| 38 Michael Boardman | | Updated by Driver: 8/28/2008
Proofed by Staff: 8/28/2008 |
Nickname: Mike
Hometown: Ravenna, NE
Birthdate: 3/8/63
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 190
Marital Status: Married - Alison
Children: Micaela - 16, Josh - 13
Employer: Industrial Distribution Group
Job: Purchasing Manager
Year Started Racing: 2005
Total Years Racing: 3
Racing Hero: Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr.
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Year/Make/Model: 1980 Olds Cutlass
Motor: Chevy 355
Owner: Mike Boardman
Crew Chief: Ryan Dibbern / Tim Hans
Crew: Alison, Micaela, Josh, Bob, Brenda, Lachel & Casey Milander, Tim & Avis Hans, Steve Schmitt.
Sponsors & Support: Culligan, Fastenal, NAPA, Vital Signs, Centaur, all of Grand Island, Harris Decals of Lincoln, RAD of Cairo. Thanks to my wife and kids for being there for me, the crew, Ryan Dibbern, Lester Duncan (without him I wouldn't have won the 2006 Points Championship), my kids Micaela and Joshua, and Ryan Dibbern for helping me in the pits every weekend. Without you guys I don't know what I would do, especially with are overheating problems we are still having.
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Boone County Raceway (NE) - Hobby Stock #38
Dawson County Raceway (NE) - Hobby Stock #38
Junction Motor Speedway (NE) - Hobby Stock #38
US 30 Speedway (NE) - Hobby Stock #38
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| Awards & Accomplishments | In 2005 we had 5 Top 5 finishes, 5 Top 10 finishes, and finished 8th out of 23 in Points. In 2006 we finished 2nd 6 times, 3rd 6 times, 4th 4 times, 5th 3 times, and were the Crusier Point Champions. Now I am racing a Hobby Stock to see how I like it. Right now we have been having a lot of troubles. On the first half lap at Play Day, I lost my driveshaft, so I didn't get to run at all that day. And the first night of racing we had problems with overheating, so we are just going to try and finish a race now.
| | Career Summary | Before my kids were born I was going to every race on Saturdays. I rarely ever missed a race unless for something very important. I have wanted to race for a long time ever since the Crusiers came out. I got to thinking about it harder and harder. Then two years ago we decided that it was time to race! In 2007 we did pretty good for all the problems we had with the car. I was very proud because every week we had to fix something. So with that I think we did pretty good.
| | Racing Goals | To finish a race safely and in one piece. Get the hang of driving by myself now, as I have moved up to Hobby Stock from Cruiser, so now I have to run both the brake and gas, which will probably be the biggest change I will have. To never roll my car ever again, as four times is way too many! After taking 2008 off due family issues and other reasons, we hope to have better luck next year when we plan to be back out, especially regarding all the overheating and repairing of the car every week.
| | Other Interesting Team Information | The reason I chose #38 is because I like both Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr., and their numbers are 3 and 8. And also for my birthday, which is March 8.
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