Daily Driver Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/daily-driver 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. @ Thisisbracketracing.com 6ef7a591-31c5-5a54-9d78-fd818543cb11 no Season 2 Preview Episode 0: Daily Driver Preview en Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:30 -0400 Mon, 04 May 2026 05:02:48 -0400 http://www.thisisbracketracing.com/podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/UquR5h4WrdLQ6XQlNam2ml5-Bd_OG4jNbu5cplunc8I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1NjQ3LzE2MzUz/NzcwNDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Daily Driver http://www.thisisbracketracing.com/podcast episodic 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. 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. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster Luke Bogacki No No Time Slip App Strategy 285 285 Time Slip App Strategy full 321d9c95-15ed-456b-b7af-514ae043f143 https://share.transistor.fm/s/976e02b2 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 honest or holding some numbers. How do I strategize against my opponent at racetracks like Benton that still use the paper time slips?"

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.

]]> 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 honest or holding some numbers. How do I strategize against my opponent at racetracks like Benton that still use the paper time slips?"

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.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 557 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 honest or holding some numbers. How do I strategize against my opponent at racetracks like Benton that still use the paper time slips?"

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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Geographic Superiority 284 284 Geographic Superiority full 8a86eb3e-5741-485f-9e9e-1c588fdabf81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3588b0b8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 321 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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Double Entries, Part 2 283 283 Double Entries, Part 2 full 819e9fad-2811-4556-8ba8-30095df53921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d702df4 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 you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. 

]]> 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 you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. 

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 532 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 you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What tire should I run? 282 282 What tire should I run? full c4dad313-861c-403d-aa51-86238bdf4750 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf66e81b 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 388 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 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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Understanding Data Acquisition: In the Lab w/ Mike Mans 281 281 Understanding Data Acquisition: In the Lab w/ Mike Mans full 934413a6-9e87-4964-a4f8-bd6927b4b2ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeeabfe8 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 value of small-group learning and why it’s so effective for dialing in individual vehicle combinations. We also dive into how understanding and applying your data can turn a significant investment into a real competitive edge on the track.

]]> 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 value of small-group learning and why it’s so effective for dialing in individual vehicle combinations. We also dive into how understanding and applying your data can turn a significant investment into a real competitive edge on the track.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 1013 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 value of small-group learning and why it’s so effective for dialing in individual vehicle combinations. We also dive into how understanding and applying your data can turn a significant investment into a real competitive edge on the track.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How can I make my car react quicker? 280 280 How can I make my car react quicker? full 8d4bf9ba-3e67-401d-89a8-811190ae97dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1aa6269 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 the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> 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 the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 454 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 the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line? 279 279 What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line? full 01f56ca4-0f68-4f1b-a838-ebbb90102f97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d33feba 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 series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> 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 series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 459 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 series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What do racers want to hear on the mic? 278 278 What do racers want to hear on the mic? full 2cd3f517-7d51-4ef1-b7da-fbd18ad3b38f https://share.transistor.fm/s/975fcb20 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 TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> 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 TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 342 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 TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No To Double or Not to Double? 277 277 To Double or Not to Double? full 275dfe2d-e017-4c46-b475-d086307f3053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/729a7603 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 trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> 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 trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 450 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 trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How do you "game plan" when you don't know who your racing? 276 276 How do you "game plan" when you don't know who your racing? full a9581c6f-7ebe-4256-be65-b88e78a1a3f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4412570f 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 unknown. 

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.

]]> 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 unknown. 

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.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 374 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 unknown. 

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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The top 5 sportsman racers of all time 275 275 The top 5 sportsman racers of all time full aa7e64e1-d450-4417-8efc-91e551d781c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dd27178 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 419 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 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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage? 274 274 Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage? full 60ffc54e-699b-4f33-9f49-1e39f95e8b4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca2a68ab 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 445 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 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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield 273 273 The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield full 8e6c3fc5-05ee-47ae-ba19-65f3473d8b3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1144203 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, and Matt Dadas. Each Lab will be focused on a different element of competition.

We kick things off with The Win Light Lab: The Mental Edge, hosted by Kris Whitfield, who joins us today to talk about why small-group learning matters and why the mental game is such a powerful separator in racing.

]]> 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, and Matt Dadas. Each Lab will be focused on a different element of competition.

We kick things off with The Win Light Lab: The Mental Edge, hosted by Kris Whitfield, who joins us today to talk about why small-group learning matters and why the mental game is such a powerful separator in racing.

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 573 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, and Matt Dadas. Each Lab will be focused on a different element of competition.

We kick things off with The Win Light Lab: The Mental Edge, hosted by Kris Whitfield, who joins us today to talk about why small-group learning matters and why the mental game is such a powerful separator in racing.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Is Footbrake still a thing? 272 272 Is Footbrake still a thing? full 73ed0e79-3e62-441e-81d3-e097b51e33b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39c5164f 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, 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.

]]> 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, 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.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 447 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, 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.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Graduation 271 271 Graduation full da6d7b61-be20-4922-b4a6-c1c7c5090275 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5910a199 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 508 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. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pressure 270 270 Pressure full 74875418-4f11-4874-9d4e-0109bd509ac8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/688e5d8b 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 552 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. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Power of Community 269 269 The Power of Community full 79262f4a-d0d5-4e74-bbef-50fd8f7d9eb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ec2e5d4 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 yourself with people who share your ambition. The right community doesn’t just support you… it makes you better. 

]]> 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 yourself with people who share your ambition. The right community doesn’t just support you… it makes you better. 

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 618 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 yourself with people who share your ambition. The right community doesn’t just support you… it makes you better. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Grace 268 268 Grace full 339086a9-7564-400f-a7a4-c6db7513c4b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae667ce5 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 respond when you do. This episode is about trusting the racer you know you are, letting go of the occasional mistake, and moving forward with confidence.

]]> 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 respond when you do. This episode is about trusting the racer you know you are, letting go of the occasional mistake, and moving forward with confidence.

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 312 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 respond when you do. This episode is about trusting the racer you know you are, letting go of the occasional mistake, and moving forward with confidence.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The stuff of LEGENDS 267 267 The stuff of LEGENDS full e5687830-d825-4630-8f36-809beaedef26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45383ba4 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.”

]]> 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.”

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 639 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.”

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How can I improve this offseason? 266 266 How can I improve this offseason? full 0fde6d86-f858-4767-86a3-5d21acdfb9e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0d59ede 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 540 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. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Golden Era 265 265 Golden Era full 6f987a23-5fe1-4a3c-be28-ad80b7138cad https://share.transistor.fm/s/40417e82 In this episode of The Daily Driver, I’m talking about a familiar concern in racing, the rising cost of competition and what it means for the future of the sport. It’s something I’ve wrestled with lately, until I realized my own dad was saying the same thing more than 30 years ago. And since then, the sport hasn’t just survived, it’s thrived in ways none of us could have predicted.

]]> In this episode of The Daily Driver, I’m talking about a familiar concern in racing, the rising cost of competition and what it means for the future of the sport. It’s something I’ve wrestled with lately, until I realized my own dad was saying the same thing more than 30 years ago. And since then, the sport hasn’t just survived, it’s thrived in ways none of us could have predicted.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 430 In this episode of The Daily Driver, I’m talking about a familiar concern in racing, the rising cost of competition and what it means for the future of the sport. It’s something I’ve wrestled with lately, until I realized my own dad was saying the same thing more than 30 years ago. And since then, the sport hasn’t just survived, it’s thrived in ways none of us could have predicted.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Unintended Consequences 264 264 Unintended Consequences full 5093680f-8f0e-4553-a3ef-a9312ffd4c7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7985d6fd Today we’re talking about what happens when you shift your focus to something new on the track. Maybe you’re rock-solid on the tree, but decide to prioritize the finish line next round. You execute perfectly there but suddenly you’re late on the tree. Sometimes the mental energy required to level up a new skill takes away from the things you normally do well. So what's the answer? 

]]> Today we’re talking about what happens when you shift your focus to something new on the track. Maybe you’re rock-solid on the tree, but decide to prioritize the finish line next round. You execute perfectly there but suddenly you’re late on the tree. Sometimes the mental energy required to level up a new skill takes away from the things you normally do well. So what's the answer? 

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 526 Today we’re talking about what happens when you shift your focus to something new on the track. Maybe you’re rock-solid on the tree, but decide to prioritize the finish line next round. You execute perfectly there but suddenly you’re late on the tree. Sometimes the mental energy required to level up a new skill takes away from the things you normally do well. So what's the answer? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No I'd rather be wrong than indecisive 263 263 I'd rather be wrong than indecisive full d30b5821-a591-47a6-84f7-f6d7f96a9c22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc593c79 In this episode of the Daily Driver, I’m unpacking something I recently said during a webinar: I’d rather be wrong than indecisive. In everyday life, I’m intentional, I take my time before reaching conclusions because I value learning and adaptability. But when it comes to racing, I will stand behind what I said in that webinar. 

]]> In this episode of the Daily Driver, I’m unpacking something I recently said during a webinar: I’d rather be wrong than indecisive. In everyday life, I’m intentional, I take my time before reaching conclusions because I value learning and adaptability. But when it comes to racing, I will stand behind what I said in that webinar. 

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 494 In this episode of the Daily Driver, I’m unpacking something I recently said during a webinar: I’d rather be wrong than indecisive. In everyday life, I’m intentional, I take my time before reaching conclusions because I value learning and adaptability. But when it comes to racing, I will stand behind what I said in that webinar. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Trophy Case 262 262 The Trophy Case full 94b33fd8-335f-4886-a64a-64745b055462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c2fdad2 As we do here from time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share the audio version of my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Trophy Case. 

]]> As we do here from time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share the audio version of my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Trophy Case. 

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 482 As we do here from time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share the audio version of my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Trophy Case. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Honoring the NHRA Sportsman Champions 261 261 Honoring the NHRA Sportsman Champions full 29a27bdb-dabe-41ff-9cb3-26f9f2f736ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d7c60e4 This week's Daily Driver episode is dedicated to honoring the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Champions. 

]]> This week's Daily Driver episode is dedicated to honoring the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Champions. 

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 1020 This week's Daily Driver episode is dedicated to honoring the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Champions. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pomona... With a Twist! 260 260 Pomona... With a Twist! full 821e68af-c5c3-4090-98a4-f54b682bd973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54fb58dd Wednesday afternoon, NHRA made an announcement that changes the game! Due to an awful forecast, the sportsman classes will run to completion Thursday... without a time trial! How does this wrinkle alter the championship chase? And what questions are still unanswered?

]]> Wednesday afternoon, NHRA made an announcement that changes the game! Due to an awful forecast, the sportsman classes will run to completion Thursday... without a time trial! How does this wrinkle alter the championship chase? And what questions are still unanswered?

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 843 Wednesday afternoon, NHRA made an announcement that changes the game! Due to an awful forecast, the sportsman classes will run to completion Thursday... without a time trial! How does this wrinkle alter the championship chase? And what questions are still unanswered?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Will Darian Boesch Win TWO Championships this season? One? None? It's all on the table! 259 259 Will Darian Boesch Win TWO Championships this season? One? None? It's all on the table! full ff7e01ae-e17c-4887-bb3a-7ccab1ee4973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/599d1f96 There is no driver coming into Pomona with more potential variance in outcome than Darian Boesch. And he's not even racing in Pomona. He's coming into the season finale leading both Top Dragster and Top Sportsman. Will he end the weekend as the 4th driver in NHRA history to win 2 world championship in the same season? Or will he leave empty handed? 

]]> There is no driver coming into Pomona with more potential variance in outcome than Darian Boesch. And he's not even racing in Pomona. He's coming into the season finale leading both Top Dragster and Top Sportsman. Will he end the weekend as the 4th driver in NHRA history to win 2 world championship in the same season? Or will he leave empty handed? 

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 372 There is no driver coming into Pomona with more potential variance in outcome than Darian Boesch. And he's not even racing in Pomona. He's coming into the season finale leading both Top Dragster and Top Sportsman. Will he end the weekend as the 4th driver in NHRA history to win 2 world championship in the same season? Or will he leave empty handed? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pomona Super Class Reset: Can Whitfield & Brock hold on? 258 258 Pomona Super Class Reset: Can Whitfield & Brock hold on? full 9c065512-8cff-4925-9717-aa54cce62b70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de20aadc We're here, the final race on the NHRA Lucas Oil series schedule. What will happen in the Super Classes? Will Whitfield and Brock hold on? 

]]> We're here, the final race on the NHRA Lucas Oil series schedule. What will happen in the Super Classes? Will Whitfield and Brock hold on? 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:10:13 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 490 We're here, the final race on the NHRA Lucas Oil series schedule. What will happen in the Super Classes? Will Whitfield and Brock hold on? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Jeff Taylor of it all 257 257 The Jeff Taylor of it all full fbbd68ce-7eef-47e8-845a-746a325c3399 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3a0fa17 Continuing our deep dive into last weekend’s captivating race in Vegas, I mentioned in yesterday’s episode that today would be dedicated to Jeff Taylor. He’s a three-time NHRA World Champion and this past weekend he reminded everyone exactly why. 

]]> Continuing our deep dive into last weekend’s captivating race in Vegas, I mentioned in yesterday’s episode that today would be dedicated to Jeff Taylor. He’s a three-time NHRA World Champion and this past weekend he reminded everyone exactly why. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 513 Continuing our deep dive into last weekend’s captivating race in Vegas, I mentioned in yesterday’s episode that today would be dedicated to Jeff Taylor. He’s a three-time NHRA World Champion and this past weekend he reminded everyone exactly why. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Justin Lamb = Unbelievable! 256 256 Justin Lamb = Unbelievable! full d9c8c149-79e2-4956-b519-2596b9572453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99d3e99c This is what I love about November every year. This past weekend was absolutely captivating. Today’s episode of the Daily Driver is dedicated to Justin Lamb, who came into the event knowing he had to do one thing: win the race. Nothing less would do. And boy did he show out! 

]]> This is what I love about November every year. This past weekend was absolutely captivating. Today’s episode of the Daily Driver is dedicated to Justin Lamb, who came into the event knowing he had to do one thing: win the race. Nothing less would do. And boy did he show out! 

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 762 This is what I love about November every year. This past weekend was absolutely captivating. Today’s episode of the Daily Driver is dedicated to Justin Lamb, who came into the event knowing he had to do one thing: win the race. Nothing less would do. And boy did he show out! 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Using a lane discrepancy to your advantage 255 255 Using a lane discrepancy to your advantage full a236be47-1977-4487-ade2-ed3ba659a6af https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1c59f2b On today’s episode of the Daily Driver, we’re talking about lane discrepancies and how you can use them to your advantage. 

]]> On today’s episode of the Daily Driver, we’re talking about lane discrepancies and how you can use them to your advantage. 

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 418 On today’s episode of the Daily Driver, we’re talking about lane discrepancies and how you can use them to your advantage. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Nerd Out: Resetting the championship field in Super Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas 254 254 Nerd Out: Resetting the championship field in Super Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas full 04c0e286-0c20-4280-ba86-778b1fb234c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8681362 Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the favorite in Super Stock... but it's not over! Kris Whitfield is the favorite in SC... but it's not over! JJ Brock is the favorite in SG... but it's FAR from over! Luke does his best to break down all the scenarios (and even gives some odds) in today's Daily Driver!

]]> Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the favorite in Super Stock... but it's not over! Kris Whitfield is the favorite in SC... but it's not over! JJ Brock is the favorite in SG... but it's FAR from over! Luke does his best to break down all the scenarios (and even gives some odds) in today's Daily Driver!

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 648 Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the favorite in Super Stock... but it's not over! Kris Whitfield is the favorite in SC... but it's not over! JJ Brock is the favorite in SG... but it's FAR from over! Luke does his best to break down all the scenarios (and even gives some odds) in today's Daily Driver!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Nerd Out: Updating the title chase in Comp, Top Dragster, & Top Sportsman 253 253 Nerd Out: Updating the title chase in Comp, Top Dragster, & Top Sportsman full dd698b03-2006-4566-b721-ad93fa44bdef https://share.transistor.fm/s/40931856 As we come into the final two weeks of the season, only the Stock Eliminator and TAFC titles have been determined. Today, Luke breaks down the favorites and contenders in the "fast" classes: Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, and Competition Eliminator!

]]> As we come into the final two weeks of the season, only the Stock Eliminator and TAFC titles have been determined. Today, Luke breaks down the favorites and contenders in the "fast" classes: Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, and Competition Eliminator!

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 838 As we come into the final two weeks of the season, only the Stock Eliminator and TAFC titles have been determined. Today, Luke breaks down the favorites and contenders in the "fast" classes: Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, and Competition Eliminator!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Nerd Out: It was a good weekend for the incoming leaders! 252 252 Nerd Out: It was a good weekend for the incoming leaders! full dd29a7d1-efdb-4379-ae14-75708096620f https://share.transistor.fm/s/56566acf Only two events remain in the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil season! In this episode of Daily Driver, I’m recapping all the action from Las Vegas, a weekend that favored the points leaders. No lead changes this time, which is something you don’t see often this late in the year. 

]]> Only two events remain in the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil season! In this episode of Daily Driver, I’m recapping all the action from Las Vegas, a weekend that favored the points leaders. No lead changes this time, which is something you don’t see often this late in the year. 

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 602 Only two events remain in the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil season! In this episode of Daily Driver, I’m recapping all the action from Las Vegas, a weekend that favored the points leaders. No lead changes this time, which is something you don’t see often this late in the year. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Racing with nothing to lose 251 251 Racing with nothing to lose full b707311e-c129-4062-84ee-83269053c47b https://share.transistor.fm/s/09038a21 In this episode of Daily Driver, we’re diving into the “nothing to lose” mindset. I’ve learned over the years that when I race with that mindset, I perform at my best. The real challenge? Figuring out how to tap into that mindset consistently. 

]]> In this episode of Daily Driver, we’re diving into the “nothing to lose” mindset. I’ve learned over the years that when I race with that mindset, I perform at my best. The real challenge? Figuring out how to tap into that mindset consistently. 

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 433 In this episode of Daily Driver, we’re diving into the “nothing to lose” mindset. I’ve learned over the years that when I race with that mindset, I perform at my best. The real challenge? Figuring out how to tap into that mindset consistently. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The nerd out! A deep look in the Super Gas title chase 250 250 The nerd out! A deep look in the Super Gas title chase full f0464d6f-1f97-4d3b-90f8-8d297ebb7f07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/378df01a In this episode of The Nerd Out, fair warning, it’s going to run longer than 10 minutes, we’re diving into the incredible drama of Super Gas. Over the past three seasons, the chase has come down to Pomona, and it feels like destiny is leading us right back there again. As we head into this weekend, 11 drivers remain mathematically in the hunt for the world championship and all 11 are entered in the West Coast races. 

]]> In this episode of The Nerd Out, fair warning, it’s going to run longer than 10 minutes, we’re diving into the incredible drama of Super Gas. Over the past three seasons, the chase has come down to Pomona, and it feels like destiny is leading us right back there again. As we head into this weekend, 11 drivers remain mathematically in the hunt for the world championship and all 11 are entered in the West Coast races. 

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 720 In this episode of The Nerd Out, fair warning, it’s going to run longer than 10 minutes, we’re diving into the incredible drama of Super Gas. Over the past three seasons, the chase has come down to Pomona, and it feels like destiny is leading us right back there again. As we head into this weekend, 11 drivers remain mathematically in the hunt for the world championship and all 11 are entered in the West Coast races. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Super Comp Reset 249 249 Super Comp Reset full cab8925a-d17e-46db-b59a-fa7e7a034247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/275ce056 Today, we’re resetting the stage in the 8.90 Super Comp category as we head into the final three weeks of the season. It’s fair to say the 2025 season has been all about one man, Kris Whitfield. But there’s a twist... he waived two events that he actually went on to win. Because of that, the championship isn’t quite locked up just yet.

]]> Today, we’re resetting the stage in the 8.90 Super Comp category as we head into the final three weeks of the season. It’s fair to say the 2025 season has been all about one man, Kris Whitfield. But there’s a twist... he waived two events that he actually went on to win. Because of that, the championship isn’t quite locked up just yet.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:35:23 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 531 Today, we’re resetting the stage in the 8.90 Super Comp category as we head into the final three weeks of the season. It’s fair to say the 2025 season has been all about one man, Kris Whitfield. But there’s a twist... he waived two events that he actually went on to win. Because of that, the championship isn’t quite locked up just yet.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Resetting the Super Stock Title Chase 248 248 Resetting the Super Stock Title Chase full 0288adee-224b-4013-b39e-21b7cc0764cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7cb9ac9 Short of Super Gas, the Super Stock title race may be the most compelling. Reigning champ Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the leader in the clubhouse with what "should" be a fairly comfortable lead... But his two closest contenders have combined for NINE NHRA World Championships!

]]> Short of Super Gas, the Super Stock title race may be the most compelling. Reigning champ Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the leader in the clubhouse with what "should" be a fairly comfortable lead... But his two closest contenders have combined for NINE NHRA World Championships!

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 671 Short of Super Gas, the Super Stock title race may be the most compelling. Reigning champ Jimmy Hidalgo, Jr. is the leader in the clubhouse with what "should" be a fairly comfortable lead... But his two closest contenders have combined for NINE NHRA World Championships!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Nerd Out Updates - Stock & Comp 247 247 Nerd Out Updates - Stock & Comp full a3f459b9-4834-4ff9-acc9-31638d78bf59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5217f209 Over the next week I'm going to try my best to set the stage for the remaining 3 weeks of the season. Today I'm focusing on the Stock and Comp classes. 

]]> Over the next week I'm going to try my best to set the stage for the remaining 3 weeks of the season. Today I'm focusing on the Stock and Comp classes. 

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 600 Over the next week I'm going to try my best to set the stage for the remaining 3 weeks of the season. Today I'm focusing on the Stock and Comp classes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Jessica Eastburn makes a MOVE (Updated T/D Nerd Out) 246 246 Jessica Eastburn makes a MOVE (Updated T/D Nerd Out) full 4a5ae0fe-3a86-42e4-8313-974b0d7f52d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8385b0b Continuing on with the Nerd Out series and this week I'm turning the spotlight back on Top Dragster. 

]]> Continuing on with the Nerd Out series and this week I'm turning the spotlight back on Top Dragster. 

