bob and Nadine today at the hillclimb. I don't think they will mind me posting a few shots I took of Papa Smurf (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Not sure how well they are doing as far as time. I thought times were being posted live on the CCR SCCA web site but I could not find them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Nadine given the go-ahead to approach the start line.
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Nadine ready to start her first run.
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Bob roaring around the curve. Man, that flat six can sing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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Bob headed back down the mountain.
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Nadine rounds the curve.
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Nadine headed back down the course.
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Bob's final run of the day.
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Papa Smurf headed up the hill... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxF4R68zonw
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post Jun 23 2013, 12:43 PM
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More video, please. Awesome fun.
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