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Larry Callahan
06-16-2010, 08:12 PM
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September 17, 18 and 19 2010
Rain or Shine


Here we go again. It's time for another Run Thru The Hills event in Pigeon Forge TN. Bill Howell of MuscleRides.com (http://www.musclerides.com) has once again organized what promises to be an unforgettable event: the sixth annual MuscleRides.com Run Thru The Hills. Scheduled during the beautiful mid September weather of "God's Country" Tennessee, this event will feature a plethora of pro-touring cars and enthusiasts; autocrossing, drag racing, Speedstop Challenge and a cruise through the back hills --what more could a pro-touring enthusiast ask for?

Want more? Not only is this event a qualifying event for the Optima Batteries Ultimate Streetcar Invitational (http://www.optimainvitational.com/) it's your last chance to win an invite for the 2010 event at a qualifying event.

Want even more? Each ticket will qualify you for a drawing for a grand prize on Sunday. Yes, once again Forgeline (http://www.forgeline.com/) and Prodigy Customs (http://www.prodigycustoms.com/) has stepped up and will offer a FREE SET of FORGELINES (http://www.forgeline.com/) to that lucky participant. Watch for official rules soon.

Join us and experience what pro-touring is all about: three days filled with good times, good friends and of course, the meanest Pro-Touring cars around. This event is the perfect opportunity to safely test your car's performance on the autocross track, dragstrip, Baer Brakes (http://www.baer.com/) Speedstop Challenge as well as means of putting faces to the names you've chatted with all year on the forum. We're all aware of the enormous amount of hard work and preparation that goes into building a well sorted g-machine: this is your chance to show off what your car can really do.



This years event will be 3 days of fun, sun and pro-touring.


The basic schedule


Friday Sept 17 - Bill's back-road-boogie, "Run Thru The Hills"


The g-machine enthusiast's dream cruise: a twenty mile run through the premiere twisting roadways of the Smokey Mountains. Followed afterwards by "supper" at a location to be announced soon. Registration for the event opens at noon at the Mainstay Suites, and the cruise starts at 4:00pm sharp. Dinner will start at approximately 6:00pm


Saturday Sept 18 - Autocrossing at Smokies Stadium (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Knoxville+TN&ie=UTF8&ll=35.988659,-83.604648&spn=0.004158,0.007231&t=k&z=17&om=1).
Bill has managed to secure Smokies Stadium again as the location for the autocross event. The track layout will be fast and technical and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

8am: Meet at Smokies Stadium for Autocross
Drivers meeting time TBA soon (about 8am)
Lunch details TBA soon
3pm: Autocross ends


Sunday Sept 19 - Drag racing and Baer Brakes (http://www.baer.com/) Speedstop Challenge at 411 Dragway.
Come on out and practice that '60 time in your g-Machine.

8am: Drag racing/Speedstop Challenge starts?
2pm: End event

We expect to see an increased attendance again this year, so sign up soon. Space is limited. Cut off year wise for cars will be 1987. Those that have attended before with newer cars will be "grandfathered". Please check with Bill if you have a question concerning this new rule. RTTHs has gotten very popular, so to be sure we have enough space for true musclecars, we have to have a cut off now.


Take a look at the location of this year's autocross location: Smokies Baseball Stadium


https://www.pro-touring.com/events/rtth6/stadium-400.jpg

And the best part? It's inexpensive.

Costs are a low $50 to participate in the autocross and only $30 for the drag racing/speedstop Challenge or sign up for both for only $75

Dinner will be $18 per plate

Event T-shirts are $20 for Small-XL and $22 for 3XL and 4XL


(Additional donations will be accepted)



Bill has once again reserved 40+ rooms at the Mainstay Suites, the same hotel that hosted everyone the last few years. The location is ideal as it's close to Bill's house and shop; the hotel is very clean and its operators are truly great people: they pretty much give us the keys to the place and we will certainly use them. They are located approximately two blocks off the parkway and are accessible by backroads; with the Fall Grand Run also scheduled for the weekend of September 18th that's a good thing. There are several other good hotels in town, but they are always pre-booked for this particular weekend. I'd like to fill up this place as everyone is at the same hotel this way. There are not many rooms left, so book yours today if you still need one! Be sure you tell them you are with Pro-Touring group or they may tell you that they are full.


http://www.mainstaypigeonforge.com/


The Fall Grand Run, which is the largest car show of the year in Eastern Tennessee, is located just two blocks from the host hotel. There is plenty to see and do for your wife and children.

