Episode 022: Luke’s Big Win at the Spring Fling Million
In this episode, the guys recap the 2nd annual K&N Spring Fling Million, which brought the biggest victory of Luke’s career. What’s more? Jed and Luke squared off in round 5 of the main event! They talk about that, the spoils of victory, what went into the win, and they recap the entire week in […]
Episode 021: Powerball Recap with the Big Winner
In this episode, the guys talk with $250,000 Powerball champion Cameron Manuel. In addition, they break down last week’s action from coast to coast, preview the K&N Spring Fling Million Las Vegas, and announce the winner of the Last BIG Thing.
Episode 020: Vegas/Memphis Recap, Powerball Preview
In this episode, the guys recap the weekend events in Las Vegas, South Georgia, and Memphis. Luke & Jed also make their picks for the $250,000 Powerball Main Event, and discuss the five nominees for the LAST BIG Thing.
Episode 019: Marketing in Sportsman Drag Racing
In this episode, the guys discuss marketing and sponsorship at the sportsman level. Who better to speak on that topic than longtime NHRA standout and representative for a multitude of racing & non-racing related companies: Tommy Phillips. Tommy discusses some of his keys to marketing success, how he applies the same principles to his role […]
Episode 018: Recapping a Big Weekend
In this episode, the guys discuss the NHRA Gatornationals, as well as big buck races from across the country and the IHRA event in San Antonio. Luke & Jed also announce the finalists for the LAST Big Thing, discuss the upcoming weekend events in Huntsville and Gulfport, and lament their NCAA tournament bracket failures. Listen […]
Episode 017: Drag Racing Psychology
In this episode, the guys have a spirited conversation with Dr. Tami Eggleston, a sports psychologist with a drag racing background. Tami, who holds a PHD in Psychology in addition to over 2 decades of racing experience, talks about the finer points of sports psychology and the role that it plays within our sport. In […]
Episode 016: The Next BIG Thing
In this episode, the guys talk with the seventeen-year-old driver who you listeners voted the NEXT BIG THING in sportsman drag racing: Caleb Ellison. In addition, Luke & Jed discuss the week’s results from Oklahoma to Arizona and points in between. Plus Luke breaks down the Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament (because you care), and […]
The Vega’s Backstory
This is a blog about a car. Not just any car, mind you, but a car that is as dear to me as any material object I’ve ever possessed. This is a blog about my 1974 Chevrolet Vega. Most people mistakenly believe that I’ve owned my Vega my entire life; that it was somehow passed […]
Episode 015: Race Results, Excessive Braking & The NEXT Big Thing
What else could Luke & Jed possibly lead with in this episode? They discuss Jerry Emmons’ disqualification for excessive braking in the quarterfinal round of the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, at length. In addition, they review the results from Phoenix, as well as the NHRA Division 2 opener in Orlando and the Super 7 […]
Episode 014: Women in Drag Racing
In this episode, the guys discuss some of the obstacles facing women in our sport. Since Luke & Jed’s insight is obviously limited in that area, they enlisted 2-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders to share her opinions. In addition to her thoughts on climbing the ladder and shattering the glass ceiling, Erica […]