Thursday, August 26, 2010
IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals on Speed TV
The IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals from Edmonton will be broadcast on Speed TV Saturday Aug 28th at 4:30 pm (Mtn Time).
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Troy Lee Designs
Tim Boychuk Most Dominant AA/FC Car in IHRA, NHRA
Friday, August 20, 2010
From Drag Racing Online
Nightfire Nationals At Boise
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
From NHRA.com
Link to NHRA.com story about Boise event.
Harris, Boychuk, Williamson take Nightfire crowns
Monday, August 16, 2010
Finals
What a race.
We went up against Mark Henteges driving the Bucky Austin tuned Plymouth Arrow. We knew Mark had a strong car, as he ran a 5.80 in qualifying. Our work was cut out for us.
I knew the only way I could win was to cut a great light and that is what we did. I had a .048 to his .136 giving us almost a tenth of a lead. Mark ran a 5.77 to our 5.80 giving us about .0400 to gain a win.
This has to be one of the sweetest wins ever.
We are off until mid October for the race in Bakersfield.
Tim.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Round 1
We drove around Steven Densham with a 5.931 at 243.17 setting the track speed record.
Up against Steve Rajcic in round 2.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Round 3
Paul Romine redlite and we went to run 5.888 @ 240.06.
Off to the Finals against Mark Henteges.
Tim.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Round 2
Got by Steve Rajcic with a 5.976 at 236.77. Steve's wheelie bar broke and I guess he had to abort when it got sideways.
Going up against Paul Romine from Indianapolis in the Semi-finals.
Tim.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Boise Round 2
We are here in Boise Idaho and Quallifying number two just finished and we sat it out due to a shortage of parts. We have been bumped to number 4 and will go out tonight looking for a stout run. The car ran great yesterday but the track was real greasy going into nightfall. I will update later.
Tim.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Boise #3 Qualifier
We just ran a 5.915 at 238.66 to put us #3 in qualifying. Tommorow we face Steven Densham in a field of 16 cars. See how she goes.
Tim.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
A Cool in Car Video
If your into Facebook, and want to know what it's like to be in the car, we have a great video to show you. Go to Facebook, search Boychuk Racing, and go to in car camera. It has sound and big screen. Give us your feedback.
And here's a link for you non-Facebook folks:
http://videomail.shaw.ca/view/17038682906-1281455624-34989/170386
Thanks, Tim.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Nightfire Nationals - Boise, ID
#2 qualifier with a 5.96, two more rounds of qualifying tomorrow.
Leah Pruett is currently #1 with a 5.93.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Spokane County Raceway - Round 1 Qualifying
Just finished the first round of qualifying and currently the Hodgson/Boychuk team is #1 with a 5.870 @ 219.58 MPH.
- Editor
Monday, July 26, 2010
NHRA Final Round Mission
WE DEFENDED OUR TITLE AND WON MISSION FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!!
Ran a 5.71 @ 249 MPH.
Thanks to our crew, chef, family & friends for everything!
- Editor
A Record Setting Weekend At Mission Raceway - AA/FC News
Sunday, July 25, 2010
NHRA Mission Round 1
Just ran round 1 of eliminations and broke yesterday's track records for Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car with a low ET of 5.706 and MPH record of 253.66.
- Editor
Sunday, July 25, 2010
NHRA Mission Semi Finals
Won this round against Tim "The Iceman" Nameth with a 5.745 @ 249.03 MPH. Will be going up against Mark "Mr. Explosive" Sanders in the finals.
- Editor
Saturday, July 24, 2010
NHRA Canadian Open - Mission, BC
Had a great qualifying round, setting a track record and the car has run the best time & speed to date. The team qualified #1 with a 5.729 @ 249.44 mph.
Keep posted for more to come from Mission!
- Editor
Monday, July 19, 2010
Rocky Mountain Nationals
Sure had a great time in Edmonton. Four races, Three Finals, Two wins. The Troy Lee/Castrol, and The Iron Garage car never ran better.
