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Daily Driver
by Luke Bogacki
The Daily Driver podcast presented by ThisIsBracketRacing.com is a daily podcast dedicated to helping sportsman drag racers become the best version of themselves on the race track. Each day in season 2 (which stretches from November 1 through November 30), 3-time NHRA World Champion Luke Bogacki explores a topic of competition and shares the insights and experience that he’s gained as a racer, teacher, and perpetual student of the game.
Episodes
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The lead has changed hands in TWO Lucas Oil Classes!
The points lead has changed hands in TWO categories — and with Dallas up next, things are about to get even more interesting. Jordan Pratt’s pressure-packed Super Gas win in St. Louis vaulted him to the top of the standings with 624 points, ending Nathan Vrooman’s run atop the leaderboard. Pratt...
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Carnasciale's clutch finish caps a near-perfect Comp season! But will it be enough to win him the title?!?
The Competition Eliminator championship chase might be the most compelling story in sportsman drag racing right now. Joe Carnasciale has put together a nearly perfect season with seven wins, one runner-up, and 659 points - a résumé that would normally have a World Championship all but locked up....
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Hidalgo makes his move... Kris Whitfield, Tim Powell: Welcome to the championship discussion!
The NERD OUT is changing gears as we enter the final stretch of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season. With fewer races remaining, I’m taking a weekly look at the biggest movers, shakers, and championship developments from the weekend. This week, we’re recapping St. Louis and the impact it had on Stock,...
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Super Comp (is OVER)
The NERD OUT returns to Super Comp, but the conversation has changed. At this point, it’s less about the championship chase and more about just how historic Trey Vetter’s 2026 season has become. With 711 points, five wins in nine races, and a 44–4 round record, Vetter has joined an incredibly...
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Stock: Santangelo races to the lead - is he the man to beat?
The NERD OUT rolls into Stock Eliminator, and this championship chase is getting crowded. Joe Santangelo has taken over the top spot, but with several contenders still holding valuable opportunities to improve, 633 points may not be enough to close the door. I’m breaking down the paths for…
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Gage Burch: How to CRUSH the bottom bulb
Today on The Daily Driver, we’re introducing the next installment of our Win Light Lab series - this time led by Gage Burch and focused on bottom bulb racing. Gage joins us to talk about his “chameleon” approach to competition, the importance of being able to adapt to any situation, and what…
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Nerd Out: Super Gas
The NERD OUT continues, and today I’m turning my attention to Super Gas, a category that has delivered some incredible championship drama in recent years. Nathan Vrooman has built a sizable lead, but in Super Gas, 612 points is far from a guarantee. I’m breaking down his path to the title, why Bo...
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Nerd Out: Super Comp
The NERD OUT continues, and this time I’m breaking down the Super Comp championship chase. With the 2026 Lucas Oil season heading into the home stretch, the points picture is getting interesting and changing quickly. I’m taking a closer look at Trey Vetter’s position at the top, the paths that…
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RIP Larry Croft
Today’s episode of The Daily Driver is dedicated to the memory of Larry Croft. We take a moment to honor his life, remember the impact he made, and reflect on the legacy he leaves behind within the racing community. This one is for Larry.
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Nerd Out: Super Stock
The NERD OUT rolls on, and this time I’m diving into the Super Stock championship chase. With the Lucas Oil season winding down, I’m looking at the battle from three different perspectives: the current leader, a top contender, and a long shot who still has a path to the championship. There’s…
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The first official 2026 "Nerd Out" - Competition Eliminator
It’s that time of year again...The NERD OUT is back! With the NHRA season entering its final stretch, I'm deep diving into the championship picture across the Lucas Oil categories. First up: Competition Eliminator. Who’s in the hunt? What does the path to a championship look like? And which…
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Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?
"Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.
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Bracket race: wide open or on the stop?
"When I bracket race my super class car, should I run it wide open or should I run it on the throttle stop?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions...
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When you cross the finish line, what is the safest way to complete your pass?
"When you cross the finish line, what is the safest way to complete your pass - get out of the gas and put it in neutral, shut down and coast or leave it in gear and let the engine slow you down?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights...