Vendor space at the autocross will be available this year. It will be $300 for a 20x75 space. Space at the drag strip is free, but is limited to those that participated in the vendor space at stadium.
It will also include two dinners for Friday night. The regular price will apply for vendor participating cars. If you are someone you know might be interested please contact Bill Howell.



The Autocross is sold out!




Space is limited so click here to register today! (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/../events/rtth6/form.php)

796spdbu
07-05-2010, 03:43 PM
Im all signed up.

protouring70
07-05-2010, 04:14 PM
Bill, I will be there to help with the autocross and anything else you need!

Tucks69
07-05-2010, 05:20 PM
All signed up and paid up Bill, and Larry. Can't wait till September!

GeoffP
07-05-2010, 05:23 PM
I'm signed up too - going to pay and reserve my room in the morning. :) I too can't wait!

Paid in Full!

Finch
07-05-2010, 06:33 PM
Done, See you there boys and girls

68redcamaro
07-05-2010, 08:26 PM
Signed and paid for the weekend and now for the hard part........ waiting for September to get her.
Terry

MIGOAT
07-05-2010, 10:44 PM
I'm in pay tomarrow, hope for motor if not the fresh 65 Goat will be there... Can't wait

fletcherscustoms
07-06-2010, 06:15 AM
Signed up, payment sent!!! Woohoo!!

Debington
07-06-2010, 09:33 AM
We are signed up and paid! Tom's going to run the 66 and I am going to be in the wagon! We are excited and can't wait to get there!

Bow Tie 67
07-06-2010, 10:21 AM
See yu'all in Sept.

Scott Parkhurst
07-06-2010, 06:59 PM
Oh ya- Been missing this one way too long.

Not this year.

See ya there with a fresh bullet underhood.

(That makes 2 Chevelle 4-door wagons. You Camaro guys seeing the hot new trend?)

JEFFTATE
07-07-2010, 05:13 AM
I'm signed up for all 3 days !!
Got a t-shirt too !!

And , I got my hotel reservation !!

xxxturbo6
07-07-2010, 05:47 AM
I'm in for all three days, See everyone there!!

bonecrrusher
07-09-2010, 11:42 AM
Can we register for the Cruise in/dinner, and spectate on Saturday?

I'll be bringing the C6, and while I know it doesn't qualify - can I roll up and watch? It'd be nice to catchup with the people that I met on the Power Tour again..

Tucks69
07-09-2010, 11:54 AM
Can we register for the Cruise in/dinner, and spectate on Saturday?

I'll be bringing the C6, and while I know it doesn't qualify - can I roll up and watch? It'd be nice to catchup with the people that I met on the Power Tour again..
We had a bunch of spectators last year. The crowd just kept growing. Bill can correct if I am wrong, but the only thing that had a car limit was the autocross. Come on up and join us!!

Bill Howell
07-09-2010, 01:15 PM
Can we register for the Cruise in/dinner, and spectate on Saturday?

I'll be bringing the C6, and while I know it doesn't qualify - can I roll up and watch? It'd be nice to catchup with the people that I met on the Power Tour again..

Mr. Tucker is correct. The only thing that is sold out is the autocross, you are welcome to come watch on Saturday but there is room, even for the new stuff at the drag strip. Of course, never enough for the cruise and dinner. Come on out and you will have a ball or I will give your money back.

bonecrrusher
07-09-2010, 01:49 PM
Mr. Tucker is correct. The only thing that is sold out is the autocross, you are welcome to come watch on Saturday but there is room, even for the new stuff at the drag strip. Of course, never enough for the cruise and dinner. Come on out and you will have a ball or I will give your money back.

Bill - know whats funny - I drove past your car leaving Mobile on the Power Tour.... if you remember a dark blue c6, with dark windows, dirty ass wheels, and Ride Tech Autox stickers on the rear window, and NC plates... that was us headed back to I85 to get thru GA, SC then back to Charlotte!

I will register for the dinner for sure later this weekend - need to confirm with the GF if she wants to come up. I'll have to let you know about drag racing on Sun.