We set the MPH and low ET for our Prostalgia class at Castrol Raceway. We also set the MPH and ET for the IHRA. Two records under our belt. We ran 247.38 mph in 5.810 seconds.
We are off to Mission B.C. to defend last years win. After that, we go to Spokane WA. And then back to Edmonton for the Hot August nights, and then back to Boise Idaho.
We will be running Top Fuel in Vegas at the end of October on Halloween. If anyone wants their name on the car, give me a call or send me an e-mail.
Thanks, Tim.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Edmonton Journal Newspaper Stories
Here are links to a couple Edmonton Journal stories during the Rocky Mountain Nationals event in Edmonton.
Monday June 28, 2010.
Boychuk enjoys record-setting weekend on track
Saturday June 26, 2010.
All Dragster have appeal for Boychuk
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
River Cree Rocky Mountain Nationals
"We are really excited to be back in Edmonton for the River Cree Rocky Mountain Nationals driving both the Prostalgia Funny Car and the Paton Top Fuel Car.
We are fresh off a win in Vegas at the Rockabilly Rod Reunion and a runner-up at the Salt Lake Nationals.
We battled Mr. Explosive, Mark Sanders, in two of the closest races of the year.
It was the highlight of my year so far, but we will not be such a pushover for Mr. Explosive at our hometown track!
It's our turn in Edmonton!
Tim.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday in Salt Lake
A Beautiful Racetrack here in Salt Lake City, Utah. We qualified #2 with a ghastly 6.308 and went on to Race The one and only Mr. Explosive Mark Sanders.
We had him off the line and the rest of the way to about 1000 feet and at that point, he pulled away.
I missed the chutes and still made it off the track at the second turnoff.
See how things go tonight.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
IHRA Nitro Jam - Friday Night Final Round
Went up against Mark "Mr. Explosive" Saunders in the final round. Great drag race, but Mark pulled ahead at a 1000 ft and won with a 6.00 @ 240.21 to our 6.06 @ 233.36.
Friday, June 18, 2010
IHRA Nitro Jam - Day 1, Round 1
We are in Salt Lake City at the IHRA Nitro Jam at the Rocky Mountain Raceway. Had a single for our first round and ran a 6.308 @ 222.77 mph and are currently 2nd.
The car didn't pull well and had some tire shake at 600 ft.
Getting ready for round 2, will keep you posted.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Final Round at the Rockabilly Rod Reunion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoBgkKXbZGE
Friday, June 11, 2010
Youtube Video clip
Here is a video clip from the Vegas Race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Svp7DDk4M
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Rockabilly Rod Reunion
WOW!!! We Won Vegas.
It started out in Bakersfield when it was known that the Vegas race would be on Donna's Birthday. She told the crew that a win would be the greatest present she could have. We did not disapoint, although it nearly was not to be.
As we went to fire the car, the lowside fuel cable broke out of it's clamp, therefore not opening the Nitro flow to the fuel pump. I tried to do the best I could with hand signals and subtle motions, and today, my throat is still sore form hollering. We finally turned the fuel on and the motor roared to life with Dan holding his now empty squirt bottle. I'm still in awe that the car started.
The officials signaled me to do a short burnout and hurry back to the starting line. As I approached to stage, I stopped myself and took a breath to relax and get back to concentrate on what I had to do. I did not cut a good light but with all the commotion, I'm just glad we had our procedure back in place.
At the top end, Steve Macklyn, who we were up against, and I were still not sure who won but when our crew showed up, we found out we did it.
Earlier in the day, we set top speed 247.20 and low E.T. 5.772.
I still have to pick up something for Donna cause I just would not give up my trophy.
From here we go to Salt Lake City, Utah to our first I H R A race of the year. See how she goes!
Tim.
