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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.

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6:50

Super Comp (is OVER)

Daily Driver ·

2026/10/02

The NERD OUT returns to Super Comp, but the conversation has changed. At this point, it’s less about the championship chase and more about just how historic Trey Vetter’s 2026 season has become.With 711 points, five wins in nine races, and a 44–4 round record, Vetter has joined an incredibly exclusive group of racers to eclipse the 700-point mark. Now the question becomes: How high can he go? I’m digging into the history behind the 700-point milestone and whether Vetter has a legitimate

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9:54

Stock: Santangelo races to the lead - is he the man...

Daily Driver ·

2026/10/01

The NERD OUT rolls into Stock Eliminator, and this championship chase is getting crowded. Joe Santangelo has taken over the top spot, but with several contenders still holding valuable opportunities to improve, 633 points may not be enough to close the door.I’m breaking down the paths for Michael Brand, Cooter Hidalgo, Parker Theobald and others still in the hunt. Plus why this weekend in St. Louis could have a major impact on the championship picture. The races are running out, the points

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9:22

Gage Burch: How to CRUSH the bottom bulb

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/28

Today on The Daily Driver, we’re introducing the next installment of our Win Light Lab series - this time led by Gage Burch and focused on bottom bulb racing.Gage joins us to talk about his “chameleon” approach to competition, the importance of being able to adapt to any situation, and what racers can expect from this small-group experience. From footbrake and transbrake to the starting line, finish line, and everything in between, this Lab is all about becoming a more versatile and

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8:41

Nerd Out: Super Gas

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/25

The NERD OUT continues, and today I’m turning my attention to Super Gas, a category that has delivered some incredible championship drama in recent years.Nathan Vrooman has built a sizable lead, but in Super Gas, 612 points is far from a guarantee. I’m breaking down his path to the title, why Bo Butner and Phil Unruh still have plenty of opportunity, and how Jordan Pratt has quickly raced his way into the championship conversation.The schedule is getting shorter, the opportunities are

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9:13

Nerd Out: Super Comp

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/23

The NERD OUT continues, and this time I’m breaking down the Super Comp championship chase. With the 2026 Lucas Oil season heading into the home stretch, the points picture is getting interesting and changing quickly.I’m taking a closer look at Trey Vetter’s position at the top, the paths that Phil Unruh and Jordan Pratt have to challenge him, and why Zach Mazir is my long shot worth watching. There are still points on the table, races to be run, and plenty of scenarios that could shake

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9:15

RIP Larry Croft

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/21

Today’s episode of The Daily Driver is dedicated to the memory of Larry Croft. We take a moment to honor his life, remember the impact he made, and reflect on the legacy he leaves behind within the racing community. This one is for Larry.

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8:02

Nerd Out: Super Stock

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/18

The NERD OUT rolls on, and this time I’m diving into the Super Stock championship chase. With the Lucas Oil season winding down, I’m looking at the battle from three different perspectives: the current leader, a top contender, and a long shot who still has a path to the championship.There’s still plenty of racing left and plenty of ways this thing can play out. Let’s dig into the points, the possibilities, and what each of these racers needs to make a run at the title.

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8:24

The first official 2026 "Nerd Out" - Competition...

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/17

It’s that time of year again...The NERD OUT is back! With the NHRA season entering its final stretch, I'm deep diving into the championship picture across the Lucas Oil categories.First up: Competition Eliminator. Who’s in the hunt? What does the path to a championship look like? And which races, points opportunities, and potential scenarios could shape the final two months of the season? It’s time to nerd out on the Comp Eliminator championship chase.

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12:00

Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/14

"Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?"If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

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7:44

Bracket race: wide open or on the stop?

Daily Driver ·

2026/09/07

"When I bracket race my super class car, should I run it wide open or should I run it on the throttle stop?"If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

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4:59

When you cross the finish line, what is the safest...

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/31

"When you cross the finish line, what is the safest way to complete your pass - get out of the gas and put it in neutral, shut down and coast or leave it in gear and let the engine slow you down?"If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

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8:24

Why do great bottom bulbers insist on hitting the top?

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/24

"When it comes to racing top bulb and bottom bulb (same day or not), why do you think some racers elect to switch between box and no box even when they are clearly better with no box? I watch a few racers channels on YouTube and I will notice they are hitting the tree better with no box better than the box runs. Why not just run top bulb with no box at that point? Ego? I have the box why not use it? Maybe just a bad day on the box?"If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at

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7:09

My First Win

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/17

This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brian, who asks: I really enjoyed the episode about your first national event win, curious if we turn back the clock even more could you tell us the story of your first win in general?If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

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9:28

Celebrating One of Our Own: Bryan’s $50,000 Breakthrough

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/14

After more than a decade of faithfully chasing his first win, longtime ELITE member Bryan Campbell finally broke through—and he did it on one of the biggest stages possible: a $50,000-to-win event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex.In this episode, Luke celebrates Bryan’s incredible accomplishment and shares what happened when Bryan walked the ELITE community through the race, round by round.But the bigger story may be what happened next.Within minutes, the same room went from celebrating one member

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19:02

ELITE Spotlight: Lee Newmeyer

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/10

Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with competing.Our next featured member is Lee Newmeyer. Tune in to get to know Lee and follow his journey as he shares his experiences with the ELITE community throughout the season.

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7:47

Better lights staging first or last?

Daily Driver ·

2026/08/03

This week’s Question of the Week comes from Dave, who asks: Do you find a difference in your reaction time if you stage first or you stage second?If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.

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9:49

The Billy Torrence of it all

Daily Driver ·

2026/07/27

This week’s Question of the Week comes from David, who asks: On an old episode of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, I heard you talk about how odd a role Billy Torrence has played in your racing career. As a CAPCO fan, as a Torrance fan, I'd love to hear the Billy Torrence of it all.If you’ve 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

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11:39

ELITE Spotlight: Megan Bemiller

Daily Driver ·

2026/07/20

Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with competing.Our next featured member is Megan Bemiller. Tune in to get to know Megan and follow her journey as she shares her experiences with the ELITE community throughout the season.

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15:36

Matt Dadas Win Light Lab Launch

Daily Driver ·

2026/07/13

Today on The Daily Driver, we're excited to announce the next course in the Win Light Lab series at This Is Bracket Racing. This time, Matt Dadas takes the lead with Win Light Lab: Prepared for Anything. A course designed to help you become the kind of racer who's ready to step into any class, any car, or any opportunity with confidence. Listen to learn more about the course and hear why versatility is such a powerful advantage. Sign up at

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14:42

Sportsman Top 50: The Calculus

Daily Driver ·

2026/07/06

Today on The Daily Driver, I’m sharing the audio version of my latest National Dragster column, "Sportsman Top 50, The Calculus". In this piece I'm peeling back the curtain and walking through the selection process of the Sportsman Top 50.

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