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BracketLife Broadcast
by Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk
BracketLife Broadcast is a LIVE show hosted by bracket racers Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk. Every second Tuesday, they discuss relevant drag racing topics geared specifically towards Canadian Drag Racers – and there is no topic off limits! Brandon & Andrew share their commentary and even bring special guests on the show who they believe are making a name for themselves in Canadian Drag Racing. If you're looking for entertaining content that will get you fired up about Canadian Drag Racing – all you need to do is hit play!
Episodes
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2026 Season Recap | Ep. 108
Andrew & Brandon are back on the mic to break down their 2026 racing seasons!What worked? What didn’t? What will they do differently in 2027?_________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: OGILVIE'S PERFORMANCE https://ogilviesauto.com/
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38 Runs in 4 Days with Braydon Heroux | Ep. 107
"What a ride at the West Coast Bracket Races.""The atmosphere for the inaugural Border Battle 🇺🇸 vs 🇨🇦 was something I will remember forever. Our whole squad showed up and made it a memorable one." – Braydon HerouxJoin Brandon as he sits down with Braydon to discuss his runner up finish at…
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$20K Ace Race Winner – Jordan Crowe | Ep. 106
Jordan Crowe recently headed south to compete at the ACE Triple $20K’s Event — and came home $20,000 richer!! 💰Tune in as Brandon sits down with Jordan to hear about his experience and what was going through his head when he realized he just won one of the biggest races of his career! THANK YOU…
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What Are Your Labour Day Weekend Plans? | Ep. 105
It seems crazy that we are almost at the end of the 2026 race season. As things start to wind down, there are only a few more Big Money Bracket Races on this side of the border! 🇨🇦 Which races will you be heading?! THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: BRACKET SUPER TOUR https://www.bracketsupertour.ca/
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Imagine Your First Win Is For $50k with Bryan Campbell | Ep. 104
Imagine your FIRST winner's circle… holding a cheque for $50,000!!! That’s exactly what happened to Bryan Campbell – after he turned on the final win light at the 33rd Annual OG $50K event in Mid-Michigan a few weeks ago. Tune in as we sit down with Bryan to hear the full story! THANK YOU TO OUR...
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All-Star Shootout, Jr. Heads Up Racing, 5-Day Points Series + More | Ep. 103
The 45th Bracket Bonanza Race at Luskville Dragway takes place THIS weekend! Catch up with Brandon & Andrew as they share details on all of the exciting new things that have been added to schedule this year! AND, of course adding our two cents in by "speculating" on what the heck is going on with...
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Mid-Season Progress Update & The State of the IHRA | Ep. 102
Brandon is taking over the mic for a solo episode – giving an honest mid-season update on his own racing program!He'll be breaking down what's been working, what hasn't, and the adjustments he's making as he looks toward the second half of the season. Whether you've been following his season or...
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Racing For A Quarter Million Dollars with TB Promotions | Ep. 101
Please help us welcome to the show – Brian Whitworth from TB Promotions! With pre-entries opening this Thursday for the 250K Race at US 131 Motorsports Park – we are excited to chat about what this event is going to look like + why you should be there! We will also be diving into all things...
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Taking a Look Back at the Last 5 Years (100th Episode Special) | Ep. 100
100 episodes.What started with Brandon & Andrew talking about Canadian Drag Racing turned into something way bigger than we ever imagined!Over the last 5 years we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with racers, track operators, promoters, champions, and the people who make this sport what it...
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Let's Go Bracket Racing | Ep. 99
Brandon & Andrew are chatting about what still needs to happen for them and their racing operations before they go racing on May Long Weekend!
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Sustainability of Big Money Bracket Racing with Chris Gulitti | Ep. 98
The future of big money bracket racing… is it sustainable?This episode we sit down with Chris Gulitti to talk about the reality of today’s big money bracket races — rising entry fees, massive purses, and the question nobody wants to ask…👉 Can the next generation of racers actually afford to...
