What tire should I run?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Ben, who asks: My question is, for an altered that weighs roughly 1650lbs (125″ wheelbase) and makes 550 horsepower, what would be your suggestion for the rear wheel/tire combination? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With insights from the […]
Understanding Data Acquisition: In the Lab w/ Mike Mans
Today on The Daily Driver, I’m excited to introduce another course in our Win Light Lab program at This Is Bracket Racing – Win Light Lab: Understanding Data Acquisition, hosted by Mike Mans. Mike, a multi-time NHRA winner and respected shock and suspension expert, joins us to talk about the value of small-group learning and why […]
How can I make my car react quicker?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brad, who asks: How can I make my car react quicker? 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 […]
2026 Lucas Oil Sportsman Storylines
Spring is officially in the air, accompanied by the sweet smell of traction compound and burning rubber at racing facilities throughout the southern half of the United States. As the 2026 season begins to gather steam, let’s look at a few of the storylines that hold intrigue for NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman competitors and fans […]
What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Jamey, who asks: What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line? 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 […]
What do racers want to hear on the mic?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Denny, who asks: What do racers want to hear during the race? Do you prefer just win loss stats(numbers)? Do you want history behind racers? 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 […]
To Double or Not to Double?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Mark, who asks: What percentage in the final round (Winner and RU) in $25k and larger races that allow it are doubled? 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 […]
How do you “game plan” when you don’t know who your racing?
This week’s Question of the Week comes from Robert, who asks: How do you game plan when you don’t know who you’re racing? Joining us to break it down is Kris Whitfield, guest instructor from ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, sharing insight on preparation, mindset, and strategy when the matchup is unknown. If you’ve got a topic you […]
What doing racers struggle with the most?
I was a guest on the Driver Interviews with Bobby Fazio podcast recently, and Bobby and his co-host Walt Walker asked me a question that really made me think. Given my own racing experience behind the wheel, along with working with so many racers through ThisIsBracketRacing.com for nearly two decades now, they asked me what […]
The top 5 sportsman racers of all time
This week’s Question of the Week doesn’t actually come in question form and full transparency, I borrowed the idea from the Be00Take00 Podcast. Instead, today’s Daily Driver dives into a fun (and debatable) topic: Who are the top five sportsman racers of all time? If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit […]