Heartland Thunder

About Heartland Thunder

Heartland Thunder is an immersive reality-tv series released in 2010. The series takes a deep dive into the world of Friday night dirt track racing in the small town of Lakeside, Kansas. Focusing on the lives of four drivers who invest everything- emotionally and financially, into this adrenalin pumping sport which forms the core exciting narrative of the show.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Discovery Channel, known for high-quality production, historically-accurate storytelling and thrilling dramatizations. The show successfully captures the raw essence of the local dirt racing by giving viewers a chance to experience the journey of the racers in a close to real experience.

Actors

• Tom Charles: He is a legendary figure in racing. Playing himself in the series, he exhibits raw emotions and the thrills of the racing world remarkably.
• Justin Boney: He plays himself, representing a young driver. He showcases beautifully the struggles and dedication of a new-age racer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The entire series focuses on early days dirt track racing, a widely followed sport in the US.
• The show provides an unfiltered narrative about the lives of people in the world of racing and how they invest all, not just their money, but also their heart and soul into it.

Quotes

• "Racing never gets easier. You just get tougher."
• "Every race is a new chance. To win. To lose. To live."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack consists predominantly of high-octane tracks that perfectly encapsulate the rush and exhilaration of the racing world.
• Additionally, there are also more emotive tracks used during the storytelling sections that emphasize on the journey of the racers and their experiences.