Monday September 5, 2011 at 12:59pm
There are still a few places left for the Thunderfest Speed Trials which will be held at the Darley Moor National Road Racing circuit on Sunday 18 September. The Thunderfest is a development of the time trials which have been popular in Europe for years and have occasionally been run in Britain. However, instead of aiming for an average speed set by the organiser, Thunderfest competitors decide their own target speed - fast or slow.
Entries are open to all bikes - road and race - made before 1990 and riders can purchase a single event ACU licence on the day of the Thunderfest.
Thunderfest is very much a test of riding skill, consistency and smoothness. Faster riders, using race machines, can set target times at racing speeds whilst road riders, on slower bikes, can ride more gently. Both fast and slow riders have an identical chance of winning one of the many trophies on offer.
The idea is to make Thunderfest ultra safe for everyone - especially riders without competition experience or those who no longer want to get involved in flat out track battles.
The whole event is aimed at classic enthusiasts and there will be no modern bikes taking part. Rather, there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with the emphasis on nostalgia and enjoyment. We will have our own, reserved, area in the Darley Moor paddock so that there is a real classic feel to the event.
The entry fee is £115. This will include camping, a souvenir for every rider and three track sessions comprising free practice, timed qualifying and the time trial.
The DMMRC is looking to extend the actual time trial element of the event into a really long session – perhaps 20 minutes – subject to time constraints on the day so you riders will get plenty of track time.
For more information contact Frank Melling on 01928 740 498 or e-mail us at [email protected] and a rider pack will be sent to you electronically.