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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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#333
Yesterday · 3 min
Nerd Out: Exclusive Real Time Updates from Pomona!
It’s all led up to this! Three NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championships are yet to be determined. An expedited schedule means that qualifying & first round of competition will take place in Comp, Top Dragster, & Top Sportsman TODAY! I've been “nerding out” for 2 months, and I'm not about to stop now! Check out the new Luke Bogacki Motorsports YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/@LukeBogacki?ra=m I'll be sharing updates there throughout the day as the fields are set & we work our way toward what will no doubt be a dramatic conclusion to the NHRA season.
#332
Wednesday · 7 min
Abbott & Bullock lead a field of four Top Sportsman drivers still vying for the Championship
The NERD OUT continues as we head into the NHRA World Finals in Pomona, where the Top Sportsman World Championship is coming down to the wire! Lance Abbott holds the points lead, but Chanse Bullock is right on his heels, with the two entering Pomona essentially deadlocked in the championship battle. And while Abbott and Bullock are the clear frontrunners, Jeff Gillette and Ed Olpin still have a path to the title if things fall their way. With four drivers still in contention and everything riding on the final race of the season, I'm breaking down the points, the tiebreakers, and exactly what each contender needs to do to become the 2026 NHRA Top Sportsman World Champion!
#331
Tuesday · 12 min
Taylor's incredible victory sets the table for epic Pomona Comp finish!
The NERD OUT continues, and the Competition Eliminator championship battle might be the most incredible storyline heading into the NHRA World Finals in Pomona! Joe Carnasciale has put together a nearly unbeatable season with seven wins and one runner-up, but five-time World Champion Jeff Taylor isn't going down without a fight. After an unbelievable weekend in Las Vegas filled with mechanical failures, last-minute repairs, and an incredible final-round performance, Taylor has kept his championship hopes alive. I'm breaking down the remarkable story behind Taylor's Vegas victory, the challenges he and his team overcame, and exactly what he needs to accomplish in Pomona to claim his sixth World Championship. Three win lights stand between Jeff Taylor and the title. Can he pull it off?
#330
Monday · 12 min
Adkinson & Pratt Clinch; Three more titles to be decided in Pomona!
It all comes down to Pomona! The NERD OUT continues as we head into the NHRA World Finals with four Lucas Oil Series World Champions crowned and three titles still up for grabs. I'm recapping an incredible weekend in Las Vegas that saw Jordan Pratt clinch the Super Gas championship and Jeff Adkinson complete a remarkable late-season charge to claim the Stock Eliminator title. Then, we're turning our attention to Top Dragster, where Brad Plourd, JB Strassweg, and Ty Gaynor are the final three contenders standing. With the championship coming down to the last race of the season, I'm breaking down the points, the scenarios, and exactly what each driver needs to do to leave Pomona as the 2026 World Champion!
#329
Monday · 42 min
What Leadership Looks Like, with Rob Moser
What does great leadership really look like? As Moser Engineering celebrates 40 years in 2026, I'm joined by Rob Moser for a conversation about the people, experiences, and values that have shaped the company over four decades. From growing up in the family business to unexpectedly taking the reins after tragedy, Rob shares his perspective on leadership, building a strong team, and the importance of trust. We also talk about the family culture behind Moser Engineering and what it means to have the next generation carrying on the legacy.
#328
November 6 · 17 min
Honoring the Summit ET Series World Champions
We're wrapping up the week with one final NERD OUT, and this time we're celebrating the 2026 NHRA Summit ET Series World Champions! I'm shining the spotlight on four racers who earned their place at the top: Dustin Wurtz (Division 6, Super Pro), C.J. Yaeger (Division 3, Pro E.T.), Tyler Janousek (Division 4, Sportsman), and Jeff Green (Division 3, Sportsman Motorcycle). Let's recognize their accomplishments and celebrate what it takes to become a World Champion!
#327
November 5 · 15 min
Hidalgo's Vegas House of Horrors, plus a championship reset in Comp & Top Dragster
The NERD OUT rolls on this week as we head into the final two weekends of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season, and the championship drama is far from over! This time, I’m looking at Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.’s tough luck in Las Vegas, Jeff Taylor’s remaining path to the Competition Eliminator title, and an incredibly tight Top Dragster championship battle featuring J.R. Baxter, JB Strassweg, Brad Plourd, and Ty Gaynor. With championships hanging in the balance, I’m breaking down the points, the scenarios, and what each contender needs to accomplish as we close in on crowning our final 2026 World Champions.
