Meet/Drive Day/Night in Chattanooga TN

[rsmithdrift]

Alright. I am starting a FREE NICO meet and mountian drive day. It will cover 120miles of twisting mountain and back country roads. It covers 2 mountains and 6 touge style mountain roads. The best part....IT'S FREE!! It'll cost you only the time and gas to come join us.

Date: Saturday October 28. Weather forcast calls for almost no chance of precipitation, sunny, Hi: 57, Low: 39

Location: Coolidge Park, North Chattanooga.

Directions to Coolidge Park: Coming from I75 North or South (Knoxville/Ga): Take I75 to the 75/24 split and take I24 West (You only have one option for direction) At the 24/27 split take I27 North through Downtown. Take the Manufacturers Blvd exit on Olgiati Bridge (over TN river) and take a right at Manufacturers Blvd. Take a right at Cherokee Blvd/Frazier Ave (first light) Take a right Tremont St. and it'll be the parkinglot at the bottom of the hill on the right across from the Chattanooga Theatre.

Coming from I24 south/east (Al/Nashville): Take I24 to the 24/27 split and take the I27 North, through Downtown. Take the Manufactureres Blvd exit on Olgiati Bridge (over TN river) and take a right at Manufactureres Blvd. Take a right at Cherokee Blvd/Frazier Ave (first light) Take a right Tremont St. and it'll be the parkinglot at the bottom of the hill on the right across from the Chattanooga Theatre.

Time: Meet at 3pm and drive at 6-7pm. The earlier the better to beat the sunset. If we stay on schedule the regular part of the drive will end at ~8:30pm The extended part up Lookout will end ~9:30

So all Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Birmingham and surrounding area or farther members that want to take a mountain cruise with some breathtaking visuals THEN SPEAK UP!!

Here are some pics....







Look good, and fun? Then come drive it!!

My email is [email protected] if you need to contact me for any reason.

For detailed route directions read my post #25.

Modified by rsmithdrift at 5:48 AM 10/24/2006
Modified by rsmithdrift at 6:27 AM 10/24/2006

[rsmithdrift]

I dry ran the route I had planned and it turns out it's a 120 mile drive that took around 2 1/2 hours to complete. It covers 6 touge style mountain roads and some nice secluded winding country roads in between.

So the plan is whatever Saturday in October we agree on (21st or 28th) we will meet around 3-4ish and start the drive at around 6-7pm. We'll run a slightly modified route the next morning at sunrise for those who want to stay (indescribably beautiful)

If you want to come you need to speak up. It won't happen lest I know people will come.
Modified by rsmithdrift at 7:12 AM 9/23/2006

[rsmithdrift]

I've decided to have it October 28th as this seems to work best for everyone.

Modified by rsmithdrift at 7:11 AM 9/23/2006
Modified by rsmithdrift at 1:02 AM 9/26/2006

[The Inflicted]

Sounds fun. Count me in.

[chattanoogarebel]

I appreciate your letting me know about this, and I might can make it, but I don't know. My wife and I are expecting our first child so things are up in the air, but please let me know if and when this happens.

[rsmithdrift]

OK. I edited, I want this to happen on Saturday either October 21 or 28.

So if you want to come post your vote on which day we have it. Remember leaves start to change colors around the 15th and this is supposed to be cold winter.

[jEzTeR]

Looks like a great time.

I just got back from the mountains Thursday. I doubt that I will be able to make it this time. Oct is really crazy for me. Take some good pics!!!!

[Bimmerboy]

no longer own a nissan man, plus the time y'all are doing this i have a bmw meet and drive to attend. hope you guys have fun, the roads around here are alot of fun.

[babowc]

how far is chattanooga from metro atl??looks fun...all depends on what date it'll be for me..

[peaksja]

rsmithdrift, Thanks for the e-mail....

My finances need to be focused on a few bills currently, but I would really like to go. I will keep you posted if things change.

babowc,

According to yahoo its about 2h up which its not a bad drive at all, considering this is from my house which is 15m south of the airport. If I do go I would like to meet up (all from ATL) and caravan up!

[kamikazi]

Ryan,

thanks for the email notice. i reallly want to go but i might have to play it by ear tho. i am in need of a turbo since mine went pop. if i have the funds and its on the 21st becuase i am heading out to the sema show on the 30th or 31st but the pics look good but i will let you know a little closer to the meet.

[driftin2trance]

it would have to be on the 28th, becuase i have a drift event in ocala FL on oct 21. so if anything goes down, i would try to make it on the 28th. keep me updated.

[kill1get1free]

If funds (and the wife and depending if i could meet ya'll while ya roll out (I get off at 7 on saturdays)) allow I'll be down for it. I work at NTB on Rossville Boulevard and every one could get new tires for the trip that morning or at least have everything checked out so nothing goes wrong at least with the tires. I'll let ya know if i can go.

