Methven Mountain Thunder Street Race 2014 [Archive]

Triplenut

8th March 2014, 14:41

Hi All,
Permit number received for the Methven Mountain Thunder Street Races Easter Saturday (April 19th)

Entry form and supp regs attached below or download from the CAMS website - www.cams-racing.org.nz
Entries close 31st March for inclusion in the program, late entries at CAMS discretion, No entry on the day sorry.

Get in quick classes are filling up already and many classes will be over subscribed.

Classes
Super Moto
Formula Methven - Invite only modern bikes
Pre 63
Pre 72
Pre 82
Pre 89
F4/F5 buckets
Junior Clubmans - 150cc 2T, 250cc 4T twins and singles, open chassis and tyres

All details on the entry form, contact details on entry form

Cheers
Dave R
CAMS

Triplenut

16th March 2014, 07:24

Have had a few queries about track layout, location and pits from NI riders.
Basic track plan attached showing details.
Pit area is fairly tight so get in early if you want the best spaces.
Entry into pits Via Barkers road

We aim to have practice round and 4 rounds of racing, Possibly 5 if everyone can stay on their bikes :niceone:

Accommodation available in Methven township at various hotels, motels and backpackers. Ashburton is also close by .
Methven is about 1 hour 10 mins from CHCH.

Cheers

scott411

16th March 2014, 08:18

anyone heading from the top half of the north island that has room for a motard bike?, will help with expenses

vtec

16th March 2014, 10:16

Damn, that CAMS junior clubmans class would be perfect for my 1989 VT250 that I've just got ready for prolite250 club racing. Canterbury is too far for me though :(

The pegs are a bit low for normal race tracks, but on a road circuit you leave much more room for error so clearance would be okay.

How many people do you normally get racing at this event?

ellipsis

16th March 2014, 10:48

...there have been from 90 to 130 bikes entered most years...

Triplenut

16th March 2014, 11:52

There is a big combined truck racing / super moto event at Ruapuna the weekend before Methven Street Races.
Some super moto riders are planning on racing Ruapuna leaving their bikes down here then flying back or staying for Methven the following weekend.

Its a cool event, as above we are expecting 120+ riders , usually 3-4000 spectators.
Short track (1km) by NZ street racing standards but still quite quick. Top riders lapping around 32-35 seconds.

CAMS Club pride ourselves on lots of track time and no stress, FUN racing.

Accomodation options here...
http://www.amazingspace.co.nz/methven/MountainThunder/

Cheers

SMOKEU

16th March 2014, 13:51

Count me in, I'm going to watch. Not race though.

Drew

16th March 2014, 15:28

No sidecars, guess that's a trip I don't need to make then.

Triplenut

16th March 2014, 16:56

No sidecars, guess that's a trip I don't need to make then.

Sorry Sir, but we are hoping to have Classic sidecars racing at our 3 day Southern Classic/post classic meeting 5-7th of December at Levels. Maybe pre 82 sidecars as well depending on interest.

Cheers

Kickaha

16th March 2014, 17:13

Sorry Sir, but we are hoping to have Classic sidecars racing at our 3 day Southern Classic/post classic meeting 5-7th of December at Levels. Maybe pre 82 sidecars as well depending on interest.

Basically the same thing at the moment

I would probably pass on running a sidecar there anyway Drew, very short and a bit narrow in places

Triplenut

24th March 2014, 19:06

Less than a month to go :2thumbsup

Don't forget entries must be in by 31st March to be included in the event program, we'll still accept entries for another 10 days after that but you wont be in the event program.

Good numbers of entries coming in...... keep em coming

Triplenut

4th April 2014, 17:50

100 bikes entered so far including 2 current national champions and a few national top 3's and 5's

Super Moto, buckets and Formula Methven classes all but full, posties and classics looking good.

Supermoto class is going to be epic with half a dozen North Islanders looking to steal a bit of Southern Silverware:Pokey:
Formula Methven has 2 national champs in it plus 2 past winners looking to get their crowns back.

Last day for entries 14th April.

CAMS will start confirming entries by email over next few days, those that have been declined entry will know already.

Cheers

Triplenut

14th April 2014, 18:48

All entries for Methven confirmed unless you got a phone call from us.
Most of the email addresses given on the entry forms bounced back so If you haven't heard from us .... your in.

Emailed message below.
Hi All,
Your entry to Methven Mountain Thunder Street Race April 19th is confirmed.
Pits will be tight so get in early, please pit as close to the Blue pub & carpark as possible to make it easier to hear race call ups.
If possible park your cars/trailers in the event carpark at the end of Kilworth St ( across the race track from the entry to the pits) .
Riders with campers or buses please be considerate and not take up all the space in the pits.

