Ferrari 488 Crash Shows How Dangerous Tail of the Dragon Really Is

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The Tail of the Dragon is one of the most famous driving roads in the United States, snaking between Tennessee and North Carolina. Drivers from all over the country have made the pilgrimage to tackle the winding asphalt, but sadly, not everyone makes it through unscathed. One Ferrari driver on an exotics cruise flipped their vehicle on Wednesday, becoming the latest cautionary example.


The car in question was a Ferrari 488, which may have been taking part in the Epic Adventures Blue Ridge 2021 rally. Images of the aftermath of the crash show a Porsche 918 Spider in the vicinity bearing windscreen banners advertising the event, though it is unconfirmed that the Ferrari was participating at this stage. The Drive has sought further clarification on this point, and will update accordingly.


An anonymous local familiar with the Tail of the Dragon noted that the incident occurred just after a hump in the road commonly referred to as Gravity Cavity MM3, named for the nearby mile marker. Speaking to The Drive, the local indicated it appeared as though the Ferrari hit the bump at too high a speed heading southbound, at which point the driver lost control. This resulted in the car heading into the northbound lane, hitting the wall and ending up on its roof.

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1. That section of road is dangerous

for those of us who just want to access the local trail heads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

I wish the crazies who are compelled to endanger others with their motorcycle and hot car antics would just jump out of an airplane without a parachute and get it over with. They would realize their ultimate thrill fantasy and over time allow the rest of us to get back to the trails we miss.

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2. We rode the Tail some ten or twelve years ago

There were idiots then, too. We were on our motorcycle, so it was a bit nervous-making for me.

[Auggie]

3. The car (in one piece):