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Daily Driver

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.

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#305
Monday · 12 min
Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?
"Which NHRA Class is the "Easiest" to win?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.
#304
September 7 · 7 min
Bracket race: wide open or on the stop?
"When I bracket race my super class car, should I run it wide open or should I run it on the throttle stop?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.
#303
August 31 · 4 min
When you cross the finish line, what is the safest way to complete your pass?
"When you cross the finish line, what is the safest way to complete your pass - get out of the gas and put it in neutral, shut down and coast or leave it in gear and let the engine slow you down?" If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights 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.
#302
August 24 · 8 min
Why do great bottom bulbers insist on hitting the top?
"When it comes to racing top bulb and bottom bulb (same day or not), why do you think some racers elect to switch between box and no box even when they are clearly better with no box? I watch a few racers channels on YouTube and I will notice they are hitting the tree better with no box better 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 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.
#299
August 17 · 7 min
My First Win
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brian, who asks: I really enjoyed the episode about your first national event win, curious if we turn back the clock even more could you tell us the story of your first win in general? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at 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.
#301
August 14 · 9 min
Celebrating One of Our Own: Bryan’s $50,000 Breakthrough
After more than a decade of faithfully chasing his first win, longtime ELITE member Bryan Campbell finally broke through—and he did it on one of the biggest stages possible: a $50,000-to-win event at Mid-Michigan Motorplex. In this episode, Luke celebrates Bryan’s incredible accomplishment and 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 at his highest to helping another experienced racer regain perspective after a weekend that had completely unraveled. That’s one of the hardest parts of ELITE to explain from the outside. It’s a community that celebrates the wins, helps you learn from the mistakes and reminds you that none of us does this alone. ELITE isn’t a shortcut—and joining won’t guarantee your next win is worth $50,000. The work and commitment still have to come from you. But when serious racers surround themselves with the right people, information and support, it can help move the needle. ELITE enrollment closes tonight. Learn more here: thisisbracketracing.com/elite
#298
August 10 · 19 min
ELITE Spotlight: Lee Newmeyer
Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with 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.
#297
August 3 · 7 min
Better lights staging first or last?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Dave, who asks: Do you find a difference in your reaction time if you stage first or you stage second? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the TIBR and ELITE brain trust, this episode starts a series of Q&A discussions built around the questions racers are asking right now.
#296
July 27 · 9 min
The Billy Torrence of it all
This week’s Question of the Week comes from David, who asks: On an old episode of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast, I heard you talk about how odd a role Billy Torrence has played in your racing career. As a CAPCO fan, as a Torrance fan, I'd love to hear the Billy Torrence of it all. If you’ve 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.
#295
July 20 · 11 min
ELITE Spotlight: Megan Bemiller
Today on The Daily Driver, our ELITE Spotlight series continues with another look behind the scenes of an ELITE member's racing season. Throughout the year, we're following select members as they share race recaps, personal insights, lessons learned, and the ups and downs that come with 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.
#294
July 13 · 15 min
Matt Dadas Win Light Lab Launch
Today on The Daily Driver, we're excited to announce the next course in the Win Light Lab series at This Is Bracket Racing. This time, Matt Dadas takes the lead with Win Light Lab: Prepared for Anything. A course designed to help you become the kind of racer who's ready to step into any class, 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 https://learn.thisisbracketracing.com/courses/matt-dadas-lab
#293
July 6 · 14 min
Sportsman Top 50: The Calculus
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m sharing the audio version of my latest National Dragster column, "Sportsman Top 50, The Calculus". In this piece I'm peeling back the curtain and walking through the selection process of the Sportsman Top 50.
#292
June 29 · 6 min
When were you more nervous?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Ryan, who asks: First and foremost congratulations to your son Gary on his recent Western Conference Finals Jr Dragster Championship but I got to ask the question, out of all of the cool things you have done in your racing career - whether it's winning the Spring Fling Million, the US Nationals, World Championship, I've got to ask were you more nervous watching your son in the final round or staging up for the final round of one big race of your own? 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.
#291
June 22 · 14 min
ELITE Spotlight Henry Roberson
A few weeks back on The Daily Driver, we announced a new addition ELITE Spotlight program. Throughout the season, select ELITE members will be sharing their racing journey through blog posts, updates, and other behind-the-scenes interactions. From the highs and lows to lessons learned along the way, this is a chance to follow along with real racers navigating a real season. Tune in as we introduce the members who will be sharing their story with the community this year. Next up we have Henry Roberson!
#290
June 15 · 11 min
First National Event
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Gabe, who asks: I am preparing for my first National Event, not really looking for advice so much as a story. Can you tell me a little bit about your first National Event or your first National Event win? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, 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.
#289
June 1 · 14 min
The Great Debate
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m sharing the audio version of my latest National Dragster column, “The Great Debate.” This piece dives into one of the most talked-about discussions in sportsman drag racing history, the debate surrounding Scotty Richardson and Peter Biondo. Two of the most accomplished and influential racers the sport has ever seen.
#288
May 25 · 15 min
ELITE Spotlight Jordan Pratt
Today on The Daily Driver, we’re excited to announce a new addition ELITE Spotlight program. Throughout the season, select ELITE members will be sharing their racing journey through blog posts, updates, and other behind-the-scenes interactions. From the highs and lows to lessons learned along the way, this is a chance to follow along with real racers navigating a real season. Tune in as we introduce the program and the members who will be sharing their story with the community this year. Up first we have longstanding member Jordan Pratt.
#287
May 18 · 8 min
Learning To Lose
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Paul, who asks: My son is becoming a very good racer but he's not always the best sportsman. He doesn't handle losing well. Can you share any personal experience on how to learn to lose. If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at 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.
#286
May 11 · 6 min
When to quit?
Today on The Daily Driver, I share one of my favorite memories involving my father and a lesson in belief, perseverance, and passion for racing that has stayed with me for nearly 25 years. From a rain-delayed national event in Topeka to a wounded race car and a matchup against my idol, this story is about more than competition, it’s about the unwavering confidence a parent can instill and the impact that belief can have long after the moment has passed.
#285
May 4 · 9 min
Time Slip App Strategy
This week’s Question of the Week comes from David, who asks: How do I strategize against my opponent at different types of race tracks when it comes to time slips. For example at Worldwide drag strip they use the time slip app I can look up an opponent's car number and gauge whether he's dialing 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.

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