Thanks,
Craig

Ron S
07-09-2010, 02:53 PM
The most fun, laid back event of the year. If we could get Pigeon Forge, or the state of Tenn. to put us up a road course,I'd have to say it would be perfect. Look forward to this every year. Had a little difficulty Paypalling , if the amount is off let me know Bill. Ron

dropit69
07-09-2010, 04:25 PM
i have been a spectator at this event and its a blast to watch but when you get to run its even better..im sure there will be some spots open up as people bail every year at the 11th hour..see ya all in Spet i cant wait i love TN...

tazzz25906112
07-09-2010, 08:16 PM
Doesn't get any better,,, can't wait to come down again and have fun!!!!

Bjkadron
07-17-2010, 07:53 PM
Bugger! The autocross is sold out! I guess that is what I get for working all the time instead of checking the boards. I might be able to make it to the cruise if I leave directly from school.

Tom Gedris
08-13-2010, 06:03 AM
I've read some info that says "The Dragon" is closed!!!! Will someone up there please confirm whether this is true or not please? I'm very interested in the Friday cruise event and if the Dragon is closed that would be a bummer.
In any case I'm coming to meet y'all and help out if I can.
Tom Gedris, Tallahassee, FL

LeadSSled
08-13-2010, 06:44 AM
The Dragon was closed due to a landslide but reopened the week after July 4th.

*Edit: Just double checked and it reopened on July 8th.
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=126533

The Foothills Parkway closed on July 12th for road work but is supposed to reopen on August 20th. Should be open in plenty of time for the RTTH event.
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=126530

Tom Gedris
08-13-2010, 07:58 AM
Thanks LeadSSled for the relief. I can breathe again. Let's go drivin'
Tom Gedris, Tallahassee FL

HectorM52
08-13-2010, 08:01 AM
LOL

The first link has a link to a video where a dude drives directly into the landslide. Pretty funny, you gotta watch that. GENIUS.

Tom Gedris
08-13-2010, 09:01 AM
Probably because no one expects a rock slide. I'm glad he was worried his dog might be hurt. Wow what love!!!??? He was very lucky he didn't hit 10 or 15 feet to his right. I was surprised that he hadn't stopped earlier since the police were there. Close to another Darwin award.
Tom Gedris, Tallahassee, FL

CamaroAJ
08-13-2010, 01:51 PM
going to do my best to make it down this year to check it out and try even harder to make it down next year with the camaro!

g8rcamaro
08-17-2010, 12:33 PM
Do you need to sign up for the cruise through the mountains or just follow along? I have a 2010 so I'll just be an observer for the autocross and drag.

bonecrrusher
08-24-2010, 08:50 AM
FYI - US 441 through Smokey Mountain Park is closed due to a rockslide....

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/23/1638704/rock-slide-closes-us-441-in-mountains.html

wayne70
08-24-2010, 09:00 AM
Can you post if US 441 open's as we come in to town that way.

LeadSSled
08-24-2010, 09:03 AM
FYI - US 441 through Smokey Mountain Park is closed due to a rockslide....

The rockslide was cleared and the road re-opened on Monday 9/23.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/aug/23/rockslide-forces-closure-part-main-smokies-road/

bonecrrusher
08-24-2010, 09:06 AM
Wow.... us folks down in the Piedmont don't get updated news.... LOL!

Thanks for the correction.

wayne70
08-24-2010, 09:08 AM
Thank's
They don't waste no time moving the rock off the road.

LeadSSled
08-24-2010, 09:25 AM
Wow.... us folks down in the Piedmont don't get updated news.... LOL!
Well, this is in my backyard, so it is local news for us. ;)

This slide was just a little one - only a few dump truck loads and apparently they did not feel the need to stabilize the slope above the road. Fotunately a minor inconveneince compared to the last couple of slides on I40.

bonecrrusher
08-24-2010, 09:33 AM
I drove through that mess on I40 on the Power Tour...

Caught the boys hard @ work...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/DSC04374-1.jpg

cobragt
09-02-2010, 07:39 PM
Still don't have anything running

bigtyme1
09-06-2010, 05:24 PM
Do to some illness cercumstances I'm not going to make it to RTTH this year. Kinda Scared to make the drive plus were still a little behind on the car. Sorry I'm going to miss it this year.

markd
09-06-2010, 06:11 PM
Do to some illness cercumstances I'm not going to make it to RTTH this year. Kinda Scared to make the drive plus were still a little behind on the car. Sorry I'm going to miss it this year.


Mark,

Your health is more important! Maybe we can convoy down next year.

MarkD