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 610 Continuing on with the Nerd Out series and this week I'm turning the spotlight back on Top Dragster. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Stock Eliminator 245 245 The Nerd Out! Stock Eliminator full 8c5ce74e-0af2-432a-a6b9-07a56798d929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6645f02d The Nerd Out series is back, and it’s getting way too juicy to cram multiple classes into a single weekly episode. So, we’re switching gears. From now on, each episode will focus on just one class at a time, with multiple episodes dropping every week.

This episode? It’s all about Stock Eliminator. Let’s nerd out!

]]> The Nerd Out series is back, and it’s getting way too juicy to cram multiple classes into a single weekly episode. So, we’re switching gears. From now on, each episode will focus on just one class at a time, with multiple episodes dropping every week.

This episode? It’s all about Stock Eliminator. Let’s nerd out!

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:06:04 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 468 The Nerd Out series is back, and it’s getting way too juicy to cram multiple classes into a single weekly episode. So, we’re switching gears. From now on, each episode will focus on just one class at a time, with multiple episodes dropping every week.

This episode? It’s all about Stock Eliminator. Let’s nerd out!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! (Featuring SC, TD, TS) 244 244 The Nerd Out! (Featuring SC, TD, TS) full 940870c0-3450-4202-9123-41d6dfb0e63a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ef4b619 It's that time of year again... time to Nerd Out! Today I wanted to take a bird's eye view on a few classes that I don't think will be too impacted by the trio of upcoming divisional races this coming weekend.   

]]> It's that time of year again... time to Nerd Out! Today I wanted to take a bird's eye view on a few classes that I don't think will be too impacted by the trio of upcoming divisional races this coming weekend.   

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 701 It's that time of year again... time to Nerd Out! Today I wanted to take a bird's eye view on a few classes that I don't think will be too impacted by the trio of upcoming divisional races this coming weekend.   

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Jr. Dragster Experience 243 243 The Jr. Dragster Experience full f6d1a7de-fbce-45a3-ae42-d43870a649d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb4be68d From time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share pieces from my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Jr Dragster Experience. 

]]> From time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share pieces from my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Jr Dragster Experience. 

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 582 From time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share pieces from my column The Science of Winning featured in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week I am sharing The Jr Dragster Experience. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Dragster or Door Car? with Mikie Sturgill 242 242 Dragster or Door Car? with Mikie Sturgill full 948d4626-8433-4d92-8362-aa75bf6634b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70236bff On this episode of The Daily Driver, we’re joined by none other than Mikie Sturgill, former NHRA World Champion, multi-time track champion, and multi-time divisional champion. A highly respected figure in the sportsman drag racing world and a guest instructor with ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the mic. So I had to ask him the burning question, why the switch from a dragster to a door car? 

]]> On this episode of The Daily Driver, we’re joined by none other than Mikie Sturgill, former NHRA World Champion, multi-time track champion, and multi-time divisional champion. A highly respected figure in the sportsman drag racing world and a guest instructor with ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the mic. So I had to ask him the burning question, why the switch from a dragster to a door car? 

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 305 On this episode of The Daily Driver, we’re joined by none other than Mikie Sturgill, former NHRA World Champion, multi-time track champion, and multi-time divisional champion. A highly respected figure in the sportsman drag racing world and a guest instructor with ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the mic. So I had to ask him the burning question, why the switch from a dragster to a door car? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Where I come from 241 241 Where I come from full 35ea17ca-b2b9-4864-b439-ca54ea48800c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fdcc718  From time to time here on The Daily Driver, I like to share a piece from my column in The Science of Winning, featured in NHRA’s National Dragster. Today, I’m bringing you one titled ‘Where I Come From'.

]]>  From time to time here on The Daily Driver, I like to share a piece from my column in The Science of Winning, featured in NHRA’s National Dragster. Today, I’m bringing you one titled ‘Where I Come From'.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 675  From time to time here on The Daily Driver, I like to share a piece from my column in The Science of Winning, featured in NHRA’s National Dragster. Today, I’m bringing you one titled ‘Where I Come From'.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The benefits of versatility with Matt Dadas 240 240 The benefits of versatility with Matt Dadas full e6881449-23c6-47ae-ae87-8f97bd5f1579 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b54378b9 On this week's episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Matt Dadas to talk about his ability to adapt, evolve, and drive multiple classes. 

]]> On this week's episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Matt Dadas to talk about his ability to adapt, evolve, and drive multiple classes. 

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 312 On this week's episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Matt Dadas to talk about his ability to adapt, evolve, and drive multiple classes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What helmet shield do you recommend? with Mikie Sturgill 239 239 What helmet shield do you recommend? with Mikie Sturgill full e91acfa1-6a17-4b79-b4ad-73612760ee93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c640ad3 This week's episode is taken from our segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page called Question of the Week. Each Friday we answer a question submitted from racers from all over. Submit your questions over at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. This is a common question that comes up a lot about what helmet shield do you recommend? One of our regular guest instructors over in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie Sturgill joins me in answering this. 

]]> This week's episode is taken from our segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page called Question of the Week. Each Friday we answer a question submitted from racers from all over. Submit your questions over at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. This is a common question that comes up a lot about what helmet shield do you recommend? One of our regular guest instructors over in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie Sturgill joins me in answering this. 

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 297 This week's episode is taken from our segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page called Question of the Week. Each Friday we answer a question submitted from racers from all over. Submit your questions over at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. This is a common question that comes up a lot about what helmet shield do you recommend? One of our regular guest instructors over in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, Mikie Sturgill joins me in answering this. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Character 238 238 Character full 6995f15f-e3a7-49c7-b95f-6c9d3550c331 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c460f1e2 This week's episode centers on character — the kind that shows when it seems to matter least. When no one’s watching, how will you choose to act? 

]]> This week's episode centers on character — the kind that shows when it seems to matter least. When no one’s watching, how will you choose to act? 

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 450 This week's episode centers on character — the kind that shows when it seems to matter least. When no one’s watching, how will you choose to act? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Making performing under pressure easy! 237 237 Making performing under pressure easy! full d4665aaf-b3b0-4156-90e1-3fa94e8f39c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d965e9de This week brings the final audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy and it is focused on the mental game of racing. How to make performing under pressure, easy! 

]]> This week brings the final audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy and it is focused on the mental game of racing. How to make performing under pressure, easy! 

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 469 This week brings the final audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy and it is focused on the mental game of racing. How to make performing under pressure, easy! 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What are the impacts of adjusting ride height with Mike Mans 236 236 What are the impacts of adjusting ride height with Mike Mans full 64fdee40-d731-4042-a695-8e6eb9b971b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de6c86d1 This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from the Question of the Week segment that we do over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Typically myself or Justin Lamb answers the questions but this week we had suspension guru Mike Mans of FastShocks on to answer the question 'What are the impacts of adjusting ride height?'. 

]]> This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from the Question of the Week segment that we do over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Typically myself or Justin Lamb answers the questions but this week we had suspension guru Mike Mans of FastShocks on to answer the question 'What are the impacts of adjusting ride height?'. 

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 347 This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from the Question of the Week segment that we do over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Typically myself or Justin Lamb answers the questions but this week we had suspension guru Mike Mans of FastShocks on to answer the question 'What are the impacts of adjusting ride height?'. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Make your car better - easy! 235 235 Make your car better - easy! full b8d3052f-5ba3-4393-9b22-9f28f444d0a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d51bf166 This week's audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy is dedicated to tech. My car is a pile of....hot garbage! How can I make it better?

]]> This week's audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy is dedicated to tech. My car is a pile of....hot garbage! How can I make it better?

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 446 This week's audio edition of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy is dedicated to tech. My car is a pile of....hot garbage! How can I make it better?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The perfect bracket car with Mikie Sturgill 234 234 The perfect bracket car with Mikie Sturgill full f777a76b-6138-46bf-b01e-b84537021e5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e8c206c In this week's Daily Driver episode I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and accomplished bracket racer Mikie Sturgill. Our topic is a fun one: assuming money isn't an issue, what is the ultimate bracket car?

]]> In this week's Daily Driver episode I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and accomplished bracket racer Mikie Sturgill. Our topic is a fun one: assuming money isn't an issue, what is the ultimate bracket car?

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 495 In this week's Daily Driver episode I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and accomplished bracket racer Mikie Sturgill. Our topic is a fun one: assuming money isn't an issue, what is the ultimate bracket car?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Make the finish line easy 233 233 Make the finish line easy full 16228545-1ab9-4cf2-aef0-40a18f3149ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f93a438 We are back with another audio episode of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. This week is dedicated to making the finish line easy. 

]]> We are back with another audio episode of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. This week is dedicated to making the finish line easy. 

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 490 We are back with another audio episode of the ThisIsBracketRacing email series on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. This week is dedicated to making the finish line easy. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Flexing the Finish Line Muscle with Justin Lamb 232 232 Flexing the Finish Line Muscle with Justin Lamb full 4130fc8a-d5a5-48ad-b1d5-13a680277a81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae8be02a In this week's episode I am joined by 5 time World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and Junior co-instructor Justin Lamb. Our topic is the finish line and even more specifically his discipline at the big end. 

]]> In this week's episode I am joined by 5 time World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and Junior co-instructor Justin Lamb. Our topic is the finish line and even more specifically his discipline at the big end. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 581 In this week's episode I am joined by 5 time World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and Junior co-instructor Justin Lamb. Our topic is the finish line and even more specifically his discipline at the big end. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Make the starting line easy 231 231 Make the starting line easy full 4a821cb8-6bf8-4c93-bd56-d656b058cdc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1c7b569 This week's episode is the audio version of the email series we launched in ThisIsBracketRacing on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. What if we had one of those giant red EASY buttons. That would be nice, right? First up, making the starting line easy. We will be sprinkling this in over the course of the next month or so. 

]]> This week's episode is the audio version of the email series we launched in ThisIsBracketRacing on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. What if we had one of those giant red EASY buttons. That would be nice, right? First up, making the starting line easy. We will be sprinkling this in over the course of the next month or so. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 521 This week's episode is the audio version of the email series we launched in ThisIsBracketRacing on the idea of what if bracket racing was easy. What if we had one of those giant red EASY buttons. That would be nice, right? First up, making the starting line easy. We will be sprinkling this in over the course of the next month or so. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Becoming "ELITE" 230 230 Becoming "ELITE" full 203095e8-b155-43dd-9aaa-45b5bab73a48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34c97305 Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:24:08 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 260 Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What makes old Super Stockers great bracket cars with Matt Dadas 229 229 What makes old Super Stockers great bracket cars with Matt Dadas full a6855ec6-9265-47f2-894f-3eaeee05879e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1807247b In this episode of the Daily Driver, regular ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished racer, Matt Dadas joins me and we talk about what makes old Super Stockers great bracket cars. 

]]> In this episode of the Daily Driver, regular ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished racer, Matt Dadas joins me and we talk about what makes old Super Stockers great bracket cars. 

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 310 In this episode of the Daily Driver, regular ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished racer, Matt Dadas joins me and we talk about what makes old Super Stockers great bracket cars. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What would it look like if it was easy? 228 228 What would it look like if it was easy? full c7fcbb9e-9530-4e33-a730-a09f774812ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbb60057 In this special release of the Daily Driver Podcast, we share a "pre-screening" audio of my upcoming live webinar "Bracket Racing Made Easy". I like to ask myself "What would this look like if it were easy?" in all facets of life. But especially on the race track, this can be an illuminating way to becoming a more effective racer. 

In this episode, I share how to lean into your strengths and guard against your weaknesses, plus some practical tips that will help you find more win lights today. 

Enjoy!

]]> In this special release of the Daily Driver Podcast, we share a "pre-screening" audio of my upcoming live webinar "Bracket Racing Made Easy". I like to ask myself "What would this look like if it were easy?" in all facets of life. But especially on the race track, this can be an illuminating way to becoming a more effective racer. 

In this episode, I share how to lean into your strengths and guard against your weaknesses, plus some practical tips that will help you find more win lights today. 

Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 1408 In this special release of the Daily Driver Podcast, we share a "pre-screening" audio of my upcoming live webinar "Bracket Racing Made Easy". I like to ask myself "What would this look like if it were easy?" in all facets of life. But especially on the race track, this can be an illuminating way to becoming a more effective racer. 

In this episode, I share how to lean into your strengths and guard against your weaknesses, plus some practical tips that will help you find more win lights today. 

Enjoy!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No When to Quit 227 227 When to Quit full 9306f4e5-bd7a-438f-a7c5-5b551d91c030 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2613fe88 This episode isn't catalyzed by a specific incident but actually from a discussion with my 6 year old while he was playing with his hot wheels. 

]]> This episode isn't catalyzed by a specific incident but actually from a discussion with my 6 year old while he was playing with his hot wheels. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 289 This episode isn't catalyzed by a specific incident but actually from a discussion with my 6 year old while he was playing with his hot wheels. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Victim Mindset 226 226 Victim Mindset full e8d4b0e2-15a1-47cc-bd32-0861a6c86d0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/402d9d52 In this week's Daily Driver I want to talk about the Victim Mindset and how we can flip the script to empower ourselves. 

]]> In this week's Daily Driver I want to talk about the Victim Mindset and how we can flip the script to empower ourselves. 

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 416 In this week's Daily Driver I want to talk about the Victim Mindset and how we can flip the script to empower ourselves. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No It's about time 225 225 It's about time full 68802ee9-de3e-419c-99b6-f848b3e46151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69bd4237 For this week's Daily Driver I wanted to read from my column that I pen for NHRA National Dragster called The Science of Winning. My latest contribution is titled It's About Time and that is what I wanted to share today with you. 

]]> For this week's Daily Driver I wanted to read from my column that I pen for NHRA National Dragster called The Science of Winning. My latest contribution is titled It's About Time and that is what I wanted to share today with you. 

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 525 For this week's Daily Driver I wanted to read from my column that I pen for NHRA National Dragster called The Science of Winning. My latest contribution is titled It's About Time and that is what I wanted to share today with you. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Practice Makes... Better 224 224 Practice Makes... Better full f85dc4eb-8aa0-4239-ad66-14422de5e6c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bbbac71 ELITE Members know, the “off” season is a busy season! A big part of that within ELITE is our offseason practice league. In this episode I wanted to talk about my personal journey with the practice league and how it translated in 2024 and now into 2025 on the track. 

]]> ELITE Members know, the “off” season is a busy season! A big part of that within ELITE is our offseason practice league. In this episode I wanted to talk about my personal journey with the practice league and how it translated in 2024 and now into 2025 on the track. 

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 459 ELITE Members know, the “off” season is a busy season! A big part of that within ELITE is our offseason practice league. In this episode I wanted to talk about my personal journey with the practice league and how it translated in 2024 and now into 2025 on the track. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Strategic Flexibility with Mikie Sturgill 223 223 Strategic Flexibility with Mikie Sturgill full e31fc413-449b-46b4-b537-d921c5f75de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7ac3092 In this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, former World NHRA Champion, multi-time division and track Champion, Mikie Sturgill. I wanted to talk with Mikie about strategic flexibility and in particular how he got to the level he's at in that flexibility. 

]]> In this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, former World NHRA Champion, multi-time division and track Champion, Mikie Sturgill. I wanted to talk with Mikie about strategic flexibility and in particular how he got to the level he's at in that flexibility. 

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 334 In this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, former World NHRA Champion, multi-time division and track Champion, Mikie Sturgill. I wanted to talk with Mikie about strategic flexibility and in particular how he got to the level he's at in that flexibility. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Learning from each (& every) run 222 222 Learning from each (& every) run full 6a9208a5-7d7a-4637-b471-3961dc0f3650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b993c3a Learning from each and every run is important. Of course in our TIBR Jr logbook we track all of the typical data but then we ask 5 specific questions each and every run. And they aren't just for Jr drivers or parents. These are core principles to making us ALL better. 

]]> Learning from each and every run is important. Of course in our TIBR Jr logbook we track all of the typical data but then we ask 5 specific questions each and every run. And they aren't just for Jr drivers or parents. These are core principles to making us ALL better. 

]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 351 Learning from each and every run is important. Of course in our TIBR Jr logbook we track all of the typical data but then we ask 5 specific questions each and every run. And they aren't just for Jr drivers or parents. These are core principles to making us ALL better. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No A Way Too Early Look at the 2025 Lucas Oil Chase 221 221 A Way Too Early Look at the 2025 Lucas Oil Chase full e1e9d980-cc58-4c62-8deb-e8ece77f26d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2da4ae15 I know, it's way to early for this but in today's episode I wanted to look at the 2025 Lucas Oil Chase. Let's nerd out! 

]]> I know, it's way to early for this but in today's episode I wanted to look at the 2025 Lucas Oil Chase. Let's nerd out! 

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 601 I know, it's way to early for this but in today's episode I wanted to look at the 2025 Lucas Oil Chase. Let's nerd out! 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Why Stock & Super Stock? 219 219 Why Stock & Super Stock? full 751d6733-a122-4204-b0f9-3b93ce32da9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/51a0c517 This week I am joined by my co-instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished racer Justin Lamb. Justin has proven capable of winning in just about anything. So I asked him, why Stock & Super Stock?

]]> This week I am joined by my co-instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished racer Justin Lamb. Justin has proven capable of winning in just about anything. So I asked him, why Stock & Super Stock?

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 285 This week I am joined by my co-instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished racer Justin Lamb. Justin has proven capable of winning in just about anything. So I asked him, why Stock & Super Stock?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Responsibility of the Race Track 218 218 The Responsibility of the Race Track full 7d8fb724-d615-4d80-89cb-e87004ae73e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9d88688 On last week’s show, I detailed what I believe to be our responsibility as racers: to our sport, and more directly to a successful day at the track.

This week, I want look at where do our responsibilities as a racer end and the responsibilities of the race track, race director, track operator, or race promotor begin.

]]> On last week’s show, I detailed what I believe to be our responsibility as racers: to our sport, and more directly to a successful day at the track.

This week, I want look at where do our responsibilities as a racer end and the responsibilities of the race track, race director, track operator, or race promotor begin.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 525 On last week’s show, I detailed what I believe to be our responsibility as racers: to our sport, and more directly to a successful day at the track.

This week, I want look at where do our responsibilities as a racer end and the responsibilities of the race track, race director, track operator, or race promotor begin.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Responsibility of the Racer 220 220 The Responsibility of the Racer full 2c401aaa-3f7b-4214-9d8b-b97f923485ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/8071189c I’ve been a racer for more than 30 years. In a perfect union, racer and race track work together in a sort of harmonious partnership. As a racer, what is our responsibility at the track?


]]> I’ve been a racer for more than 30 years. In a perfect union, racer and race track work together in a sort of harmonious partnership. As a racer, what is our responsibility at the track?


]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 582 I’ve been a racer for more than 30 years. In a perfect union, racer and race track work together in a sort of harmonious partnership. As a racer, what is our responsibility at the track?


]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How to balance the rear of my car with Mike Mans 217 217 How to balance the rear of my car with Mike Mans full ae8f94db-6c20-4731-8b16-40e4bb7283a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/558b53e8 This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from our Question of the Week segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. The question is "How to balance the rear of my car?".

]]> This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from our Question of the Week segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. The question is "How to balance the rear of my car?".

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 205 This week's Daily Driver episode is taken from our Question of the Week segment over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. The question is "How to balance the rear of my car?".

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How experience molds our skill set with Kris Whitfield 216 216 How experience molds our skill set with Kris Whitfield full e35997dc-488f-4dc2-bce5-93d03e26a707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f603ea7 For this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished driver, Kris Whitfield. The question I asked him was how his experience and background with racing in his area of the country, one of the toughest to dial and run a consistent car in, has helped to shape his approach and progression as a driver.


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]]> For this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished driver, Kris Whitfield. The question I asked him was how his experience and background with racing in his area of the country, one of the toughest to dial and run a consistent car in, has helped to shape his approach and progression as a driver.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 628 For this episode of the Daily Driver, I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and accomplished driver, Kris Whitfield. The question I asked him was how his experience and background with racing in his area of the country, one of the toughest to dial and run a consistent car in, has helped to shape his approach and progression as a driver.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Day 1 215 215 Day 1 full 8970e4d4-e9b8-48b7-a13e-abaa4c21a9c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d18a3586 On today's Daily Driver I'm pumped to talk about our new FREE program, Day 1. If you're a racer, you almost certainly remember your first trip down the track. That holds true whether that maiden voyage occurred at age 6 or age 46! Day 1 is a brief (and fun) course will make their first day on the track safer and more enjoyable!

Click for drivers and parents
Click for tracks

]]> On today's Daily Driver I'm pumped to talk about our new FREE program, Day 1. If you're a racer, you almost certainly remember your first trip down the track. That holds true whether that maiden voyage occurred at age 6 or age 46! Day 1 is a brief (and fun) course will make their first day on the track safer and more enjoyable!

Click for drivers and parents
Click for tracks

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 446 On today's Daily Driver I'm pumped to talk about our new FREE program, Day 1. If you're a racer, you almost certainly remember your first trip down the track. That holds true whether that maiden voyage occurred at age 6 or age 46! Day 1 is a brief (and fun) course will make their first day on the track safer and more enjoyable!

Click for drivers and parents
Click for tracks

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Question of the Week: How do I calm down my wheelies with Mike Mans 214 214 Question of the Week: How do I calm down my wheelies with Mike Mans full 94d572f7-887a-40bc-b147-0ce18a808cf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f57ae1c This week's Daily Driver is featuring a Question of the Week from over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. How do I calm down my wheelies with regular guest instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Mike Mans.

]]> This week's Daily Driver is featuring a Question of the Week from over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. How do I calm down my wheelies with regular guest instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Mike Mans.

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 318 This week's Daily Driver is featuring a Question of the Week from over on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. How do I calm down my wheelies with regular guest instructor in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE Mike Mans.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Big Buck Footbrake Racing Origins 213 213 Big Buck Footbrake Racing Origins full 917cca5a-0b56-42ca-a66a-6d0a8b9d42c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a790d4e9 This week on the Daily Driver, I wanted to talk about the origins of Big Buck Footbrake Racing and my own memories of it starting. 

]]> This week on the Daily Driver, I wanted to talk about the origins of Big Buck Footbrake Racing and my own memories of it starting. 

