8/25/2025
Thunder Mountain Speedway
King of the Mountain! Biggest Event in TMS History Announced!
It started with a dream buried beneath years of silence. What was once a forgotten coal pit just outside Corbin, Kentucky—an expanse of rugged hillsides, caught the eye of a racing enthusiast and driver. The land was raw, but the vision was clear: transform this hollowed-out piece of coal country into a world-class dirt track.
Dreaming was the easy part. Reality hit like a sledgehammer. When the first bulldozers rolled onto the site, it felt like a victory parade. Earthmovers reshaped the old pit into a brand new racing surface. Grandstands went up against the backdrop of Appalachian ridges. Lights were installed, bright enough to turn night into day. The pits were shaped, the infield created, and the walls painted in bright white.
There were moments when quitting seemed easier. But the crew kept pushing—sometimes literally, hauling paperwork through snowstorms to Frankfort, sometimes figuratively, fighting off doubts and delays. Piece by piece, signature by signature, the dream clawed its way forward. Construction roared ahead even as the world slowed down in 2020.
On a crisp evening in the fall of 2022, Thunder Mountain Speedway opened its gates for the first time. Fans poured in—families, old-timers, curious newcomers. The grandstands shook as engines roared to life under the Appalachian night sky. The first green flag dropped, and with it came a wave of pride that swept through the entire community.
This wasn’t just a racetrack—it was a resurrection. The coal pit had become a cathedral of speed.
Fast forward three years, and Thunder Mountain Speedway has grown from a local attraction to one of Kentucky’s premier dirt tracks. On October 18, 2025, it will host its biggest event yet: King of the Mountain—a $10,000-to-win Pro Crate Late Model showdown. The 50 Lap main event is set to attract some of the best drivers from Kentucky, Tennessee, and beyond!
Stay tuned as more details on the event will be released over the next few weeks. Mark this on your calendars! King of the Mountain - Only one can claim it!
This will be unsanctioned event and will follow Thunder Mountain Speedway Rules. Find full rules at https://www.thundermountainspeedwayky.com/rules/. 2025 tire rule is pinned to the top of the Facebook page.
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