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​Explore your passion and the pursuit of excellence with Thunderbolt Racing. ​

Racing has wrapped up—thank you for an incredible 2024-2025 season! We’re already gearing up for next year, so stay tuned this autumn for exciting details about the 2025-2026 season. See you at the starting line!

The Thunderbolt Racing program offers a large variety of fun options for all levels of ski racers at the Mt. Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort in Holly, Michigan and at the Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort in Clarkston, Michigan. 

Programs, camps, leagues, and more for all levels of ski and snowboard racers can be found at both resorts.
​Ready for fun? Join us!

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2025 S.E. Michigan Beer League Championship

📣 NEWS FLASH: Mt Holly will be hosting the 2025 S.E. Michigan Beer League Championship On Monday, March 3, 2025. 📣
Bring your team and your bib numbers from your home hill and put yourselves up against racers from all over S.E. Michigan.

Registration for the race is $30 per team (Teams are 3-6 people).
Lift tickets are required and sold separately.
See the ski school at registration for ticket discount. ( $5 off regular ticket )

There are two divisions to choose from:
  • Straight time Division - just what it sounds like. Top 3 racers from your team score. Combined time, Fastest team wins. (Hopefully it's not too cold for all you folks in the suits.)
  • Handicap division - Based on NASTAR team points for scoring.

Skiers, Snowboarders, come one come all...

Awards will be given to the winning team in each division (Straight-time/Handicap) As well as for the fastest Male and Female for both skiing and Snowboarding. 
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  • Check In is from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the ski school. You will need to provide your bib number at check-in (or get one if you don't have one.)
  • Racing Starts at 7:30

Below is the link to pre-register. DEADLINE for ONLINE SIGNUPS ENDS SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.
REGISTER: 2025 BEER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
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NASTAR Racing

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays at Mt Holly  for NASTAR racing.
​(Pine Knob is no longer racing NASTAR in the 2024-2025 season)
Details are here:
NASTAR RACING
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Monday Night Pine Knob Slalom Sisters

Our Monday night slalom-only race program for women runs for six weeks and starts January 6, 2025 and runs for six weeks through February 10, 2025. Enjoy fun and camaraderie with an energetic group of women who share a passion for ski racing.
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​Cost: 
$200.00 Program price per person

New Belgium & Bells Adult Race Leagues at
​Mt. Holly and Pine Knob

The New Belgium & Bells Race League will be holding races on Monday Evenings at Mt. Holly and Tuesday Evenings at Pine Knob, starting in January. 

Weekly race parties, prizes, and season end Awards Nights included.  Join in on the fun at one or both resorts.

​Race leagues are for all abilities and racers save on lift tickets when they purchase the seven week program.

Skiers and snowboarders are welcome.

​Registration now closed.
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Junior Development Program: 

What is Junior Development? This is a term commonly used in the racing industry to describe youth programs that are designed to take developing skiers to greater levels. Participants receive instruction on racing, moguls, and working on steeper terrain according to their individual skill level. Some programs travel but we do not. We keep it affordable and fun by keeping things close to home. Students demonstrate their skills by competing in the Sunday Race Series.

This six-week Junior Development racing program will begin on January, 8, 9, and 11, 2025, and you can choose Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. 
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For students K - 8
Registration is open.


This program begins on Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday depending on your registration preferences:

MT. HOLLY OPTIONS: 
6 sessions / once per week $450
12 sessions / twice per week $550
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PINE KNOB OPTIONS:  
6 sessions / once per week $450 
12 sessions / twice per week $550 
18 sessions / three times week $650 
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​To be added to the Pine Knob waitlist, please contact: [email protected]

Participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year of experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.
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Our successful and most popular program will remain the same plus all Sunday Morning Race Series are included in the price along with a Thunderbolt t-shirt. 

Racers will be grouped by age, ski ability and race experience. We will work on free skiing drills each week for 45 minutes and then be in the gates using gate drills and full courses. We will start with Giant Slalom (larger turns) on week one and alternate between slalom (short turns) and giant slalom. 

Registration for Thunderbolt Closed


Sunday Morning Race Series

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For seven weeks alpine skiers will gather to race . This is our popular Sunday Morning Series where athletes can race in their own age group for single races as well as collect season-long “World Cup” points. 

Weekly prizes and medals are awarded to athletes of all ages.

Races this year will be expanded to include easy slalom races and a combo if conditions permit.

Registration and race day details can be found HERE.

The Sunday Race Series runs for seven weeks alternating at Mt. Holly, Pine Knob, and Alpine Valley for seven total races. ​
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HOLIDAY CAMPS

Join one of our popular Holiday Race Camps in late December. Choose the Thunderbolt Race Camp designed to give both competitive and recreational ski racers early season gate training and coaching.

Race camp takes place December 27, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
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For students K - 8

Registration is Closed

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Participants MUST be able to load and unload from a chairlift independently, have at least one year of experience with skiing, and be able to turn and stop in a wedge position.
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Chase the Gates

Meet Pine Knob's Thunderbolt Sponsor: Joseph Philip Craig
​Custom Homes

We are grateful to Joseph Philip Craig Custom Homes (JPCraig) as a Thunderbolt Racing (Pine Knob) and Pinnacle Racing sponsor this season. They have a passion for ski racing and outdoor adventure and we are glad to have them on board. 

JPCraig builds beautiful custom homes in Michigan and have been providing a complete build to suit experience for clients for over 40 years. 
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Visit JPCraig

ALL RACERS - PLEASE NOTE:
Helmet and goggles are mandatory.
Racers clearing gates must have a chin guard.
Hand, shin, forearm, and spine guards recommended.


Learn about Gate Training

​What is Gate Training? Check it out.​
Note: All gate racers and those in slalom gate training must have a chin guard.

An image of orange skis at the top of a hill, waiting to push forward and about to race down a ski racing hill on snow.
The view from the starting gate at the top of the race hill. An exciting moment!

Embrace new adventures, develop life skills, and enjoy the spirit of community with Thunderbolt Racing. 

Gravity is love and every turn is a leap of faith. 
- Warren Miller

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CONTACT US

Pine Knob Ski School
[email protected]

Phone: 248-625-0800 ext: 4 

Mt Holly Ski School
[email protected]
Phone: 248-634-3249 
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  • NASTAR
  • SUNDAY SERIES
    • THUNDERBOLT RACE RESULTS
  • ADULT LEAGUES
    • MT HOLLY RACE LEAGUE
    • PINE KNOB RACE LEAGUE
    • SLALOM SISTERS
  • RACE RESULTS
  • CONTACT US
  • PHOTOS
  • VIDEO
  • DAVE C. RACE