The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed Podcast

215: John DiBartolomeo Interview

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In this weeks interview, Jed goes without Luke to have a great sit down discussion with John DiBartolomeo. Topics range from John’s history in the sport, to big money racing’s effect on local tracks. Jed and John are all over the board in this wide ranging conversation. Be sure to tune in! 

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214: What bracket racers & promoters can learn from wider reaching events – with Wes Buck

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On the heels of last episode’s discussion about the financial aspect of sportsman racing, Luke sits down with Wes Buck. Buck, best known as the founder and editorial director at Drag Illustrated made a huge splash in 2020 as the promoter of the World Doorslammer Nationals. He discusses the motivation and the challenges that go into promoting an event of that magnitude, and the two explore how some of his experience and success could translate to the world of big dollar bracket racing.

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213: Sportsman Racer, Olympian, or Adult Film Star?

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May have taken the official plunge off the rails with this episode, after many trips seemingly off the rails, I think we found the limits this time! Luke and Jed have a really in depth and interesting conversation, “Can you actually race for a living?” As awesome as that segment is, it doesn’t hold a candle for what was to follow. Sportsman racer, Olympian, or Adult Film Star? Jed has to decide when given 16 different names. We think you all will find this incredibly entertaining, be sure to tune in! 

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212: Drag Champ Gary Interview

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Gary Don Free makes a return to the show, Drag Champ has grown in incredible ways since the last time Gary was on the show last nearly 100 episodes ago. Jed gets to talk about Drag Champ, its progress, and staff. 

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211: Jody Lang 2020 NHRA Stock Eliminator Champion

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Luke continues the winter interview series with 2020 NHRA Stock Eliminator Champion, Jody Lang. After a pair of points runner up finishes and a slew of top 10’s Jody finally was able to seal the deal in 2020. Luke gets to talk about Jody’s championship run in this weeks episode! Be sure to tune in. 

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210: The Bug Debates

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Folks, we have a very entertaining episode on tap for today. Luke and Jed discuss a series of Facebook posts made by Bug McCarty, and give them some analysis. The show takes a fun turn in the second half, with the guys ranking the top 5….errr or 7, active sportsman cars they would love to drive. 

Tip: Hang in for todays shoutouts…its worth it! 

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209: Pre-Season Top 25

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Luke and Jed are back for the new year! After a few weeks off, Luke and Jed recap a few of the recent races including the SFG Christmas Bash at Bradenton and the New Years Nationals at Palm Beach International Raceway. After that the guys go down the ever popular “Top 25” list path. This is the 2021 pre-season top 25. Tune in to hear where your favorites land on the list! 

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208: Charlie Lockhart Interview

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Jed sits down with Charlie Lockhart in a really interesting discussion, ranging from Charlie’s start in racing, to his favorite pizza topping! Charlie gets to weigh in on a lot of subjects, like what does footbraking need more of…and of course what does it need less of. Tune in for an awesome conversation! 

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207: Jeff Serra Interview

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Luke gets the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Serra to talk about his unbelievable season, specifically his monumental win at Memphis in October. Jeff talks about the trials and tribulations of the Great American Guaranteed Million and how his season has played out. 

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TIBR Webinar Special Episode

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Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb recorded their live This is Bracket Racing Elite webinar from 12/1/2020. 
This is Bracket Racing Elite open enrollment ends Friday 12/4! 

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