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 1145 This week on the Daily Driver, I wanted to talk about the origins of Big Buck Footbrake Racing and my own memories of it starting. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Racing with anxiety with Kris Whitfield 212 212 Racing with anxiety with Kris Whitfield full b52f6df0-3fdc-4d41-ae52-a2187463df51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/750fdc43 This week on the Daily Driver, I am joined again by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Kris Whitfield. Kris talks about his battles with anxiety and the ways he has worked with it in his racing. 

]]> This week on the Daily Driver, I am joined again by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Kris Whitfield. Kris talks about his battles with anxiety and the ways he has worked with it in his racing. 

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 547 This week on the Daily Driver, I am joined again by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Kris Whitfield. Kris talks about his battles with anxiety and the ways he has worked with it in his racing. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Coming into the season sharp 211 211 Coming into the season sharp full 42dbd174-9158-4313-af93-81c256f9f804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ca3eaf9 A common question I’m frequently asked is, what’s the best way to prepare for racing after the offseason break? I can tell you one relatively simple thing that I still do, 30 years into my racing career. 

]]> A common question I’m frequently asked is, what’s the best way to prepare for racing after the offseason break? I can tell you one relatively simple thing that I still do, 30 years into my racing career. 

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 327 A common question I’m frequently asked is, what’s the best way to prepare for racing after the offseason break? I can tell you one relatively simple thing that I still do, 30 years into my racing career. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Staging Routine with Matt Dadas 210 210 Staging Routine with Matt Dadas full 5326b2f9-80ff-4203-8b0d-1de3466120d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aed26072 On this week's Daily Driver, I'm joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished big dollar bracket racer Matt Dadas and we jump right to the burning question...staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> On this week's Daily Driver, I'm joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished big dollar bracket racer Matt Dadas and we jump right to the burning question...staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 336 On this week's Daily Driver, I'm joined by regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor and highly accomplished big dollar bracket racer Matt Dadas and we jump right to the burning question...staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How my Corvette made me better 209 209 How my Corvette made me better full f1f39290-e8ec-459c-a0c7-bbf55cf5f072 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a7de7d6 I've been asked repeatedly: Vega or Corvette? What's better? I could make an argument for either but the question should be which has made me better? That answer is easy. 

]]> I've been asked repeatedly: Vega or Corvette? What's better? I could make an argument for either but the question should be which has made me better? That answer is easy. 

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 448 I've been asked repeatedly: Vega or Corvette? What's better? I could make an argument for either but the question should be which has made me better? That answer is easy. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Question of the week: How do I get more comfortable driving the finish line as the slower car (w/ Kris Whitfield)? 208 208 Question of the week: How do I get more comfortable driving the finish line as the slower car (w/ Kris Whitfield)? full f3c4a31b-8d39-4e82-b05e-e290d39954c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/349e8b9b This week's Daily Driver is featured from ThisIsBracketRacing's question of the week: How do I get more comfortable driving the finish line as the slower car (w/ Kris Whitfield)?

]]> This week's Daily Driver is featured from ThisIsBracketRacing's question of the week: How do I get more comfortable driving the finish line as the slower car (w/ Kris Whitfield)?

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 301 This week's Daily Driver is featured from ThisIsBracketRacing's question of the week: How do I get more comfortable driving the finish line as the slower car (w/ Kris Whitfield)?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Revisiting a Title Run 207 207 Revisiting a Title Run full 6ac34fc9-efa3-4e89-9e91-713663d4d536 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10c0b703 In this week's Daily Driver, I wanted to share my latest piece from the Science of Winning column in National Dragster in which I talked about my experience in detail from last season's championship chase. 

]]> In this week's Daily Driver, I wanted to share my latest piece from the Science of Winning column in National Dragster in which I talked about my experience in detail from last season's championship chase. 

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 697 In this week's Daily Driver, I wanted to share my latest piece from the Science of Winning column in National Dragster in which I talked about my experience in detail from last season's championship chase. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Balancing Tuning with Driving with Mike Mans 206 206 Balancing Tuning with Driving with Mike Mans full 3e8543eb-f1a3-475a-94b0-11642f653119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d458a8e On this week's Daily Driver I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, a very successful racer and all things mechanical guru: Mike Mans. Our topic today is how to balance tuning with driving. 

]]> On this week's Daily Driver I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, a very successful racer and all things mechanical guru: Mike Mans. Our topic today is how to balance tuning with driving. 

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:36:32 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 354 On this week's Daily Driver I am joined by one of our regular guest instructors in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, a very successful racer and all things mechanical guru: Mike Mans. Our topic today is how to balance tuning with driving. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Recast: Making the Finish Line Simple 204 204 Recast: Making the Finish Line Simple full 05917230-7a4a-4134-9a41-b263f290fe3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/483d54d2 As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today's discussion, "Making the finish line simple" is one of our most downloaded shows in Daily Driver history.

Today is the final day of ELITE open enrollment. If you have enjoyed this 3 week binge, ELITE may just be for you! Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today's discussion, "Making the finish line simple" is one of our most downloaded shows in Daily Driver history.

Today is the final day of ELITE open enrollment. If you have enjoyed this 3 week binge, ELITE may just be for you! Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 318 As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today's discussion, "Making the finish line simple" is one of our most downloaded shows in Daily Driver history.

Today is the final day of ELITE open enrollment. If you have enjoyed this 3 week binge, ELITE may just be for you! Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Listening vs. Doing 205 205 Listening vs. Doing full b2d9df49-7b7b-4771-9080-eb9e5f855948 https://share.transistor.fm/s/befd2b06 Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:25:28 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 352 Today's world is full of information. This podcast is one of dozens of resources you choose to listen to each day. "Listening" is great, but in today's episode, Luke shares why the best racers are the ones that prioritize "doing" over "listening". Learn more about ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE at thisisbracketracing.com/elite (Enrollment closes Friday).

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Argument for the NHRA Lucas Oil Series with Kris Whitfield 203 203 The Argument for the NHRA Lucas Oil Series with Kris Whitfield full 90681024-adc7-4959-932e-2fb57c0cab40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6b4d8de Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Kris Whitfield can do just about anything in a race car, and has proven as much. He's been to SIX Spring Fling final rounds. He's won TWENTY-TWO track championships. And yet, he spends the bulk of his time and energy pursuing the NHRA Lucas Oil Series. Why? What is it about the NHRA tour, and specifically the 8.90 and 9.90 categories that Kris finds so appealing?

]]> Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Kris Whitfield can do just about anything in a race car, and has proven as much. He's been to SIX Spring Fling final rounds. He's won TWENTY-TWO track championships. And yet, he spends the bulk of his time and energy pursuing the NHRA Lucas Oil Series. Why? What is it about the NHRA tour, and specifically the 8.90 and 9.90 categories that Kris finds so appealing?

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 394 Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Kris Whitfield can do just about anything in a race car, and has proven as much. He's been to SIX Spring Fling final rounds. He's won TWENTY-TWO track championships. And yet, he spends the bulk of his time and energy pursuing the NHRA Lucas Oil Series. Why? What is it about the NHRA tour, and specifically the 8.90 and 9.90 categories that Kris finds so appealing?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Question of the week with Justin Lamb: How do I select the best torque converter for my car? 202 202 Question of the week with Justin Lamb: How do I select the best torque converter for my car? full ef293d6b-4ca8-47b6-859a-6ffcd707ccce https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e7c65dc Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor (and our resident tech expert), Justin Lamb. The question: "How do I select the best torque converter for my application?"

]]> Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor (and our resident tech expert), Justin Lamb. The question: "How do I select the best torque converter for my application?"

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 363 Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor (and our resident tech expert), Justin Lamb. The question: "How do I select the best torque converter for my application?"

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What you cannot be fully prepared for with Mikie Sturgill 201 201 What you cannot be fully prepared for with Mikie Sturgill full 2ae1d7e6-7ae4-44ee-910d-8cc172dcc7bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaf4c7de Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mikie Sturgill has found himself in the position that every bracket racer dreams of, competing in the 3-round runoff for the NHRA Summit National Championship at season's end. In fact, Mikie has been in that position not once, but twice (ultimately winning the national championship in 2019)! We asked Mikie the obvious question: what's one thing about that experience that you could not possibly fully prepare for?

]]> Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mikie Sturgill has found himself in the position that every bracket racer dreams of, competing in the 3-round runoff for the NHRA Summit National Championship at season's end. In fact, Mikie has been in that position not once, but twice (ultimately winning the national championship in 2019)! We asked Mikie the obvious question: what's one thing about that experience that you could not possibly fully prepare for?

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 311 Regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mikie Sturgill has found himself in the position that every bracket racer dreams of, competing in the 3-round runoff for the NHRA Summit National Championship at season's end. In fact, Mikie has been in that position not once, but twice (ultimately winning the national championship in 2019)! We asked Mikie the obvious question: what's one thing about that experience that you could not possibly fully prepare for?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No My favorite piece of advice from Peter Biondo 200 200 My favorite piece of advice from Peter Biondo full a0574268-5883-4c4a-816b-548867fd23e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39c1bc78 We all take in advice from a variety of sources. When someone like Peter Biondo speaks, I tend to listen! In today's "Daily Driver" I pass along my favorite piece of advice from "The Terminator."

Open enrollment for ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE ends this week, visit thisisbracketracing.com/elite for more information.

]]> We all take in advice from a variety of sources. When someone like Peter Biondo speaks, I tend to listen! In today's "Daily Driver" I pass along my favorite piece of advice from "The Terminator."

Open enrollment for ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE ends this week, visit thisisbracketracing.com/elite for more information.

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:43:41 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 473 We all take in advice from a variety of sources. When someone like Peter Biondo speaks, I tend to listen! In today's "Daily Driver" I pass along my favorite piece of advice from "The Terminator."

Open enrollment for ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE ends this week, visit thisisbracketracing.com/elite for more information.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Recast: Weather Factors 199 199 Recast: Weather Factors full 365d30bd-09d7-4e49-bb67-3b58f0543253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03e1c1a0 As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today the focus in on weather... What weather conditions make our cars perform differently, and how can we best track them and predict their impact?

]]> As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today the focus in on weather... What weather conditions make our cars perform differently, and how can we best track them and predict their impact?

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 424 As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. Today the focus in on weather... What weather conditions make our cars perform differently, and how can we best track them and predict their impact?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Make my backhalf door car repeat to 60' with Mike Mans 198 198 Make my backhalf door car repeat to 60' with Mike Mans full 216c2682-f91d-4c34-b91c-d01ae36f441c https://share.transistor.fm/s/cce61056 What's the biggest factor to making a bracket door car "nasty" in the first 60 feet? In today's Daily Driver, we reach out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mike Mans to address that very question.

]]> What's the biggest factor to making a bracket door car "nasty" in the first 60 feet? In today's Daily Driver, we reach out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mike Mans to address that very question.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 250 What's the biggest factor to making a bracket door car "nasty" in the first 60 feet? In today's Daily Driver, we reach out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor Mike Mans to address that very question.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Question of the week: Who/what is your most feared opponent with Matt Dadas 197 197 Question of the week: Who/what is your most feared opponent with Matt Dadas full 1d7eb2cf-c2d0-463f-90de-5fb57a5dcdc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87fa9395 Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Matt Dadas! The question: "Who (or what) is your most feared opponent?"

]]> Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Matt Dadas! The question: "Who (or what) is your most feared opponent?"

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 263 Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! For this week's question, we reached out to regular ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE guest instructor, Matt Dadas! The question: "Who (or what) is your most feared opponent?"

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Performing under pressure with Kris Whitfield 196 196 Performing under pressure with Kris Whitfield full 2b26b7fe-26d6-4ee4-b07e-a2aedc335c61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e567adb4 You'd be hard pressed to find any driver in sportsman drag racing who has staged for more high-stakes rounds in pressure situations than Kris Whitfield. He's been in the final round of multiple big dollar bracket races - including the Spring Fling Million. He's won multiple division titles, and has competed down the stretch for national championships. He's won twenty-two (that's not a typo)... Twenty-two track championships! In today's Daily Driver, Kris talks about how he tries to approach those pressure packed rounds.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> You'd be hard pressed to find any driver in sportsman drag racing who has staged for more high-stakes rounds in pressure situations than Kris Whitfield. He's been in the final round of multiple big dollar bracket races - including the Spring Fling Million. He's won multiple division titles, and has competed down the stretch for national championships. He's won twenty-two (that's not a typo)... Twenty-two track championships! In today's Daily Driver, Kris talks about how he tries to approach those pressure packed rounds.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 643 You'd be hard pressed to find any driver in sportsman drag racing who has staged for more high-stakes rounds in pressure situations than Kris Whitfield. He's been in the final round of multiple big dollar bracket races - including the Spring Fling Million. He's won multiple division titles, and has competed down the stretch for national championships. He's won twenty-two (that's not a typo)... Twenty-two track championships! In today's Daily Driver, Kris talks about how he tries to approach those pressure packed rounds.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Super Class Finish Line Strategy 195 195 Super Class Finish Line Strategy full fb779a53-d431-4117-8f58-be1d67ad43ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/91d46832 I get asked a lot about the complexity of my typical strategy. From a strategic standpoint, it can at times be fairly advanced. But in terms of execution, I keep it simpler than you might think. In today's episode, I detail how and why...

thisisbracketracing.com/elite


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> I get asked a lot about the complexity of my typical strategy. From a strategic standpoint, it can at times be fairly advanced. But in terms of execution, I keep it simpler than you might think. In today's episode, I detail how and why...

thisisbracketracing.com/elite


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 475 I get asked a lot about the complexity of my typical strategy. From a strategic standpoint, it can at times be fairly advanced. But in terms of execution, I keep it simpler than you might think. In today's episode, I detail how and why...

thisisbracketracing.com/elite


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Recast: Driving Well is Not the Key to Having Fun 194 194 Recast: Driving Well is Not the Key to Having Fun full d7acf536-d60c-491d-8032-1da9badb5040 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df832f8a As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. This one, "Driving well is not the key to having fun," has proven to be one of your favorites!

]]> As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. This one, "Driving well is not the key to having fun," has proven to be one of your favorites!

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 382 As part of our 3-week binge here on the Daily Driver (one episode released EVERY day), we'd like to "Play the hits." Each Friday, we'll recast a prior episode. This one, "Driving well is not the key to having fun," has proven to be one of your favorites!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The value of mentorship (w/ Justin Lamb) 193 193 The value of mentorship (w/ Justin Lamb) full 1de8642c-b7d6-4265-862c-90c3186eaee5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14b46779 For today's episode, we're joined by 5-time NHRA World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor Justin Lamb to discuss the value of mentorship in racing.

We're in one of two open enrollment periods here in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> For today's episode, we're joined by 5-time NHRA World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor Justin Lamb to discuss the value of mentorship in racing.

We're in one of two open enrollment periods here in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 454 For today's episode, we're joined by 5-time NHRA World Champion and ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE instructor Justin Lamb to discuss the value of mentorship in racing.

We're in one of two open enrollment periods here in ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Find out more over at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Question of the week: When do you know to adjust jetting? 192 192 Question of the week: When do you know to adjust jetting? full 67a8c9cb-1e8a-4d68-96a4-e72a1cf18b73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bf3c9a4 Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! This week's question: When do you know to adjust jetting?

]]> Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! This week's question: When do you know to adjust jetting?

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 371 Each Friday, we post a featured Question of the Week on the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. This week, we're giving YOU, the Daily Driver listener an early look, releasing the Question of the Week here two days in advance! This week's question: When do you know to adjust jetting?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Are Door Cars at a Disadvantage? w/ Matt Dadas 191 191 Are Door Cars at a Disadvantage? w/ Matt Dadas full 9e71c89f-c76a-4c9d-9664-5e7e77c5f8f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd135fe0 Matt Dadas joins this week's episode! Not only is Matt one of the most successful (and versatile) big dollar bracket racers in the country, he's also a regular guest instructor on ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Today, we leaned on Matt to answer the question: Are door cars at a disadvantage in today's world of big buck bracket racing?

If you enjoy this type of content, it just scratches the surface in what we do in ELITE. Find out more at thisisbracketracing.com/elite

]]> Matt Dadas joins this week's episode! Not only is Matt one of the most successful (and versatile) big dollar bracket racers in the country, he's also a regular guest instructor on ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Today, we leaned on Matt to answer the question: Are door cars at a disadvantage in today's world of big buck bracket racing?

If you enjoy this type of content, it just scratches the surface in what we do in ELITE. Find out more at thisisbracketracing.com/elite

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 322 Matt Dadas joins this week's episode! Not only is Matt one of the most successful (and versatile) big dollar bracket racers in the country, he's also a regular guest instructor on ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE. Today, we leaned on Matt to answer the question: Are door cars at a disadvantage in today's world of big buck bracket racing?

If you enjoy this type of content, it just scratches the surface in what we do in ELITE. Find out more at thisisbracketracing.com/elite

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How to approach the bye run 190 190 How to approach the bye run full 08c74902-2c8d-458f-8ec6-2343a347daaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/49a39722 In today's Daily Driver, we focus on the one round of competition we all agree we can't screw up: Bye runs! Even though we can't lose, there are ways to maximize the value of our solo runs and some things to consider before, during, and after each bye we receive! This episode kicks off three full weeks in which we'll drop a new episode EVERY WEEKDAY. Enjoy!

]]> In today's Daily Driver, we focus on the one round of competition we all agree we can't screw up: Bye runs! Even though we can't lose, there are ways to maximize the value of our solo runs and some things to consider before, during, and after each bye we receive! This episode kicks off three full weeks in which we'll drop a new episode EVERY WEEKDAY. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 704 In today's Daily Driver, we focus on the one round of competition we all agree we can't screw up: Bye runs! Even though we can't lose, there are ways to maximize the value of our solo runs and some things to consider before, during, and after each bye we receive! This episode kicks off three full weeks in which we'll drop a new episode EVERY WEEKDAY. Enjoy!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let Go Like A Pro - Practice 189 189 Let Go Like A Pro - Practice full 23b4145b-6190-47d3-a897-3678f773abfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/48d2e83e In this Daily Driver, we continue on with our limited series to commemorate the launch of Let Go Like A Pro. To this point we’ve discussed routine, we’ve discussed staging, confidence, and physical mechanics. Today, we talk about Practice.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> In this Daily Driver, we continue on with our limited series to commemorate the launch of Let Go Like A Pro. To this point we’ve discussed routine, we’ve discussed staging, confidence, and physical mechanics. Today, we talk about Practice.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 636 In this Daily Driver, we continue on with our limited series to commemorate the launch of Let Go Like A Pro. To this point we’ve discussed routine, we’ve discussed staging, confidence, and physical mechanics. Today, we talk about Practice.


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let Go Like A Pro - Physical Mechanics 188 188 Let Go Like A Pro - Physical Mechanics full 83af0c57-59be-4bcf-b760-a57b5f14712d https://share.transistor.fm/s/375497a0 As we continue on with this limited series within the Daily Driver on Let Go Like A Pro, we look at physical mechanics. In my opinion, the physical mechanics of releasing the transbrake button is extremely overrated. My argument? Take a listen to find out. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> As we continue on with this limited series within the Daily Driver on Let Go Like A Pro, we look at physical mechanics. In my opinion, the physical mechanics of releasing the transbrake button is extremely overrated. My argument? Take a listen to find out. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 380 As we continue on with this limited series within the Daily Driver on Let Go Like A Pro, we look at physical mechanics. In my opinion, the physical mechanics of releasing the transbrake button is extremely overrated. My argument? Take a listen to find out. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let Go Like A Pro - Confidence 187 187 Let Go Like A Pro - Confidence full ea7ca243-bce0-4d5a-b3ac-67e21a7b61bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/65fc9633 In this limited series commemorating the launch of ThisIsBracketRacing's new course Let Go Like A Pro, we have discussed routine and staging. Today we talk confidence, or I think more accurately, belief. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> In this limited series commemorating the launch of ThisIsBracketRacing's new course Let Go Like A Pro, we have discussed routine and staging. Today we talk confidence, or I think more accurately, belief. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 593 In this limited series commemorating the launch of ThisIsBracketRacing's new course Let Go Like A Pro, we have discussed routine and staging. Today we talk confidence, or I think more accurately, belief. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let Go Like A Pro - Staging 186 186 Let Go Like A Pro - Staging full 6ffe9a6a-e86a-4454-a2f7-317602e70109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba29bb7b Last week, I mentioned that we were going to dedicate the next few episodes of the Daily Driver to starting line performance to commemorate the launch of the new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. In the last episode we talked about routine, this week I want to talk about staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Last week, I mentioned that we were going to dedicate the next few episodes of the Daily Driver to starting line performance to commemorate the launch of the new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. In the last episode we talked about routine, this week I want to talk about staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 386 Last week, I mentioned that we were going to dedicate the next few episodes of the Daily Driver to starting line performance to commemorate the launch of the new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. In the last episode we talked about routine, this week I want to talk about staging. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let Go Like A Pro - Routine 185 185 Let Go Like A Pro - Routine full a9cf31d3-fe7f-4319-bdbe-737aff85c6e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7f50942 We recently released a new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. To commemorate the launch of that course, we’re also going to dedicate the next few episodes of the DD to starting line performance. Today's episode is focused on routine. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> We recently released a new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. To commemorate the launch of that course, we’re also going to dedicate the next few episodes of the DD to starting line performance. Today's episode is focused on routine. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 474 We recently released a new course on ThisIsBracketRacing.com called “Let Go like a Pro”. To commemorate the launch of that course, we’re also going to dedicate the next few episodes of the DD to starting line performance. Today's episode is focused on routine. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pomona Takeaways 184 184 Pomona Takeaways full a19f9507-015c-4a0d-a291-dcd38ab248b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dec31a46 I’m less than a week removed from Pomona and I wanted to take this episode to recap and talk about my experience in this years Championship chase. 

]]> I’m less than a week removed from Pomona and I wanted to take this episode to recap and talk about my experience in this years Championship chase. 

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 561 I’m less than a week removed from Pomona and I wanted to take this episode to recap and talk about my experience in this years Championship chase. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No It's OVA (Comp, TS, SStk) 183 183 It's OVA (Comp, TS, SStk) full 6152119f-de7b-4505-a544-d0b0b72ee54b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d021a9a Continuing on in this episode, I'm recapping the NHRA Championship chase that we had in Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Super Stock when we landed in Pomona. 

]]> Continuing on in this episode, I'm recapping the NHRA Championship chase that we had in Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Super Stock when we landed in Pomona. 

