Daily Driver Podcast

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 from this small-group experience. From footbrake and transbrake to the starting line, finish line, and everything in between, this Lab is all about becoming a more versatile and complete bottom bulb racer.

Interested? Sign up by visiting https://learn.thisisbracketracing.com/courses/gage-burch-win-light-lab

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 Phil Unruh still have plenty of opportunity, and how Jordan Pratt has quickly raced his way into the championship conversation.

The schedule is getting shorter, the opportunities are disappearing, and I believe our 2026 Super Gas World Champion comes from this group of four. Let’s nerd out on how it could all unfold.

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 have to challenge him, and why Zach Mazir is my long shot worth watching. There are still points on the table, races to be run, and plenty of scenarios that could shake things up before this championship is decided.

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 left and plenty of ways this thing can play out. Let’s dig into the points, the possibilities, and what each of these racers needs to make a run at the title.

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 could shape the final two months of the season? It’s time to nerd out on the Comp Eliminator championship chase.

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 around the questions racers are asking right now.

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 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.

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 with no box better than the box runs. Why not just run top bulb with no box at that point? Ego? I have the box why not use it? Maybe just a bad day on the box?”

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.