Thunder X MX

WHERE & WHEN
Saturday 18th October 2025.
Peter Dales Property, signposted on Manderville Kingston Crossing Road.

ENTRIES – Entry fee $90 Senior/Junior & $90 Mini’s
VMX Classes – Free entry to celebrate GDMCC’s 50th Anniversary.
Entries not completed in full and/or without entry fee will NOT be accepted. Late entry fee will be enforced: entry and payment must be received by Friday 10th October.
Family discount – 1st entry full price, additional entries less $10
2nd class entry (same competitor) $60
Mini competitors not permitted to double class.
Late entries only accepted at the discretion of the organisers.
ENTER ONLINE:
Online www.timingtech.co.nz
& pay by Direct Credit to: GDMCC 03 0915 0256944 00
Please use your surname & Thunder as a reference with your payment.
Entry confirmation will be posted on Timing Tech website.

ENTRIES CLOSE – 10th October
There will be a minimum of 8 prepaid entries for a class to run, and a maximum of 40 riders per class for Jnr & Snr & maximum of 20 for Mini’s.
Classes will be closed after the first 40 prepaid entries received (20 mini)
Note: VMX classes capped at 40 entries over both classes (one race group)

SIGN ON & RIDERS BRIEFING
Sign in from 7.00-7.45. Riders briefing 8.00am sharp in your gear.

MNZ LICENCE
Riders must hold a current MNZ licence and must present that licence along with a current club membership at sign in OR purchase a MNZ one event licence for $50.00. (Includes GDMCC Event club membership for the day only)

TRANSPONDERS/LAPSCORING
Electronic Lap scoring will be provided by Timing Tech using the Mylaps Transponder system. Results available online following the event on Timing Tech website or Speedhive App.
Transponder & bracket must be returned or replacement value will be charged.

LIVE TIMING
Available via Speedhive App subject to sufficient coverage.

RACE FORMAT
Senior & Junior Classes – Practice & 2 lapscored races + Features
Mini’s – Practice & 5 lapscored races
The organisers reserve the right to change or alter classes if necessary. Senior Support class is ability based and maybe changed after practice laps are completed.
Some classes may have a split start or be combined depending on entry numbers received by closing date (10th Oct). 8 riders per class required.

START
Will be a clutch start behind backward falling gates.

BIKE & BACK NUMBERS
Correct racing numbers are recommended on back of body armour or jersey & bikes as per rule 10.2.

CAMPING AT TRACK.
Not permitted.

FOOD
Will be available to purchase at the TBC

REFUNDS
Refunds of entry fees as per rule 5.5a.

TROPHIES/PRIZEMONEY
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all classes.
Riders will be notified on Prize giving venue & time at riders briefing.
It will be at a MLT location in Gore.

POINTS SCALE: - For all races.
Points awarded as per FIM System. In the event of a tie, overall result will be based on count back as per Rule 6.7a.
1st 25; 2nd 22; 3rd 20; 4th 18; 5th 16; 6th 15; 7th 14; 8th 13; 9th 12; 10th 11; 11th 10; 12th 9; 13th 8; 14th 7; 15th 6; 16th 5; 17th 4; 18th 3; 19th 2; 20th 1
Part points will be awarded from 21st position.

FEATURE RACE
Riders can only enter in one Feature Race
Feature Race Prize money Scale:
Senior Open
1st Richard Dale trophy & $500, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
Junior Feature Races
85/150cc – 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
125/250cc – 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
Prize money scale will be displayed on the results board prior to the start of racing as per Rule 4.9.

OFFICIALS
Organiser: Paul McHaffie
Entry Secretary: Adele May (Timing Tech) 027 4576430
MNZ Steward: Brendon Stevens
Clerk of Course: Jono Gardyne./ Mini COC Matt Canton
Protest Committee: MNZ Steward, Club Committee Representative & Riders Rep.

FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE
For any reasons of Force Majeure, should a meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled and entry fee refunds will only be made at the sole discretion of the organisers. The Clerk of Course & Race Secretary reserve the right to alter the meeting format/race duration as may be deemed necessary.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: To Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club, and Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.

I have read and understood the Supplementary Regulations for this competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport of Motorcycling New Zealand Inc. Together with the terms of the indemnification hereunder, and the requirements of the Noise Restrictions as listed. I indemnify Southland Motorcycle Club Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., Local Bodies and Landowner, their agents and all Officials against any claims arising from my attendance at this meeting.

1. I have read the Supplementary Regulations* for this Competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct.
* Supplementary Regulations also available at www.timingtech.co.nz
2. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
3. I wish to take part in the Thunder-X despite the above risks.
4. Neither I, or anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
5. I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
6. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
7. I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
8. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
9. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
10. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
11. I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
12. MNZ supports the FIM/IOC Charter on drugs in Sport. MNZ uses the services of Drug Free Sport NZ and other agencies to professionally carry out the testing. I acknowledge by signing this form I maybe subjected to a drug/alcohol test at any time. I agree to such testing. I further agree that my name can be published by MNZ as having taken part in a drug/alcohol test together with the results of that testing.
13. I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.

ONE EVENT LICENCE – I do not have a MNZ Competition Licence therefore require a One Event Licence for this event:
In the absence of holding a MNZ Competition Licence, I acknowledge that I am able to compete by partaking on a One Event Licence. By reading and acknowledging this disclaimer, the Supplementary Regulations and the following rules I acknowledge that I adhere to all conditions to compete at this event using the One Event Licence.
The ability to compete whilst using a one event licence may be withdrawn at any time by Motorcycling New Zealand.
I acknowledge that I will wear an approve helmet, along with approved boots, gloves, and motocross clothing as per the MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport – see www.mnz.co.nz
I acknowledge that no drugs or alcohol are permitted at this event, and I am not under the influence of either.
I acknowledge that I may be subject to random drug & alcohol testing as per the MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport.
I acknowledge that I have no medical condition that prevents me from safely participating in this event. I have not suffered concussion, or a head injury in the last three weeks.
My motorcycle is in a safe operating condition and type suited to the events that I am partaking in.
I acknowledge that attending riders briefing is compulsory
It is a condition of entry that all person having any connection with promotion, organisation, and conduct of the event including land owners, will be absolved from any liability out of any accident however caused and resulting in damage to property and or in respect of death or personal injury.
I fully indemnify Motorcycling New Zealand Inc., its agents representatives, employees, contractors, other competitors and promoters from and against any liability, whether or not due to any act or omission of these parties which arises from my participation in the event including by way of example any accident, damage or injury.
I agree that I have no medical condition that prevents me from safely participating in this event. I have not suffered concussion or had a head injury in the last three weeks. I acknowledge that should I suffer a head injury or concussion three weeks prior to this event that I will not partake due the MNZ stand down period.