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Super Tour Points Changes, WSOPM, Gators + More | Ep. 97
Andrew & Brandon are back for a solo episode tonight – talking all things Super Tour changes, WSOPM and Gatornationals Recap! THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS: DSE Automotive https://dseautomotive.ca/
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All Things Drag Racing with Wes Buck | Ep. 96
We’re excited to welcome Wes Buck, Founder & Editorial Director of Drag Illustrated and host of The Wes Buck Show, for a live conversation about all things drag racing.Brandon first connected with Wes this past December at the PRI Show after being named to the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list....
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Social Media Creator, Racer & Mama – Kendra Larson | Ep. 95
Please help us welcome to the show – Kendra Larson! With over 23,000 followers, Kendra shares her everyday life as a mama to two young boys, and what it's like to race alongside her husband!We are excited to pick her brain about social media and the chaos of racing with family. THANK YOU TO OUR...
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2026 = A New Drag Racing Universe | Ep. 94
Team changes, sanction changes, track ownership changes, promotion changes, etc... We are waking up in a new racing universe as of January 2026 that we have never seen the likes of before in drag racing history!
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Your 2025 NHRA Top Dragster World Champion – Casey Plaizier | Ep. 93
He is no stranger to the world of Drag Racing in Western Canada. Please help us welcome to the show, your 2025 NHRA TOP DRAGSTER WORLD CHAMPION - CASEY PLAIZIER! 🇨🇦 We are thrilled to be sitting down with Casey to recap his run at the world championship! As Casey shared online, this was a...
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HOT TOPIC: Potential IHRA Schedule Leak? What Does This Mean For 2026? | Ep. 92
We've got a Hot Topic on our hands! After seeing a potentially leaked IHRA Schedule for 2026, Brandon & Andrew pre-recorded a special podcast episode to share their thoughts! Should HOT TOPIC'S be a new podcast segment? Let us know!!
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The Beginning of Off-Season | Ep. 91
We are back after a 5-week hiatus tonight – thank you all for your patience as Brandon & Rachel welcomed their second daughter, Avery, to the world! With the off-season officially here for majority of us, Brandon and Andrew dive into an end of season review, including their own race results and...
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Finishing Off The Season Strong | Ep. 90
With only a few race weekends left on the calendar – it's time to make them count!! What is your game plan for finishing out the season strong? For those still chasing point series, how are we feeling?!Brandon & Andrew will be diving into their game plans for the remainder of the season & of…
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Entry Level Racing Discussions, Fall Racing Results + More! | Ep. 89
Is Entry Level Drag Racing In Need of Saving? How many classes do we need that serve the same people, with the same cars, but isolate others? Brandon & Andrew are diving into this recent topic that has been trending online! Hear what they have to say! Plus all of your latest Fall Race Event…
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Airport Racing with 'Killer' Kyle Jessup | Ep. 88
If you've ever been to an Airport Race in Northern Ontario, then you know who Kyle Jessup is! Following in his late father's footsteps, Kyle has made quite the name for himself as a Super Pro Drag Racer – continuing the Jessup legacy! After an exciting weekend racing in Chapleau Lake, Ontario –...
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Top Alcohol Dragster with McKenna Bold | Ep. 87
Canada’s very own, McKenna Bold joins our BracketLife Broadcast Show! 🇨🇦McKenna had her first ever Top Alcohol Dragster win a few weeks back — in her Diezel Excavating Top Alcohol Dragster for Randy Meyer Racing 🔥Continuing that momentum, she went on to bring home her second (back-to-back)...
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IHRA Comeback, Andrew Wins $5K + MORE! | Ep. 86
We are back after a 1 month hiatus and ready to dive into all of the BIG Race weekends that have happened (+ are coming up)! IHRA's Comeback, SIR (Saskatchewan) has announced their Fall Finale (twin $5K's) event, the NHRA Canadian National Open Series is set to continue this weekend in…
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Early Season Kickoff + Race Results | Ep. 85
Two months into the drag racing season, and we've got a lot to chat about! Andrew is back on the show tonight, and the boys have a lot of race events to recap!
