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The Roads: Carefully curated, tried and tested roads with many hidden gems. Guided driving with experienced leads is by far the safest way to experience these wonderful roads.
The Cars: Our rallies are open to all sports car owners. Sports cars represented at our rallies have included: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari, Audi, Corvette, Camaro, and Mustang to name a few. We are geared towards real drivers who live to drive or want to enhance their driving skills.
The Lodging: Handpicked lodge in a stunning setting with all meals and drinks included. You will secure your stay at the accommodation lodge by booking directly. Once you complete your rally registration, we'll send the special discount code, via email, to use for booking your room.
What's included?
Day 1 - 210 miles
Highlights:
- Fontana Dam
- Hellbender
- Tail of the Dragon
- Foothills Parkway
- Cherohala Skyway
routes subject to change
Day 2 - 190 miles
Highlights:
- Famed Wayah Road
- The Highlands
- Moonshiner 28
- Hidden gems
routes subject to change
What our drivers say
“Not only does Andy lay out the routes he personally drives the new routes before releasing them to participants. I don’t think you will find a more passionate person about driving in the Smokies or track events.
This is my sixth year participating in driving with groups in the Smokies. Andy has laid out the routes for every event I’ve had the pleasure to experience. I’ve also been fortunate to be in Andy’s group on every trip. Big thumbs up to Andy!”
Rally Participant - Lake View Rally
“Colby and I had a blast and we talked (bragged) about it for days to friends and family. The drive and experience was amazing and you did a fantastic job hosting the event and everyone made us feel very welcome into the group.
Getting the opportunity to exercise the RS5 on a guided road trip was the perfect opportunity for us to get to know the car. I’ve never owned a beast quite like it and haven’t felt comfortable really testing it on our local roads. I may sprint from here-to-there on occasion, but the other drivers out here make me nervous. You can expect us to join again. We’re looking forward to hopefully seeing some of the same guys and meeting new people on the next trip.”
Rally Participant - Lake View Rally 2022
“Your trips have it all; great camaraderie, wonderful accommodations, and of course the daily drives. Your intimate knowledge of the area shows in the many beautiful and exciting routes you have selected. It was so much fun following you on these thrilling mountain roads.”
Rally Participant - Mountain Lake Rally
“I think a wide variety of people would enjoy this. Not only do you get a great driving experience, you’ve got great scenery, we stay in great places, we got great camaraderie. It’s for almost everybody in all walks of life, anybody who enjoys cars, anybody who wants to drive. Anybody who wants to improve their skills. And I think driving on the roads is different than driving on a circuit. To me you appeal to almost anybody who enjoys cars, who enjoys driving, and likes being out in the mountains there.”
Rally Participant - Lake View Rally
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Typically, our events are made up of 1/4 couples and 3/4 singles. And by couples we mean spouse, partner, friend or child (over 16 years of age please).
It’s a good question! The following is included in your registration fee:
- A high-performance driving specialist at the helm.
- Professional, performance driving tips.
- Extensively researched route planning: we know The Smoky Mountains like the back of our hands! And, all our routes are pre-planned to the mile – from surveying the road quality to assessing congestion and scoping scenery for photographic opportunities.
- Professional photography.
- Discounted accommodations (to be paid directly to the lodge)
- Meals: 3 breakfast, 2 lunches and 3 dinners (including Thursday welcome dinner). All drinks.
- Enthusiasm, passion and knowledge: spearheaded by self-driving specialist, Andy has participated in high-performance driving for over a decade and covered nearly 20,000 miles of driving in The Great Smoky Mountains, alone.
- Branded shirt.
- Camaraderie: Our events are as much about a specialized driving experience as they are the people. And, the friendships developed are often lasting so share your passion with like-minded sports car enthusiasts.
- One on one, in-car coaching is available at an additional cost at checkout. Spaces are limited, on a first come first served basis.
Check in at the host lodge is on Thursday’s at 4:00pm and check out is on Sunday at 10:00am. There are optional drives on Thursday before check-in and again on Sunday after check out. Inquire before your scheduled rally for details.
Our drives are on Fridays and Saturdays. We plan to be on the road no later than 9:30am each day; the sooner the better. We will arrive back to the host lodge by 5:30pm. We have planned fuel stops, lunch and photo opportunities. So you’re looking at about five to six hours actual driving time. Any more than that, we’d be on our knees and thirsty for a cold one! There are included happy hours and group dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Before our first drive, Andy briefly shares car control techniques and rules of the road. All our drives are lead/follow with Andy in the lead. Walkie talkies are provided to each car.
We give you the option for in-car coaching, from seasoned instructors, on either Thursday afternoon or Sunday morning (based on availability and at an additional cost). This option is presented at checkout.
1. What are the payment options for your driving adventures?
We may offer two payment options for our driving adventures:
- Deposit Option: When available, customers may elect to make a deposit of 50% of the total event cost. This deposit is refundable if the reservation is canceled within 60 days of the event start date. To cancel, please send an email to events@rsxperience.com. A balance due email will be sent approximately 60 days prior to the start of the event for the remaining amount owed.
- Full Payment: When required, customers will make full payment at time of booking. This option is also available when the deposit option is present if you choose to pay for the event in full at the time of booking.
For events without a deposit option:
- A non-refundable payment is due at the time of booking.
2. What happens if I cancel my reservation within 28 days of the rally start date?
Changes or cancellations made within 28 days of the rally start date are eligible to be transferred to a future rally within 6 months. Additional costs may apply.
3. What if I’m unable to attend the event?
A no-show for any reason forfeits the full event amount. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows due to weather or transport problems.
4. Are bookings purchased through special offers refundable?
All bookings purchased through special offers are non-refundable.
5. What if RS Xperience has to cancel the event?
If RS Xperience has to cancel the event, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future event within 12 months or refund you the full amount paid. We run our events come rain or shine.
6. Who is responsible for cancellation fees for rooms not booked by RS Xperience?
RS Xperience is not responsible for any cancellation fees for rooms not booked by RS Xperience.
7. How can I contact you regarding payment or cancellation inquiries?
For any payment-related inquiries or to cancel your reservation, please send an email to events@rsxperience.com. Our team will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.