Race open for entries

Registrations are open for the Ride Forever Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Street Race in Methven on Easter Saturday, with this year’s event seeing the reintroduction of the Super Motard class and a new fly-over walkway for spectator.  The one kilometre race is unusual within New Zealand because the circuit loops the town centre and spectators can view action from within the course perimeter. The Spring Lynne circuit sees riders taking one practice run before six laps of racing when speeds of more than 200kph are reached. Last year, more than 80 riders entered on 110 motorbikes ranging from classics to formula one. This year – with Motards included and strong interest already –organisers are expecting more than 100 participants. The race has eight classes and registrations can be made online at www.cams-racing.org.nz