[supra brit]

Hey, I would love to go. I wont be able to drive too fast around the corners unless I get some dif wheels, mine are out to far that they scrape the fenders when I turn too quick... But i might go for the scenery and to hang out! Maybe someone can bring a grill and some food too. The 28th would prob be better for me cuz the 22nd is my bf's bday so we'll prob be celebrating on the 21st as well.

Keep me updated!

[rsmithdrift]

The date is going to be the 28th. I'll need it to be the 28th to recover from vacation expenses and more people have said they need it to be the 28th and also there's a Nashville meet on the 21st, so yeah, it's the 28th.

Official Date: Saturday Oct. 28 2006.

Meet Point. Coolidge Park, North Chattanooga.

Time: Meet at 3-4pm drive at 6-7pm. Encore drive optional the next morning at 6-7am.

[95silvia14]

Hey ill be there can you send me a email with the route to [email protected]

[Burnsey]

Official Date: Saturday Oct. 28 2006.

but what about the Bama game!?

Seriously though, once mine is up and reliable enough to not go off the side of the mountain, I'll be going to deals gap every now and then, you should come.

[jgauspohl]

I'm definitely down....I just did a run through the dragon last saturday...and although my sr sits in the previously totalled black kouki for now...the coilovers are on the new ride...and let's just say it handles like it should...I might be 5spd and boosting by then...if I can sell some stuff really quick but I don't see it happening.

[chattanoogarebel]

I would love to go, but my wife and I just had a 8pd 8 oz baby boy, he's the joy of my life besides my wife, he's my world.

[rsmithdrift]

I would love to go, but my wife and I just had a 8pd 8 oz baby boy, he's the joy of my life besides my wife, he's my world.

Congradulations man!

BTW, the meet part is going to be in the lot across the street from the Chattanooga Theatre for those attending. Getting close..... oh, and I added two mountain roads to the drive.......Lookout mtn is now included, drive is now 100 miles in length.........and........the leaves are changing colors now. So we need to stop for pics at the top of Signal.
Modified by rsmithdrift at 6:30 AM 10/24/2006

[jgauspohl]

still planning on going...making sure work schedule permits...but I don't see a problem.

[rsmithdrift]

still planning on going...making sure work schedule permits...but I don't see a problem.

Sweet......Guess I'll see you there then huh?? Did you ever go to Nash today,........yesterday,.........whatever you'd call it at 3:30am lol.

Anyways, check the OP for directions to Coolidge Park.

[Ruff Ryder 6]

Well I may be up for it if you'll let me know what the schedule is. I was wanting to know the routes you were planning on taking. i will be coming from nashville and i've got a friend in knoxville that wants to go, but we were wanting to know where all you were headed so that we could either start in chatt with you or we could jump in somewhere along the drive. you can email me the details. thanks man, sounds like a fun trip. hope to go

[eddiec]

where does the trip end? or does it make a loop?

[rsmithdrift]

Alright guys, print this if you are planning on coming to the trip. Detailed directions of the route for the drive......

This is THE ROUTE

Leaving Coolidge park at 6:30pm turn left onto Frazier Ave, this turns into Cherokee Blvd and then into Dayton Blvd. Take a left on Signal Mtn Blvd Hwy 127 and head up Signal Mtn, The S curves are a blast but DO NOT SPEED after the infamous "Space Ship Turn" You'll know it by the Space ship house visible on the left as you exit the first hairpin. Cops patrol the Town of Signal Mtn Heavily beyond this point.

We will then go to Signal Point to take pictures. To get to Signal Pt take the first Left at the top of Signal Mtn ((Just before the first Light)this is also Signal Mtn Blvd) and follow the signs to Signal Pt. Then do the opposite to get back to hwy 127 and take a right and continue through the town of Signal Mtn. (DO NOT SPEED IN THE TOWN, THEY WILL PULL YOU OVER IF THEY EVEN SUSPECT YOU OF SPEEDING IN THE TOWN)Take a right at Anderson PikeTake a right at E Brow Rd we'll circle back and and if we have a small enough group we'll stop at the overlook to take more pics. Take a right onto W Rd down the mountain, be careful in the hairpins, first one to the turn has right of way and YES YOU HAVE TO STOP if there's oncoming traffic (you'll understand why) Take the first right at the roundabout onto Mountian Creek RdTake a Right at Hwy 127 and go ~ 1/2 mile

THERE IS A BP STATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF MTN Creek Rd AND 127. THIS IS THE MEETING POINT FOR LATE ARRIVALS!!!! Look for a group of sports cars lead by my grey gunmettal S13 Fastback. Time will be ~ 7:15 - 7:45 if we stay on schedule. And no, we won't stop at the BP. You'll have to be waiting their and catch the tail of the line.

