You've got me beat by several years. I've been going since 2002 or 2003 when my buddy Ian and I went down there quite by accident for the first time.
It's my favorite road. I certainly know what it's like to have those tractor trailers coming at you around blind corners. I've playing lead vehicle to more than a few of them.
This was last years trip:
Road Report - Deals Gap 2013 - Fear, Communication and Feel.
Deal's Gap Trip #1 2013 Road Report.