#326
November 4 · 9 min
Adkinson & Olpin turn in CLUTCH performances, put themselves in title contention
The NERD OUT continues as we take a closer look at two championship battles that are far from over: Stock Eliminator and Top Sportsman. Jeff Adkinson’s clutch victory in Las Vegas has brought him within just one round of Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. in the Stock Eliminator standings, but Parker Theobald is still very much in the hunt. Meanwhile, Top Sportsman remains wide open, with Lance Abbott holding the advantage and several contenders, including Ed Olpin, Jeff Gillette, and Chanse Bullock, still chasing the title. With just two events remaining, I’m breaking down the points, the possible championship scenarios, and what each contender needs to accomplish as we head toward the NHRA World Finals in Pomona.
#325
November 4 · 11 min
Vetter & Picillo clinch titles, Pratt on the brink
The NERD OUT continues as we recap an incredible weekend in Las Vegas that saw World Championships decided, clutch performances under pressure, and some unforgettable moments in the NHRA Lucas Oil Series. Trey Vetter officially locks up the Super Comp title following a historic season, while Justin Picillo delivers when it matters most to claim the Super Stock World Championship. I'm breaking down those performances, the championship implications across multiple categories, and where things stand with just two events remaining. Plus, Jordan Pratt is on the verge of clinching the Super Gas title, but Bo Butner still has a path. The season is winding down, and there's still plenty left to decide!
#324
October 29 · 11 min
Top Sportsman is WIDE open; Pratt still the favorite in Super Gas
The NERD OUT continues as we head into the final three events of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season, and this time I’m breaking down two very different championship battles: Top Sportsman and Super Gas. Top Sportsman is about as wide open as it gets, with nearly a dozen racers still mathematically in contention and Lance Abbott emerging as the favorite. Meanwhile, in Super Gas, Jordan Pratt remains in the driver’s seat, but Bo Butner, Kris Whitfield, and several others still have opportunities to shake things up. With Las Vegas on deck and championship opportunities running out, I’m digging into the points, the contenders, and what it will take to come out on top.
#323
October 28 · 11 min
Taylor tries to do the unthinkable, Hidalgo looks to hold on, and Vetter should clinch this week in Vegas
The NERD OUT continues as the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season heads into its final three events, and the championship picture is coming down to the wire. This time, I’m diving into three key categories: Competition Eliminator, Super Comp, and Stock Eliminator. From Jeff Taylor’s pursuit of Joe Carnasciale to Trey Vetter’s historic season and the challengers looking to take down Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., there’s still plenty on the line. With Las Vegas up next, I’m breaking down the points, the remaining championship scenarios, and why some of the current leaders could play just as big a role in deciding who wins as the drivers chasing them.
#322
October 27 · 10 min
From outside the top 50 to championship favorite in four days!
Just when we thought we had the Top Dragster championship picture figured out… Brad Plourd changed EVERYTHING. After two wins at Rockingham, Plourd has jumped from 58th to fourth in the national standings and is now just two round wins away from taking the points lead. In today's NERD OUT, I'm breaking down Plourd's incredible late-season surge, the four drivers still in the hunt, and how the final races in Las Vegas and Pomona could shake up the World Championship chase. Can Plourd pull off one of the biggest late-season comebacks we've seen?
#321
October 23 · 10 min
JT's path to back-to-back Comp championships, and Lance Abbott's quest for a 2nd Top Sportsman crown
Two categories. Two very different championship battles. And it could all come down to Pomona. In Comp Eliminator, Joe Carnasciale still leads the standings, but five-time World Champion Jeff Taylor isn't going away quietly. With three events remaining, Taylor still has a path to another title and one big win could change everything. Meanwhile, Top Sportsman is WIDE open. Lance Abbott looks like the favorite, but with a crowded field of contenders and plenty of points still available, anything can happen. In this NERD OUT, I'm breaking down the championship math, the drivers still in the hunt, and what it will take to come out on top as the 2026 season winds down.
#320
October 22 · 11 min
We have a tie atop the Top Dragster Standings!
Two drivers. Tied for the points lead. And a World Championship that could come down to the final race. After a wild weekend in Dallas, JB Strassweg and J.R. Baxter sit tied atop the Top Dragster standings but their paths to get there couldn't have been more different. From Strassweg's devastating engine fire and borrowed race car to Baxter's JEGS Allstars victory and clutch semifinal finish, I'm breaking down the drama, the tiebreaker advantage, and the contenders still in the hunt. With Las Vegas and Pomona remaining, can Strassweg find a way to reclaim the lead, or will Baxter hold on for the World Championship?
