Some images are so iconic in the world of motorsports that you know exactly where they are when you see them. The famous Dunlop Bridge at LeMans comes instantly to mind. For many avid sports car and motorcycle enthusiasts, the Dragon at the Tail of the Dragon store is equally as iconic. Over the years, the myths and legends surrounding this 11-mile stretch of U.S. 129 have … [Read more...] about Ron Johnson – Keeper Of The Dragon Part 2
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.
Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon Part 2
The renowned French photographer Marc Riboud once said, "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second." For famed action photographer Darryl "Killboy" Cannon, the next second could bring a 3.8 million dollar Pagani Huayra into his viewfinder or a motorcycle hand-built to look like a jet ski. On the Tail of the Dragon, both are possible on any … [Read more...] about Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon Part 2
Ron Johnson – Keeper Of The Dragon
There are only a handful of elite, cult-worthy stretches of highway in the world. These ribbons of unforgiving black asphalt are spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. These roads are so technically challenging, so adrenaline-pumping they are elevated to once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list status. The Tail of the Dragon is, for many, at the top of the list. The reason … [Read more...] about Ron Johnson – Keeper Of The Dragon
Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon
The early morning sun struggles to burn through the fog that veils the Great Smokey Mountains. The internationally famous, 11-mile stretch of U.S. 129, known as the Tail of the Dragon lies deceptively quiet. The dense wisps of fog obscures the sight of those foolhardy enough to traverse it's 318 curves in these early hours. The locals in these mountains will tell you not … [Read more...] about Darryl “Killboy” Cannon – The Eyes Of The Dragon
The Tail Of The Dragon – A Voice That Drives My Heel
"I've been driving all nightMy hands wet on the wheelThere's a voice in my head that drives my heelIt's my baby callingSays, "I need you here."And it's half past four, and I'm shifting gear" - lyrics, Radar Love by Golden Earring. There are times when our inner voice calls out to us. Beckons us to action, primal in its desire, a yearning that can't be satisfied through … [Read more...] about The Tail Of The Dragon – A Voice That Drives My Heel