I came across a thread where the group was planning to take a trip to The Tail of The Dragon. Some of the information made me think of one of the times our club visited The Dragon. Back in 2006 it was.
I remember the big controversy when Joe charged a $5 entry or registration fee for everyone that joined with the group. Lots of people were upset and some said they'd never return, and some haven't. I don't remember what the registrants were supposed to get for their $5, since I was essentially out of the loop, due to having just been released from the hospital. I have never been in favor of a registration fee. It's a public road, and anyone can drive on it, either in front of us, with us or behind us.
But the contrast is in the other group I was reading about. In their information, I found that they are charging a $50 registration fee. Nope, that's not a typo. $50.00 (Fifty Dollars), and I didn't see any mention of anything that anyone got for their money, other than the ability to drive along with the group.
What group? How many? Unbelieveably, as of the middle of last week, they already had 64 cars signed up. These aren't expensive European cars, either. All American made, just like out Fieros, so the income level is probably similar to ours.
I am glad that we can put on our RFTH each year with the help of a few volunteers and the donations of the many Fiero vendors and Fiero owners. Thank you all for supporting and participating in the Run For The Hills. I believe this is the longest continuous Fiero event in the US, and one of, if not the most enjoyable and least expensive, and can be enjoyed by anyone who has a roadworthy Fiero.
