We at Thunder Mountain raceway hope you any and all the information you require pertaining to our Drag Strip in the next few pages. If there is any information which you require and cannot locate on this site please feel free to contact any of our track or membership personnel listed on the Contact Us Page
Thunder Mountain Raceway is located approx 40 Kilometers southeast of Kelowna on Highway 33. Our Facility is an eighth mile track with all electronics, food facilities, grand stands, washrooms etc. with ample parking for both racers and spectators alike. Track elevation is approx 1250 meters above sea level. Overnight camping is always permitted for racers and crew, also spectator camping is available by request. Race classes include  TOP COMP, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Bike/Sled, Jr. Dragster and Novice. Trophies and cash payouts are available for all classes. Racing and spectator fees can be found on the Race Fees Page
NEXT MEETING  TUESDAY JULY 10 2007
O.A.S.C.  7:00PM SHARP DRAG RACE DIVISION: 7:30 PM SHARP
BANQUET ROOM UPSTAIRS AT THE BEST WESTERN INN 2402 Hwy. 97
 

 
June 14 07
TMR prerace number one ec1 surfacing prep pics and update:
Just had a call from Doug Dipple explaining the outcome todays ec1 surface prep that was to be completed and ready to use for Race one June 16/17. For some reason the Pine gum "or its replacement" was not sprayed today but the contract was on site since early this morning re packing the entire area. As you can see in the photographs dougs tracks and he was taking it eeeeeasy!, I want to remind all racers with long trailers or trucks with agressive treaded tires please us some caution when in tight turns ie parking your trailer for the weekend

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

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May 16 07
TMR Posters
2007 Posters and Hand outs are ready for distribution.

They can be picked up from Laura at the Capital News. Call first  (878-4870), so Laura is aware you are coming.
 
April 18 07
 TMR work party pics and update:
No story as of yet on the work party on April 18 but Doug D sent us a few pics of the top end clean-up
 
April 16 07
TMR additional snow pack update:
We have some new Snow Pac pics from the track taken by Doug and Bill April 15th, Wow the snow sure has cleared in a hurry, but then again Osoyoos is racing this weekend
 
Apr 05 07
Last call for fuel order:
I am putting in our 2007 fuel order on Monday, April 9th. Anyone else that needs fuel ordered MUST contact me before that date at thunder-alley@shaw.ca
Leave your phone # I can contact you at this weekend. Again LAST CALL for fuel for 2007.
 
Apr 01 07
TMR additional snow pack update:
Thanks go out to Doug Dipple for the following pics on the snow pack at TMR as of mar 31
 
Mar 15th 07
   TMR seasonal snow pack update:
Thanks go out to Kerry Beebe for the following info on the snow pack at TMR as of today
 
Hi Jim,
Here are a few Photos from my trip up to TMR today. 
 
They have not plowed the access road into the property, so fortunately for me the snow had a hard enough crust on it that I was able to walk in.  The access road has between two to four feet of snow on it, the entrance to the track has about three feet of snow with the top of the gates less than a foot above the snow.  The track is just as we left it without any vandalism, but I have never seen so much snow on it at this time of year.  The pits have between two to three feet, and the snow is right up to the top of the guardrails all the way down the track.   So, its going to be awhile before we can get into the track to do any work, and I can understand why the concern about an overly warm spring, causing major flooding, because there is one heck of a lot of water up there that has to go somewhere.
Kerry  
 
JAN 16 07
  The 2007 Membership PDF:
 has been posted reflecting the lower GST rate and can be downloaded at this link.
 
JAN 14 07
  TMR 2007 SCHEDULE POSTED:
The 2007 season schedule has been finalized and posted to the schedule page. TMR has decided to run just 5 events in the 07 season but will have one race weekend set-up as a double header with one points race event on Sat and again on Sun this will ensure a 6 race season for the points calculation. Racers in the points chase will choose the best 5 races of their choice for the years total. TMR race dates were chosen with Ashcroft race dates in mind to avoid overlapping as much as possible. TMR also had to consider the West Coast Door Slammer Assn, into the schedule as we are continuing with our new DOOR SLAMMER class for 2007, thus we couldn't schedule any events on top of Missions door slammer dates. We regret over lapping on the two major car shows events in Kelowna in the 07 season but it was inevitable to get in our 5 race dates. We hope this winds up being satisfactory for all our regular racers and new comers as well
 
JAN 13 07
  FRI NIGHT INSTANT GREEN RACING PROGRAM:
TMR wants to let our Friday Night Instant Green Racers know that our Fri Night Program will be run on Saturday Nights this season. We will be holding two events this year , the first on Sat July 14 and the second on August 11th. We hope to see all past racers as well as new racers show up for these events. The program will be run as in the past seasons with the gates being open all day Saturday for entrance and tech upon arrival, Racing to commence approx 6:00 PM
 
JAN 12 07
  GREG KILMARTIN  REMINDER FOR DOOR SLAMMER PARTICIPANTS:
Anyone who has committed to or wants to go in the new door slammer class please send me your email address to gregkilmartin@telus.net. I will send you out the Door Slammer rules and regulations and the schedule at TMR and the west coast door slammer. Thanks GREG
 
 
Nov 19 06
   Wow what a success the TMR annual awards banquet...perhaps one of the best ever with everything from the tunes taken care of and spun by Dan Pieters from Penticton to the fine meal put on by Good Stuff Catering of Kelowna, where would one start? For starters I want to say thanks to everyone involved in setting up this years party, every year it runs smoother and smoother. The first of what we hope will be a long line of auctions was a HUGE success and we at TMR want to thank all the businesses and members that contributed to the list of 51 items for auction also to those who bid on and won the items also. A major thanks to Pete Shaw and Gerry Pieter's for their tireless effort in securing most of the items. Gerry just contacted me with the total and it stands 3400.00 and change. I have already heard rumor that items will start being collected as soon as the new year begins for next years auction.
  The winners for this years club trophies  were well chosen and might I say well deserved by all winners,

MEMBER OF THE YEAR has to be shared by two individuals, and the winners are Doug and Jacquie Dipple for their tireless hours devoted to the betterment and upkeep of our facility.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR award goes to relatively new volunteer but a long time member on the mountain and the winner is Rob Pollman.
DENNIS CARTER MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded for the first time this year to the Most Sportsmanlike Racer as decided upon by fellow racers. This first time award goes to a new racer on TMR and the winner is Barton Mason.
RUDY WEBER MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to an individual who exhibits a dedication to public service. Went to TMR webmaster Jim Graham.
AARON KUNSTAR AWARD Awarded to an individual who exhibits a unending dedication to the improvement of our facility goes this year to two winners also, Mark Schuppener and Charles Siddon. Congratulations to all of this years annual awards and trophy's
 

  To recap the winners of TMR 2006 season class points champions the awards went to

TOP COMP Perre Zmean
SUPER PRO Tim Deplonty and Chad Barclay
PRO Ralph Pool
SPORTSMAN Troy Kelly
SNOWMACHINE/BIKE Jake Letkeman
JR. DRAGSTER Kayle Shaw

 
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