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Why do great bottom bulbers insist on hitting the top?
"When it comes to racing top bulb and bottom bulb (same day or not), why do you think some racers elect to switch between box and no box even when they are clearly better with no box? I watch a few racers channels on YouTube and I will notice they are hitting the tree better with no box better…
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My First Win
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brian, who asks: I really enjoyed the episode about your first national event win, curious if we turn back the clock even more could you tell us the story of your first win in general? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at...
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Celebrating One of Our Own: Bryan’s $50,000 Breakthrough
After more than a decade of faithfully chasing his first win, longtime ELITE member Bryan Campbell finally broke through—and he did it on one of the biggest stages possible: a $50,000-to-win event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex. In this episode, Luke celebrates Bryan’s incredible accomplishment and...
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ELITE Spotlight: Lee Newmeyer
Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with…
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Better lights staging first or last?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Dave, who asks: Do you find a difference in your reaction time if you stage first or you stage second? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode...
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The Billy Torrence of it all
This week’s Question of the Week comes from David, who asks: On an old episode of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, I heard you talk about how odd a role Billy Torrence has played in your racing career. As a CAPCO fan, as a Torrance fan, I'd love to hear the Billy Torrence of it all. If you’ve…
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ELITE Spotlight: Megan Bemiller
Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with…
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Matt Dadas Win Light Lab Launch
Today on The Daily Driver, we're excited to announce the next course in the Win Light Lab series at This Is Bracket Racing. This time, Matt Dadas takes the lead with Win Light Lab: Prepared for Anything. A course designed to help you become the kind of racer who's ready to step into any class…
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Sportsman Top 50: The Calculus
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m sharing the audio version of my latest National Dragster column, "Sportsman Top 50, The Calculus". In this piece I'm peeling back the curtain and walking through the selection process of the Sportsman Top 50.
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When were you more nervous?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Ryan, who asks: First and foremost congratulations to your son Gary on his recent Western Conference Finals Jr Dragster Championship but I got to ask the question, out of all of the cool things you have done in your racing career - whether it's winning...
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ELITE Spotlight Henry Roberson
A few weeks back on The Daily Driver, we announced a new addition ELITE Spotlight program. Throughout the season, select ELITE members will be sharing their racing journey through blog posts, updates, and other behind-the-scenes interactions. From the highs and lows to lessons learned along the...
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First National Event
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Gabe, who asks: I am preparing for my first National Event, not really looking for advice so much as a story. Can you tell me a little bit about your first National Event or your first National Event win? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle,...
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The Great Debate
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m sharing the audio version of my latest National Dragster column, “The Great Debate.” This piece dives into one of the most talked-about discussions in sportsman drag racing history, the debate surrounding Scotty Richardson and Peter Biondo. Two of the most...
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ELITE Spotlight Jordan Pratt
Today on The Daily Driver, we’re excited to announce a new addition ELITE Spotlight program. Throughout the season, select ELITE members will be sharing their racing journey through blog posts, updates, and other behind-the-scenes interactions. From the highs and lows to lessons learned along the...
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Learning To Lose
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Paul, who asks: My son is becoming a very good racer but he's not always the best sportsman. He doesn't handle losing well. Can you share any personal experience on how to learn to lose. If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at...
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When to quit?
Today on The Daily Driver, I share one of my favorite memories involving my father and a lesson in belief, perseverance, and passion for racing that has stayed with me for nearly 25 years. From a rain-delayed national event in Topeka to a wounded race car and a matchup against my idol, this story...
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Time Slip App Strategy
This week’s Question of the Week comes from David, who asks: How do I strategize against my opponent at different types of race tracks when it comes to time slips. For example at Worldwide drag strip they use the time slip app I can look up an opponent's car number and gauge whether he's dialing...
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Geographic Superiority
On this episode of the Daily Driver we are discussing Geographic Superiority in drag racing and the ongoing debate regarding which regions of the country produce the best racers.
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Double Entries, Part 2
Back at the beginning of March, there was a question that was submitted here on the Question of the Week "What percentage in the final round (Winner and RU) in $25k and larger races that allow it are doubled?" and we wanted to take another episode to really peel back the layers of doubling. If...