From LVMS news:
Boychuck wins Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car finale at Rockabilly Rod Reunion/NHRA Heritage Series
From LVMS news:
LeDuc tops 25-car Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car field, eliminations set for Sunday
Sunday, May 30, 2010
FINAL ROUND AT LVMS
What a round, after a few tense moments at the start, WE WON! Thanks to our crew, sponsors, friends, and family for all their support! More round by round details to follow.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Semi-Finals at LVMS
Just completed round 2. Went up against Plueger's LA Hooker. They had some troubles off the start and we won the semi's with a 5.874 @ 240.38 mph. Going into the finals against Nitro Thunder.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Elimination Round 1 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Well, we just ran our first round and had a single as Mark Saunders (Mr. Explosive) had problems at the line. Still gave it all we had and ran our best E.T. to date of 5.774 @ 247.20 mph.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Rockabilly Rod Reunion
We are parked here in Hot but Windy Las Vegas Nevada and getting ready to have a blast this weekend at the Rockabilly Rod Reunion.
Looks like 20 or more Nostalgia Funny Cars and to make things more fun, 18 bands playing at the Neon Garage in the infield at the 1.5 mile oval. Should be a great weekend.
Tim.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Coming up next
Hi All.
I finally have something to write about.
We are going to run Las Vegas at the end of May in the Rockabilly Rod Reunion and hope to do well there.
Edmonton will be our first time back in the Top Fuel car and I have really missed driving it. In today's economy, there just are not the funds out there available to get sponsorship to be able to run a full schedule. I will be running both the Top Fuel car for the Paton's and the Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car that I own with Ron Hodgson. I just have to run the Top Fuel car here in front of our hometown track and we hope to have a successful weekend.
We will be running in Salt Lake the week before Edmonton in the Funny Car which will be a lot of fun.
We are also going to run the Top Fuel Car in Vegas at the end of October right at Halloween. We were there two years ago and it was a hoot!
I will have more of our schedule out in the next few days.
Tim.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Bakersfield
You can kind of guess what kind of weekend you are going to have when it rains 20 miles before the track. We went out Friday afternoon and ran a 595 with a quick pedal at about 400 feet. The car started to shake and I thought that was the thing to do. Saturday we ran a 583 putting us third behind Ron Capps and Lee Jennigs.
Sunday we had a single and after talking with Roland, made the decision that if the car shook again around that 400 foot mark, that I was to drive through it a see what happens. The car did shake but drove through it and then would not shift. I got out of it early and ran a 606.
Second round and we are up against Leah Pruett-Le-duc in the Steve Pluegar tuned Mustang. It’s pretty tough to lose out when you run a 581 and she runs a 578. Our lights were close, her 131 to my 171. Have to work a little harder on that.
Back to Scottsdale and wait for Las Vegas at the end of May.
Tim.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Firebird
It turned out to be a tough weekend at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix. Torrential rains hampered the races, but not as bad as the woman who was killed right next to our pits. She was hit by the runaway tire and wheel that came off Antron Browns car as he left the line on his first round of eliminations. She was a spectator on a motorized scooter between John Powers and Mike Adams haulers. We were next to Adams unit and the tire bounced over it and our unit then hitting Paul Smith’s unit on our left side. It bounced over Smith’s hauler and went over three other haulers hitting Steve Pluegars rig smashing in the door. It then came to rest there after wrecking Pluegars tables.
I was by our car when the tire flew overhead and ducked for cover with the other spectators who were watching the race. Our Hauler was facing the track right in front of the return road at about the 1200 foot mark. Antrons car came to rest about the 1000 foot mark.
Some of our group saw the lady get hit. It was awful.
Racing was okay, we only made one hit all weekend as we were an exhibition class. The Friday run went not too bad as we ran a 608 and shutdown at about the 1000 foot mark because we had not turned the air on so the car did not shift. I heard it overreving and backed out of it in time so as to only hurt a couple of Pistons.
Saturday was rained out and Sunday had showers and then the accident happened. The rest of the race was run on Monday.
My neighbor Chris across the street from us in Scottsdale said this is the third heaviest rainfall on record.
Guess we will wait for Bakersfield.
Tim.