How many of you attended all the years of DGRR??

***Herblenny*** · 01-29-2010, 09:14 AM

How many of you attended all the years of DGRR??

Please post here... and please let us know why you kept going to this event

If I could verify that you were there all the events, I'm thinking about making a special T-shirt for you guys to thank for supporting this event.

Phil

FerociousP · 01-29-2010, 09:32 AM

I've made it to every event... car trouble or not... in an RX-7 and not... and will come as long as the event holds on to the essence it has now of a big extended, event filled car show with people that I've known and been around for years. It isn't an event put on to make tons of money but an event put on because you/we want to hold on to what we enjoy and keep to this community around. I'll be there as long as I feel welcome and as long as it's fun.

... and I have the shirts to prove it, lol

Year 1: GTUs overheated on the gap, block seal and necessity got it home.
Year 2: GTUs overheated on the way to the gap. parked conveniently at djmtsu's in-laws in Chattanooga, rode with caravaners. The 7 made the trip back to nashville on the return.
Year 3: No 7. Bummed my way from car to car and getting to ride in SPOauto's sweet RX-3.
Year 4: GTUs 6p-T made it back in one piece.
Year 5: No 7. Drove djmtsu's miata.

Year 6: "Hopefully" my 90 black turbo vert, otherwise I'll be in a Mazda 6.

djmtsu · 01-29-2010, 12:43 PM

I unfortunately missed the first year. I just could not get off work (still pissed).

I go because it is great to see all the awesome cars, drive the best road in the USA, and hang out with like minded people.

Last year was the only year my FC didn't make it. I am pretty sure that even if I were to be in a situation where I didn't even have an RX-7, RX-8, or other Mazda car, I would STILL go.

It means that much every year.

Proxy One · 01-29-2010, 01:29 PM

I was at every event too from the start. True I too was in a different car a few years though. I was in my FD the first year then my DSM for a year and the STi for 2 then back in the FD last year. Ill be back this year in the FD again if everything goes as planed if not im gonna bring the RX2.

FC Zach · 01-29-2010, 02:18 PM

Everyone one but the first one. I'll keep going as long as the event is held. This is the one thing I look forward to each year! Last year I almost lost my my job because of this event (I asked off and my boss didn't think it was a legitimate excuse to skip work) and I went anyways. I wont miss this for a DAMN thing. Keep up the good work Phil! We really appreciate your dedication! This year will be a blast! I only hope to cruise through this year on the RE5! See all you guys there!

ROTORX7Holly · 01-29-2010, 03:03 PM

I have been there all 5 years and I will be attending this year too. I love driving U.S.129 and the Tail of the Dragon in a rotary. I have only been there one year without a rotary, but I made it anyway, as I wouldn't want to miss the socializing with the great rotorheads I have met over the years. Awesome event Phil, I'm so glad you had the vision to do this year after year.

Holly Woodward

mazdamikes · 01-29-2010, 04:17 PM

We've been there every year, up until last year we were in our 04 rx8, last year i brought my 85 GSL-SE. I wouldn't miss it for anything. Great job Phil

RoughRex · 01-29-2010, 05:38 PM

bah, every year but the first for me too. I bought my seven 4 months after the first DGRR

I like driving the dragon, the cars, the area and the community of rotary lovers that descends upon it.

-Six- · 01-29-2010, 07:24 PM

I kind of ruled out going to this because my 7 will not likely be in running condition soon enough, but seeing the responses of so many who went in a non-rotary is making me reconsider.

djmtsu · 01-29-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Six-

I kind of ruled out going to this because my 7 will not likely be in running condition soon enough, but seeing the responses of so many who went in a non-rotary is making me reconsider.

Hells yeah!

Last year Fero313 was driving my Miata, and I was in my FC. Outside Chattanooga I lost an injector, and had to leave it at my in-laws house. We squeezed everything into the Miata and continued on!

That is the rotary way!!

FC Zach · 01-29-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

That is the rotary way!!

There is no other way

-Six- · 01-31-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Hells yeah!

Last year Fero313 was driving my Miata, and I was in my FC. Outside Chattanooga I lost an injector, and had to leave it at my in-laws house. We squeezed everything into the Miata and continued on!

That is the rotary way!!

lol, so you are saying we may need my 6 as a pack mule!?

Viperx7 · 01-29-2010, 08:36 PM

I didn't make it to the first, but every year since. I'll keep going as long as the event is going and I have a rotary. It's one of the high points of the year. Great cars and people.

djmtsu · 01-31-2010, 11:23 AM

It could happen!

nuke0907 · 02-10-2010, 04:14 PM

i've made it in 2008, 2009, and hopefully every year to follow.

