Saturday, June 15, 2013
Jet Car Show - CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, Saskatoon International Raceway has cancelled all 3 days of racing. Not sure when we will be running the jet car there.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Jet Car Show!
Our first Canadian jet car show will be at the Saskatoon International Raceway on Saturday June 15th. If you are in Saskatoon or just passing through come on out for an exciting evening!
Saskatoon International Raceway Info
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Licensed for Jet Cars!
While it was not a big secret, it is now official, Tim has his license to run Jet cars! The opportunity was presented by Brad & Heather Janishewski and Tim jumped at the chance. In between running the Troy Lee Designs/Castrol funny car, Tim will be at a few events running Janishewski's "Tank". Confirmed events include: Saskatoon June 14 & 15, Medicine Hat July 12 & 13, Edmonton Sept 1 & 2.
A big thank-you to Brad & Heather for the opportunity, training and support!
Boychuk Licensed for Jet Cars!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Napa Auto Ignitor Open at Firebird Raceway
Just ran the first round of qualifying here in Boise, ID. Ran a 6.35 @ 218 mph. Had to drive the car through tire shake. Next round of qualifying on Saturday at 1 pm.
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Bakersfield March Meet 2013
After running a 5.91 in testing on Thursday, we ran a 6.02 in round 1 of qualifying today and then a 5.85 in the second round of qualifying. Due to Friday's rain out the run schedule has been modified, we are going into eliminations tomorrow morning.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Napa Nightfire Finals
Wow, what a drag race, unfortunately we came up a little short. We ran a 5.921 to the O'Brien/Austin teams 5.925. Tim had a .087 light to Kris' .029. Tim had to pedal the car part way down the track, but what a run!! Thanks to our team, sponsors, friends and family for all their support!!!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Napa Nightfire Semi-Finals
Won against Jason Rupert with a 5.93 to his 5.97. Going into the finals against the O'Brien/Austin team with Kris Krabill driving.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Napa Nightfire Eliminations
Went up against Edmonton's Sitko team in the Ace car. Won with a 6.02 to their 6.34. Going into the semi-finals against Jason Rupert.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Napa Nightfire #2
The team chose not to run 2nd round of qualifying. After 2nd round we are still #1 qualifier. First round of eliminations at 6pm Pacific Time.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Napa Night Fire at Spokane
Just ran 1st round of qualifying with a 5.96 @ 240.19 mph. Currently #1, hopefully can hold on to this spot.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
NHRA Pepsi Nightfire Nationals - Boise, ID
Qualified #7 and went up against Bucky's car piloted by Kris Krabill in the first round. The cars were even down the track, the best drag race of the event! We had them all the way to the 1000 ft. mark, unfortunately, they got us right at the end. We ran a 5.978 to their 5.969. Reaction times were close, Tim had a .099 and Kris had a .071.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
NHRA Nightfire Nationals - Boise
Ran first round of qualifying last night. We are currently in 7th with a 6.281. 2 rounds of qualifying today, 2pm & 7pm.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Hot August Night
Our last home town race for the season, Hot August Night, Wednesday August 8th at Castrol Raceway. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
NHRA Canadian Open at Mission Raceway
Rained out test & tune on Friday, but had a great Saturday.
Had 2 rounds of qualifying Saturday night. Qualified #3 with a 5.92 @ 243.83 mph.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
NHRA Mission Eliminations
Won the first round of eliminations against Jay Majeau. Went up against Tim (The Iceman) Nemeth in the second round. It was close all the way, but they got us at the 1000' mark. Lost with a 6.03 to Tim Nemeth's 5.97.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
2012 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals Video
This video clip is the final round at the 2012 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals against Jim Obalek in Twig Zeigler's car.
YouTube video clip
Sunday, July 08, 2012
IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals Update
It's a three-peat in Edmonton! Made it to the finals and had our best run of the weekend with a 5.97. We were ahead the whole run, and Jim Obalek in Twig Ziegler's car got loose on the track and took out the finish line timing light.
Thanks to our team for all their hard work and thanks to our sponsors, Troy Lee Designs, Castrol Oil, Southside Mitsubishi, Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC!
Sunday, July 08, 2012
IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals
Well, it's been quite a weekend. The team has been working real hard on the tune-up, trying to get the numbers. Qualified #5 out of six cars. Took on Jay Majeau in the Prospector, won with a 6.12 to Jay's 6.91. Jay broke and didn't have hi gear.
Semi-final round against Ken Webster. Won on a hole shot with a .009 reaction time. Ran a 6.13 to Ken's 6.04.
Going into the finals against Jim Obalek in Twig Ziegler's car.
Sunday, July 01, 2012
IHRA Nitro Jam - Salt Lake
Well, we finished off the night on a high note. Won on a hole shot with a 6.16 to Burnin' Money's 6.10. Thanks to our team for all their hard work in the heat this weekend.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Firebird in April
I would like to thank Ron & Cory Sekura for letting me get behind the wheel of their ཱྀ Camaro. I had a blast doing half track burnouts in the great Arizona heat! We had a great time and I would be glad to drive one of their cars again.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
IHRA Nitro Jam Salt Lake #2
Just made our first past tonight with a 6.36, didn't make it to the finals. We will go out again tonight and gather more data.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
IHRA Nitro Jam Salt Lake
We're sitting here in Salt Lake in the stifling heat and last night we made two passes. The first pass was a real groaner. Bob & Jim set the car real light to give us a good base for later on in the evening. It was a dismal 6.70, but it gave us a base. On our second hit, we ran a 6.31 @ 223mph and the car really came to life. It felt strong off the line, slowed a bit at half track, and then pulled thru the rest of the way. We now have some great data for today.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Cayuga
I got a call from the Captain the first weekend of June. He asked me if I would be interested in running a top fuel car for John LaPorte. I told him I had to think about it and 4 seconds later said ok! Barry told me that the car would be tuned by Jimbo Ermalovich and this gave me a great sense of security.
I got out to Cayuga to the Toronto Motorsports Raceway and met up with the team. On Saturday I was fitted in the car and went out in the afternoon to make our first hit. After staging the car I hit the throttle and immediately struck the tires. Back in the pits, Jimbo found an air leak on the clutch cannon and this proved to be the reason we struck the tires. Went out later that evening and ran a 4.12 @ 1000 ft. Oh what a feeling that top fuel mobiling!
Sunday we went back out and ran 4.22 and capped off a great weekend.
Thanks John LaPorte and team for letting me drive your great car.
PS - I'm available anytime, John.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Rock-A-Billy Rod Reunion
I'm finally getting around to write about Vegas. We came in with a new tune-up and missed the show by 2/100ths. We ran a 5.94 and the bump was a 5.92. Tough field!