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 526 Continuing on in this episode, I'm recapping the NHRA Championship chase that we had in Competition Eliminator, Top Sportsman, and Super Stock when we landed in Pomona. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No It's OVA (Super Gas) 182 182 It's OVA (Super Gas) full d820a1fb-71fd-4927-b692-6d8b3e400283 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f850146 The NHRA Championships are in the books and I wanted to start by recapping what happened at the end of the Championship chase. This week, I'm starting with Super Gas and not because I was involved but because I think it's the most compelling story line.

]]> The NHRA Championships are in the books and I wanted to start by recapping what happened at the end of the Championship chase. This week, I'm starting with Super Gas and not because I was involved but because I think it's the most compelling story line.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 719 The NHRA Championships are in the books and I wanted to start by recapping what happened at the end of the Championship chase. This week, I'm starting with Super Gas and not because I was involved but because I think it's the most compelling story line.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pressure & Gratitude 181 181 Pressure & Gratitude full 06a9d4f2-46ed-456c-91c1-eedc72112510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8506d4f I don't think I have ever felt more pressure than I have over the past few weeks out here on west coast. This week in the Daily Driver I wanted to share how I have been dealing with this pressure. 

]]> I don't think I have ever felt more pressure than I have over the past few weeks out here on west coast. This week in the Daily Driver I wanted to share how I have been dealing with this pressure. 

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 442 I don't think I have ever felt more pressure than I have over the past few weeks out here on west coast. This week in the Daily Driver I wanted to share how I have been dealing with this pressure. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No 4-Wide 180 180 4-Wide full c2f7fe01-069b-4fd7-a6b6-d91bd610cea4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a82d44ec Over the past few days we have discussed the 3 categories that have clinched and the 2 categories that are in a 2 driver race in the 2024 NHRA Championship race. Today, we discuss the categories that are 4 wide! 

]]> Over the past few days we have discussed the 3 categories that have clinched and the 2 categories that are in a 2 driver race in the 2024 NHRA Championship race. Today, we discuss the categories that are 4 wide! 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 458 Over the past few days we have discussed the 3 categories that have clinched and the 2 categories that are in a 2 driver race in the 2024 NHRA Championship race. Today, we discuss the categories that are 4 wide! 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Then there were two... 179 179 Then there were two... full b1c07121-a27a-4be3-9e7b-e8a5651ca10d https://share.transistor.fm/s/26e2afd9 Yesterday we talked about the 3 drivers that have clinched the 2024 NHRA World Championships, today we focus on the two categories that are down to 2 contenders. 

]]> Yesterday we talked about the 3 drivers that have clinched the 2024 NHRA World Championships, today we focus on the two categories that are down to 2 contenders. 

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 406 Yesterday we talked about the 3 drivers that have clinched the 2024 NHRA World Championships, today we focus on the two categories that are down to 2 contenders. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Clinched! 178 178 Clinched! full 83fb1373-21ef-4308-9732-e81134fb5d3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/016f4c0e As NHRA gears up to make the final stop in Pomona, we have three categories that have clinched Championships!

]]> As NHRA gears up to make the final stop in Pomona, we have three categories that have clinched Championships!

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:27:33 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 638 As NHRA gears up to make the final stop in Pomona, we have three categories that have clinched Championships!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Learning how to learn 165 165 Learning how to learn full 5e4a924d-9db4-40e9-907f-dfea041144a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f6c2181 There are infinite ways to learn as long as we're open to it. By simply being HERE, you're signaling the sense of open-mindedness that is crucial to leaning, to improving. 


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> There are infinite ways to learn as long as we're open to it. By simply being HERE, you're signaling the sense of open-mindedness that is crucial to leaning, to improving. 


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 370 There are infinite ways to learn as long as we're open to it. By simply being HERE, you're signaling the sense of open-mindedness that is crucial to leaning, to improving. 


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Updated Nerd Out: Comp, TD, TS! 177 177 Updated Nerd Out: Comp, TD, TS! full b89e783b-a679-42a3-8163-6e2b82328191 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b458c7b Updated Nerd Out in Competition Eliminator, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman after Las Vegas.

]]> Updated Nerd Out in Competition Eliminator, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman after Las Vegas.

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 459 Updated Nerd Out in Competition Eliminator, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman after Las Vegas.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Updated Nerd Out: Stock & Super Stock! 176 176 Updated Nerd Out: Stock & Super Stock! full a1228291-881c-43b7-8aa4-66e106c8ee10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42f81385 Updated Nerd Out for Stock & Super Stock after Las Vegas. 

]]> Updated Nerd Out for Stock & Super Stock after Las Vegas. 

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 478 Updated Nerd Out for Stock & Super Stock after Las Vegas. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Updated Nerd Out: The .90 Categories! 175 175 Updated Nerd Out: The .90 Categories! full 388df52a-64b1-4e94-8a5e-76c18144411a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d6ab23f Updated Nerd Out after Las Vegas. What changed in Super Gas and Super Comp?  

]]> Updated Nerd Out after Las Vegas. What changed in Super Gas and Super Comp?  

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 673 Updated Nerd Out after Las Vegas. What changed in Super Gas and Super Comp?  

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Top Sportsman 174 174 The Nerd Out! Top Sportsman full 7541d7fb-dd74-4cab-a957-6c2f1589f99e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b96f279a Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Sportsman. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Sportsman. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 383 Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Sportsman. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! What changed in Reading? 173 173 The Nerd Out! What changed in Reading? full 8dbd711c-479c-4b80-8d56-cb7720e74ffe https://share.transistor.fm/s/39e2efa7 In this episode of The Nerd Out series, let's look at what has changed for Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the Division 1 finale in Reading. 

]]> In this episode of The Nerd Out series, let's look at what has changed for Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the Division 1 finale in Reading. 

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 619 In this episode of The Nerd Out series, let's look at what has changed for Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the Division 1 finale in Reading. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Comp 172 172 The Nerd Out! Comp full a478e4d3-5443-4c98-99e8-62015ffe43bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/787c525a Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Competition Eliminator. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Competition Eliminator. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 673 Continuing on with The Nerd Out series, this episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Competition Eliminator. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Super Stock 171 171 The Nerd Out! Super Stock full debd04ef-41f1-4d0c-9bb7-7b8475d82750 https://share.transistor.fm/s/925ef3f4 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Stock. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Stock. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 617 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Stock. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Points Chase 168 168 The Points Chase full 356f382a-8b76-400c-af78-5f467e68af0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/28e3f750 It’s natural to want to know where you stand in a points chase. Obviously, your main focus is on the things that you can control. 

But that doesn’t mean that we’re not aware of the things that are beyond our control. 

]]> It’s natural to want to know where you stand in a points chase. Obviously, your main focus is on the things that you can control. 

But that doesn’t mean that we’re not aware of the things that are beyond our control. 

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 392 It’s natural to want to know where you stand in a points chase. Obviously, your main focus is on the things that you can control. 

But that doesn’t mean that we’re not aware of the things that are beyond our control. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Super Gas 170 170 The Nerd Out! Super Gas full 1c995289-6b9f-4d24-bb03-c3829a6410c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/007d7d3e This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Gas. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Gas. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 750 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Gas. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Super Comp 169 169 The Nerd Out! Super Comp full 3475b4e6-1dcc-478e-820d-8edad98138f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5f011df This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Comp. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Comp. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 951 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Super Comp. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Top Dragster 167 167 The Nerd Out! Top Dragster full 01e285b6-09c2-4d51-a6d3-8f853c36aa8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8293a997 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Dragster. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Dragster. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 456 This Nerd Out episode is dedicated to the NHRA Lucas Oil title chase in Top Dragster. If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back over the next series of Daily Driver episodes. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Nerd Out! Stock 166 166 The Nerd Out! Stock full fc1783be-2939-475e-9112-1d042b632fbe https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d3cbd47 If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back! In maintaining the short form of the Daily Driver, I'm breaking down one points chase per episode. Today, we'll kick things off with a deep dive into Stock Eliminator!

]]> If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back! In maintaining the short form of the Daily Driver, I'm breaking down one points chase per episode. Today, we'll kick things off with a deep dive into Stock Eliminator!

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 532 If you were an avid listener of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, you know that Jed and I (OK, more me than Jed!) loved to "Nerd Out" this time of year and break down the NHRA Lucas Oil title chases. I still love the exercise (and a surprising number of you seem to concur), so I'm running it back! In maintaining the short form of the Daily Driver, I'm breaking down one points chase per episode. Today, we'll kick things off with a deep dive into Stock Eliminator!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Effective Gameplanning (Part 3) 164 164 Effective Gameplanning (Part 3) full 5e9afa65-020f-4e74-b42d-35b204ff1f7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ee93381 Up to this point I've talked about the 3 winning finish line strategies and ensuring you have situational awareness in your own lane when gameplanning. Now, I want to finish with talking about gameplanning in reference to the opponent in the other lane. 

]]> Up to this point I've talked about the 3 winning finish line strategies and ensuring you have situational awareness in your own lane when gameplanning. Now, I want to finish with talking about gameplanning in reference to the opponent in the other lane. 

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 422 Up to this point I've talked about the 3 winning finish line strategies and ensuring you have situational awareness in your own lane when gameplanning. Now, I want to finish with talking about gameplanning in reference to the opponent in the other lane. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Effective Gameplanning (Part 2) 163 163 Effective Gameplanning (Part 2) full 84ab88d9-0d47-4da3-aa85-57d847547521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c29191d1 In part 2 of this 3 part mini series on Gameplanning, I want to talk about situational awareness. When racers think of gameplanning, we have a tendency to think about it in reference to an opponent. I'd argue that 95% of a successful gameplan is focused on what is happening in your own lane. 

]]> In part 2 of this 3 part mini series on Gameplanning, I want to talk about situational awareness. When racers think of gameplanning, we have a tendency to think about it in reference to an opponent. I'd argue that 95% of a successful gameplan is focused on what is happening in your own lane. 

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 316 In part 2 of this 3 part mini series on Gameplanning, I want to talk about situational awareness. When racers think of gameplanning, we have a tendency to think about it in reference to an opponent. I'd argue that 95% of a successful gameplan is focused on what is happening in your own lane. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Effective Gameplanning (Part 1) 162 162 Effective Gameplanning (Part 1) full 8ed2d2cd-5405-421f-bbab-6d73893e8443 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0575ec6 In ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and ThisIsBracketRacing Jr., we focus on three distinct and simple finish line ideas. We call them the fundamental WINNING finish line strategies. In part 1 of this 3 part Gameplanning mini series, let's dive into those three winning finish line strategies. 

]]> In ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and ThisIsBracketRacing Jr., we focus on three distinct and simple finish line ideas. We call them the fundamental WINNING finish line strategies. In part 1 of this 3 part Gameplanning mini series, let's dive into those three winning finish line strategies. 

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 343 In ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and ThisIsBracketRacing Jr., we focus on three distinct and simple finish line ideas. We call them the fundamental WINNING finish line strategies. In part 1 of this 3 part Gameplanning mini series, let's dive into those three winning finish line strategies. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How to hit the tree 161 161 How to hit the tree full 44a6b031-2507-440b-af15-d124d610a79a https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b7bc30 The single biggest attribute in my racing today is my ability to hit the tree. A lot of the questions I get are centered around how can you advance that in your racing? How can you make hitting the tree your biggest attribute? 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> The single biggest attribute in my racing today is my ability to hit the tree. A lot of the questions I get are centered around how can you advance that in your racing? How can you make hitting the tree your biggest attribute? 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 374 The single biggest attribute in my racing today is my ability to hit the tree. A lot of the questions I get are centered around how can you advance that in your racing? How can you make hitting the tree your biggest attribute? 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No 3 Key Questions 160 160 3 Key Questions full 643364d9-80aa-43c8-ab7c-634ac8b7deba https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1bfe5f6 This week's episode is something I wanted to share from a podcast that I listen to that is centered around the Summer Olympics. And on that episode Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist, talks about 3 key questions that helped her perform at her best. Why are you competing? Who are you doing it for? Who loves you?  I am sharing this because those 3 simple questions are gold.  

]]> This week's episode is something I wanted to share from a podcast that I listen to that is centered around the Summer Olympics. And on that episode Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist, talks about 3 key questions that helped her perform at her best. Why are you competing? Who are you doing it for? Who loves you?  I am sharing this because those 3 simple questions are gold.  

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 323 This week's episode is something I wanted to share from a podcast that I listen to that is centered around the Summer Olympics. And on that episode Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist, talks about 3 key questions that helped her perform at her best. Why are you competing? Who are you doing it for? Who loves you?  I am sharing this because those 3 simple questions are gold.  

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No AMA - Competitive Sociopath Revisited 159 159 AMA - Competitive Sociopath Revisited full 1f1b405b-73da-4b2b-bad6-26457e9e72bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3405f20 This episode is going to look a little more like the Question of the Week feature than the Daily Driver. A few months back on the Competitive Sociopath episode, I talked about the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. This week is expanding on that correlation into the competitive sociopath line of thinking in regard to families and couples. 

]]> This episode is going to look a little more like the Question of the Week feature than the Daily Driver. A few months back on the Competitive Sociopath episode, I talked about the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. This week is expanding on that correlation into the competitive sociopath line of thinking in regard to families and couples. 

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 640 This episode is going to look a little more like the Question of the Week feature than the Daily Driver. A few months back on the Competitive Sociopath episode, I talked about the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. This week is expanding on that correlation into the competitive sociopath line of thinking in regard to families and couples. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Planning is Everything 158 158 Planning is Everything full 89ddd9a2-1c9d-4440-8675-4c2e228721cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/567654f2 “Plans are useless, but planning is everything.” - Dwight Eisenhower. As most of you know or have probably figured out by now, I am big on planning. Especially when it comes to racing. But what happens when we can't plan for everything. How can we be prepared?

]]> “Plans are useless, but planning is everything.” - Dwight Eisenhower. As most of you know or have probably figured out by now, I am big on planning. Especially when it comes to racing. But what happens when we can't plan for everything. How can we be prepared?

]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 328 “Plans are useless, but planning is everything.” - Dwight Eisenhower. As most of you know or have probably figured out by now, I am big on planning. Especially when it comes to racing. But what happens when we can't plan for everything. How can we be prepared?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing (Part 2) 157 157 The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing (Part 2) full 70ed7f7f-79f3-41b8-b2c6-c503dfcfc506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bc11478 This week's episode is part 2 of The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing. In part 1 I started to talk about the takeaways I had from a discussion within ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and those takeaways were being fearless, having a conservative strategy, cocky swing, and to be like water. This week I want to dive even deeper and look out even more takeaways from that discussion. 

]]> This week's episode is part 2 of The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing. In part 1 I started to talk about the takeaways I had from a discussion within ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and those takeaways were being fearless, having a conservative strategy, cocky swing, and to be like water. This week I want to dive even deeper and look out even more takeaways from that discussion. 

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 785 This week's episode is part 2 of The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing. In part 1 I started to talk about the takeaways I had from a discussion within ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE and those takeaways were being fearless, having a conservative strategy, cocky swing, and to be like water. This week I want to dive even deeper and look out even more takeaways from that discussion. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No RIP Scotty 156 156 RIP Scotty full 8f456db1-688c-4bdc-aa06-12d7b6250a6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e6b87e9 Much like everyone else, I didn't know how to react to hearing about Scotty Richardson passing. I just turned on the microphone and started recording. But what do you say when Superman dies? 

]]> Much like everyone else, I didn't know how to react to hearing about Scotty Richardson passing. I just turned on the microphone and started recording. But what do you say when Superman dies? 

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 639 Much like everyone else, I didn't know how to react to hearing about Scotty Richardson passing. I just turned on the microphone and started recording. But what do you say when Superman dies? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing (Part 1) 155 155 The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing (Part 1) full 5e22ee7b-55d0-4346-b44c-6adc02b5cc93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c07bcb6 This episode is exclusively for you bottom bulb racers and honestly if this sounds similar, it's because my most recent National Dragster column was on this same topic too. But here within the Daily Driver, I want to expand on it more. I want to dive deeper into the psychology of bottom bulb racing, not just the tangible things but the mental side of things. 

]]> This episode is exclusively for you bottom bulb racers and honestly if this sounds similar, it's because my most recent National Dragster column was on this same topic too. But here within the Daily Driver, I want to expand on it more. I want to dive deeper into the psychology of bottom bulb racing, not just the tangible things but the mental side of things. 

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 585 This episode is exclusively for you bottom bulb racers and honestly if this sounds similar, it's because my most recent National Dragster column was on this same topic too. But here within the Daily Driver, I want to expand on it more. I want to dive deeper into the psychology of bottom bulb racing, not just the tangible things but the mental side of things. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Limiting Inputs 154 154 Limiting Inputs full e9dd37c7-6f77-4cb7-9329-25115739d9f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/462c3caa In a world of so much information; so many things that we could (or society tells us we should!) care about, we simply have to choose what is important to us, and… equally importantly: what is not.

]]> In a world of so much information; so many things that we could (or society tells us we should!) care about, we simply have to choose what is important to us, and… equally importantly: what is not.

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 271 In a world of so much information; so many things that we could (or society tells us we should!) care about, we simply have to choose what is important to us, and… equally importantly: what is not.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Comfort Zones 153 153 Comfort Zones full 5d83393e-9069-4dab-b209-b6fb3df1a68e https://share.transistor.fm/s/34abe6e2 There are elements that are crucial to success in our racing. And there are elements that we believe to be crucial to success in our racing. Let's talk about where comfort zones fall. 

]]> There are elements that are crucial to success in our racing. And there are elements that we believe to be crucial to success in our racing. Let's talk about where comfort zones fall. 

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 213 There are elements that are crucial to success in our racing. And there are elements that we believe to be crucial to success in our racing. Let's talk about where comfort zones fall. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Do the next right thing 152 152 Do the next right thing full 628ccba6-b6ee-42c0-8f63-c0a50e44d8c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81636ac9 'Do the next right thing' is a mantra for many struggling with addiction or can be words to live by for many who have overcome tremendous setbacks. How can we relate it to drag racing? Racing is a difficult pursuit - that’s what draws so many of us to it (and holds our passion - because sustained perfection is truly unattainable). To move forward in racing we must 'Do the next right thing'. 

]]> 'Do the next right thing' is a mantra for many struggling with addiction or can be words to live by for many who have overcome tremendous setbacks. How can we relate it to drag racing? Racing is a difficult pursuit - that’s what draws so many of us to it (and holds our passion - because sustained perfection is truly unattainable). To move forward in racing we must 'Do the next right thing'. 

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 278 'Do the next right thing' is a mantra for many struggling with addiction or can be words to live by for many who have overcome tremendous setbacks. How can we relate it to drag racing? Racing is a difficult pursuit - that’s what draws so many of us to it (and holds our passion - because sustained perfection is truly unattainable). To move forward in racing we must 'Do the next right thing'. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Staging Games 151 151 Staging Games full 751423d8-b4f4-4ec0-b609-8021ad300773 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8a2067d This seems to come up a couple of times of year, and it's the complaint of staging games. I want to address this, but I’m way past the point of sugar coating it. 

]]> This seems to come up a couple of times of year, and it's the complaint of staging games. I want to address this, but I’m way past the point of sugar coating it. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 184 This seems to come up a couple of times of year, and it's the complaint of staging games. I want to address this, but I’m way past the point of sugar coating it. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Competitive Sociopath 150 150 Competitive Sociopath full c937ea88-f4f3-4d6b-9e3d-73e3b880924a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a356e5d2 In this week's episode I wanted to look at the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. Is that competitive sociopath mentality the only path to success? Or can we strive to be both focused and have fun?

]]> In this week's episode I wanted to look at the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. Is that competitive sociopath mentality the only path to success? Or can we strive to be both focused and have fun?

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 445 In this week's episode I wanted to look at the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. Is that competitive sociopath mentality the only path to success? Or can we strive to be both focused and have fun?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Tell Me What To Do 149 149 Tell Me What To Do full e58bd371-59cc-4dd8-a9e1-d0cd4b4da876 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18527b05 “In this way you must understand how laughable it is to say, ‘Tell me what to do!’ What advice could I possibly give? No, a far better request is, ‘Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance.’... In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” - Epictetus

The above quote is what I am focusing on for this week's Daily Driver episode and it's centered around our current ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE open enrollment period. Love listening to the Daily Driver but want more? Check out ELITE and join today at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> “In this way you must understand how laughable it is to say, ‘Tell me what to do!’ What advice could I possibly give? No, a far better request is, ‘Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance.’... In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” - Epictetus

The above quote is what I am focusing on for this week's Daily Driver episode and it's centered around our current ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE open enrollment period. Love listening to the Daily Driver but want more? Check out ELITE and join today at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 173 “In this way you must understand how laughable it is to say, ‘Tell me what to do!’ What advice could I possibly give? No, a far better request is, ‘Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance.’... In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” - Epictetus

The above quote is what I am focusing on for this week's Daily Driver episode and it's centered around our current ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE open enrollment period. Love listening to the Daily Driver but want more? Check out ELITE and join today at thisisbracketracing.com/elite.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Physical Health 148 148 Physical Health full eb5e2ad9-540e-4e3d-b67a-f30f828c6d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c50dd7c On this week's Daily Driver, I'm visiting one of the reoccurring questions that comes up in ThisIsBracketRacing in regards to health. Does diet and exercise impact performance?



]]> On this week's Daily Driver, I'm visiting one of the reoccurring questions that comes up in ThisIsBracketRacing in regards to health. Does diet and exercise impact performance?



]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 349 On this week's Daily Driver, I'm visiting one of the reoccurring questions that comes up in ThisIsBracketRacing in regards to health. Does diet and exercise impact performance?



]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Challenge of Growth 147 147 The Challenge of Growth full a9c7e840-f555-46e7-9b39-f4d0227407bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa2d70f8 This episode comes in right on the heels of the exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing Junior Fest where our members are able to get on the track and implement the things we discuss. Our goal at our live events, be it junior dragsters or even our big car ELITE Fest, is to stretch our attendees. To challenge them. The result is a microcosm of growth in general. 