01-29-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	How many of you attended all the years of DGRR?? How many of you attended all the years of DGRR?? Please post here... and please let us know why you kept going to this event If I could verify that you were there all the events, I'm thinking about making a special T-shirt for you guys to thank for supporting this event. Phil __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

01-29-2010, 09:32 AM	#2
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	I've made it to every event... car trouble or not... in an RX-7 and not... and will come as long as the event holds on to the essence it has now of a big extended, event filled car show with people that I've known and been around for years. It isn't an event put on to make tons of money but an event put on because you/we want to hold on to what we enjoy and keep to this community around. I'll be there as long as I feel welcome and as long as it's fun. ... and I have the shirts to prove it, lol Year 1: GTUs overheated on the gap, block seal and necessity got it home. Year 2: GTUs overheated on the way to the gap. parked conveniently at djmtsu's in-laws in Chattanooga, rode with caravaners. The 7 made the trip back to nashville on the return. Year 3: No 7. Bummed my way from car to car and getting to ride in SPOauto's sweet RX-3. Year 4: GTUs 6p-T made it back in one piece. Year 5: No 7. Drove djmtsu's miata. Year 6: "Hopefully" my 90 black turbo vert, otherwise I'll be in a Mazda 6. __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD Last edited by FerociousP; 01-29-2010 at 01:03 PM.

01-29-2010, 12:43 PM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I unfortunately missed the first year. I just could not get off work (still pissed). I go because it is great to see all the awesome cars, drive the best road in the USA, and hang out with like minded people. Last year was the only year my FC didn't make it. I am pretty sure that even if I were to be in a situation where I didn't even have an RX-7, RX-8, or other Mazda car, I would STILL go. It means that much every year. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-29-2010, 01:29 PM	#4
Proxy One Victory Is Mine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee GA Posts: 428 Rep Power: 18	I was at every event too from the start. True I too was in a different car a few years though. I was in my FD the first year then my DSM for a year and the STi for 2 then back in the FD last year. Ill be back this year in the FD again if everything goes as planed if not im gonna bring the RX2. __________________ www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com 1994 Rx7 White 2001 RZ GT35R'd 1972 Rx2 Orange Coupe 5spd 2006 STi 1986 Buick GN

01-29-2010, 02:18 PM	#5
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Everyone one but the first one. I'll keep going as long as the event is held. This is the one thing I look forward to each year! Last year I almost lost my my job because of this event (I asked off and my boss didn't think it was a legitimate excuse to skip work) and I went anyways. I wont miss this for a DAMN thing. Keep up the good work Phil! We really appreciate your dedication! This year will be a blast! I only hope to cruise through this year on the RE5! See all you guys there! __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

01-29-2010, 03:03 PM	#6
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 364 Rep Power: 18	I have been there all 5 years and I will be attending this year too. I love driving U.S.129 and the Tail of the Dragon in a rotary. I have only been there one year without a rotary, but I made it anyway, as I wouldn't want to miss the socializing with the great rotorheads I have met over the years. Awesome event Phil, I'm so glad you had the vision to do this year after year. Holly Woodward __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

01-29-2010, 04:17 PM	#7
mazdamikes The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	We've been there every year, up until last year we were in our 04 rx8, last year i brought my 85 GSL-SE. I wouldn't miss it for anything. Great job Phil

01-29-2010, 05:38 PM	#8
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 192 Rep Power: 18	bah, every year but the first for me too. I bought my seven 4 months after the first DGRR I like driving the dragon, the cars, the area and the community of rotary lovers that descends upon it. __________________ 1988 GXL

01-29-2010, 07:24 PM	#9
-Six- Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	I kind of ruled out going to this because my 7 will not likely be in running condition soon enough, but seeing the responses of so many who went in a non-rotary is making me reconsider.

01-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#13
Viperx7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 322 Rep Power: 18	I didn't make it to the first, but every year since. I'll keep going as long as the event is going and I have a rotary. It's one of the high points of the year. Great cars and people. __________________ Mike Chrisman 83 Rx7 Turbo 85 Rx7 GS 89 Rx7 GTU http://www.cardomain.com/ride/409797 "Don't apoligize for being Patriotic, F**k 'em. TK"

01-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#14
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	It could happen! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-10-2010, 04:14 PM	#15
nuke0907 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	i've made it in 2008, 2009, and hopefully every year to follow.