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Empire Dragway Events in 2025 with Bruce Mehlenbacher | Ep. 84
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series, the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS), the 5.50 Super Series, along with the Box and No-Box divisions will compete on the Empire Dragway eighth-mile track surface and compete for their respective Championship Points Award Series on June 20 - 21, July 18 - 19, August 15…
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Starting The Year Out Strong with Brooklyn Noakes | Ep. 83
After completely rebuilding the motor in her dragster with her dad this past off-season, Brooklyn went out and doubled-up on her first race weekend of the season! Brooklyn is your Saturday and Sunday Top Dragster/ Sportsman Class Winner in the first race of the Canadian NHRA National Open…
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Canadians Dominate Las Vegas | Ep. 82
Vegas Results, Driver's Meeting Recaps, and more! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS: OGILVIE'S AUTO & FLEET SERVICE _______________________ Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube Channel Online Shop Email List Instagram Facebook TikTok
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One Month Until Season Starts | Ep. 81
It's been a big two weeks for PDRA and NHRA Canadian racers! Andrew & Brandon are bringing all of the Canadian updates and results to this weeks show! With the 2025 season weeks away from kickoff, what can we expect? Will Canadian racers be staying closer to home to race? Is there an opportunity...
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Your 2025 WSOPM Champion – Steve King | Ep. 80
Heading into the final round, Steve King was considered to be the "underdog" – who was up against two-time NHRA Pro Mod world champion “Stevie Fast” Jackson. Steve King won the race with an impressive .001 margin of victory – the closest final round in WSOPM history – taking home $150,000!Tune in...
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Talking with Antoine & Matt from JETT Promotions | Ep. 79
We are sitting down with Antoine and Matt from JETT Promotions! We'll be learning more about their Promotions Company and their upcoming event at Kuhnle Motorsports Park in Thompson, Ohio!
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NHRA Funny Car Driver, Spencer Hyde | Ep. 78
Spencer is officially a licensed NHRA Funny Car Driver! After spend the last few days at Gainesville Raceway testing and completing his licensing passes, we are super excited to be sitting down with Spencer to hear all about it! It will be a very exciting year for Spencer Hyde & Head Racing!…
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How To Stay Sharp Behind The Wheel with Luke Bogacki | Ep. 77
A 3X NHRA World Champion, 2X $1,000,000 Race Winner, and ThisIsBracketRacing's Mastermind – Luke Bogacki! We are so excited to be sitting down with Luke to hear about his path in Bracket Racing! What was his path to winning the Spring Fling Million (twice), how does he approach a race when coming...
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Real Life Million Dollar Man – Jeff Verdi | Ep. 76
Joining us on the show this week, is none other than a TWO time $1,000,000 Race Winner! Not only has he won the Spring Fling Million in Las Vegas, but he went on to win the original Million Dollar Race IN THE SAME YEAR (2016)! He is the only driver to ever accomplish two wins of this caliber in…
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Welcome to 2025 | Ep. 75
We are 14 days into 2025, and there have been A LOT of updates and changes happening in the sport already! Seatbelt rule changes, Spencer Hyde X Head Racing, IHRA comeback?! ... just to name a few! Join Brandon & Andrew as we kick off our FOURTH year and SEVENTY-FIFTH episode of our BracketLife...
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State of Drag Racing in Canada | Ep. 74
It's been one of the most successful years for Canadian Racers and we can't help but wonder what is helping to create this? More NHRA class racing opportunities? Series and Sanctioning Bodies putting on events closer to us? Racers skill levels rising in 1/4 mile and 1/8 mile racing? Brandon and...
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Sitting Down With The First Canadian PDRA World Champion | Ep. 73
Kyle Harris has made history as the First Canadian PDRA World Champion! After many years of finishing in the Top 10, Kyle fought his way to #1 – he had to win the last race of the season to win the Championship – and spoiler alert: he did just that! We are sitting down with both Kyle & his son...
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Evaluating Our Seasons | Ep. 72
It's a back-to-back show kinda week! We are getting back on schedule, and ready to chat end of season evaluations. How did we do? What did we learn? What do we want to work on/ change for next season? Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube Channel Online Shop Email List Instagram Facebook...
