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Methven Mountain Thunder

Easter Saturday 4 APRIL 2015, Methven

Methven Mountain Thunder 2015 roared through the town centre of Methven on Easter Saturday, 4 April 2015. The motorcycle street race saw bikes travelling at up to 200kmph on the 1km circuit, completing laps in 32 – 34 seconds.

Methven Mountain Thunder was hosted by the Methven Lions Club who joined with Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (CAMS) from Christchurch to stage the event. All profits made from the event go back into the local community.

2015 Event Photos

Below is a selection of images from the 2015 Mountain Thunder event taken by Heathermack Photography..

2015 Event VideoS

Watch highlights of the 2015 Mountain Thunder event taken by AshburtonTV.

Mountain Thunder 2015 also featured on ONE NEWS, click on the below image to view the news clip in a popup window.

2015 Event Results

Pre 63 350cc:

• 1^st Les Allcock - BSA ZB31
• 2nd Neil Morrison - Velocette 250
• 3rd Brian O'Hara - BSA B31

Pre 63 500c:

• 1st Chris Kinloch -  Manx Norton
• 2nd Dennis Isbister -  BSA Goldstar

Vintage:

• 1st Chris Frisken -  Indian Scout
• 2nd Rhys Wilson - Rudge Ulster
• 3rd Nick Fletcher - Ariel K

Pre 72 Junior:

• 1st Campbell Johnson - Kawasaki A7
• 2nd Shaun Mills  - Honda CB

Pre 72 Senior: 

• 1st Glen Ornsby - Triumph T140
• 2nd Joe O'Neil - Norton Commando
• 3rd Tim Mulligan - Honda CB750

Pre 82 Junior:

• 1st Gordon Beeby - Honda CR480
• 2nd Randal Scott - Suzuki RM250
• 3rd Murray Bell - GSX400

Pre 82 senior:

• 1st Chris McMeeken - Suzuki GS1000
• 2nd Adam Dennis - Suzuki GS1000
• 3rd Dave Reesby Yamaha XS750

Pre 89 Formula 1 & 2:

• 1st Pete Byers - Suzuki GSXR1100
• 2nd Hayden Scorringe - FZR1000
• 3rd Dan Ornsby - Ducati Monster

Pre 89 Formula 3:

• 1st Phillip Mair - Honda VFR400
• 2nd Paul Jameson - Honda NSR250
• 3rd=Chris Wallinger Harris/Matchless, Matt Daffin GSXR400

Super Motard:

• 1st Josh Coppins -  Yamaha YZ450
• 2nd Casey Bullock - KTM SMR450
• 3rd Duncan Hart - Yamaha YZF450

Formula Methven:

• 1st Dan McKenzie - Honda CBR1000
• 2nd Andrew Rudd - Honda CBR600
• 3rd Dennis Charlett - Suzuki SV650

BEARS: 

• 1st Jonny Lewis - Aprilia RSV4
• 2nd Dan Ornsby - Ducati Monster
• 3rd Jayden Scott - KTM Super Duke

F4 Buckets:

• 1st Bailie Perriton FXR150
• 2nd Lewis Dray - FXR150
• 3rd Paul Jameson - FXR150

CAMS Junior Clubmans:

• 1st Dennis Charlett -  Ninja 250
• 2nd Bailie Perriton - EX250
• 3rd Alex Walker - KR150

CONTACT US

Mountain Thunder Event Organiser
Sue van den Heuvel
Mobile: 021 274 6657