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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 239
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Build a new sand castle
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 comb…
00:03:57 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Potential bye
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 perf…
00:05:50 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Where to begin?
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 …
00:04:03 |
Mon 13 Feb 2023
"We need you back for a re-run..."
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…
00:06:04 |
Mon 06 Feb 2023
Leveling Up
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.
00:03:28 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Cultivated Ignorance (Part 2)
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 arg…
00:05:03 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Cultivated Ignorance (Part 1)
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…
00:04:37 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Starting Line Procedure
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…
00:03:06 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
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 bra…
00:04:35 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
Boldly optimistic
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…
00:03:29 |
Mon 26 Dec 2022
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, h…
00:03:47 |
Mon 19 Dec 2022
The future of the Daily Driver
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.
00:01:02 |
Mon 19 Dec 2022
Sympathetic Joy
In this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us.
00:03:59 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
Raw Data
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" (instea…
00:04:09 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
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 "bu…
00:03:55 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
Take .00x or go dead on?
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…
00:03:19 |
Mon 28 Nov 2022
Optimal ET?
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 c…
00:03:12 |
Fri 25 Nov 2022
The addiction of our time
High achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting?
00:03:52 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
The Way of the Bee
Is there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard?
00:03:58 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
The value of the Physical
Does physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case.
00:03:54 |
Sun 20 Nov 2022
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