]]> This episode comes in right on the heels of the exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing Junior Fest where our members are able to get on the track and implement the things we discuss. Our goal at our live events, be it junior dragsters or even our big car ELITE Fest, is to stretch our attendees. To challenge them. The result is a microcosm of growth in general. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:12:18 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 312 This episode comes in right on the heels of the exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing Junior Fest where our members are able to get on the track and implement the things we discuss. Our goal at our live events, be it junior dragsters or even our big car ELITE Fest, is to stretch our attendees. To challenge them. The result is a microcosm of growth in general. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Reputation 146 146 Reputation full 7b983243-d949-480c-81ef-b1b453f99cc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/854db309 As a racer you have a reputation among your competitors. They have identified the way that you race; and they use that reputation to gameplan (and to execute) against you. You could live up to the reputation or you could choose to defy it.

]]> As a racer you have a reputation among your competitors. They have identified the way that you race; and they use that reputation to gameplan (and to execute) against you. You could live up to the reputation or you could choose to defy it.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 456 As a racer you have a reputation among your competitors. They have identified the way that you race; and they use that reputation to gameplan (and to execute) against you. You could live up to the reputation or you could choose to defy it.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 5: Enough 145 145 How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 5: Enough full ec8f5aa1-e32d-4817-a259-275782197ff3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84025f2b This episode will be Part 5, and I think the final installment, of the "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" series here on the Daily Driver. I started out this series by focusing on mindset, specifically a growth mindset. It seems only fitting to close the series out with another equally critical but not often talked about state of mind. The idea of "enough". 

]]> This episode will be Part 5, and I think the final installment, of the "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" series here on the Daily Driver. I started out this series by focusing on mindset, specifically a growth mindset. It seems only fitting to close the series out with another equally critical but not often talked about state of mind. The idea of "enough". 

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 554 This episode will be Part 5, and I think the final installment, of the "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" series here on the Daily Driver. I started out this series by focusing on mindset, specifically a growth mindset. It seems only fitting to close the series out with another equally critical but not often talked about state of mind. The idea of "enough". 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 4: Business 144 144 How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 4: Business full f40c8a0d-62f5-40e7-bfd5-ed4478e44271 https://share.transistor.fm/s/908152c3 This is part 4 in the multi-part series on "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" and I'm going to hone in on the business side of things in this episode. Full disclaimer, this episode is going to go against our golden rule here on the Daily Driver to be 10 minutes or less but it's worth it!

]]> This is part 4 in the multi-part series on "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" and I'm going to hone in on the business side of things in this episode. Full disclaimer, this episode is going to go against our golden rule here on the Daily Driver to be 10 minutes or less but it's worth it!

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 765 This is part 4 in the multi-part series on "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" and I'm going to hone in on the business side of things in this episode. Full disclaimer, this episode is going to go against our golden rule here on the Daily Driver to be 10 minutes or less but it's worth it!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 3: Family 143 143 How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 3: Family full ab0fdbc8-4352-49d1-83db-23cdd72fd751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3cd6af7 In Part 3 of the series "How Do They Live The Dream Life?", I'm focusing in on family because frankly for me, it’s more important than the business side. There is a change in the season ahead for my family and what works for us. 

]]> In Part 3 of the series "How Do They Live The Dream Life?", I'm focusing in on family because frankly for me, it’s more important than the business side. There is a change in the season ahead for my family and what works for us. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 07:48:31 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 480 In Part 3 of the series "How Do They Live The Dream Life?", I'm focusing in on family because frankly for me, it’s more important than the business side. There is a change in the season ahead for my family and what works for us. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 2: No Misconceptions 142 142 How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 2: No Misconceptions full 1261c476-2a19-4da9-9d8a-4904545df042 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a344954d This is part 2 in a multi part series about the semi-viral Facebook post in regard to racing every week (who watches your business, how do you do it logistically, financially and even as parents). In this week's episode, let's look into the financial piece. 

]]> This is part 2 in a multi part series about the semi-viral Facebook post in regard to racing every week (who watches your business, how do you do it logistically, financially and even as parents). In this week's episode, let's look into the financial piece. 

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 565 This is part 2 in a multi part series about the semi-viral Facebook post in regard to racing every week (who watches your business, how do you do it logistically, financially and even as parents). In this week's episode, let's look into the financial piece. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Do They Live The Dream Life? 141 141 How Do They Live The Dream Life? full 9bba9ed9-2dab-4253-9e39-4b107ba44eea https://share.transistor.fm/s/46e60fab This episode is directed to answering a question that came across Facebook that went semi-viral and is going to be part of a mini series going forward here on the Daily Driver. In a nutshell the post was asking about how people are racing frequently and how they can afford to do it. Let's look first at mindset. 

]]> This episode is directed to answering a question that came across Facebook that went semi-viral and is going to be part of a mini series going forward here on the Daily Driver. In a nutshell the post was asking about how people are racing frequently and how they can afford to do it. Let's look first at mindset. 

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 09:55:25 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 550 This episode is directed to answering a question that came across Facebook that went semi-viral and is going to be part of a mini series going forward here on the Daily Driver. In a nutshell the post was asking about how people are racing frequently and how they can afford to do it. Let's look first at mindset. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Identity 140 140 Identity full 5fbd5516-365e-4a22-92d0-0fec20674dee https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad465b2a At some point we realize that we are identified not by our performance but our character. That the way that we treat people matters far more then the frequency in which we beat people. 

]]> At some point we realize that we are identified not by our performance but our character. That the way that we treat people matters far more then the frequency in which we beat people. 

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 337 At some point we realize that we are identified not by our performance but our character. That the way that we treat people matters far more then the frequency in which we beat people. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Gratitude 139 139 Gratitude full f776d8ed-0daf-468c-a994-845400c9a436 https://share.transistor.fm/s/304f30e6 This episode was one that I couldn't wait to record and it's all about gratitude. Take a ride with me as we start back at my first Spring Fling Million win and end with the second win focusing on gratitude. 

]]> This episode was one that I couldn't wait to record and it's all about gratitude. Take a ride with me as we start back at my first Spring Fling Million win and end with the second win focusing on gratitude. 

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 369 This episode was one that I couldn't wait to record and it's all about gratitude. Take a ride with me as we start back at my first Spring Fling Million win and end with the second win focusing on gratitude. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Let It Be 138 138 Let It Be full 93233fcb-844f-44e7-93dc-fce25b528ff4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf1f7fab The phrase 'let it be' can have dual meanings in racing. Both cultivate a similar physiology. In both, we are choosing to rest in confidence. We are prepared. We are experienced. We are ready, 

]]> The phrase 'let it be' can have dual meanings in racing. Both cultivate a similar physiology. In both, we are choosing to rest in confidence. We are prepared. We are experienced. We are ready, 

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 219 The phrase 'let it be' can have dual meanings in racing. Both cultivate a similar physiology. In both, we are choosing to rest in confidence. We are prepared. We are experienced. We are ready, 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Biggest Key to Success 137 137 The Biggest Key to Success full ea9b36e2-6f0c-49f1-a826-c9291f7914a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc9415f5 In this episode, we're going to do something a little different. I'm going to read my latest column on Confidence from The Science of Winning. If you like this format, let us know! 

]]> In this episode, we're going to do something a little different. I'm going to read my latest column on Confidence from The Science of Winning. If you like this format, let us know! 

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 596 In this episode, we're going to do something a little different. I'm going to read my latest column on Confidence from The Science of Winning. If you like this format, let us know! 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Nerves 136 136 Nerves full 6e8899cd-380f-4732-98ff-75ce463c5a1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/18d1947e Being nervous doesn't mean you are unprepared or uncertain. It is possible to be both confident and nervous. Embrace the nerves.

]]> Being nervous doesn't mean you are unprepared or uncertain. It is possible to be both confident and nervous. Embrace the nerves.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 269 Being nervous doesn't mean you are unprepared or uncertain. It is possible to be both confident and nervous. Embrace the nerves.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Starting Line Mechanics 135 135 Starting Line Mechanics full 12de4936-83c3-472d-b28a-33a4902bc200 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e95eb428 When we struggle on the starting line, we inherently look for reasons why. We don’t want to admit that the weak link is us. Whether that is mental or physical mechanics. How do fix it? Train it. Trust It. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> When we struggle on the starting line, we inherently look for reasons why. We don’t want to admit that the weak link is us. Whether that is mental or physical mechanics. How do fix it? Train it. Trust It. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 381 When we struggle on the starting line, we inherently look for reasons why. We don’t want to admit that the weak link is us. Whether that is mental or physical mechanics. How do fix it? Train it. Trust It. 


Ready to Let Go Like a Pro? Check out our new starting line course to level up your game on the tree: thisisbracketracing.com/let-go

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Guilty 134 134 Guilty full db5ebbaa-fdc6-4532-819f-b3b124c970c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f429df23 We all have our days. Days when we feel not so great or feeling perhaps even sorry for our selves. That trap we fall into seeing this life as a burden. Flip the script and see it as a gift. 

]]> We all have our days. Days when we feel not so great or feeling perhaps even sorry for our selves. That trap we fall into seeing this life as a burden. Flip the script and see it as a gift. 

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 316 We all have our days. Days when we feel not so great or feeling perhaps even sorry for our selves. That trap we fall into seeing this life as a burden. Flip the script and see it as a gift. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Memory (Part 2) 133 133 Memory (Part 2) full c14c80b8-7486-4c08-8c0e-bcbfa5740789 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fff45424 Last episode we talked about memory and focused on the things we want/need to remember. On this episode, let's explore the things that we might be better served to forget!

]]> Last episode we talked about memory and focused on the things we want/need to remember. On this episode, let's explore the things that we might be better served to forget!

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 358 Last episode we talked about memory and focused on the things we want/need to remember. On this episode, let's explore the things that we might be better served to forget!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Memory (Part 1) 132 132 Memory (Part 1) full 5d96602c-6d1b-4c11-8981-45fd21008319 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41eff41 I've raced for a long time, so I tend to take for granted some of the simple stuff. This quote can be adapted to our racing “If there’s a request that you keep forgetting, that’s a sign that it isn’t very important. The really important stuff doesn’t go away.” - Jason Fried. 

]]> I've raced for a long time, so I tend to take for granted some of the simple stuff. This quote can be adapted to our racing “If there’s a request that you keep forgetting, that’s a sign that it isn’t very important. The really important stuff doesn’t go away.” - Jason Fried. 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 390 I've raced for a long time, so I tend to take for granted some of the simple stuff. This quote can be adapted to our racing “If there’s a request that you keep forgetting, that’s a sign that it isn’t very important. The really important stuff doesn’t go away.” - Jason Fried. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Interdependence and Control 131 131 Interdependence and Control full 821c2c9f-2d52-4b38-9a37-7481b422c4b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96a9964d As we prepare for the upcoming season, it's natural to focus in on goal setting. But what we think about our goals for the upcoming season, we are usually thinking of the ultimate outcome. It's important to note that our outcomes in this sport are interdependent.

]]> As we prepare for the upcoming season, it's natural to focus in on goal setting. But what we think about our goals for the upcoming season, we are usually thinking of the ultimate outcome. It's important to note that our outcomes in this sport are interdependent.

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 263 As we prepare for the upcoming season, it's natural to focus in on goal setting. But what we think about our goals for the upcoming season, we are usually thinking of the ultimate outcome. It's important to note that our outcomes in this sport are interdependent.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Wiring of Intuition 130 130 The Wiring of Intuition full 4fe39a89-dd13-4a65-988d-56d1c19e1839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6973ce91 We have so many things in our racing and in our lives that we connect the dots seemingly automatically. Probably way more often then we even realize. Connecting the dots on what we actually hear versus what we know or assume is happening. 

]]> We have so many things in our racing and in our lives that we connect the dots seemingly automatically. Probably way more often then we even realize. Connecting the dots on what we actually hear versus what we know or assume is happening. 

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 463 We have so many things in our racing and in our lives that we connect the dots seemingly automatically. Probably way more often then we even realize. Connecting the dots on what we actually hear versus what we know or assume is happening. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Your Finest Hour 129 129 Your Finest Hour full fc982a49-d7b6-429b-a53d-965381a30bd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7804505f "To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour." - Winston Churchill

]]> "To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour." - Winston Churchill

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 260 "To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour." - Winston Churchill

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No FOPO 128 128 FOPO full 8d27605b-c42b-4c1e-a159-69b723118bc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc695cfa Fear of Other People's Opinions. FOPO. In racing it's easy to caught up in wanting others to see us in a positive way, to recognize our talents. How do we stop caring what others think? Or at the very least how do we care less? 

]]> Fear of Other People's Opinions. FOPO. In racing it's easy to caught up in wanting others to see us in a positive way, to recognize our talents. How do we stop caring what others think? Or at the very least how do we care less? 

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 255 Fear of Other People's Opinions. FOPO. In racing it's easy to caught up in wanting others to see us in a positive way, to recognize our talents. How do we stop caring what others think? Or at the very least how do we care less? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Train It & Trust It 127 127 Train It & Trust It full c16c152d-83e2-4474-9c38-04a2532206dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f17c6fc0 In Dr. Bob Rotella's book "How Champions Think" he introduces 'Train it. Trust it'. He talks about how having that mindset can change your game. In this episode, Luke talks about how we can apply that same mindset in our racecars. 

]]> In Dr. Bob Rotella's book "How Champions Think" he introduces 'Train it. Trust it'. He talks about how having that mindset can change your game. In this episode, Luke talks about how we can apply that same mindset in our racecars. 

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 239 In Dr. Bob Rotella's book "How Champions Think" he introduces 'Train it. Trust it'. He talks about how having that mindset can change your game. In this episode, Luke talks about how we can apply that same mindset in our racecars. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Catch a Drop 126 126 Catch a Drop full 5a11b2a5-5a71-4e9f-9163-d2c802fdab49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/320cdb6c We have all been there, your on a run and you get dropped on your head. Of course it always seems to be on the run when your car picks up too, right? Is there anything that you can do to prevent it? Can you really 'catch the drop'? 

]]> We have all been there, your on a run and you get dropped on your head. Of course it always seems to be on the run when your car picks up too, right? Is there anything that you can do to prevent it? Can you really 'catch the drop'? 

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 257 We have all been there, your on a run and you get dropped on your head. Of course it always seems to be on the run when your car picks up too, right? Is there anything that you can do to prevent it? Can you really 'catch the drop'? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Top End Throttle Stops 125 125 Top End Throttle Stops full 7115fd13-bd15-4187-83a6-49fbf3470cf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6901b456 The Top End Throttle Stop. Is it a fad that is here to stay? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss.

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> The Top End Throttle Stop. Is it a fad that is here to stay? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss.

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 270 The Top End Throttle Stop. Is it a fad that is here to stay? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss.

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Bracket Racing vs .90 Racing 124 124 Bracket Racing vs .90 Racing full be85b420-f1d0-4a36-ba36-d84cfdf0a5c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb59750e Bracket Racing versus Super Class Racing. With the technological advances in the Super Classes, the two have become much more similar.  In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the differences and similarities of each style of racing. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Bracket Racing versus Super Class Racing. With the technological advances in the Super Classes, the two have become much more similar.  In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the differences and similarities of each style of racing. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 354 Bracket Racing versus Super Class Racing. With the technological advances in the Super Classes, the two have become much more similar.  In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the differences and similarities of each style of racing. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What changes are required for .90 racing? 123 123 What changes are required for .90 racing? full f77f74e2-5621-4b73-96f5-337f7b9c4116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/175c94dd This week's episode talks in reference to a dragster, specifically if you are a competitive bracket racing looking to dabble into Super Comp. Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss what is needed. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> This week's episode talks in reference to a dragster, specifically if you are a competitive bracket racing looking to dabble into Super Comp. Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss what is needed. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 291 This week's episode talks in reference to a dragster, specifically if you are a competitive bracket racing looking to dabble into Super Comp. Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss what is needed. 

This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Victim Mentality 122 122 Victim Mentality full f8615359-7dae-4375-87f6-0d9e708a88f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bade938 Racing is hard. The margins are thinner then ever and you will lay down a run that isn't good enough. In this episode, Luke talks about the importance of not becoming the victim, the only one it happens to. 

]]> Racing is hard. The margins are thinner then ever and you will lay down a run that isn't good enough. In this episode, Luke talks about the importance of not becoming the victim, the only one it happens to. 

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 275 Racing is hard. The margins are thinner then ever and you will lay down a run that isn't good enough. In this episode, Luke talks about the importance of not becoming the victim, the only one it happens to. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Super Class Tire Selection 121 121 Super Class Tire Selection full ecda45a0-24b0-42c1-b9f0-5e657174f8fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/13b2e2a2 Tires, we all need them to race but what kind? What size? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb discuss what works best for Super Class Racing. 

]]> Tires, we all need them to race but what kind? What size? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb discuss what works best for Super Class Racing. 

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 182 Tires, we all need them to race but what kind? What size? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb discuss what works best for Super Class Racing. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Argument for Holding More 120 120 The Argument for Holding More full e10d9962-57a0-436f-8fd5-3a028e22fe13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5f99a86 Continuing on from the last episode about holding, in this episode Luke dives into the argument for holding more. Is there a benefit to being able to hold a lot? Is there a skill set involved in holding a bunch? What are the advantages? 

]]> Continuing on from the last episode about holding, in this episode Luke dives into the argument for holding more. Is there a benefit to being able to hold a lot? Is there a skill set involved in holding a bunch? What are the advantages? 

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 435 Continuing on from the last episode about holding, in this episode Luke dives into the argument for holding more. Is there a benefit to being able to hold a lot? Is there a skill set involved in holding a bunch? What are the advantages? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Hold More or Less? 119 119 Hold More or Less? full 46f0300b-2806-4774-9baa-6b2b98fd7621 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a08fd56 To be the "driver" or the "dialer"... Which one wins more in today's bracket racing scene? In this episode, Luke shares the pros and cons of each strategy and how the answer to this question has changed over time. In 2024? The answer may surprise you.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> To be the "driver" or the "dialer"... Which one wins more in today's bracket racing scene? In this episode, Luke shares the pros and cons of each strategy and how the answer to this question has changed over time. In 2024? The answer may surprise you.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 350 To be the "driver" or the "dialer"... Which one wins more in today's bracket racing scene? In this episode, Luke shares the pros and cons of each strategy and how the answer to this question has changed over time. In 2024? The answer may surprise you.


Learn to drive the stripe like a pro with our course, "Finish Line Driving Made Easy" at thisisbracketracing.com/easy

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Divisionals or Nationals - What's harder? 116 116 Divisionals or Nationals - What's harder? full adbf51a0-85b5-4736-97ad-0d3760cfefc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4cf9385 Both NHRA Divisionals and National events are important to a championship-winning score card... Which one is "easier" to win? What skills are required to overcome the unique challenges each event offers? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the intricacies of each style of competition. 

This episode was taken from our free "Super Class 101" training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Both NHRA Divisionals and National events are important to a championship-winning score card... Which one is "easier" to win? What skills are required to overcome the unique challenges each event offers? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the intricacies of each style of competition. 

This episode was taken from our free "Super Class 101" training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 310 Both NHRA Divisionals and National events are important to a championship-winning score card... Which one is "easier" to win? What skills are required to overcome the unique challenges each event offers? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the intricacies of each style of competition. 

This episode was taken from our free "Super Class 101" training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Super Class 60' Consistency 118 118 Super Class 60' Consistency full 9eabeae4-f76b-4e7a-a75c-6f78385d49e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac390c04 Inconsistent 60' times are a common issue for super class racers... What goes into achieving predictable, tightly grouped 60's on your .90 machine? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb dive into all the variables at play. 

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Inconsistent 60' times are a common issue for super class racers... What goes into achieving predictable, tightly grouped 60's on your .90 machine? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb dive into all the variables at play. 

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 356 Inconsistent 60' times are a common issue for super class racers... What goes into achieving predictable, tightly grouped 60's on your .90 machine? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb dive into all the variables at play. 

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Throttle Stop Carburetor: Is smaller better? 117 117 Throttle Stop Carburetor: Is smaller better? full 1288b4c4-1314-4723-b588-8d568f330f11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38bcee1e In our world, bigger is often better. But when it comes to carburetors, especially on a throttle stop application, this might not always be the case. Check out this video to hear 5x World Champion, Justin Lamb's experience.

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> In our world, bigger is often better. But when it comes to carburetors, especially on a throttle stop application, this might not always be the case. Check out this video to hear 5x World Champion, Justin Lamb's experience.

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 277 In our world, bigger is often better. But when it comes to carburetors, especially on a throttle stop application, this might not always be the case. Check out this video to hear 5x World Champion, Justin Lamb's experience.

This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Super Class 101. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Argument for Going (real) Slow 115 115 The Argument for Going (real) Slow full 441815db-9f69-4239-a9fb-2fda1b858499 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e78a7582 In the midst of Champ's $500K race in a slow door car, let's talk about that argument. The argument for going slow, real slow. How could being one of the slowest competitors be an advantage?  

]]> In the midst of Champ's $500K race in a slow door car, let's talk about that argument. The argument for going slow, real slow. How could being one of the slowest competitors be an advantage?  

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 310 In the midst of Champ's $500K race in a slow door car, let's talk about that argument. The argument for going slow, real slow. How could being one of the slowest competitors be an advantage?  

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Overcoming the Bad Run 114 114 Overcoming the Bad Run full 19f189eb-b17f-4e61-8939-c2e609a2e3c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ae23d3e We all want to have the perfect race. Be 00 every time, take 00 every time. But what happens when we have a bad run but win. Maybe we miss it on the tree or you don't execute the finish line as planned. How do you overcome that run and get back up there for the next round? 

]]> We all want to have the perfect race. Be 00 every time, take 00 every time. But what happens when we have a bad run but win. Maybe we miss it on the tree or you don't execute the finish line as planned. How do you overcome that run and get back up there for the next round? 

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 210 We all want to have the perfect race. Be 00 every time, take 00 every time. But what happens when we have a bad run but win. Maybe we miss it on the tree or you don't execute the finish line as planned. How do you overcome that run and get back up there for the next round? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Tight to Setup, Part 2 113 113 How Tight to Setup, Part 2 full 2509f40c-0316-4955-adc5-1c739aa7d5d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22698a51 Continuing on last week's episode on how tight to set up on the starting line, this week let's talk about what happens when you have those outliers. What do you do? Do you adjust your delay box? Do you throw those reaction times out? 

]]> Continuing on last week's episode on how tight to set up on the starting line, this week let's talk about what happens when you have those outliers. What do you do? Do you adjust your delay box? Do you throw those reaction times out? 

