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Our family used the 'kank' as a shortcut when my boys were ski racing in the White Mtns.
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Somewhere in the midst of this run, the Targa turned 22,000 miles.
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the vatos with their lowriders...i sometime use the paddle shifter
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I just had a wonderful weekend with my son up in the Blue Ridge mountains--right outside of my back door. My wife was in Charlotte for a baby shower and my daughter was with with grandparents, so of course "the guys" (as my son likes to put it) jumped in the Porsche.
Now, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful place to drive, and there are some great driving opportunities there. Mostly, however, it's a nice, slow cruise since everyone is sightseeing and such (and a few good tunnels to hear that oh-so-sweet exhaust note). We headed up the parkway, visited Mount Mitchell and decided to come back a different way. I took an exit onto Highway 80 off of the parkway, and much to my surprise I found an absolutely exhilarating piece of road. We're talking a few miles of complete switchbacks, countless curves, good straightaways and the best part is every curve was superelevated (banked). Oh--and I don't think any of the curves were blind curves. Big deal to me there. As far as traffic, I didn't pass a single oncoming car... it seems to be some long, forgotten road.
I'm a fairly cautious driver, and with my son along I was especially so. But this is one reason I loved this road so much. The curves were so sharp and so close together you *might* hit 45 to 50 mph before you start preparing for the next curve. As usual, we had the music blaring and my son asked, "Dad, do you think the people singing in the back of the car have their heads banging around right now??"
Without a doubt, the best road I've driven in my 996.
Also, we have the "Tail of the Dragon" here on the NC/Tennessee border, but I haven't driven it. When I flew out to pick up the car with my son we did drive back on I-40 and enjoyed the I-40 portion of the NC/Tennessee border.
favorite road/drive ? rt 206 and the 3 mile drive...the sights of the inner city ,the smells and traffic lights. the vatos with their lowriders...i sometime use the paddle shifter
then i arrive....at my favorite bar...
po people beeezzz funny
Old Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC. It's about 6 miles of beautiful scenery, switchbacks and awesomeness....Patterson Road near me isn't bad, but it's not Shulls Mill.
If you go to the Dragon, be sure to hit the Cherohala Skyway. its like the Blue Ridge Parkway only with a 55 mph speed limit. It is absolutely amazing.
NC 151 off the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Asheville. An absolute roller coaster to the bottom, then turn around and do it again uphill.
Another great hill is the 'Diamondback' that runs up from I40 to the Parkway at Little Switzerland, NC.
Finally, Sutter Creek-Volcano Rd in Amador County, CA. I learned that road in high school driving a 396 Chevelle. Amazing I lived.
oh ok...glad you don't mean the Snake on Mulholland...that road is not fun to ride or drive...its too steep and sharp.
The rest of Mulholland and Stunt and Latigo are great roads...just hit them up this past weekend...
I was at the Marriott in West Palm a few years ago on a Sunday morning and awoke to the sound of high-revving motors. I watched three or four Rice Rockets working the cloverleaf on/off ramps for about 15 minutes. It looked like a blast!
Work with what you've got.
For me, it's SR 58 from I-65 to near Freetown in So. IN. Then, I cut across a county road and hit SR 135 up to Nashville (a small segment is on SR 46).
Just a little "high G" fun.
TC
I have lived right off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia for twenty five years. At certain times, it becomes my private autobahn, often being able to travel fifty miles without seeing another car. Lightly patrolled, chances are when you see the ranger going the other way you can feel fairly confident he alone is covering over one hundred miles and rapidly heading away from you. Granted, somewhat risky since getting caught speeding often requires visiting the federal courthouse since the Parkway is Federal. But, having said that, I've only had one written warning and several waves to slow down.
The Blue Ridge Parkway was designed by a father and son team of landscape architects during the thirties. Every curve and vista was planned as it follows the top ridge of the Blue Ridge mountains.
I have had the good fortune of joining twenty or thirty 911's rallying while doubling the speed limit
for fifty miles... safety in numbers? About the only times during the year where you will see traffic is in the autumn leaf season. The rest of the time its 469 thrilling miles. Check into the PCA rallies with
clubs from all over enjoying our largest national park.
It sucks doesnt it! My best is getting on 95 south heading...well straight ahead with no hills or curves down to Daytona. It's such a fun drive...cruise control and 600 cops...
The Million Dollar Highway (CO 550) from Ouray, CO to Durango, CO is pretty special. It also happens to regularly be named "the most dangerous highway in America". I suspect this has to do with the technical nature of the road as well as the lack of guard rails on a 2-lane road through the mountains. It's beautiful!
In defense of FLA
I love to drive the (over seas highway) through
The Florida keys. To be on the seven mile long bridge on the night of the full moon and see it rising, it glows bright orange as the light filters through the sodium chloride .
To drive the back roads to Sebring Races
Or the beach roads to Daytona races.
Driving through the Citrus growing counties
during blossom time.
And last but not least, driving All Year Long .
and yes I do drive all the way to the Blue Ridge
just to drive it
Just back a week ago from an 11 day trip, 5 days of which was with 26 other Porsches from Suncoast Florida Region that included Cherohala Skyway, Diamondback, Blue Ridge from Little Switzerland to Asheville and of course - Tail of the Dragon. Videoed the entire trip. Somewhere in the midst of this run, the Targa turned 22,000 miles.
We were REALLY lucky. The week before our tour they had a bad rain/wind storm in the Smokies, and of course yesterday it snowed. Our group organizers chose the perfect week. But, the down-side for me is that the trip increased the Targa's total mileage by 10%. The visits to PCNA, Eurofest and the HSR race in Savannah caused some of that. But, worth it all.
Hwy 64 in east TN runs thru the Ocoee Nat'l Park just north of the Ga. line. Great road to incorporate on the way to the Tail of the Dragon for some of you. Found it in the AMG S55 on the long way home from Atlanta.
�and the snow, ice, and cops. I've driven the 'kank' in my '02 Audi TT, an Audi A4 and my current C2. Our family used the 'kank' as a shortcut when my boys were ski racing in the White Mtns. when our home mtn. was Loon.
Bartlett Lake Rd. 28 miles roundtrip. Nothing but a curvy, 2 lane road that ends at the reservoir with fantastic views. From October-April there is no one heading there except the morning fishermen. Lots of fun with the top down and tunes up.
Tons of great twisty roads in San Diego
In N. county , Highland Valley road is right off the 15 fwy and about 10 fun miles. I try to drive it at least once every 2 weeks to get the cobwebs out (both me and the car). Now that we added a 996 Targa to the 986 S, I guess I have to drive it every week
Vintage racer , did you cross 35 mph? it looks and sounds like you where going for a Sunday afternoon dr. was there 5 or 6 car distance between the black P cat and your self?
It looks like a boring drive !!
The Tail of the Dragon is fun as is the Blue Ridge Parkway. Another drive I like is Highway 20 thru the North Cascades National Park and returning via Steven Pass in Washington state. Right now it is soaking wet and soon to be snowed in but from July thru September, it is as spectacular as any drive in the country.
There are a few hidden gems not far from Daytona!
On another note really liked the "dragon", but there is an excellent road from Socorro NM to Morenci AZ, just start on 60 west from Socorro and enjoy the wide open straights for miles, then grab 12 down to Reserve NM, few twisty's, the take 180 down to 78 and enjoy! One thing I miss about the west was the mountains. But wouldn't give up the boating in Florida to go back!
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