Fiat on the Dragon
EVENT INVADES THE ROADS OF EAST TENNESSEE
By Larry Smith .
The highways
and back roads
of East
Tennessee
experienced an
Italian automotive
invasion as over 100
proud Fiat owners
descended upon this
mountainous region for a
weekend of exhilarating
drives and unbeatable
camaraderie. The 3rd
annual Fiat on the Dragon
event, founded by
longtime enthusiast
Brett Melancon, proved
to be an overwhelming
success with almost
triple the participants
from its inaugural run in
2013. The reason for this
incredible growth is
simple: The event caters
to Fiat 500 and Abarth
owners, many of whom
were introduced to the
brand upon its return to
the US marketplace four
years ago. Of course, all
vintage models are
welcome as well.
Another big draw is the
fact that the weekend is
anything but a typical car
show, in which prized
automobiles are trailered,
parked and mutually
admired.
Instead, the itinerary is structured around exciting, day-long drives, which take full advantage of the area’s twisting roads and magnificent scenery. The Talley Ho Inn in Townsend, a tiny hamlet that serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was the centralised hub for all activities. Organised drives included spirited runs on the event’s namesake, the legendary Tail of the Dragon, which blazes a trail through the Tennessee/North Carolina border with 318 hairpin curves in only 11 miles.
Also on tap were the Devil’s Triangle, a growing favourite amongst the event’s thrill-seeking participants, and scenic drives to Rugby, Big South Fork and Fontana Dam. With dedicated support from presenting sponsors Fiat Club America and Eurocompulsion/H.P.S.I., Fiat on the Dragon is quickly cementing its status in the Fiat community as a can’tmiss event for both the gearhead crowd and those who simply enjoy getting their beloved 500s out on the open road. And for many, it’s the friendships, both established and new, that make the biggest impactof all. A love and passion for Fiat cars creates an unbreakable bond, on the road and off. For information on the upcoming 2016 Spring event, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ FiatOnTheDragon
EVENT INVADES THE ROADS OF EAST TENNESSEE
By Larry Smith .
Instead, the itinerary is structured around exciting, day-long drives, which take full advantage of the area’s twisting roads and magnificent scenery. The Talley Ho Inn in Townsend, a tiny hamlet that serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was the centralised hub for all activities. Organised drives included spirited runs on the event’s namesake, the legendary Tail of the Dragon, which blazes a trail through the Tennessee/North Carolina border with 318 hairpin curves in only 11 miles.
Also on tap were the Devil’s Triangle, a growing favourite amongst the event’s thrill-seeking participants, and scenic drives to Rugby, Big South Fork and Fontana Dam. With dedicated support from presenting sponsors Fiat Club America and Eurocompulsion/H.P.S.I., Fiat on the Dragon is quickly cementing its status in the Fiat community as a can’tmiss event for both the gearhead crowd and those who simply enjoy getting their beloved 500s out on the open road. And for many, it’s the friendships, both established and new, that make the biggest impactof all. A love and passion for Fiat cars creates an unbreakable bond, on the road and off. For information on the upcoming 2016 Spring event, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ FiatOnTheDragon
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