Went on vacation to gatlinburg this week with the family and just happened to pick up a "things to do map" and saw that the dragon was within driving distance so I carved out some time to make the short run over the mountain to see what the big deal was. Well now I know. 318 curves in 11 miles up and down a mountain. Strange little stretch of road in the manner that it is not located close to any attractions other than a biker motel but the road was extremely traveled by bikes sport cars and passenger cars. Very narrow road with tight curves and extremely dangerous as oncoming traffic does not always stay in their lane. I can see why there are so many accidents as bikers think they are pros and travel waaaay to fast for their skills. This is the same for people in cars as well. I would love to drive that 11 miles on a closed street as you need all of that little road to get the most out of it. There were many cops on the dragon just waiting to catch someone speeding or to scrape them off the pavement. My wife did the driving as you all know my current situation but it was still a blast. Her top speed was about 40 on a straight portion and we were in my avalanche which made it that more scary for me.