About this event
Checkout What a Part of This Drive is Like
We combine portions of the Back and Head of the Dragon into our own Dragon Drive. We'll still be driving through picturesque countryside on some challenging roads to exercise our Ultimate Driving Machines. The drive will put us smack in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia & West Virginia.
Last year’s event, although one of the best Dragon Drives our club has experienced, at that time, the area was recovering from a major storm that caused massive flooding and debris in nearby areas. Cleanup was amazing and our added venture into West Virginia truly enhanced the event's success, however, the hotel arrangement was impacted and we did not meet the contracted requirements. As a result, Hilton did not approve this year’s request for a group rate. Tru by Hilton in Wytheville, VA will continue to be where we stay and meet each morning so feel free to contact them directly ((276) 335-2290) or other hotels in the area. Our group rate last year was $171; the hotel is offering a similar, but non-refundable (pay now) rate of $175 for members of Hilton Honors.
On Columbus Day weekend, we will head west to tackle this and other BMW worthy routes. Highlights of the driving tour will include:
- Caravan from Hampton Roads to Wytheville, Friday, October 10; we'll meet at the Shell/Pilot Gas Station, 2400 Holland Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434, at 9:45, departing at 10:00 am
- 'Dragon Drive’ ( Back of the Dragon ) ( Head of the Dragon) ( (https://www.www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/back-of-the-dragon-tazewell-driving-va/ ), October 11 & 12. The combination drive will provide the chance to challenge our ultimate driving machines and experience the beautiful scenery.
- Caravan back to Hampton Roads, morning Monday, October 13, departing at 9:00 am with a lunch stop along the way.
- Suggested Accommodation arrangements:
Hotel: Tru by Hilton
245 Boyd Ave Wytheville, Virginia 24382
(276) 335-2290
Arrival Date: 10/11/25
Departure Date: 10/13/25
Please use one of the methods below to make your reservations:
- Call the Hotel directly
- Another way your guests can book their reservations is by calling our Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS.
- If you are a Hilton Honors member, either use the Hilton Honors App or do so on-line
Plan now to join us Oct 10-13 on the ‘Dragon Drive’
For questions, please contact Nate Collins at Dragon@twbmwcca.org
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