Thunderfest Machines on track at Darley Moor

The penultimate round of the Darley Moor Road Race Championship takes place on Sunday 15th September 2013, in addition to the regular action on two, three and four wheeled modern machinery there is the added attraction for fans of classic machinery when the Thunderfest machines take to the track, near Wyaston, Ashbourne.

Thunderfest is open to any motorcycle, road or race, built before 1978, from 50cc through to 990cc and with almost 40 riders registered there will be huge selection of machines out on track bringing the sounds of the past back to life. Although there will be a ‘Le Mans’ style start, with riders running across the track to their machine, it is not a race. After practice, the riders set their own target speed and attempt to lap the circuit for 20 minutes, as close to this time as possible, the rider nearest to their target wins. With the huge variety of machinery on track at the same time this requires a high degree of riding skill and concentration, in the past the winner has managed to lap within 0.05mph of his target! There will be a number of local riders taking part on their classic machines including –

Phil Bootherstone – Morini Settebello 200

Dave Clarke – Honda 350 1972

Martyn Hartshorne – Honda 500 1972

Brian Jackson – Honda CB450 1972

Rick Quinlan – Honda CB990 1978

Bob Vernon – Laverda Montjuich 1978

With just two rounds remaining of the regular championship and a total of 36 points up for grabs the majority of classes are still to have their champion crowned; the closest margin being that in the Formula 600 class, with just 2 points separating Jamie Hodson (Wigan) and Tim Poole (Northwich). Of the 19 championship classes 5 have already been decided and include local riders coming to Round 7 as champions already;

Anthony Porter (Chesterfield) – Pre Injection 600 Champion

Brad Vicars (Tadcaster) – Mini Sound of Thunder Champion

Steven Hill (Runcorn) – Sound of Thunder Champion

Shane Pearson (Derby) – Pre98’s (Up to 1300cc) Champion

Gordon Thorpe (Matlock) – Classic 500 Champion

Practice will begin at 10.00am and the first race is anticipated to start at 11.30am, the cost of adult admission to Darley Moor for all meetings, except the end of season Stars at Darley meeting, is £11.00 per day, children under 16 are free, and Senior Citizens are £6.00. Parking and Paddock Transfer is free and a programme costs just £3.00.

For the Stars at Darley meeting adult admission is £15 and Senior Citizens £10.00, adult admission to the Test Days is £5.00.

Advance Tickets at discount prices are also available on-line just visit the Darley Race Shop for full details – http://www.darleymoorstore.co.uk/.

There is ample room for spectators to camp and caravan at Darley Moor over the race weekends. The cost is £5.00 per unit per night. You can normally arrive after 5.00 pm on the Friday and stay until 10.00 am on the morning after the meeting.

Championship standings after 6 Rounds:

Peak Cup

1st Jim Hodson, 87pts

2nd Danny Smith, 65pts

3rd Louis Turner-Laurent, 28pts

Open Solos

1st Jim Hodson, 84pts

2nd Danny Smith, 72pts

3rd Alan Hughes, 25pts

Open Sidecar

1st Dave Holden / Heath Fairbrother, 73pts

2nd Tony Thompson / Jack Jones, 57pts

3rd Ray Thomas / Neil Aslaksen, 56pts

Lightweight

1st Adam Hoare, 69pts

2nd Matt Zschiesche, 43pts

3rd Fred Burbidge, 38pts

GP125

1st Mark Tyrell, 48pts

2nd Ricky Tarren, 27pts

3rd Reg Richardson, 18pts

F600

1st Jamie Hodson, 56pts

2nd Tim Poole, 54pts

3rd Ashley Blake, 37pts

Formula Darley

1st Brad Vicars, 78pts

2nd David Carson, 56pts

3rd Gary Dangerfield, 27pts

Formula 125

1st Stephen Campbell,

72pts; 2nd Aiden Rushton, 42pts

3rd Jake Archer, 33pts

Formula 600 Sidecar

1st Dean Banks / Lee Saunders, 75pts

2nd John Shipley / Ian Cunliffe, 67pts

3rd Matt Williams /Jevan Walmsley, 40pts

Steel Framed 600

1st Dean Ephgrave, 76pts

2nd Steve Price, 52pts

3rd Dave Marsden, 49pts

Pre Injection 600

1st Antony Porter, 87pts

2nd Jamie Pearson, 44pts

3rd Richard Shipley, 27pts;

Mini Sound of Thunder

1st Brad Vicars, 94pts

2nd David Carson, 48pts

3rd Gary Dangerfield, 30pts

Many thanks to Darley Moor Motorcycle Road Race Club & Steve Gough for the photos

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