Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?
Today on The Daily Driver, we continue on with the Question of the Week, a segment many of you already recognize from the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Now, we’re bringing those conversations to the podcast. This week’s question: “Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?” If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, […]
The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield
Today on The Daily Driver, I am excited to announce a new program coming to This Is Bracket Racing: The Win Light Lab. Rolling out throughout 2026, each version of the Lab will be hosted by one of our ELITE instructors including Mike Mans, Justin Lamb, Kris Whitfield, Gage Burch, Mikey Sturgill, and Matt Dadas. […]
Is Footbrake still a thing?
Today on The Daily Driver, we kick off Question of the Week, a segment many of you already recognize from the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Now, we’re bringing those conversations to the podcast. This week’s question: “Is footbrake still a thing?” If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, submit it at thisisbracketracing.com/ask. With […]
Graduation
Today on The Daily Driver, we reflect on graduation. Young racers stepping into full-size competition. It’s an emotional transition and a reminder of how fast it all goes. These drivers are capable, talented, and how we choose to support them will help shape the future of the sport.
Pressure
On this episode of The Daily Driver, we talk about pressure. Why it shows up, how experience changes it, and why it never fully goes away. The key isn’t eliminating pressure, but learning to embrace it as a sign you care and letting it prepare you to perform at your best.
The Power of Community
In this episode of The Daily Driver, I’m exploring the power of community and why no one truly succeeds alone. Drawing from a powerful study, personal experience, and lessons from TIBR Jr. and ELITE, I break down how independence can get you started but growth accelerates when you surround yourself with people who share your […]
Grace
In this episode of The Daily Driver, I share advice I gave a young racer heading to his first big-money, multi-day event. The one word he needed to hear? Grace. Big events are long, expectations are high, and mistakes are part of the process. The difference isn’t whether you mess up, it’s how you respond […]
The stuff of LEGENDS
From time to time on The Daily Driver, I like to share the audio version of my column, The Science of Winning, which appears in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine. This week’s piece is titled “The Stuff of Legends.”
How can I improve this offseason?
In this episode of The Daily Driver, we’re talking about how racers can make real gains during what we call separation season, the offseason. While many step away or hit pause, this is actually the best opportunity to improve, refine habits, and build an edge that shows up when it matters most.
The Stuff of LEGEND
Every year. Every year! Every year, the NHRA Lucas Oil Series points chase delivers. Drama. Intrigue. Fairytales. Moonshots… Legends! Every championship has a story, and this year’s Lucas Oil Series champions are no exception. Whether it was Bubba Linke clinching his championship with a clutch performance on an otherwise random Thursday in Maple Grove, or […]