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What tire should I run?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Ben, who asks: My question is, for an altered that weighs roughly 1650lbs (125" wheelbase) and makes 550 horsepower, what would be your suggestion for the rear wheel/tire combination? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at...
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Understanding Data Acquisition: In the Lab w/ Mike Mans
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m excited to introduce another course in our Win Light Lab program at This Is Bracket Racing - Win Light Lab: Understanding Data Acquisition, hosted by Mike Mans. Mike, a multi-time NHRA winner and respected shock and suspension expert, joins us to talk about the…
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How can I make my car react quicker?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brad, who asks: How can I make my car react quicker? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around…
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What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Jamey, who asks: What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a…
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What do racers want to hear on the mic?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Denny, who asks: What do racers want to hear during the race? Do you prefer just win loss stats(numbers)? Do you want history behind racers? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the…
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To Double or Not to Double?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Mark, who asks: What percentage in the final round (Winner and RU) in $25k and larger races that allow it are doubled? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain...
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How do you "game plan" when you don't know who your racing?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Robert, who asks: How do you game plan when you don’t know who you’re racing? Joining us to break it down is Kris Whitfield, guest instructor from ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, sharing insight on preparation, mindset, and strategy when the matchup is...
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The top 5 sportsman racers of all time
This week’s Question of the Week doesn’t actually come in question form and full transparency, I borrowed the idea from the Be00Take00 Podcast. Instead, today’s Daily Driver dives into a fun (and debatable) topic: Who are the top five sportsman racers of all time? If you’ve got a topic you want…
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Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?
Today on The Daily Driver, we continue on with the Question of the Week, a segment many of you already recognize from the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Now, we’re bringing those conversations to the podcast. This week’s question: "Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?" If you’ve…
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The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield
Today on The Daily Driver, I am excited to announce a new program coming to This Is Bracket Racing: The Win Light Lab. Rolling out throughout 2026, each version of the Lab will be hosted by one of our ELITE instructors including Mike Mans, Justin Lamb, Kris Whitfield, Gage Burch, Mikey Sturgill,...
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Is Footbrake still a thing?
Today on The Daily Driver, we kick off Question of the Week, a segment many of you already recognize from the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Now, we’re bringing those conversations to the podcast. This week’s question: "Is footbrake still a thing?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle,...
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Graduation
Today on The Daily Driver, we reflect on graduation. Young racers stepping into full-size competition. It’s an emotional transition and a reminder of how fast it all goes. These drivers are capable, talented, and how we choose to support them will help shape the future of the sport.
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Pressure
On this episode of The Daily Driver, we talk about pressure. Why it shows up, how experience changes it, and why it never fully goes away. The key isn’t eliminating pressure, but learning to embrace it as a sign you care and letting it prepare you to perform at your best.
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The Power of Community
In this episode of The Daily Driver, I'm exploring the power of community and why no one truly succeeds alone. Drawing from a powerful study, personal experience, and lessons from TIBR Jr. and ELITE, I break down how independence can get you started but growth accelerates when you surround…
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Grace
In this episode of The Daily Driver, I share advice I gave a young racer heading to his first big-money, multi-day event. The one word he needed to hear? Grace. Big events are long, expectations are high, and mistakes are part of the process. The difference isn’t whether you mess up, it’s how you...
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The stuff of LEGENDS
From time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share the audio version of my column, The Science of Winning, which appears in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week’s piece is titled “The Stuff of Legends.”
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How can I improve this offseason?
In this episode of The Daily Driver, we’re talking about how racers can make real gains during what we call separation season, the offseason. While many step away or hit pause, this is actually the best opportunity to improve, refine habits, and build an edge that shows up when it matters most.
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The Daily Driver podcast presented by ThisIsBracketRacing.com is a daily podcast dedicated to helping sportsman drag racers become the best version of themselves on the race track. Each day in season 2 (which stretches from November 1 through November 30), 3-time NHRA World Champion Luke Bogacki explores a topic of competition and shares the insights and experience that he’s gained as a racer, teacher, and perpetual student of the game.
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