Gage Burch: How to CRUSH the bottom bulb
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 […]
Nerd Out: Super Gas
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 […]
Nerd Out: Super Comp
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 […]
RIP Larry Croft
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.
Nerd Out: Super Stock
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 […]
The first official 2026 “Nerd Out” – Competition Eliminator
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]