Take a Left at Suck Creek Rd and this will take us up and down Suck Creek Mtn (the highlight of the drive)Take a right at 283 Take a right at Hwy 127 up the backside of Signal MtnTake a left onto Corral Rd (try not to speed on this road)Take a left onto Sawyer Pike (This turns into Roberts Mill Rd (THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ROAD ON THE DRIVE))Take a right at Dayton Pike

We will stop at the Raceway station to get gas (least expensive in town)

This is where the regular drive ends approximate distance of 70 miles and 2 hours. Time at this point should be 8:15 to 8:45 assuming we are staying on schedule.

If your heading home from here, simply get on I27 to where you need to go.

THE EXTENDED DRIVE UP LOOKOUT MTN

bear left onto hwy 153 (you won't notice you've done it)Take the exit for Hixon Pike South toward Downtown. (watch for police radar in/after S curves, don't speed)Take a right at Frazier Ave (wave as we pass coolidge park lol)Take a left at Manufactureres BlvdGet on I27 South Toward downtown (take s curves at 90-100mph lol j/k)Get in middle lane to take I24 east IMMIDIATELY take the Broad St Lookout Mtn exit. (you'll actually be on williams)Take a right at 25th st.Take a left at Broad St.Follow the main road onto Cummings highway (trust me you won't realise you've done it)Take a left at Old Wauhatchie PikeTake a Right at Lookout Mtn Scenic Hwy Follow signs to Rock City. Stay on Red Ridinghood Trail instead of turning into Rock City (this turns into Ochs Hwy)Take a left at St Elmo Ave/Tennessee AveBear right at Cummings Hwy/Broad st.

Take Broad to I24 (this ends the extended trip) Approximate time 9:45-10:30pm, Total distance of 98 miles. At this point your on the otherside of downtown from the start point (Coolidge Park)

It's very important that you stay with the group as it is very VERY easy to get lost if you don't. Find a buddy to stay with and REMEMBER OUR CARS!

Click on the name of my car in my sig to see what it looks like.

Here is Chattanooga, I advise you click the link and follow the route by map ahead of time so you atleast somewhat have your bearings during the drive. Satellite image is available for ~75% of the route.http://maps.google.com/maps?so...ab=wl

One last thing, THESE ARE OPEN PUBLIC ROADS, IT'll BE SATURDAY NIGHT SO EXPECT TO PASS ATLEAST A FEW COPS! DON'T BE STUPID, REMEMBER YOU DON'T KNOW THESE ROADS THAT WELL AND CORNERS DO COME UP ON YOU IF YOU'RE NOT EXPECTING THEM, THAT SAID.........DRIVE CAREFULLY AND WITHIN YOUR LIMITS. Don't end up like the Ford Explorer that rolled 7 times on I27 I saw while test runing the route tonight....

And don't forget to have fun and enjoy the scenery and roads!!
Modified by rsmithdrift at 6:01 AM 10/24/2006

[rsmithdrift]

Well thanks for not showing up guys......

[The Inflicted]

Yep, it's a shame you folks didn't show. The weather was perfect and I was really looking forward to seeing some other cars.

[jgauspohl]

Well thanks for not showing up guys......

Sorry man...my buddy threw away my contacts on Friday so I had to go get an eye exam w/ out insurance 85 bucks...and then order more contacts...which was like 60 bucks...so yeah...that hurt my wallet a little and I couldn't make it. I'll definitely try to hit up the next one if you have one or I'll just msg you sometime if I'm down that way. I usually just go to the Dragon though...I went the other nite ...it was badass...no one was up there at all.

[rsmithdrift]

Sorry man...my buddy threw away my contacts on Friday so I had to go get an eye exam w/ out insurance 85 bucks...and then order more contacts...which was like 60 bucks...so yeah...that hurt my wallet a little and I couldn't make it. I'll definitely try to hit up the next one if you have one or I'll just msg you sometime if I'm down that way. I usually just go to the Dragon though...I went the other nite ...it was badass...no one was up there at all.

No hard feelings man, just a little dissapionted was all.

Anyways, you know I've never done the dragon.......

My email is [email protected]

I'm almost always available so next time you go LMK.......I really want to do this before I move back to FLA this January...

[jgauspohl]

No hard feelings man, just a little dissapionted was all.

Anyways, you know I've never done the dragon.......

My email is [email protected]

I'm almost always available so next time you go LMK.......I really want to do this before I move back to FLA this January...

What's cool too is they take pictures of most of the cars up there Friday Saturday and Sunday

checkout my slideshow the password is : myspace

http://www.photoreflect.com/sc...4&t=1