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 286 Continuing on last week's episode on how tight to set up on the starting line, this week let's talk about what happens when you have those outliers. What do you do? Do you adjust your delay box? Do you throw those reaction times out? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How Tight to Setup 112 112 How Tight to Setup full d3bc7002-36a1-440d-91e0-435cc205327b https://share.transistor.fm/s/21dee0d8 One of the most common questions I get is how tight do I set up on the starting line? There is a simple answer in my mind and it's probably not what you are expecting. 

]]> One of the most common questions I get is how tight do I set up on the starting line? There is a simple answer in my mind and it's probably not what you are expecting. 

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 297 One of the most common questions I get is how tight do I set up on the starting line? There is a simple answer in my mind and it's probably not what you are expecting. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Reputation vs Character 111 111 Reputation vs Character full 2c14b996-0bc7-4dca-b556-0708a07a79d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbade191 We don't control the narrative around our lives. We can, however, look in the mirror and judge ourselves. Are you happy with what you see? How can you change what you see in the mirror to be the person you want to be?

]]> We don't control the narrative around our lives. We can, however, look in the mirror and judge ourselves. Are you happy with what you see? How can you change what you see in the mirror to be the person you want to be?

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 262 We don't control the narrative around our lives. We can, however, look in the mirror and judge ourselves. Are you happy with what you see? How can you change what you see in the mirror to be the person you want to be?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Attitude 110 110 Attitude full ef87effc-78dd-43fb-a330-4225717be3df https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1b002bb There is no doubt that racing can be really frustrating. There are a lot of negative triggers everywhere. It's easy to let yourself fall into a less then positive attitude. The solution? Choosing the better attitude, optimism. 

]]> There is no doubt that racing can be really frustrating. There are a lot of negative triggers everywhere. It's easy to let yourself fall into a less then positive attitude. The solution? Choosing the better attitude, optimism. 

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 273 There is no doubt that racing can be really frustrating. There are a lot of negative triggers everywhere. It's easy to let yourself fall into a less then positive attitude. The solution? Choosing the better attitude, optimism. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Burnout 109 109 Burnout full 9dda085e-e9d5-4411-bbf4-c6c37f20f29c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d0e84b5 If we spend to much time at the track in competition and when it becomes to much, we are no longer growing and that can compound quickly.  When we step back from time to time, it shows us just how much we love it and how to not take it for granted. 

]]> If we spend to much time at the track in competition and when it becomes to much, we are no longer growing and that can compound quickly.  When we step back from time to time, it shows us just how much we love it and how to not take it for granted. 

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 328 If we spend to much time at the track in competition and when it becomes to much, we are no longer growing and that can compound quickly.  When we step back from time to time, it shows us just how much we love it and how to not take it for granted. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Perfect Weapon - Super Classes 108 108 Perfect Weapon - Super Classes full 2d05800a-6e14-4c45-bba8-c60b4b734f3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2d2be10 Up to this point we have talked about what is better door car or dragster. We have talked about what is the ultimate door car and the ultimate dragster. Today let's shift gears and talk Super Classes. What is the best tool for the job? 

]]> Up to this point we have talked about what is better door car or dragster. We have talked about what is the ultimate door car and the ultimate dragster. Today let's shift gears and talk Super Classes. What is the best tool for the job? 

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 453 Up to this point we have talked about what is better door car or dragster. We have talked about what is the ultimate door car and the ultimate dragster. Today let's shift gears and talk Super Classes. What is the best tool for the job? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Perfect Weapon - Dragster 107 107 Perfect Weapon - Dragster full 9b0c3347-2415-4837-adb3-ad65a9779672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15146654 We've talked about the ultimate door car now let's talk about the ultimate dragster. What does the perfect weapon of choice look like? How fast should you go? What should some of the characteristics be? 

]]> We've talked about the ultimate door car now let's talk about the ultimate dragster. What does the perfect weapon of choice look like? How fast should you go? What should some of the characteristics be? 

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 319 We've talked about the ultimate door car now let's talk about the ultimate dragster. What does the perfect weapon of choice look like? How fast should you go? What should some of the characteristics be? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Perfect Weapon - Door Car 106 106 Perfect Weapon - Door Car full 38d9fce2-cdde-4a83-b2b1-82d0839ba314 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af0b462e Where are all my door car drivers at? We are continuing our discussion on the Perfect Weapon and if you have decided that the perfect weapon for you will never be a dragster? Then your speaking my language! Let's discuss what it takes to have a great door car. 

]]> Where are all my door car drivers at? We are continuing our discussion on the Perfect Weapon and if you have decided that the perfect weapon for you will never be a dragster? Then your speaking my language! Let's discuss what it takes to have a great door car. 

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 606 Where are all my door car drivers at? We are continuing our discussion on the Perfect Weapon and if you have decided that the perfect weapon for you will never be a dragster? Then your speaking my language! Let's discuss what it takes to have a great door car. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Perfect Weapon (Door Car or Dragster) 105 105 Perfect Weapon (Door Car or Dragster) full ac9c606f-600f-468f-9a81-d1aeeada1a34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3d4e290 What is the "perfect weapon" for sportsman drag racing? The ultimate car if you will. This will be a fun series here and we'll dive into some thoughts on what the ultimate machine is for the various forms of racing in our sport. This kick off episode talks about the perfect weapon is what you make it. 

]]> What is the "perfect weapon" for sportsman drag racing? The ultimate car if you will. This will be a fun series here and we'll dive into some thoughts on what the ultimate machine is for the various forms of racing in our sport. This kick off episode talks about the perfect weapon is what you make it. 

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 498 What is the "perfect weapon" for sportsman drag racing? The ultimate car if you will. This will be a fun series here and we'll dive into some thoughts on what the ultimate machine is for the various forms of racing in our sport. This kick off episode talks about the perfect weapon is what you make it. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Comparison 104 104 Comparison full 5ba12d0d-196e-4bc4-9b6a-72dcb7b36b8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/07ee76e0 Racing today is filled with social media, live feeds, podcasts, etc. It's very easy, for all of us, to put successful racers up on a pedestal. We often then judge ourselves in comparison to other racers, especially those on the pedestals. Stop saying you can't do what those successful racers do, because you can. 

]]> Racing today is filled with social media, live feeds, podcasts, etc. It's very easy, for all of us, to put successful racers up on a pedestal. We often then judge ourselves in comparison to other racers, especially those on the pedestals. Stop saying you can't do what those successful racers do, because you can. 

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 325 Racing today is filled with social media, live feeds, podcasts, etc. It's very easy, for all of us, to put successful racers up on a pedestal. We often then judge ourselves in comparison to other racers, especially those on the pedestals. Stop saying you can't do what those successful racers do, because you can. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Racing and Responsibility 103 103 Racing and Responsibility full 1bd93c1f-546f-472c-8e07-df753e588c76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9489f4f7 This episode is dedicated to the future generation of racers in our sport: Junior Dragster racers. Showcasing the impact of this new responsibility that our junior drivers acquire when they start their journey.

]]> This episode is dedicated to the future generation of racers in our sport: Junior Dragster racers. Showcasing the impact of this new responsibility that our junior drivers acquire when they start their journey.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 447 This episode is dedicated to the future generation of racers in our sport: Junior Dragster racers. Showcasing the impact of this new responsibility that our junior drivers acquire when they start their journey.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Hardest Thing 102 102 The Hardest Thing full 4be39b3a-c5f6-4fe6-a703-34f853285fe1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9451681 In our culture, we take pride in doing the "hard thing". We lean into everyday challenges. And in our sport, we have many difficult facets we lean into. What if these difficult things are not the hardest tasks that we undertake in our pursuit for on track success?

]]> In our culture, we take pride in doing the "hard thing". We lean into everyday challenges. And in our sport, we have many difficult facets we lean into. What if these difficult things are not the hardest tasks that we undertake in our pursuit for on track success?

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 578 In our culture, we take pride in doing the "hard thing". We lean into everyday challenges. And in our sport, we have many difficult facets we lean into. What if these difficult things are not the hardest tasks that we undertake in our pursuit for on track success?

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Mentorship & Accountability 101 101 Mentorship & Accountability full e39722dc-b613-4f37-94ce-406db5cf77d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a675a40 You have a goal. A vision for yourself or yourself as something more than you are today. Listen to this episode to find out about the two specific things that I have found that will help speed up this process.

]]> You have a goal. A vision for yourself or yourself as something more than you are today. Listen to this episode to find out about the two specific things that I have found that will help speed up this process.

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:19 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 367 You have a goal. A vision for yourself or yourself as something more than you are today. Listen to this episode to find out about the two specific things that I have found that will help speed up this process.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Balance 100 100 Balance full 1cf35583-2bbf-4dd1-97b4-72e2bd78ccca https://share.transistor.fm/s/529b7183 Can you be "world class" at more than one thing? In this episode, we explore the role of "balance" when it comes to choosing to be our best on the race track. 

]]> Can you be "world class" at more than one thing? In this episode, we explore the role of "balance" when it comes to choosing to be our best on the race track. 

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 341 Can you be "world class" at more than one thing? In this episode, we explore the role of "balance" when it comes to choosing to be our best on the race track. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Attention 99 99 Attention full 24011c6b-b4c1-4148-a630-301119ad9955 https://share.transistor.fm/s/512386fc Your attention is one of your most valuable assets. How do you protect and maximize it behind the wheel? 

]]> Your attention is one of your most valuable assets. How do you protect and maximize it behind the wheel? 

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:31:04 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 320 Your attention is one of your most valuable assets. How do you protect and maximize it behind the wheel? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Cause and Effect 98 98 Cause and Effect full ee90269f-696e-4517-91de-09b6a6ebdfea https://share.transistor.fm/s/29dad3db “'In terms of how people react to art or entertainment, you learn that it sometimes goes well and it sometimes doesn’t. It doesn’t mean that the cause and effect are connected.' That's a quote from renowned actor/director Ben Stiller. Obviously, he's talking about art and entertainment here, but I think there are some obvious (and perhaps, not so obvious) parallels to our own form of performance on the race track."

]]> “'In terms of how people react to art or entertainment, you learn that it sometimes goes well and it sometimes doesn’t. It doesn’t mean that the cause and effect are connected.' That's a quote from renowned actor/director Ben Stiller. Obviously, he's talking about art and entertainment here, but I think there are some obvious (and perhaps, not so obvious) parallels to our own form of performance on the race track."

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:14:19 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 282 “'In terms of how people react to art or entertainment, you learn that it sometimes goes well and it sometimes doesn’t. It doesn’t mean that the cause and effect are connected.' That's a quote from renowned actor/director Ben Stiller. Obviously, he's talking about art and entertainment here, but I think there are some obvious (and perhaps, not so obvious) parallels to our own form of performance on the race track."

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No A Crisis in Confidence 97 97 A Crisis in Confidence full b4a20e24-068d-4b35-9989-afcb9887e22a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1c4b471 What separates Peter Biondo from Peter Piper? Mental toughness. In this episode, I discuss how some of the best racers in our sport deal with overcoming mistakes, and how it may be one of their greatest advantages. 

]]> What separates Peter Biondo from Peter Piper? Mental toughness. In this episode, I discuss how some of the best racers in our sport deal with overcoming mistakes, and how it may be one of their greatest advantages. 

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:23:45 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 247 What separates Peter Biondo from Peter Piper? Mental toughness. In this episode, I discuss how some of the best racers in our sport deal with overcoming mistakes, and how it may be one of their greatest advantages. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Racing IQ 96 96 Racing IQ full 5b64f143-b841-4824-8d76-74a94a94e2c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75537574 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:56:27 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 580 Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Flexibility 95 95 Flexibility full 2387a175-9e16-423d-8784-48231274d384 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71bb2204 Flexibility, or "versatility" is one of the common traits among the greats in our sport. Does driving a variety of cars and competing in different classes make us better drivers? In this episode, I answer this question with some recent experience in my own vehicles. 

]]> Flexibility, or "versatility" is one of the common traits among the greats in our sport. Does driving a variety of cars and competing in different classes make us better drivers? In this episode, I answer this question with some recent experience in my own vehicles. 

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:46:52 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 426 Flexibility, or "versatility" is one of the common traits among the greats in our sport. Does driving a variety of cars and competing in different classes make us better drivers? In this episode, I answer this question with some recent experience in my own vehicles. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Trees in a Forest 94 94 Trees in a Forest full b1c8fea3-93d8-4646-b2fc-cf28345380d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9293f19 Lacking a compass, an old scouting trick is this... If you're lost in a forest, unsure of the way out, or even what direction to move, you locate three trees in a row. One close by, another a little ways away, and one farther off in the distance - all in line with each other. And you move from one tree to the next, picking another tree farther down the line each time that you progress.

That's a literal interpretation: actually finding our way out of a forest. The generality applies to a variety of decisions. We may not know the right path, but there's only one way to make progress!

]]> Lacking a compass, an old scouting trick is this... If you're lost in a forest, unsure of the way out, or even what direction to move, you locate three trees in a row. One close by, another a little ways away, and one farther off in the distance - all in line with each other. And you move from one tree to the next, picking another tree farther down the line each time that you progress.

That's a literal interpretation: actually finding our way out of a forest. The generality applies to a variety of decisions. We may not know the right path, but there's only one way to make progress!

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:30:23 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 315 Lacking a compass, an old scouting trick is this... If you're lost in a forest, unsure of the way out, or even what direction to move, you locate three trees in a row. One close by, another a little ways away, and one farther off in the distance - all in line with each other. And you move from one tree to the next, picking another tree farther down the line each time that you progress.

That's a literal interpretation: actually finding our way out of a forest. The generality applies to a variety of decisions. We may not know the right path, but there's only one way to make progress!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Dealing with a long tree 93 93 Dealing with a long tree full 17831ed4-72b6-45c4-8a61-3155dc25fd66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f818296 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 300 Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Expectation 92 92 Expectation full 627faeb3-9ef0-4489-b9e3-80e8dbdc943b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5721d2b In this age, it’s easier - more natural than ever - to judge ourselves and our racing in comparison to others. Between social media, live feeds, and frankly people like Jed and I, It’s so easy to put successful racers on a pedestal:

Racer X wins, and is never worse than 010 on the tree for 9 straight rounds.

Racer Y dominates, holding .06 or more.

Racer Z’s matched the dial in 8 times in 9 rounds.

And we think…

Damn.

I can’t do that!

]]> In this age, it’s easier - more natural than ever - to judge ourselves and our racing in comparison to others. Between social media, live feeds, and frankly people like Jed and I, It’s so easy to put successful racers on a pedestal:

Racer X wins, and is never worse than 010 on the tree for 9 straight rounds.

Racer Y dominates, holding .06 or more.

Racer Z’s matched the dial in 8 times in 9 rounds.

And we think…

Damn.

I can’t do that!

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:15:25 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 296 In this age, it’s easier - more natural than ever - to judge ourselves and our racing in comparison to others. Between social media, live feeds, and frankly people like Jed and I, It’s so easy to put successful racers on a pedestal:

Racer X wins, and is never worse than 010 on the tree for 9 straight rounds.

Racer Y dominates, holding .06 or more.

Racer Z’s matched the dial in 8 times in 9 rounds.

And we think…

Damn.

I can’t do that!

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No To stage or not to stage? 91 91 To stage or not to stage? full 2df16f76-4b35-4f67-9986-f62c5375e50a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1348089 Mon, 29 May 2023 13:48:45 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 432 Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Opportunity 90 90 Opportunity full 92d1f259-2950-45d3-8df9-dd1eef009db2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55bf291f Mon, 22 May 2023 09:09:32 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 173 Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Under Reacting and Presence 89 89 Under Reacting and Presence full 578f3a6d-88e7-4309-ac2c-f06f919e9bc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2bec8c4 Very selfishly, part of this podcast is for my own benefit: as I work through some of these ideas in the process of my own day-to-day life.

On our way here, not even halfway through our trip, our new (to us) motorhome broke down. It was certainly not the way that things were planned!

The reason I share this, not to pat myself on the back, is because I'm actually really proud of the way that I handled this situation. 

]]> Very selfishly, part of this podcast is for my own benefit: as I work through some of these ideas in the process of my own day-to-day life.

On our way here, not even halfway through our trip, our new (to us) motorhome broke down. It was certainly not the way that things were planned!

The reason I share this, not to pat myself on the back, is because I'm actually really proud of the way that I handled this situation. 

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 21:07:37 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 417 Very selfishly, part of this podcast is for my own benefit: as I work through some of these ideas in the process of my own day-to-day life.

On our way here, not even halfway through our trip, our new (to us) motorhome broke down. It was certainly not the way that things were planned!

The reason I share this, not to pat myself on the back, is because I'm actually really proud of the way that I handled this situation. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Happiness is Available 88 88 Happiness is Available full 919e9e08-df0a-4696-b08a-70e009bf1bb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f16e5a6 In racing, I think we face this juxtaposition a lot, often in settings that can elicit high emotion.

We’re passionate about what we're doing.

We put a lot of time & work into it.

We’ve typically got aspirations surrounding competition.

We’ve often got an expectations - both about our performance and how things will go in general.

And, occasionally (perhaps more often than not), something doesn’t align w/ those expectations!

How we deal with that, I'd argue impacts not only our peace of mind, but ultimately our ability to perform.

]]> In racing, I think we face this juxtaposition a lot, often in settings that can elicit high emotion.

We’re passionate about what we're doing.

We put a lot of time & work into it.

We’ve typically got aspirations surrounding competition.

We’ve often got an expectations - both about our performance and how things will go in general.

And, occasionally (perhaps more often than not), something doesn’t align w/ those expectations!

How we deal with that, I'd argue impacts not only our peace of mind, but ultimately our ability to perform.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 21:14:41 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 426 In racing, I think we face this juxtaposition a lot, often in settings that can elicit high emotion.

We’re passionate about what we're doing.

We put a lot of time & work into it.

We’ve typically got aspirations surrounding competition.

We’ve often got an expectations - both about our performance and how things will go in general.

And, occasionally (perhaps more often than not), something doesn’t align w/ those expectations!

How we deal with that, I'd argue impacts not only our peace of mind, but ultimately our ability to perform.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Best vs My Best 87 87 The Best vs My Best full 80c00515-8546-47a6-9a37-e76b5585901b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f8928ad How do you frame personal performance? Is your self talk directed toward being THE best, or toward being YOUR best?


There's not necessarily a right or wrong answer; but it's interesting to dive into the connotation and the mental framework of each approach - not necessarily to think about what others are doing, but to think about which approach may best serve each of us.

]]> How do you frame personal performance? Is your self talk directed toward being THE best, or toward being YOUR best?


There's not necessarily a right or wrong answer; but it's interesting to dive into the connotation and the mental framework of each approach - not necessarily to think about what others are doing, but to think about which approach may best serve each of us.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 15:25:54 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 424 How do you frame personal performance? Is your self talk directed toward being THE best, or toward being YOUR best?


There's not necessarily a right or wrong answer; but it's interesting to dive into the connotation and the mental framework of each approach - not necessarily to think about what others are doing, but to think about which approach may best serve each of us.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Perfection 86 86 Perfection full 6e7e8372-4fbb-48c3-809a-c702d71a8c7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82c1730c Are you a perfectionist? Have you convinced yourself that such perfectionism serves you?

I've often held myself to incredible standards... And I've been very hard on myself when I've failed to uphold those standards. Often times, that constant drive - that incessant pursuit has helped make me better. Perhaps you feel the same way.

And yet, what got us to where we are, isn't necessarily going to be what gets us to where we want to be.

]]> Are you a perfectionist? Have you convinced yourself that such perfectionism serves you?

I've often held myself to incredible standards... And I've been very hard on myself when I've failed to uphold those standards. Often times, that constant drive - that incessant pursuit has helped make me better. Perhaps you feel the same way.

And yet, what got us to where we are, isn't necessarily going to be what gets us to where we want to be.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 11:55:46 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 346 Are you a perfectionist? Have you convinced yourself that such perfectionism serves you?

I've often held myself to incredible standards... And I've been very hard on myself when I've failed to uphold those standards. Often times, that constant drive - that incessant pursuit has helped make me better. Perhaps you feel the same way.

And yet, what got us to where we are, isn't necessarily going to be what gets us to where we want to be.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Patience 85 85 Patience full 2d955789-5cde-4c16-ac28-770c6d506508 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37fcfd2c There is an element of patience in what we do - this HARD game that we choose to play; and how patiently staying the course (even when the destination isn’t completely clear) has a tendency to pay off (often when we least expect it). 

]]> There is an element of patience in what we do - this HARD game that we choose to play; and how patiently staying the course (even when the destination isn’t completely clear) has a tendency to pay off (often when we least expect it). 

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:31:28 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 415 There is an element of patience in what we do - this HARD game that we choose to play; and how patiently staying the course (even when the destination isn’t completely clear) has a tendency to pay off (often when we least expect it). 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Passion 84 84 Passion full 88c86fed-68da-4af2-8b00-50d2e8770b39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75d2805a Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:21:06 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 285 Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Morning of the Million 83 83 Morning of the Million full 18907819-a2de-431b-9da1-4b0d6ce41abe https://share.transistor.fm/s/2efedd12 A speech for the ages. Listen in on what reads like pre-game pump up message to those competing on the biggest stage of their careers. Taken from an exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE strategy session, this episode describes competing in the most electrifying atmosphere our sport has to offer: The Spring Fling Million. 

]]> A speech for the ages. Listen in on what reads like pre-game pump up message to those competing on the biggest stage of their careers. Taken from an exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE strategy session, this episode describes competing in the most electrifying atmosphere our sport has to offer: The Spring Fling Million. 

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:17:38 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 527 A speech for the ages. Listen in on what reads like pre-game pump up message to those competing on the biggest stage of their careers. Taken from an exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE strategy session, this episode describes competing in the most electrifying atmosphere our sport has to offer: The Spring Fling Million. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Analyzing Outcomes for Growth 82 82 Analyzing Outcomes for Growth full 89741593-0f29-4cc9-a4dc-045dba19db21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f08d8af4 I believe that we tend to overestimate the presence of skill in our own positive outcomes. And that we tend to overestimate the presence of luck in our negative outcomes.

When we view others, however, that gets flipped. We tend to overestimate the presence of luck in other's successes. And we overestimate the presence of skill (or lack thereof) in their negative outcomes.

In short: we lose because we're unlucky. They lose because they suck.