Sign on will be on the deck beside Samuels bar ( blue pub) 7.30-9.00am Sat
Bring helmets and licenses to sign on, other gear will be checked by Stewards on the dummy grid.
Stewards will also be checking your tether kill switches are functional.
Riders Breifing 9.00am same place
Practice starting 9.30am (subject to track sign off)
Scruitineering will be of a random nature performed in the pits.
Grid positions stickers will be placed on your bikes on the dummy grid when you go out for your class practice.
Racing closes 4.00pm
Prize Giving - Samuels Bar. Bar open for riders and crews from 4.30pm, prize giving 5.30-6.30pm, meal served 6.30am. All welcome at the bar and for prize giving, only those who indicated they would be attending on their entry form will be provided meal tickets.

Street racing is dangerous, there are few run offs, the road surface is variable and if you come off... 40 seconds later max, riders will be coming around onto you again.
Because of this falling off will probably mean the race is red flagged and will not be restarted.
For the sake of safety and other riders in your class please ride responsibly and relative to conditions so we can ALL have a great FUN full day of racing.

Look forward to seeing you all Easter Sat for a great days racing.

Dont forget your red lights just in case

SMOKEU

17th April 2014, 08:47

Looks like rain on Saturday...

ellipsis

17th April 2014, 09:39

Looks like rain on Saturday...

...maybe, maybe not...out there on the plains it could go either way...

SMOKEU

17th April 2014, 10:10

...maybe, maybe not...out there on the plains it could go either way...

So what's the plan if there's rain? I can't really be fucked going out there if there's going to be nothing happening, or if there's going to be rain all day.

ellipsis

17th April 2014, 11:06

...take your brolley...racing doesn't stop because of a bit of water...

Triplenut

17th April 2014, 19:35

Yep, racing wet of fine.

Forecast for showers clearing overnight/early morning, probably turning Norwest and up to 20 degrees depending on which forecast you believe.
As Elipsis said a lot of weather from the nor east and south doesn't get into Methven.

Fingers crossed... its never rained on the race yet, only over night.

Cheers

Shaun Harris

17th April 2014, 19:45

Good luck to all have fun and be safe

jellywrestler

17th April 2014, 20:22

should be a good one, no live timing, no video footage to sit at home and watch, be there or be square and a close look at the three day forecast it looks like it'll be fine throughout the daylight hours too.

Shaun Harris

17th April 2014, 20:35

jellywrestler

17th April 2014, 20:53

how can see after what Scrivy says you do a lot of

you do know that Ginger is an anagram for Nigger...

Shaun Harris

17th April 2014, 20:57

you do know that Ginger is an anagram for Nigger...

And proud of it I am CUZZY BRO

unstuck

17th April 2014, 21:09

So what's the plan if there's rain? I can't really be fucked going out there if there's going to be nothing happening, or if there's going to be rain all day.

Never been to the races in Greymouth? :lol::lol:

SMOKEU

18th April 2014, 11:39

Never been to the races in Greymouth? :lol::lol:

Not yet. It sounds like fun though.

ellipsis

18th April 2014, 12:26

...there is a good chance that it will be clear for the racing, by the looks of the/a forecast...

dangerous

18th April 2014, 16:01

...there is a good chance that it will be clear for the racing, by the looks of the/a forecast...

tiz ment to, at worse a wee drizzle...
hey so my problem is getting out in the morning, just went for a drive round the block and every ford is closed we are like on an island, the selwin at the back door has more water in it than I have ever seen, was dry two weeks ago.

anyway bike preped for my part of the day, grantee ill lead for a lap or two :niceone:

ellipsis

18th April 2014, 16:51

...it's a bit like that out here D...4th hundred year flood in a few months...haha...

dangerous

18th April 2014, 17:35

...it's a bit like that out here D...4th hundred year flood in a few months...haha...mate, was cooptown last week townsend lost there bridge, fark that wee creak musta become the nile something mean

ellipsis

18th April 2014, 18:21

...as big, if not bigger today...lots of shovel work just to keep it away from our place...fukn weather...:blink:

dangerous

18th April 2014, 19:06

...as big, if not bigger today...lots of shovel work just to keep it away from our place...fukn weather...:blink:amazing, yesterday it was bout 4m across foot deep, left a piece a ply in it thur night as I needed to curve it, worked well, so in 24hrs it turned that fast, the previous tide mark would be over 4m higher.

what you doing tomorow? high of 21*

ellipsis

18th April 2014, 19:25

...yer ply will be down at Birdlings, I'd say...tomorrow?...draining water, fixing drains I'd say...have a good day...