#319
October 21 · 8 min
Super Gas Update - Pratt controls his own destiny, but it's far from over!
Five races remain, and the Super Gas World Championship is still up for grabs. Jordan Pratt leads the standings with 624 points and controls his own destiny, but the competition isn't going away quietly. In this NERD OUT, I'm breaking down the contenders still in the hunt including Tim Powell, Kris Whitfield, Rick Mattioli, and Bo Butner, along with the points scenarios that could shake things up. With a double divisional in Rockingham this weekend and the final races in Las Vegas and Pomona approaching, the championship picture is about to get a whole lot clearer. Can anyone catch Jordan Pratt?
#318
October 20 · 16 min
Cooter... Again!
When the pressure is on, Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo Jr. just keeps delivering. After another clutch performance in Dallas, Hidalgo now leads BOTH the Stock and Super Stock World Championship standings with 644 and 647 points. But can he hold on to both? I'm breaking down Hidalgo's incredible run at the Stampede of Speed, the contenders still chasing him, and what it will take to secure one or possibly TWO World Championships. Plus, a look at just how remarkable Hidalgo's consistency has been over the past several seasons. Two categories. Two championship leads. And plenty of drama still to come.
#317
October 18 · 12 min
Leaders face adversity in Dallas
The NERD OUT continues as we head into one of the most pivotal weekends of the NHRA Lucas Oil championship chase. With the Texas Motorplex divisional event behind us and the Dallas national event underway, I’m breaking down where things stand, who still has a path to a championship, and which categories could see some major shakeups. From the ongoing battles in Stock, Super Stock, and Super Gas to the challenges facing championship leaders in Top Dragster and beyond, there’s plenty to unpack. The opportunities are running out, the pressure is building, and every round matters as we close in on crowning our 2026 World Champions. Programming note: This episode was originally scheduled to drop Friday, but a slight hiccup delayed its release. Thanks for your patience!
#316
October 14 · 8 min
The lead has changed hands in TWO Lucas Oil Classes!
The points lead has changed hands in TWO categories — and with Dallas up next, things are about to get even more interesting. Jordan Pratt’s pressure-packed Super Gas win in St. Louis vaulted him to the top of the standings with 624 points, ending Nathan Vrooman’s run atop the leaderboard. Pratt controls his own destiny, but with Tim Powell, Phil Unruh, Bo Butner, Kris Whitfield and others still in the hunt, this one is far from settled. Meanwhile, JB Strassweg took over the Top Dragster lead with a win of his own in St. Louis. He’s got points left to earn and a strong position heading into Dallas — but J.R. Baxter, Holden Laris, Kevin Robb and Ty Gaynor still have paths to make things interesting. In this Nerd Out update, Luke breaks down: Why Pratt is in the SG driver’s seat — but 624 probably isn’t enough Strassweg’s new advantage in Top Dragster How an extremely quick Dallas Top Dragster field could impact the championship Why this week’s Stampede of Speed could dramatically narrow the list of title contenders We’re officially at the point of the season where every round matters. Dallas should give us a whole lot more clarity.
#315
October 8 · 7 min
Carnasciale's clutch finish caps a near-perfect Comp season! But will it be enough to win him the title?!?
The Competition Eliminator championship chase might be the most compelling story in sportsman drag racing right now. Joe Carnasciale has put together a nearly perfect season with seven wins, one runner-up, and 659 points - a résumé that would normally have a World Championship all but locked up. But five-time and reigning World Champion Jeff Taylor still has a path. In this NERD OUT, I'm breaking down the points, why round counts matter so much in Comp, and what Taylor needs to accomplish over the remaining National Events to potentially chase down Carnasciale. Seven wins versus a five-time World Champion chasing number six. This one could get wild.
#314
October 6 · 11 min
Hidalgo makes his move... Kris Whitfield, Tim Powell: Welcome to the championship discussion!
The NERD OUT is changing gears as we enter the final stretch of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season. With fewer races remaining, I’m taking a weekly look at the biggest movers, shakers, and championship developments from the weekend. This week, we’re recapping St. Louis and the impact it had on Stock, Super Stock, and Super Gas - from Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.’s late-season charge to several new names entering the championship conversation. The races are running out, and every round matters.

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