They win because they're lucky. We win because we're amazing.

]]> I believe that we tend to overestimate the presence of skill in our own positive outcomes. And that we tend to overestimate the presence of luck in our negative outcomes.

When we view others, however, that gets flipped. We tend to overestimate the presence of luck in other's successes. And we overestimate the presence of skill (or lack thereof) in their negative outcomes.

In short: we lose because we're unlucky. They lose because they suck.

They win because they're lucky. We win because we're amazing.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:57:12 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 263 I believe that we tend to overestimate the presence of skill in our own positive outcomes. And that we tend to overestimate the presence of luck in our negative outcomes.

When we view others, however, that gets flipped. We tend to overestimate the presence of luck in other's successes. And we overestimate the presence of skill (or lack thereof) in their negative outcomes.

In short: we lose because we're unlucky. They lose because they suck.

They win because they're lucky. We win because we're amazing.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Weather Factors 81 81 Weather Factors full 4145949d-3868-4921-bb85-b074f1db0a35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dda2029 While we typically use this podcast space to focus on the psychology of competition (partly because you've requested it, but mostly because that's totally my bag!), we occasionally get requests for more specific, technical, on-track insight. The most common of those requests often revolves around weather, and predicting the impact that changes in weather will have on our cars' performance.

In this episode, we focus on the impacts weather can have, and the specific weather measurements that seem to impact combinations on gasoline, methanol, and E85.

]]> While we typically use this podcast space to focus on the psychology of competition (partly because you've requested it, but mostly because that's totally my bag!), we occasionally get requests for more specific, technical, on-track insight. The most common of those requests often revolves around weather, and predicting the impact that changes in weather will have on our cars' performance.

In this episode, we focus on the impacts weather can have, and the specific weather measurements that seem to impact combinations on gasoline, methanol, and E85.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:06:39 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 417 While we typically use this podcast space to focus on the psychology of competition (partly because you've requested it, but mostly because that's totally my bag!), we occasionally get requests for more specific, technical, on-track insight. The most common of those requests often revolves around weather, and predicting the impact that changes in weather will have on our cars' performance.

In this episode, we focus on the impacts weather can have, and the specific weather measurements that seem to impact combinations on gasoline, methanol, and E85.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Hoops Reflections (Part 2) 80 80 Hoops Reflections (Part 2) full d352c673-2d80-41b4-87a9-faacad1c118b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f64ab80 In a previous episode, I shared some takeaways from coaching youth basketball that I think apply directly to driving a race car. If that may have seemed like a stretch, this week's show may provide a more direct parallel. In it, I discuss some of the lessons that coaching has to offer than can make us better parents, leaders, and teachers.

]]> In a previous episode, I shared some takeaways from coaching youth basketball that I think apply directly to driving a race car. If that may have seemed like a stretch, this week's show may provide a more direct parallel. In it, I discuss some of the lessons that coaching has to offer than can make us better parents, leaders, and teachers.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:23:20 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 340 In a previous episode, I shared some takeaways from coaching youth basketball that I think apply directly to driving a race car. If that may have seemed like a stretch, this week's show may provide a more direct parallel. In it, I discuss some of the lessons that coaching has to offer than can make us better parents, leaders, and teachers.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Hoops Reflections (Part 1) 79 79 Hoops Reflections (Part 1) full 5026e33a-7669-4172-9a10-d448afa72ab0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc9e2d7 What does coaching 4th and 5th grade basketball have to do with drag racing you ask? Well, maybe more than you think. In this episode, I share what I've learned about staying in the moment when we're surrounded by overwhelm. When there are 7 different things I could focus on, how do I pick the one that's going to facilitate my best performance? 

]]> What does coaching 4th and 5th grade basketball have to do with drag racing you ask? Well, maybe more than you think. In this episode, I share what I've learned about staying in the moment when we're surrounded by overwhelm. When there are 7 different things I could focus on, how do I pick the one that's going to facilitate my best performance? 

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:09:47 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 303 What does coaching 4th and 5th grade basketball have to do with drag racing you ask? Well, maybe more than you think. In this episode, I share what I've learned about staying in the moment when we're surrounded by overwhelm. When there are 7 different things I could focus on, how do I pick the one that's going to facilitate my best performance? 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Build a new sand castle 78 78 Build a new sand castle full 18764b92-2204-45ec-857f-48e1d843b5d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8beb195 Our game is filled with ups and downs. It's easy to go from "hero to zero" and feel like we're only as good as our last run down the race track. In this episode, I share a mindset you can use to combat this constant battle of ups and downs.

]]> Our game is filled with ups and downs. It's easy to go from "hero to zero" and feel like we're only as good as our last run down the race track. In this episode, I share a mindset you can use to combat this constant battle of ups and downs.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:39:56 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 237 Our game is filled with ups and downs. It's easy to go from "hero to zero" and feel like we're only as good as our last run down the race track. In this episode, I share a mindset you can use to combat this constant battle of ups and downs.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Potential bye 77 77 Potential bye full fc7ac16c-3b6e-45d7-a13d-3b74bbecc1e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41d29acb In this episode we discuss the (obvious) benefits of a potential bye run and the common pitfalls racers often overlook when sitting on the bye. While these pitfalls can have a negative impact on performance, a simple mindset shift in the staging lanes can help you avoid them altogether. 

]]> In this episode we discuss the (obvious) benefits of a potential bye run and the common pitfalls racers often overlook when sitting on the bye. While these pitfalls can have a negative impact on performance, a simple mindset shift in the staging lanes can help you avoid them altogether. 

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:35:34 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 350 In this episode we discuss the (obvious) benefits of a potential bye run and the common pitfalls racers often overlook when sitting on the bye. While these pitfalls can have a negative impact on performance, a simple mindset shift in the staging lanes can help you avoid them altogether. 

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Where to begin? 76 76 Where to begin? full e40ed0b2-d176-4a3f-ad13-b3abcbb05f1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f89ee20f Where do you start when you're new to this? How do you "catch up" when you feel like you're years behind the rest of your competitors? In this episode, I share what I believe to be the best approach for accelerating your learning curve when you're new to bracket racing.

]]> Where do you start when you're new to this? How do you "catch up" when you feel like you're years behind the rest of your competitors? In this episode, I share what I believe to be the best approach for accelerating your learning curve when you're new to bracket racing.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:04:53 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 243 Where do you start when you're new to this? How do you "catch up" when you feel like you're years behind the rest of your competitors? In this episode, I share what I believe to be the best approach for accelerating your learning curve when you're new to bracket racing.

]]> Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No "We need you back for a re-run..." 75 75 "We need you back for a re-run..." full 20335e02-a2bd-4a31-af58-9fff61257b82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98e90b84 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:54:26 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 364 Getting called back for a re-run doesn't happen very often, but when it does... It's often associated with some feelings of discontent. In this episode, I share some of my "re-run" experience and how I approach these rounds. Getting called back for a re-run doesn't happen very often, but when it does... It's often associated with some feelings of discontent. In this episode, I share some of my "re-run" experience and how I approach these rounds. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Leveling Up 74 74 Leveling Up full c88a83db-f2d6-4ad8-b2de-fc79c8e080c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc164bf8 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:53:08 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 208 When should you "level up" to the next class? Or should you at all? In this episode, I discuss this question and share key factors you should be considering. When should you "level up" to the next class? Or should you at all? In this episode, I discuss this question and share key factors you should be considering. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Cultivated Ignorance (Part 2) 73 73 Cultivated Ignorance (Part 2) full 57f7b48c-aa17-4415-8c59-96e3fe4bc718 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2764d990 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:18:33 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 303 Last week we discussed the idea of "cultivated ignorance"- purposely ignoring distractions or annoyances that we find ourselves in at the race track. This week, I share a story of a staging lanes argument I had many years ago that drives this point home. Last week we discussed the idea of "cultivated ignorance"- purposely ignoring distractions or annoyances that we find ourselves in at the race track. This week, I share a story of a staging lanes argument I had many years ago that drives this point home. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Cultivated Ignorance (Part 1) 72 72 Cultivated Ignorance (Part 1) full e59032ae-7362-4bd7-9212-8387959ffa2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9d70d27 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:34:14 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 277 What if we could ignore everything upsetting or distracting in the race car? To have that trash-talking opponent's words go in one ear and out the other? These annoyances only affect us to the extent that we let them... In this episode, I share how to adopt a sense of "cultivated ignorance" and filter out these distractions. What if we could ignore everything upsetting or distracting in the race car? To have that trash-talking opponent's words go in one ear and out the other? These annoyances only affect us to the extent that we let them... In this episode, I share how to ado Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Starting Line Procedure 71 71 Starting Line Procedure full 516b8d20-f4bf-4070-8f44-fee9e6a8084e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9767dceb Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:58:31 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 186 An age old problem: your car "rocks" forward/backward when you set the transbrake. Should you wire-in a Line Lock to fix this issue? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to approach this issue. An age old problem: your car "rocks" forward/backward when you set the transbrake. Should you wire-in a Line Lock to fix this issue? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to approach this issue. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Marathon Events 70 70 Marathon Events full 790c200a-26c7-4a5c-8943-53575e2210ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/9770f5b8 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:11:56 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 275 Ever prepare for a Marathon? How about a Marathon race? Yea, the 4+ day mega races, with high stakes. Whether it's a Million dollar bracket race, the US Nationals, or even your annual trek to the bracket finals... These races present unique challenges (and opportunities) from your typical Saturday-night bracket race. In this episode, I discuss how you can best prepare and perform at these marathon events. Ever prepare for a Marathon? How about a Marathon race? Yea, the 4+ day mega races, with high stakes. Whether it's a Million dollar bracket race, the US Nationals, or even your annual trek to the bracket finals... These races present unique challenges (an Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Boldly optimistic 69 69 Boldly optimistic full 96c8e6fc-2b2d-488d-a7b7-dfc64149e73f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7791afde Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 209 Is the choice to be optimistic as black and white as I tend to make it out to be? In this episode, I share some perspective that will help you understand the value in being "boldly optimistic" at and away from the race track. Is the choice to be optimistic as black and white as I tend to make it out to be? In this episode, I share some perspective that will help you understand the value in being "boldly optimistic" at and away from the race track. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Judging track conditions 67 67 Judging track conditions full 68b1128a-c68b-42e8-8b20-60a251216efe https://share.transistor.fm/s/adf948ad Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:11:49 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 227 The Daily Driver is back! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our listeners, we have decided to continue posting new Daily Driver episodes on a Weekly basis; every Monday. To kick things off, here's a new episode on "Judging track conditions"! The Daily Driver is back! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our listeners, we have decided to continue posting new Daily Driver episodes on a Weekly basis; every Monday. To kick things off, here's a new episode on "Judging track conditions"! Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The future of the Daily Driver 68 68 The future of the Daily Driver full 68d04f88-14e4-4df1-ab17-f12e49f3751f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b851b87 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:11:23 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 62 You asked... We delivered! Starting today, we'll post new Daily Driver episodes on a weekly basis. You can expect a new episode to drop every Monday morning. You asked... We delivered! Starting today, we'll post new Daily Driver episodes on a weekly basis. You can expect a new episode to drop every Monday morning. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Sympathetic Joy 66 66 Sympathetic Joy full 1c93c1d2-ec07-42a8-84e1-a98c9575abe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25e9b6ec Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:17:54 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 239 In this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us. In this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Raw Data 65 65 Raw Data full 290fedc2-728e-437d-aefe-33416dfd5a4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/144ab492 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:10:18 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 249 What aspect of your program needs the most work? In other words, how do you determine where you should be focusing your efforts to improve? In this episode, I share how you can use "raw data" (instead of emotion) to pinpoint this areas and start improving. What aspect of your program needs the most work? In other words, how do you determine where you should be focusing your efforts to improve? In this episode, I share how you can use "raw data" (instead of emotion) to pinpoint this areas and start improving Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Burnout 64 64 Burnout full 51c96521-d502-4210-8414-1790bd988188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12f340b6 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:30:35 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 235 What to do when you feel "tired" of all this racing. It's a common feeling; burnout after a long season. But there's no need to feel guilty about it. In this episode, I share how to manage racing "burnout". What to do when you feel "tired" of all this racing. It's a common feeling; burnout after a long season. But there's no need to feel guilty about it. In this episode, I share how to manage racing "burnout". Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Take .00x or go dead on? 63 63 Take .00x or go dead on? full 9c62cf92-f1f8-4764-8981-61b2115c60bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/04946df0 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 199 What's the best finish line strategy? Should you focus on trying to "take" .00x at the stripe? Or is it more about trying to "match the scoreboard" and go dead on? To be honest, my answer on this has changed over time. In this episode I explain my personal opinion and share how you can approach this question. What's the best finish line strategy? Should you focus on trying to "take" .00x at the stripe? Or is it more about trying to "match the scoreboard" and go dead on? To be honest, my answer on this has changed over time. In this episode I explain my persona Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Optimal ET? 62 62 Optimal ET? full 489bb937-3443-477f-be51-efee808fbd08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cb22106 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 192 What's the best ET for bracket racing? Is a 4.40 dragster better than a 4.60 dragster? Do faster cars have the advantage? Is there a "Sweet spot" for door cars? The truth is, ANY of these ET ranges can win (they do all the time). The "optimal" ET is more than just a number. In this episode, I share why. What's the best ET for bracket racing? Is a 4.40 dragster better than a 4.60 dragster? Do faster cars have the advantage? Is there a "Sweet spot" for door cars? The truth is, ANY of these ET ranges can win (they do all the time). The "optimal" ET is more Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The addiction of our time 61 61 The addiction of our time full 544830f6-b6b2-495a-b088-9232ee320d09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f482c5 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 232 High achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting? High achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Way of the Bee 58 58 The Way of the Bee full f3af405f-40ae-4145-8d31-6cd4648a879c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c06bda11 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 238 Is there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard? Is there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The value of the Physical 57 57 The value of the Physical full 7f0e434b-288e-484a-81aa-732f1b110634 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13e77021 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 234 Does physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case. Does physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Whatever happens 56 56 Whatever happens full 6289f9dd-86b5-4350-8505-12b4eac097aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/59b2158f Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 198 "Everything happens for a reason"... Whether you believe this or not, there's a powerful mindset tool hidden in this message. "Everything happens for a reason"... Whether you believe this or not, there's a powerful mindset tool hidden in this message. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Overnight success 60 60 Overnight success full f23d5bf0-3913-440c-aba6-8d3da41b01d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/647d021a Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 441 You've heard that quote right? "It takes 20 years to make an overnight success". Racing is kind of like that. Race by race, it may feel like you're failing to make progress. But when you look up after 5 years you can be in a totally different place. How do you make sure that happens? That's what this episode is about. You've heard that quote right? "It takes 20 years to make an overnight success". Racing is kind of like that. Race by race, it may feel like you're failing to make progress. But when you look up after 5 years you can be in a totally different place. How d Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Freakout<Preparation 55 55 Freakout<Preparation full f2607710-774d-4575-b151-eb7e0577a0f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4406697a Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 312 Performance anxiety, nerves, that pit in your stomach. It's part of our game. In this episode, Luke shares a way to ease this feeling prior to competition. Performance anxiety, nerves, that pit in your stomach. It's part of our game. In this episode, Luke shares a way to ease this feeling prior to competition. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Pressure is a blessing 59 59 Pressure is a blessing full 9cf28d83-60a8-4680-aeab-6913d1b3c361 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf9fc762 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 373 In this episode, I share the victorious story of Bob Locke and his chase for the 2022 NHRA Super Gas World Championship. His story is inspiring, and it teaches us a little something about how we frame pressure. In this episode, I share the victorious story of Bob Locke and his chase for the 2022 NHRA Super Gas World Championship. His story is inspiring, and it teaches us a little something about how we frame pressure. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No "Don't think?" 54 54 "Don't think?" full 7973e745-6d36-4f58-863b-330046686b39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d97c9c2 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 188 A follow up from yesterday's episode, "Unconscious". A follow up from yesterday's episode, "Unconscious". Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Unconscious 53 53 Unconscious full f49ff46f-e2a3-4395-8bac-5d9426e5ec8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e6b10e4 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 137 "Until you make the unconscious, conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate". "Until you make the unconscious, conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate". Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No To double or not to double 52 52 To double or not to double full 7d93f28f-181f-4f1d-9531-5b0856cce5eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/197f3a9e Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 383 Should you double enter a race? Check out this lesson for how I approach this question and some things you need to know if you're considering double entering. Should you double enter a race? Check out this lesson for how I approach this question and some things you need to know if you're considering double entering. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No It's not enough 51 51 It's not enough full 8f2f168c-5a23-4a9d-9624-88dd0ac5a4de https://share.transistor.fm/s/beb12b63 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 173 There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can. There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Ambition, Consistency, & Patience 50 50 Ambition, Consistency, & Patience full ba4d7fba-e640-4bfa-9c01-6ccf4602312a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3d10b84 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 313 Ever heard the saying, "there's no need to reinvent the wheel"? A word of caution to the "problem solvers" out there. Ever heard the saying, "there's no need to reinvent the wheel"? A word of caution to the "problem solvers" out there. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Starting Line Mentality 49 49 Starting Line Mentality full 869c40a1-161c-4f3b-be16-dacc1764e197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0321344c Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 139 There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can. There are dozens of potential variables at play when we're talking about reaction time... The most critical: believing that you can. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Bringing out the best in your competition 48 48 Bringing out the best in your competition full 657e2356-85d7-49cb-8ac4-51088681c153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f12f4a Have you ever lost to "that guy"? That guy you know you're better than and probably should have beat? Of course you have; we all have. That's the reality of our game. Anyone is capable of making a great lap at anytime. The point is: you can only control what happens in your lane. In today's arena, you can't afford to take any round off.

]]> Have you ever lost to "that guy"? That guy you know you're better than and probably should have beat? Of course you have; we all have. That's the reality of our game. Anyone is capable of making a great lap at anytime. The point is: you can only control what happens in your lane. In today's arena, you can't afford to take any round off.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 323 Have you ever lost to "that guy"? That guy you know you're better than and probably should have beat? Of course you have; we all have. That's the reality of our game. Anyone is capable of making a great lap at anytime. The point is: you can only control what happens in your lane. In today's arena, you can't afford to take any round off. Have you ever lost to "that guy"? That guy you know you're better than and probably should have beat? Of course you have; we all have. That's the reality of our game. Anyone is capable of making a great lap at anytime. The point is: you can only control w Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Busyness & Laziness 47 47 Busyness & Laziness full eb9d2fff-d1d5-4ac9-9aba-a521565d88f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b74b8de0 Are you spending time on the "right" things? Or are you just doing the same old tasks over and over again to make yourself feel good? It's easy to fill our plate with "busy work" when things get tough. It's a trick our brains use to help make us feel better when we're stressed, or we have a lot on our plate. But is this serving us? This episode is a "check" to ask yourself, "Am I spending my time on the right things?".

]]> Are you spending time on the "right" things? Or are you just doing the same old tasks over and over again to make yourself feel good? It's easy to fill our plate with "busy work" when things get tough. It's a trick our brains use to help make us feel better when we're stressed, or we have a lot on our plate. But is this serving us? This episode is a "check" to ask yourself, "Am I spending my time on the right things?".

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 250 Are you spending time on the "right" things? Or are you just doing the same old tasks over and over again to make yourself feel good? It's easy to fill our plate with "busy work" when things get tough. It's a trick our brains use to help make us feel better when we're stressed, or we have a lot on our plate. But is this serving us? This episode is a "check" to ask yourself, "Am I spending my time on the right things?". Are you spending time on the "right" things? Or are you just doing the same old tasks over and over again to make yourself feel good? It's easy to fill our plate with "busy work" when things get tough. It's a trick our brains use to help make us feel bett Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Big Mo 46 46 The Big Mo full d734da64-5659-4b80-bf41-60782c309617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e0bb0b3 With momentum comes confidence. That's why it's easier to "keep rolling" than it is to "get rolling". But what if you could create your own, sustainable, confidence and transcend beyond the mercy of "random" momentum?

]]> With momentum comes confidence. That's why it's easier to "keep rolling" than it is to "get rolling". But what if you could create your own, sustainable, confidence and transcend beyond the mercy of "random" momentum?

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 119 With momentum comes confidence. That's why it's easier to "keep rolling" than it is to "get rolling". But what if you could create your own, sustainable, confidence and transcend beyond the mercy of "random" momentum? With momentum comes confidence. That's why it's easier to "keep rolling" than it is to "get rolling". But what if you could create your own, sustainable, confidence and transcend beyond the mercy of "random" momentum? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The best strategy 45 45 The best strategy full 893041e6-daff-49a4-83fc-ccd6b90ece7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/dac0ff16 The right strategy for a given round of competition is situational; it depends on a variety of factors. In this moment, you can either "trust your gut" and go with the first strategy that comes to mind, or you can rethink yourself and make the race too complicated. Which option will you execute with precision more often than not? 

]]> The right strategy for a given round of competition is situational; it depends on a variety of factors. In this moment, you can either "trust your gut" and go with the first strategy that comes to mind, or you can rethink yourself and make the race too complicated. Which option will you execute with precision more often than not? 

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 211 The right strategy for a given round of competition is situational; it depends on a variety of factors. In this moment, you can either "trust your gut" and go with the first strategy that comes to mind, or you can rethink yourself and make the race too complicated. Which option will you execute with precision more often than not? The right strategy for a given round of competition is situational; it depends on a variety of factors. In this moment, you can either "trust your gut" and go with the first strategy that comes to mind, or you can rethink yourself and make the race too co Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Race forward 44 44 Race forward full cb55abe3-9add-48f3-a20c-d8768cdb6824 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04d14eb4 The "hardest" round to win is the one after we just lost. Positive momentum can turn into assaulting doubt in a heartbeat. However, our last performance impacts our next performance only to the extent that we allow it. "Race forward" and focus on the most important round: this one. 

]]> The "hardest" round to win is the one after we just lost. Positive momentum can turn into assaulting doubt in a heartbeat. However, our last performance impacts our next performance only to the extent that we allow it. "Race forward" and focus on the most important round: this one. 

