Crack down at the ole Gap.

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****I have not verified this. If anyone has time to do due dilligence I will appreciate it. If not, I'll check it out later this evening. For now I'm passing it along just as I received it...Ken****

This was posted by Darryl Cannon A.K.A. Killboy on the Deals Gap Yahoo discussion board. Just wanted to pass it along.

Posted by TNHP officer Cagle on his myspace page

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU ALL OUT"

posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the knoxville district which covers blount county------ he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded---I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--- -----feel free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caught up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up.......... SIGNED...
.......Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"
 
I have seen this on a coupl eof different sites - I remember that there was something like this making the rounds last year in advance of riding season as well.... Hopefully, Kevin is able to lure another Trooper to the firepit and they can give everyone the real scoop...
 
YIKES!!
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As with any new season at the Gap, there will always be increased enforcement. I have met Trooper Cagle a couple of times in passing. He is a great guy and I could see this warning coming from him.

As with any high profile motorcycle road, there are the good the bad and the ugly. I have seen them all on the Hill.

There have been some hard nose stings there last year, and most all were knee jerk reactions to the previous weekends activities.

I expect more of a police presence at the start of every season. This particular message is making the rounds on quite a few boards and I am sure there is some validity of it...and if I hear otherwise I will post up.

The Gap is a great road and demands 100% concentration at all times. The majority of the issues come from people that treat the road with no respect.

This include all riders: sport, touring and cruiser. The Gap is great even ridden at the speed limit.

I do not see the increased LEO as being an issue, just make sure all your ducks are in a row: plate, inspection etc and keep your speed in check and you will be fine.
 
Kevin, I hope this crackdown won't hinder my try-outs for team FKR???
 
(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 05 2007,22:06) Kevin, I hope this crackdown won't hinder my try-outs for team FKR???
No worries man.

I am sure we can get a few good passes in, lol....
 
(vman1300 @ Feb. 06 2007,06:34)
(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 05 2007,22:06) Kevin, I hope this crackdown won't hinder my try-outs for team FKR???
No worries man.

I am sure we can get a few good passes in, lol....
COOL! We're getting a new member?!
 
(yamahor @ Feb. 06 2007,12:07)
(vman1300 @ Feb. 06 2007,06:34)
(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 05 2007,22:06) Kevin, I hope this crackdown won't hinder my try-outs for team FKR???
No worries man.

I am sure we can get a few good passes in, lol....
COOL! We're getting a new member?!
In my best Randy "The Macho Man" Savage voice -



<span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>OHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH!</span>
 
(vman1300 @ Feb. 06 2007,05:34)
(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 05 2007,22:06) Kevin, I hope this crackdown won't hinder my try-outs for team FKR???
No worries man.

I am sure we can get a few good passes in, lol....
What does it take to qualify for FKR? I already got the first 2 parts covered.
 
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