To be honest, the year 2020 gobbled up our mental bandwidth. When the world gives you the deadliest pandemic in 100 years and triggers the most severe economic collapse in history, it gets tough to wear a smile under your CDC-approved face mask. For Corvette owners, a cruise to the world-famous "Tail of the Dragon" at Deals Gap, TN, might be just what the doctor ordered. … [Read more...] about The “Tail Of The Dragon” Doctor Will See You Now
Tail of the Dragon
Few stretches of pavement stir the imagination like the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, TN. So, naturally, Vettes of Atlanta Magazine went out to tame it.
Tail Of The Dragon – Photo Gallery 2
Sometimes in life, you get surprised. When we published Tail Of The Dragon – Photo Gallery, we thought our readers would enjoy seeing some photos of Corvettes tackling the famous Tail of the Dragon on U.S. 129. We thought it would be well received, but in the end, it was just another article, soon forgotten by the next one coming down the pike. Clearly, we … [Read more...] about Tail Of The Dragon – Photo Gallery 2
Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon Part 3
The world looks different to a photographer than it does to everyone else. Through the eye of their lens, they see the light, details, shadows, highlights, shapes, and how they interact with each other. Darryl "Killboy" Cannon and this talented team of photographers capture flat images and turn them into visceral art for all of us to enjoy. For years, Darryl has chronicled … [Read more...] about Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon Part 3
Ron Johnson – Keeper of the Dragon Part 3
For die-hard motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, few roads on Earth have the mystic of the Tail of the Dragon. This twisty 11-mile stretch of pavement showcases 318 corners of banked perfection in every conceivable shape and style. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Ron Johnson, a 20-year veteran of the Dragon and the owner of the Tail of the Dragon store. What … [Read more...] about Ron Johnson – Keeper of the Dragon Part 3
Tail Of The Dragon – Photo Gallery
We always look forward to putting our Corvette through its paces. Fortunately, Atlanta is only a couple hours away from one of the premier stretches of highway in the world, the Tail of the Dragon. This 11-mile, 318-perfectly banked corner section of the road is nestled high in the pristine Great Smokey Mountains. Besides the incredible driving experience, if you're … [Read more...] about Tail Of The Dragon – Photo Gallery