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 211 The "hardest" round to win is the one after we just lost. Positive momentum can turn into assaulting doubt in a heartbeat. However, our last performance impacts our next performance only to the extent that we allow it. "Race forward" and focus on the most important round: this one. The "hardest" round to win is the one after we just lost. Positive momentum can turn into assaulting doubt in a heartbeat. However, our last performance impacts our next performance only to the extent that we allow it. "Race forward" and focus on the most Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Results Blocker 43 43 Results Blocker full 1b6af967-a08c-4018-89e9-eb1e93f7db5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/167ba455 Have you ever went red only to follow it up with a late reaction time? Or completely missed it and then went red the next round? This isn't a coincidence; our brains have a funny way of "self-correcting" our mistakes whether we like it or not. In this episode, Luke shares one way the practice tree can help us prove this phenomena.

]]> Have you ever went red only to follow it up with a late reaction time? Or completely missed it and then went red the next round? This isn't a coincidence; our brains have a funny way of "self-correcting" our mistakes whether we like it or not. In this episode, Luke shares one way the practice tree can help us prove this phenomena.

]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 270 Have you ever went red only to follow it up with a late reaction time? Or completely missed it and then went red the next round? This isn't a coincidence; our brains have a funny way of "self-correcting" our mistakes whether we like it or not. In this episode, Luke shares one way the practice tree can help us prove this phenomena. Have you ever went red only to follow it up with a late reaction time? Or completely missed it and then went red the next round? This isn't a coincidence; our brains have a funny way of "self-correcting" our mistakes whether we like it or not. In this epi Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No What's more frustrating? 42 42 What's more frustrating? full 9f3bf6b7-6050-4102-86ec-affe7ffde96d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1f666c8 "What's more frustrating? To lose by making a mistake, or to lose by executing flawlessly only to be beat by a better package?" It might seem like an odd question, but when we zoom out we can learn something about process vs results. 

]]> "What's more frustrating? To lose by making a mistake, or to lose by executing flawlessly only to be beat by a better package?" It might seem like an odd question, but when we zoom out we can learn something about process vs results. 

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 222 "What's more frustrating? To lose by making a mistake, or to lose by executing flawlessly only to be beat by a better package?" It might seem like an odd question, but when we zoom out we can learn something about process vs results. "What's more frustrating? To lose by making a mistake, or to lose by executing flawlessly only to be beat by a better package?" It might seem like an odd question, but when we zoom out we can learn something about process vs results. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Know your tendencies 41 41 Know your tendencies full 177504d3-e762-41b3-9a0b-8e8ce0ce0339 https://share.transistor.fm/s/096cc898 There are certain universal "rules" to our game. Things that we need to do in order to have success. Cut and dry type stuff. However, there's also a section of our game that's much more nuanced and dependent on personal tendencies. In this episode, Luke shares a personal example and challenges you to identify your tendencies.  

]]> There are certain universal "rules" to our game. Things that we need to do in order to have success. Cut and dry type stuff. However, there's also a section of our game that's much more nuanced and dependent on personal tendencies. In this episode, Luke shares a personal example and challenges you to identify your tendencies.  

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 220 There are certain universal "rules" to our game. Things that we need to do in order to have success. Cut and dry type stuff. However, there's also a section of our game that's much more nuanced and dependent on personal tendencies. In this episode, Luke shares a personal example and challenges you to identify your tendencies. There are certain universal "rules" to our game. Things that we need to do in order to have success. Cut and dry type stuff. However, there's also a section of our game that's much more nuanced and dependent on personal tendencies. In this episode, Luke s Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Margin of Victory 40 40 Margin of Victory full 9fe8e160-a52a-4886-be25-aa6e1dc9af96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/facb8eda The best racers talk about "Margin of Victory" in terms of time; not distance. In this episode, Luke explains why and breaks down how to determining target finish line margin. 

]]> The best racers talk about "Margin of Victory" in terms of time; not distance. In this episode, Luke explains why and breaks down how to determining target finish line margin. 

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 264 The best racers talk about "Margin of Victory" in terms of time; not distance. In this episode, Luke explains why and breaks down how to determining target finish line margin. The best racers talk about "Margin of Victory" in terms of time; not distance. In this episode, Luke explains why and breaks down how to determining target finish line margin. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Make the most out of what you have 39 39 Make the most out of what you have full 7e2b4455-69fb-42da-b7ce-f2970cb15d44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/832e69be Ever look back on a mistake and think, "Man, what an idiot!"? It's easy to do, but it's not really fair to yourself. In this episode, Luke shares how to flip the script and lean into your mistakes and actually use them to your advantage. 

]]> Ever look back on a mistake and think, "Man, what an idiot!"? It's easy to do, but it's not really fair to yourself. In this episode, Luke shares how to flip the script and lean into your mistakes and actually use them to your advantage. 

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 204 Ever look back on a mistake and think, "Man, what an idiot!"? It's easy to do, but it's not really fair to yourself. In this episode, Luke shares how to flip the script and lean into your mistakes and actually use them to your advantage. Ever look back on a mistake and think, "Man, what an idiot!"? It's easy to do, but it's not really fair to yourself. In this episode, Luke shares how to flip the script and lean into your mistakes and actually use them to your advantage. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Aggressiveness 37 37 Aggressiveness full 5cca8fce-d58d-4dff-885c-512e00fa111e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8ef5e71 Aggressiveness is one of the few things that separate the best racers from the good. But what does that look like? Luke shares the telling story of how Jerry Emmons won the 2021 Stock Eliminator World Championship with aggressiveness.

]]> Aggressiveness is one of the few things that separate the best racers from the good. But what does that look like? Luke shares the telling story of how Jerry Emmons won the 2021 Stock Eliminator World Championship with aggressiveness.

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 377 Aggressiveness is one of the few things that separate the best racers from the good. But what does that look like? Luke shares the telling story of how Jerry Emmons won the 2021 Stock Eliminator World Championship with aggressiveness. Aggressiveness is one of the few things that separate the best racers from the good. But what does that look like? Luke shares the telling story of how Jerry Emmons won the 2021 Stock Eliminator World Championship with aggressiveness. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Diagnosing Inconsistency 38 38 Diagnosing Inconsistency full 4fee244c-73d2-4838-845d-4415f2872cc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38bc0af7 There are a lot of tools, gadgets, and tricks that can help us at the race track. But one tool stands above all when it comes to diagnosing inconsistency and making our car better...

]]> There are a lot of tools, gadgets, and tricks that can help us at the race track. But one tool stands above all when it comes to diagnosing inconsistency and making our car better...

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 248 There are a lot of tools, gadgets, and tricks that can help us at the race track. But one tool stands above all when it comes to diagnosing inconsistency and making our car better... There are a lot of tools, gadgets, and tricks that can help us at the race track. But one tool stands above all when it comes to diagnosing inconsistency and making our car better... Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Season 2 Preview 36 36 Season 2 Preview trailer cf7eb62f-ced2-4821-8199-a0f7ce880305 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97cc8c56 The Daily Driver is back! We dropped 30 episodes in Season 1 one year ago. Thanks to YOUR awesome feedback, we're back for another Season, and maybe more... Season 2 will launch Tuesday, November 1st and feature brief, daily episodes of content designed to help you improve your game. 

]]> The Daily Driver is back! We dropped 30 episodes in Season 1 one year ago. Thanks to YOUR awesome feedback, we're back for another Season, and maybe more... Season 2 will launch Tuesday, November 1st and feature brief, daily episodes of content designed to help you improve your game. 

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 119 The Daily Driver is back! We dropped 30 episodes in Season 1 one year ago. Thanks to YOUR awesome feedback, we're back for another Season, and maybe more... Season 2 will feature brief, daily episodes featuring content designed to help you improve your game. The Daily Driver is back! We dropped 30 episodes in Season 1 one year ago. Thanks to YOUR awesome feedback, we're back for another Season, and maybe more... Season 2 will feature brief, daily episodes featuring content designed to help you improve your ga Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats 35 35 A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats full 3e0ccf89-81af-45e5-8542-78244e7fe438 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c14887d Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 241 Is work/life/fun balance a thing? If so, is it achievable? Is work/life/fun balance a thing? If so, is it achievable? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Comfort Cannot be Overstated 34 34 Comfort Cannot be Overstated full 3245e102-93c3-47e0-8aea-ee6863fd1445 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8031ee0a Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 288 Driver comfort is a simple concept that we, as racers, often take for granted. How comfortable are you in competition, and how can you work to elevate that comfort level? Driver comfort is a simple concept that we, as racers, often take for granted. How comfortable are you in competition, and how can you work to elevate that comfort level? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Identity 33 33 Identity full 775009de-1a50-4ed4-9222-9fac7d714d38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9200fe3c Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 229 As racers, we tend to identify ourselves by our performance. While there is a lesson to be learned from every competitive endeavor (win or lose), self judgement can all too often turn into self-sabotage. As racers, we tend to identify ourselves by our performance. While there is a lesson to be learned from every competitive endeavor (win or lose), self judgement can all too often turn into self-sabotage. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Trust Yourself 32 32 Trust Yourself full 86bc8edf-765f-4a5d-96ae-cfed7980385b https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f3a83e Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 192 As racers, it's so easy to question our instincts, to second guess ourselves. Does doing so serve you? As racers, it's so easy to question our instincts, to second guess ourselves. Does doing so serve you? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Complacency 31 31 Complacency full 810eec92-d35d-446b-866c-58e67bb818e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ecdd4c2 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 160 What simple facet of racing do you feel like you've mastered? Do you ever catch yourself taking it for granted? What simple facet of racing do you feel like you've mastered? Do you ever catch yourself taking it for granted? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Importance of Routine (Cannot be Overstated) 30 30 The Importance of Routine (Cannot be Overstated) full e8a15c05-21a4-41df-96ba-68b9a66d1df6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04b43807 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 312 Pre-race routine, when done right, can provide comfort, familiiarity, and ultimately confidence. Pre-race routine, when done right, can provide comfort, familiiarity, and ultimately confidence. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Data Acquisition Tools 29 29 Data Acquisition Tools full d92dfe52-c8d8-4cb5-8e42-0cc8f53154e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4817ef9b Sat, 27 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 292 Interested in data acquisition? Wondering if you need it all? And if you do, what do you need (&amp; what don't you need)? Interested in data acquisition? Wondering if you need it all? And if you do, what do you need (&amp; what don't you need)? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Freedom of Process over Results 28 28 The Freedom of Process over Results full 4ad95b64-5502-4bf3-a1e5-c4e16ed1219f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8c87330 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 201 We've all heard the cliche: Process over Results! Like most cliches, however, there's something to it. How can we focus on the process of improvement, without overemphasizing the importance of win lights? We explore some tools in this episode... We've all heard the cliche: Process over Results! Like most cliches, however, there's something to it. How can we focus on the process of improvement, without overemphasizing the importance of win lights? We explore some tools in this episode... Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Compound Effect 27 27 The Compound Effect full 25930673-8e95-4369-bae3-7b79400d0dae https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bc5ae7d Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 195 Is success one big secret, or a million little things, done consistently? Is success one big secret, or a million little things, done consistently? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Perfect Weapon 26 26 The Perfect Weapon full 1e936dbf-aa14-41aa-a4dd-a83fe8cc11f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70fe1c8c Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 212 What is the ultimate machine in today's world of sportsman drag racing? What is the ultimate machine in today's world of sportsman drag racing? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Common Trait of Truly Elite Competitors 25 25 The Common Trait of Truly Elite Competitors full c526ee93-6502-4028-839d-c89988915bc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1be5b77c Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 345 What's the common trait that the best racers have in common? In today's episode, Luke focuses on a quote from Edmond Richardson to shed some light on the subject. What's the common trait that the best racers have in common? In today's episode, Luke focuses on a quote from Edmond Richardson to shed some light on the subject. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Why? 24 24 Why? full 0218380a-0e7f-4e74-a92b-e5c10cd50da6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc076a81 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 298 Why did we not see the outcome that we expected? Is there a tangible lesson, or is the takeaway more of a random result? Oftentimes distinguishing between the two is more important than the value of the lesson itself... Why did we not see the outcome that we expected? Is there a tangible lesson, or is the takeaway more of a random result? Oftentimes distinguishing between the two is more important than the value of the lesson itself... Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Real Value of Nitrous 23 23 The Real Value of Nitrous full c1ebae2b-d408-489c-af6d-561319db65a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b52d3560 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 286 In the "Overestimating Opponents" episode, Luke explained why he dislikes the "spray around" strategy in typicaly competition. What then, is the value of equipping our bracket vehicles with nitrous oxide? In the "Overestimating Opponents" episode, Luke explained why he dislikes the "spray around" strategy in typicaly competition. What then, is the value of equipping our bracket vehicles with nitrous oxide? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Gas vs. Alcohol 22 22 Gas vs. Alcohol full 4e1e8a06-6e7a-420a-9229-5004244876d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ade596b6 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 406 The age old debate! What's the better fuel for sportsman drag racing competition: Gas or alcohol? The age old debate! What's the better fuel for sportsman drag racing competition: Gas or alcohol? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Overestimating Opponents 21 21 Overestimating Opponents full ce6eb001-025c-4907-b877-08a9f8b9110e https://share.transistor.fm/s/50c62803 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 376 We've all had a situation where we underestimated an opponent, and it came back to bite us. What about the opposite? What happens when we give our opponent too much credit? We've all had a situation where we underestimated an opponent, and it came back to bite us. What about the opposite? What happens when we give our opponent too much credit? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Role of Aggression 20 20 The Role of Aggression full cb863727-ef57-4e1d-985d-2ce47e79fdca https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9f02c21 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 222 Aggression has a negative connotation... But, as Luke argues here, it may be the most critical component of today's successful sportsman drag racer. Aggression has a negative connotation... But, as Luke argues here, it may be the most critical component of today's successful sportsman drag racer. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Blank Page 19 19 Blank Page full 52cb7050-8ed6-4462-b1a6-8f005ef5ed92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff9903ae Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 236 How a joke from Troy Williams, Jr. about hypnotism has impacted my racing outlook for more than a decade. How a joke from Troy Williams, Jr. about hypnotism has impacted my racing outlook for more than a decade. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Resilience 18 18 Resilience full 1aa2d08d-f0cb-4630-8417-c015e3009d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bc45360 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 211 What makes the best racers the best racers? Is it supreme starting line focus? Uncanny finish line ability? A willingness to put opponents outside their comfort zones? In this episode, Luke admits that the best racers typically share all of those skills and more... however, he argues, their most distinguishing trait is most often their mental game. What makes the best racers the best racers? Is it supreme starting line focus? Uncanny finish line ability? A willingness to put opponents outside their comfort zones? In this episode, Luke admits that the best racers typically share all of those skills a Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Own the Moment 17 17 Own the Moment full 48da264c-c634-4ab1-9e1f-81af1e0718af https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4ed578e Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 258 It's easier than we'd like to admit to fall into the trap of allowing external circumstances (our opponent, an unavoidable delay, the perception of onlookers, etc.) to dictate our pace on the starting line. In this brief discussion, we focus on avoiding those pitfalls to truly Own the Moment. It's easier than we'd like to admit to fall into the trap of allowing external circumstances (our opponent, an unavoidable delay, the perception of onlookers, etc.) to dictate our pace on the starting line. In this brief discussion, we focus on avoiding t Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Value of Versatility 16 16 The Value of Versatility full 6dac78f4-7bc5-4b80-90d5-5591e00e995d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ef64ef9 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 274 What's the advantage to competing in a variety of classes, cars or categories? Seat time is certainly valuable in and of itself, but we'd argue that the inherent value of "mixing it up" goes deeper than simply making more runs. What's the advantage to competing in a variety of classes, cars or categories? Seat time is certainly valuable in and of itself, but we'd argue that the inherent value of "mixing it up" goes deeper than simply making more runs. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No How would you teach a new driver to drive the finish line? 15 15 How would you teach a new driver to drive the finish line? full 0f8fc98e-6f96-413b-91a5-1a43bd7b9acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d31f3ab7 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 378 You've got a new racer - a blank canvas, if you will. What's the best way to teach him or her the most difficult aspect of our sport: precisely driving the finish line? You've got a new racer - a blank canvas, if you will. What's the best way to teach him or her the most difficult aspect of our sport: precisely driving the finish line? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Accurately Measuring Our Performance 14 14 Accurately Measuring Our Performance full ec958d9c-4980-4234-8703-35671e71b861 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98ad5fb3 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 298 We all want to feel like we're getting better (as a racer), and we work - often tirelessly - toward that pursuit. But how do we accurately determine whether or not our efforts are providing the intended result? We all want to feel like we're getting better (as a racer), and we work - often tirelessly - toward that pursuit. But how do we accurately determine whether or not our efforts are providing the intended result? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Getting Uncomfortable 13 13 Getting Uncomfortable full 01f620ca-e886-4d9a-8deb-5bc48493ede5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8690484a Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 303 While it may be cliche to say that "Growth doesn't come from comfort zones," in the context of improvement as a racer, it couldn't be more true. In this episode, Luke focuses on the development of on-track tools with an emphasis on the importance of developing a willingness to fail. While it may be cliche to say that "Growth doesn't come from comfort zones," in the context of improvement as a racer, it couldn't be more true. In this episode, Luke focuses on the development of on-track tools with an emphasis on the importance of devel Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Increasing the Odds 12 12 Increasing the Odds full b923873a-1f3c-4914-8cc6-06511013ce2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/065a11a9 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 241 What's the difference between you and the racer that you strive to become? A lot of little things. Some of which, we can impact... What's the difference between you and the racer that you strive to become? A lot of little things. Some of which, we can impact... Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Head Down, Eyes Up 11 11 Head Down, Eyes Up full 1bee431f-4061-405b-82ac-2cd99e802a4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c86877d Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 296 The human blink lasts approximately .6 seconds. Armed with that knowledge, as a racer, what is the one thing we cannot afford to do once both cars are staged? Yea! In today's episode, Luke shares a simple physiological tool to combat the possibility of blinking, and explains why - for him - the benefits extend beyond the obvious. The human blink lasts approximately .6 seconds. Armed with that knowledge, as a racer, what is the one thing we cannot afford to do once both cars are staged? Yea! In today's episode, Luke shares a simple physiological tool to combat the possibility of bl Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Confidence is a Choice 10 10 Confidence is a Choice full 28d261c0-41f6-4eeb-97f4-8788a3e1ba37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74f8154b Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 382 We tend to think of confidence as this uncontrollable element that rests upon the whims of performance and momentum... Only it's not. Confidence is a decision that we're free to make for ourselves. We tend to think of confidence as this uncontrollable element that rests upon the whims of performance and momentum... Only it's not. Confidence is a decision that we're free to make for ourselves. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Who Controls the Race 9 9 Who Controls the Race full 62ad3300-6a05-47fe-af4c-2aa199a8e979 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea8def19 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 251 We've left the starting line, and we proceed down the race track. Who is in control? Is it the faster car? Is it the driver with the better reaction time? Luke shares his thoughts (and the pushback on them he received from one of the greatest racers of all-time) in today's Daily Driver. We've left the starting line, and we proceed down the race track. Who is in control? Is it the faster car? Is it the driver with the better reaction time? Luke shares his thoughts (and the pushback on them he received from one of the greatest racers of al Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No One Thing at a Time 8 8 One Thing at a Time full deec822b-0499-4b0f-8509-eabdd8eb3938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d52d6c7b Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 355 Admittedly, the idea of improving as a racer can be daunting! There are so many facets of the game; all of which we could stand to improve! So where should you focus your effort TODAY? Admittedly, the idea of improving as a racer can be daunting! There are so many facets of the game; all of which we could stand to improve! So where should you focus your effort TODAY? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Value of Heroes 7 7 The Value of Heroes full 6fed9639-acac-40b3-bbda-12827835568f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b848d42a Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 383 Who is your racing hero? Does your portrayal of this individual have a positive impact on your pursuit of improvement on the track? Who is your racing hero? Does your portrayal of this individual have a positive impact on your pursuit of improvement on the track? Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Most Overlooked Aspect of Door Car Consistency 6 6 The Most Overlooked Aspect of Door Car Consistency full eeba3213-36eb-4b68-b05b-76e23da927e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/375ba804 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 244 What makes a door car consistent and repeatable? Luke's explanation in this episode may surprise you! What makes a door car consistent and repeatable? Luke's explanation in this episode may surprise you! Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No It is what it is 5 5 It is what it is full 91757bfe-9c51-4181-923d-0088a417c10f https://share.transistor.fm/s/835547f2 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 225 What is the first step to advancing on the problem that you're working with? Often times, it's to forget what you already (think you) know. What is the first step to advancing on the problem that you're working with? Often times, it's to forget what you already (think you) know. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Making the Finish Line Simple 4 4 Making the Finish Line Simple full 7471146b-d733-48fd-a808-85a11daabbd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e78124e2 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 262 The finish line is the hardest element of sportsman drag racing to master. The worst part: the more we understand, the harder it can be to execute! In this episode, Luke shares his trick for simplifying the preparation process in a way that can allow you to perform with precision in the brief moments we have on the track! The finish line is the hardest element of sportsman drag racing to master. The worst part: the more we understand, the harder it can be to execute! In this episode, Luke shares his trick for simplifying the preparation process in a way that can allow you Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No The Role of Faith 3 3 The Role of Faith full 4e6a679f-f6ac-4ae6-ba28-62aebce1c6c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9010aa7 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 258 In this episode, Luke discusses the power of faith. There is a way to think about yourself that leads you towards improvement and success. In this episode, Luke discusses the power of faith. There is a way to think about yourself that leads you towards improvement and success. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Simplify the Starting Line 2 2 Simplify the Starting Line full a817986d-0082-4eea-87a2-42a7f838603e https://share.transistor.fm/s/35ea93c9 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 287 In this episode, Luke shares a story that illustrates the importance of keeping things simple on the starting line. In this episode, Luke shares a story that illustrates the importance of keeping things simple on the starting line. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Driving Well is Not the Key to Having Fun 1 1 Driving Well is Not the Key to Having Fun full 7f60fe1d-6b14-4929-80ca-b4e0890ea883 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1531b83 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Luke Bogacki Luke Bogacki 365 In this episode, Luke explains what "having fun" means within his operation and how it's played a role in his 2021 success. In this episode, Luke explains what "having fun" means within his operation and how it's played a role in his 2021 success. Luke Bogacki, Daily Driver, Bracket Racing, Drag Racing, IHRA, NHRA, Sportsman Racing, SFG, Spring Fling Bracket Races, Dragster No Episode 0: Daily Driver Preview Episode 0: Daily Driver Preview trailer 903f40e6-460c-468e-ad3f-1540b9660ee9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9618b66 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 1 (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. 

]]> 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 1 (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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