Grumph

18th April 2014, 20:01

Well the rivers have dropped a bit late today, Friday, and it's stopped raining on the high plains finally.

Possibly, just possibly, you may get a good day at Methven tomorrow.

I won't be there as i'm not long out of hospital but i wish everyone well and for your own sake and the sanity of the organisers, FFS stay upright....

Triplenut

20th April 2014, 07:47

Great Days Racing, some really good battles in all classes .
Perfect weather, sunny and a dry track.

Huge thanks to the CAMS Committee and all the officials for making it happen. Methven Lions did a great job with the event.

Big Thanks to Spyda for coming down to be Race MC

Results :
Pre 82
1st Chris McMeekan GS1000
2nd Toby Tutty GSX1100
3rd Brian Stephens GSX1100

Pre 63
1st Bruce Verdon Manx Norton
2nd Neville Wills Manx Norton
3rd Chris Kinloch Manx Norton

CAMS Junior Clubmans
1st Bailie Perriton Kawasaki 250
2nd Damian Perriton KR150
3rd Dennis Charlett Kawasaki 250

Pre 89
1st Philip Mair VFR400
2nd Damian Perriton GSXR1100
3rd Alastair Hoogenboezum RS 125

F4/F5 Buckets
1st Alastair Hoogenboezum CBR150
2nd Bailie Perriton FXR150
3rd Philip Mair FXR150

SuperMotard
1st Duncan Hart YZF450
2nd Casey Bullock KTM450
3rd Mike Talbot YZ426

Pre 72
1st Bruce Verdon BSA Rocket 3
2nd Glen Ornsby Triumph Bonneville
3rd Campbell Johnson Kawasaki A7 350

Formula Methven
1st Dan McKenzie CBR1000
2nd Dennis Charlett GSXR1000
3rd Dan Ornsby R6

Thanks to all the riders for putting on a great show

Kickaha

20th April 2014, 08:45

Video from those top blokes at Ashburton TV
http://www.ashburtontv.co.nz/cms/home/viewvideo/737/latest-videos/methven-mountain-thunder-2014.html
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dangerous

20th April 2014, 09:07

Video from those top blokes at Ashburton TVNice slow mo at the end of Yowling wearing his ares out next to Charlotte, heres a still from SuzyQ
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ajturbo

20th April 2014, 09:35

was a great days racing.. and i didn't come last..!!

Billy

20th April 2014, 10:25

was a great days racing.. and i didn't come last..!!

WHAT????? No way,

That guy who finished behind you was an 80 year old on his mobility scooter trying to get to the dairy for his milk and bread,But you held him up and the dairy was closed when he got there Hahahaha,Seriously,Good skills mate,Sounds like it was a blast.

SMOKEU

20th April 2014, 11:28

It was a great day yesterday, and I took plenty of pics.

http://s305.photobucket.com/user/SR20NP/library/Methven%20Mountain%20Thunder%202014

I'll upload some videos of the racing later.

ellipsis

20th April 2014, 11:31

...and you didn't need your brolley...

Kickaha

20th April 2014, 13:01

Video from TimG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHUtkWh8qM0&feature=youtu.be

alley cat

21st April 2014, 18:38

was a great days racing.. and i didn't come last..!!

You were great! What an awesome day 2!

dangerous

21st April 2014, 18:43

You were great! What an awesome day 2!
you check out the video above? the end of it shows in slow, DC's bike landing at your feet, literley

alley cat

21st April 2014, 18:52

you check out the video above? the end of it shows in slow, DC's bike landing at your feet, literley

I must be doing things wrong, the spell was for bikers falling at my feet. Not bikes. Lol. Damn pagan practices. Hopeless.:msn-wink:

Shaun Harris

21st April 2014, 19:05

I realy like the look of the track BUT BUT BUT, I hope the organisers learned a bloody good lesson and NEVER have a fukin car parked in the impact zone ever again

Kickaha

21st April 2014, 19:08

I realy like the look of the track BUT BUT BUT, I hope the organisers learned a bloody good lesson and NEVER have a fukin car parked in the impact zone ever again

No Shaun, I'm sure they didn't learn anything from incident at all :facepalm:

SMOKEU

22nd April 2014, 10:34

No Shaun, I'm sure they didn't learn anything from incident at all :facepalm:

What happened?

