Comments on: Driving the Dragon

By: Deborah / NekoWoman

Deborah / NekoWoman — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:20:36 +0000

I can’t tell if I’m more jealous that you have a GPS or if I think it’s cheating to know the turns ahead of time… LOL… I think part of what makes the Dragon so breathtaking (for me) is that it is so fluid and unpredictable (as I can’t go often enough to memorize it and I lack the insight of a GPS).

By: ezra360

ezra360 — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:55:04 +0000

Yesssssss!!! Thanks for the teaser trailer Gabe. I agree there are times to push the MINI, but the silky smooth carving is oh-so-fun!

By: timmee

timmee — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:57:40 +0000

this is like porn. screw it, this is porn. i have been sans MINI since December and withdrawal is now chronic. lucky lucky lucky bastards.

By: goonery

goonery — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:55:31 +0000

Just like everyday driving in the UK, but on the wrong side of the road. :-) Nice clip ! LOL

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:54:54 +0000

what kind of exhaust do you have on that car???? Sounds good! Great video

Supersprint. You can read the review here.

By: rn3403

rn3403 — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:47:50 +0000

what kind of exhaust do you have on that car???? Sounds good! Great video

By: Mini2Go

Mini2Go — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:07:27 +0000

Good point, Gabe; this seems to be a more “casual” section of the Dragon, not just a relaxed drive. There are certainly sections with a lot tighter and closer in succession turns – you don’t even need to leave 2nd gear for those sections! But even this little video does wonders for my senses! It brings it all back – and OH what a rush! ;-)

By: Shamus

Shamus — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 04:09:45 +0000

Love the streaming video inserted right on the page! I’m used to most videos popping up in a seperate player…very slick Gabe.

By: docjohnboy

docjohnboy — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 01:40:32 +0000

wow. I’ve got to get up there this summer.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:38:52 +0000

For those curious, this is but a very small portion of the Dragon and definitely not as tight and winding as some portions.

By: Francis

Francis — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:38:01 +0000

Very nice Gabe! I guess this video will have to do for now.. Until the next MOTD!!!!

I still haven't tried the Ravines in my MINI... could that be considered a counterfeit Dragon???

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:29:10 +0000

Great video. Every run of the Dragon doesn’t need to be made at breakneck, deathspeed. I wish more people would realize that ; )

By: NYCMSC

NYCMSC — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:57:55 +0000

Its almost as twisty as the road to Hana on maui… Though the road to Hana is a lot more narrow and built almost entirely on cliffs…

By: Grendel

Grendel — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:20:54 +0000

That is a cool little video - it looks like it would be pretty easy to grab some gravel or other off road debris, sending the car spinning into one of the many trees.....

It looks a bit like Sheridan Rd. around Ravinia without the cops!

By: CmdrVimes

CmdrVimes — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:34:57 +0000

I have my own towhook cam vidoes that I’ll edit at some point. One run (out and back) it was actually mounted to the rear for a slightly different (and slightly more sick-inducing) point of view.

By: 05DSMCS

05DSMCS — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:33:12 +0000

wow…I won’t be able to concentrate at work at all today…

By: JustJay

JustJay — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:39:17 +0000

I to made a video at the Dragon via the passenger seat. I did from one end to the other and going to the rock durnig the midnight run. I will post some video soon. Nice one Gabe.

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:38:07 +0000

Thanks Gabe,

This video reminded me just how unwell I was feeling when we shot this. But, I would do it again in a heart beat!

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:34:05 +0000

Between the 22 to 25 second marks and again the 42 to 44 second marks. Do I hear the sweet sound of the super charger?

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:34:03 +0000

what a waste of gas, get those tires screeming! Geeez

Tires don't scream when the road is wet. It's also not a great idea to push the car when you have an extra 200-300lbs in the back.

I don't personally think it's a great idea to post videos of you driving your car exceedingly fast on the internet for all to see. I had other runs that we're at a very different pace but you won't see those here.