Sound of Thunder - 2026 (Race Entry)
Fri, 20 Feb
|Euromarque Motorsport Park - Ruapuna
2026 marks 43 years of this epic event!
Time & Location
20 Feb 2026, 7:00 am – 22 Feb 2026, 9:00 pm
Euromarque Motorsport Park - Ruapuna, 107 Hasketts Road, Templeton, Christchurch
Race Competitor Event Details
The theme is MotoEuro with a bike show, parade laps and the MotoEuro GPs. Plus all the best in British, European and American bike racing.
Sponsored by Scott Structural
Supported by NZ Community Trust
MNZ Permit: TBA
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You will be emailed an online website link to order your 2026 Sound of Thunder T-shirts.
Please select either 'POLi' or 'Manual Payment' to pay by online banking. Learn about POLi payment system here. Credit card payment is available.
Contact details: secretary@bearsracing.nz or 027 406 1886.
Race entry fee includes two passes to the following:
Official practice and qualifying on Friday 20 February
Racing on Saturday 21 February and Sunday 22 February.
After race function and prize giving on Sunday 22 February.
Important note:
All details must be completed accurately.
Entry will not be accepted until payment is received.
Competitor entry is $200 for 2 race classes and includes an ambulance fee.
Additional race classes is $40.
A registered transponder is mandatory.
You need to be a member of a MNZ affiliated club. Proof of this membership will be required.
Entries close 11 February at 11.59pm (this is the close off date for inclusion in the race meeting programme), late entries will be accepted.
A late entry fee of $30 will be charged.
No excuse for late entries, as a full refund will be given to any person who is unable to compete, and who notifies the Secretary prior to Thursday 19 February.
Day licences will be available but you need to check if you are eligible. Don't be disappointed on race day - do it now!
Signature of parent or legal guardian is required if under the age of 16.
Only 1 transponder is available per rider.
Don't forget to order your 'Competitor' and 'Pit Crew' 2026 Sound of Thunder t-shirts when you receive your race entry confirmation email.
Schedule
2 hours 30 minutesSign in & Scrutineering
Dummy Grid Exit Lane
30 minutesRiders Briefing
Outside Control Tower
Race Entry Options
Race Entry & Transponder Hire
This is for a competitor's entry for any 2 classes and includes a transponder and an ambulance fee. The entry fee includes two gate passes for Saturday and Sunday, and two tickets for the after race function and prize giving on Sunday (Only 1 transponder is available per rider).
$230.00
GST included
Race Entry & Own Transponder
This is for a competitor's entry for any 2 classes and includes an ambulance fee. The entry fee includes two gate passes for Saturday and Sunday, and two tickets for the after race function and prize giving on Sunday.
$200.00
GST included
Each Extra Class
Each extra class entry
$40.00
GST included
MNZ One Event Licence
If you do not have a current MNZ race licence and want to compete in a racing event, we offer the MNZ One Event Licence for purchase, and this is valid for the race event.
$45.00
GST included
BEARS Club Membership
BEARS members if you are not already a member of a MNZ affiliated club. MNZ Club membership is required.
$30.00
GST included
Extra after race function meal
Note each main race entry already includes 2 passes to the after race function.
$25.00
GST included
Extra - 1 day gate entry
This gate entry is to the spectator areas and to the pits (this can be used on Saturday or Sunday). This is discounted from the normal price of $20 per day (note each race entry already includes 4 passes – i.e. 2 people x 2 days). Note tickets are scanned at the gate and each ticket is unique and can only be scanned/used once.
$10.00
GST included
Race Bike Hire & Entry
The BEARS' 2023 KTM RC390 & KTM Duke 390 are available for Sound of Thunder event racing hire and the Friday test/qualifying day. The hire includes your race entry to 2 classes - "F4" and "Superstock Limited" classes and race bike.
$500.00
GST included
Total
$0.00