Yow Ling

22nd April 2014, 10:56

Couple of buckets crashed

dangerous

22nd April 2014, 12:16

Couple of buckets crashed
and in great style
the asburton TV vid right at the end, that silly bugger in the green leathers... shit thats a long slide like how he has time to look at the other rider sliding on his arse, do ya think they were talking to each other bout the weather or maybe fark the roads hot?

Kickaha

22nd April 2014, 18:08

What happened?

Go back a page and have a look at the videos, bloody good of Yowling to crash in front of the Tim so he could get some good footage with the Gopro

Hows the elbow and rest of the body Mr Ling?

Bert

22nd April 2014, 18:38

Couple of buckets crashed

So what was the cause of the crash Mike?
Bike was looking good up to that point.

Or maybe best moved back to the bucket section..

trustme

23rd April 2014, 06:08

How many spectators were there ?. Looks kind of patchy on the vid.

Triplenut

23rd April 2014, 09:26

I realy like the look of the track BUT BUT BUT, I hope the organisers learned a bloody good lesson and NEVER have a fukin car parked in the impact zone ever again

Car was the recovery vehicle and where it was parked is not normally an impact zone, very unusual place for riders to crash and end up.
Racing was immediately stopped and extra bales added to area, Cops were also stationed there to help keep clear of people.

Spectator numbers usually 3-5000 , definitely down to around 2000 this year due to poor weather leading up to the event.
People were coming and going all day.

quickbuck

23rd April 2014, 09:41

....., very unusual place for riders to crash and end up.
.

Ummm, outside of ANY corner is a usual place for bikes to end up if it all goes pear shaped....
Hence most times I opperate a recovery vehicle i am on the INSIDE of the track....
Although there is no rule that says bikes won't end up there either.....

Grumph

23rd April 2014, 12:42

Ummm, outside of ANY corner is a usual place for bikes to end up if it all goes pear shaped....
Hence most times I opperate a recovery vehicle i am on the INSIDE of the track....
Although there is no rule that says bikes won't end up there either.....

in point of fact, that is the inside of the track...and the pit exit. Having run the dummy grid there in a previous year and been stood on that corner all day, I'm still trying to work out how the hell they wound up where they did. Mike's leathers must have given enough grip to curl the pair of them well off line. Normal impact zone there is about 10m to the right in the direction of travel.
However, as triplenut says, more bales in there and cops to keep people back - and a no go zone in future.

quickbuck

23rd April 2014, 12:51

in point of fact, that is the inside of the track...and the pit exit. Having run the dummy grid there in a previous year and been stood on that corner all day, I'm still trying to work out how the hell they wound up where they did. Mike's leathers must have given enough grip to curl the pair of them well off line. Normal impact zone there is about 10m to the right in the direction of travel.
However, as triplenut says, more bales in there and cops to keep people back - and a no go zone in future.

Fair enough............

budda

23rd April 2014, 15:40

Fair enough............

From the laps I've done round there on foot, looked like it happened pretty close to where theres a water? cover in the road (always well marked by the Organisers ), sure wasn't where I'd expect any "braking" incident though.

I'd agree with Greg, having been there alongside him at times - but, as we can clearly see, the unexpected can and does happen ..........

Autech

23rd April 2014, 16:00

Happened right next to me and I didn't notice :shit:.

Been to Methven 3 times now and I must say from a spectators perspective there are a few places I wouldn't stand, that corner being one of them and the other two coming on to the main straight as I'd fear a 1000cc high siding and catapulting into me.
That said street racing is dangerous and even with the most pre-planning incidents do happen, I remember I was at Paeroa a few years back and a chap hit a forklift which was parked up. Lets hope the fireman that got hit recovers quickly.

Looked like an odd accident possibly a locked up front in the dirty stuff off line?

Definitely a lot less spectators this year, but the weather would have scared many a biker away. Over all had a great day, weather held out, some great battles in the pre '89 class, Phillip Muir had that VFR flying, very impressive.
Can't wait to get my arse/bike sorted out and give it go myself!

dangerous

23rd April 2014, 17:13

interesting for me as I saw it straight on, and having seen the on bike cam posted back a page... IMO a typical racing crash, 88 was taking 8 on what will soon be the inside (oppisite side to were wreckage ended up) a very nice pass but for some reason just after the pass and while in the middle of the track 88 front locked up went full lock and down, 8 ran him over, with all the friction the bikes changed direction and headed infeild. Yes a bail beter placed would have helped but shit... were on a street circuit is a safe place? there aint, and if there was why would ya watch from there, nature of the beast, damned if ya do damned if ya dont.

I remember watching a CBR get a tankslaper on, bike ended up over a fence were you would last expect an impact.