Tennessee Highway Patrol to return in 2008

[06blaksi]

I foresee me getting at least one ticket

[Gonzo]

Only had one ticket occur last year, wasn't even on the Dragon.

[HondaFREAK]

honestly, I think it's a double edged sword...more cops mean more tickets, but it could also mean that people drive smarter. Would be good to have more cops in the area just in case something happens so someone doesn't pull and hit and run while you're waiting for the TN police to arrive

[jackolee]

.... dude...

IDK if i can go again this year. =(

some 8th gen membs said they were going to tie me up
throw me in the trunk of my own car and drive me and my car there HAHAHAHA....

idk i guess ill see when the time gets closer

[Civic Pride]

Originally Posted by jackolee

.... dude...

IDK if i can go again this year. =(

some 8th gen membs said they were going to tie me up
throw me in the trunk of my own car and drive me and my car there HAHAHAHA....

idk i guess ill see when the time gets closer

[DeePStr33tzOfTn]

Originally Posted by Civic Pride

that would be sooooo rough on him in the trunk. cuz to get to the lodge we have to drive the dragon. i'd hate to be in the trunk goin around those corners.

[Omega87]

Originally Posted by 06blaksi

Po Po wont mess with me,....... Im gonna bring my "other" Si

Woo! Got my Si from the same dealer.
Fun fact: That one used to be Fiji Blue, but then they masked it with that white stuff. Cops are weird. Anyway, it's parked at the cop shop in Kanata, ON if anyone wants it.

Also, there was a car show in Ottawa and there was a little strip for cars to "show off", anyway the cops had it there and they took it out for a little spin. The cop driving it did a little burnout off the line. Everyone cheered, good times.

[lovecheese]

Let the THP give me a ticket! I'm from the state!

[runeknight95]

LEDs off, Radar detectors and Laser jammers on!

[hiphopaddict]

Originally Posted by pkkid

What's the big deal anyways? How many accidents are there in the summer? More than drunk driving? Cell phone use while driving? I think they should put their money to better use.

Unfortunatley, there are a ton of motorcyclists who are ruining it for everyone. I take that back... There a are a ton of what the sportbike community call "Squids" ruining it for everyone. From Wikipedia: "A squid is an irresponsible motorcyclist. The term is derogatory and common among motorcyclists in North America.It is generally associated with a new or reckless motorcyclist seen riding erratically and/or beyond his or her capabilities, often without appropriate riding gear." My brother is a sportbike nut, and has been for years. He's slain the dragon many, many times, but he does it safely and in full race leathers. Unfortunately leathers don't really protect against trees, and cliffs, and there are plenty of them! If your a novice rider, and you want to give your 1000CC superbike a thrashing, STAY AWAY FROM THE DRAGON!

I didn't get to attend 8CCDII, but I went a few weeks later on my way back from NC (I live in Nashville). My brother was with me. There were sportbikes up there acting a fool. I had 2 or 3 almost hit me as I winded the curves at speed. One rider had to be life-flighted out who had wrecked while I was there. I heard rumors that he died, but I really don't know for sure. He says that these idiots getting hurt all the time are the main reason for the police presence.

Originally Posted by DeePStr33tzOfTn

i saw 1 cop sitting on the TN side while i was up there... he was just chillen w/ his radar on cuz when i came around a corner my radar was going apeshit and he was sittin off the road on the next corner.. **** them.. i'll have a valentine this year.. i'll know they are there before they hear me coming :)

When I was there, I made 5 or 6 runs up and down the Dragon. I have a bad ass radar detector (Bel RX65 Pro), and it never even beeped. They weren't using radar, b/c they know that most serious riders/drivers have a good radar detector.

Originally Posted by drdre1443

Last time I went to the dragon in September, there were TN cops around quite a bit. I didn't see anyone get pulled. I saw quite a few motorcycles and pickups pulled. Even Killboy (and girl) gave us a heads up a few times about cops.

They were normally waiting on the other side of a blind curve. I was on the throttle pretty hard a couple of times when I saw them, and they didn't mess with me. My brother said they would have if I'd been on a bike.

[Nomar06]

I you all take the time to go to the site that have some of the vids posted of the cops you will see that most of the people that get pulled over are crossing double lines, insane speeds and generally being retarded.

So dont be retarded and respect the double yellow!

[Cookstar]

Originally Posted by Nomar06

I you all take the time to go to the site that have some of the vids posted of the cops you will see that most of the people that get pulled over are crossing double lines, insane speeds and generally being retarded.

So dont be retarded and respect the double yellow!

You mean like this
YouTube - 8CCDII Drifting a FWD Car

[pegleghcf]

hahahahaha nice one

[Nomar06]

so you come out of your cave should to post that?!?!?!

dont you have to go clean some poo???


and yes....don't do what I did.....loose control.

[jrMartinez24]

nice drifting skillz