Mountain Thunder - Easter Saturday 7 April 2012
Methven’s town centre will turn into a motorcycle race track on Easter Saturday for the annual Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Race.
Travelling at speeds up to 200kms/hr around Methven are motorcycle classes from the Classics right through to Formula One. Spectators can get up close, feel the noise, taste the speed and all from behind the safety of bales and security fencing around the 1km Spring Lynne Motorcycle circuit.
Easter Saturday is a fun filled day for children of all ages, bursting with colour, spectacle, noise and excitement. The streets are bustling with stalls packed with food and handy goodies as well as carnival activities.
Mountain Thunder is hosted by the Methven Lions Club who have joined with Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (CAMS) from Christchurch to stage the event. Any profits made from the event go back into the local community.
Gates open at 9am, so make sure you get the prime spot by booking your Methven accommodation now.
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Mountain Thunder - Easter Saturday 7 April 2012
Methven’s town centre will turn into a motorcycle race track on Easter Saturday for the annual Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Race.
Travelling at speeds up to 200kms/hr around Methven are motorcycle classes from the Classics right through to Formula One. Spectators can get up close, feel the noise, taste the speed and all from behind the safety of bales and security fencing around the 1km Spring Lynne Motorcycle circuit.
Easter Saturday is a fun filled day for children of all ages, bursting with colour, spectacle, noise and excitement. The streets are bustling with stalls packed with food and handy goodies as well as carnival activities.
Mountain Thunder is hosted by the Methven Lions Club who have joined with Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (CAMS) from Christchurch to stage the event. Any profits made from the event go back into the local community.
Gates open at 9am, so make sure you get the prime spot by booking your Methven accommodation now.
Quick Links
- Tickets
- Programme
- Stalls
- Rider Registration
- Event Photos
- Event Video
- Methven
- Contact Us
- Facebook Page
Race Day
Entry tickets (full day passes) are sold at the gate on the day.
| Adults | $10.00 |
| 12 and under | FREE |
| 9:00am | Gates Open |
| 9:30am | Racing Starts (depending on the weather & race conditions) |
| 4:30pm | Racing Finishes |
There will be a variety of stalls at Mountain Thunder, covering everything from food and drinks to crafts and clothing, along with carnival rides, bouncy castles and mini moto cross. Anyone wishing to fundraise or hold a stall at this fantastic Methven Lions event, which attracts around 5,000 people, should contact Rachel Moore on info@mountainthunder.co.nz or 0274 519 117.
Things you should know:
- Spectators are welcome to come and go during the day.
- Motorcycle Racing is Dangerous. Spectators attending Mountain Thunder do so entirely at their own risk.
- Mountain Thunder and the motorcycle racing will go ahead rain or shine.
- First Aid assistance will be available around the Spring Lynne Motorcycle circuit.
- Please note that there is an alcohol ban in the Methven town centre for the duration of the Motorcycle race.
- Animals are not permitted into the event, for both their safety and the riders.
- Ear plugs are advisable if you are sensitive to noise. Additional ear plugs will be available on the day.
If you wish to register to ride in the programme section please click here to download a PDF Entry Form.
Previous Event Photos
2011 Event Video
Watch highlights of the 2011 Mountain Thunder event (filmed by AshburtonTV).
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Methven
If you would like to stay the night before and/or after the Mountain Thunder event, Methven has a wide range of accommodation including hotels and luxury B&Bs through to budget backpackers and holiday parks.
And there’s plenty of things to do if you decide to base yourself in Methven for the Easter break. The Methven Farmers’ Market will be held from 9:30am – 12:00pm on Easter Sunday and offers a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!
The region offers visitors an array of hiking & walking experiences; from a short walk suitable for the whole family, to challenging multi-day hikes for the serious tramper. Other popular outdoor activities range from fishing, hunting, golf and hot air ballooning to skydiving, horse riding, jet boating, mountain biking and 4WD high country adventures.
You will find the friendliness of our locals appealing especially when dining out at one of more than a dozen local eateries from country pubs to first class restaurants.
Choose the amazing space of Methven for your Easter holiday!
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Contact the Mountain Thunder Event Organiser (Rachel Moore) for more information:
Mobile: 0274 519 117 | Email: info@mountainthunder.co.nz
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