26/09/2025
At the dam near the Dragon this week, the parking lot looked more like Monterey than the Smokies.
At the heart of it all: a dark-green McLaren F1, likely chassis #022 from the Revs Institute collection. Surrounding it was a fleet of McLarens — part of the McLaren F1 Owners Club event. Together, they turned the lot into a $20 million gathering of legends.
A huge thanks to the Lanzante support for taking time to share the stories behind these cars while still managing the daily prep to keep them Dragon-ready. His craftsmanship and knowledge — having built some of these cars himself — sets him apart.
Gratitude as well to Ed Bolian and Jordan Cole for the encouragement and motivating words while capturing this moment.
This is only the start. There’s much more to come from this Tail of the Dragon experience — follow along with Ignition Therapy on YouTube and Instagram (same name) for the full coverage.
Pinch me.