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Octoberbucks, Turkey Nationals + More Race Results! | Ep. 71
It's been 3 weeks since our last show, and we have a ton of updates! Tune in tonight at 8:00 PM EST! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS: PRO-1 SAFETY CANADA _______________________ Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube Channel Online Shop Email List Instagram Facebook TikTok
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Hot Rod Drag Week 2024 with Nic Poirier | Ep. 70
We are thrilled to welcome our very own, Nic Poirier! For those who don't know, Nic is Brandon and Rachel's brother-in-law and he just got home from the 20th Annual Hot Rod Drag Week! After two years of re-building his godfather's (Carl Jessup) Camaro, he was finally able to debut it at Drag…
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The Perfect Temperature For Racing | Ep. 69
That cool fall weather is starting to set in, which means our season is starting to wind down! We've got lots of results to discuss, a few series champions that have been crowned, AND some exciting events to close out the season. Canadian Racers at the OG Million currently – where you at?! We…
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Max Gauthier Joins The Show | Ep. 68
This past weekend Max Gauthier took home $10K from Napierville Dragway! And with 3 runner-up finishes so far this year, and a Top 5 Points Ranking in the Super Tour Series (Super Pro) – he is a strong contender for that Championship Title! With two Super Tour events left, we are sitting down with...
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Recapping A Months Worth of Results | Ep. 67
Arguably the busiest month of the year in Canadian Bracket Racing, we've got a lot to recap! The Dave Rennie Twin $10K Event, Bracket Bonanza, NHRA Canadian National Open, GBM Nationals, and more! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS: PRO-1 SAFETY CANADA _______________________ Where can you find us online?...
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Gearing Up For The Biggest Race of the Year | Ep. 66
Rachel is back on the show tonight with Brandon for a fun Husband & Wife chat! They dive into how their season has been going, what it's like trying to take care of a baby at the track (when both parents are racing), as well as all of the details regarding the Little Bracket + Bracket Bonanza –...
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Mid- Season Check-In | Ep. 65
We are already half way through the 2024 season – how are we all doing?! We've had quite a few big money bracket races lately, and plenty more coming up! Let's dive in to it all! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS: PRO-1 SAFETY CANADA _______________________ Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube...
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Talking Fuel Factory and Big Money Racing with Marc Wesler + Mia Price | Ep. 64
Please welcome to the show .... Marc Wesler + Mia Price! We are thrilled to be chatting with both Marc + Mia about Fuel Factory and where you can find their fuel in Canada! AND... it wouldn't be us if we didn't chat with Mia about her decorated sportsman racing career and how she's gotten to…
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Big Money Adventures, Big Money Breakage| Ep. 63
The last two weeks have been packed full of Big Money Events, including the Super Tour Event at Napierville and the ACE Race at Dragway 42 (Ohio)! We break down all of the early challenges we've faced as well as the successes and round wins we've had! See you TONIGHT at 8 PM EST! THANKS TO OUR...
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Back In The Drivers Seat for 2024 | Ep. 62
It was the first race of the year for a lot of us Canadians and that has us real excited! With the season officially underway, we've got lots of results + updates to share! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS: OGILVIE'S AUTO & FLEET SERVICE _______________________ Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️…
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What It Takes to Run 4+ Race Cars with Mike Ogilvie | Ep. 61
The man, the myth, the legend! We have been talking about bringing Mike on the show for so long, and tonight is THE night! We discuss what it takes to run a fleet of 4+ race cars every weekend and what it took to get to this point, as well as what the future looks like! THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS:...
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Catching Up with Brandon & Rachel | Ep. 60
Rachel is joining the show tonight for the second time ever (a first co-hosting with Brandon though)! They'll be diving into really anything and everything that comes up, including their not so successful trip to Ohio this past weekend... Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube Channel…
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We're Headed to Pittsburgh! | Ep. 59
Brandon & Rachel are packing up their rig and heading down to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Keystone Raceway) in two weeks to begin their 2024 Season at the Stone Jug Championship Bracket Series Race! We are diving into what our preparations are looking at, as well as the Spring Fling Vegas Million...
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BracketLife Broadcast is a LIVE show hosted by bracket racers Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk. Every second Tuesday, they discuss relevant drag racing topics geared specifically towards Canadian Drag Racers – and there is no topic off limits! Brandon & Andrew share their commentary and even bring special guests on the show who they believe are making a name for themselves in Canadian Drag Racing. If you're looking for entertaining content that will get you fired up about Canadian Drag Racing – all you need to do is hit play!
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