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Gratitude

Daily Driver - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
This episode was one that I couldn't wait to record and it's all about gratitude. Take a ride with me as we start back at my first Spring Fling Million win and end with the second win focusing on gratitude. 

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Let It Be

Daily Driver - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
The phrase 'let it be' can have dual meanings in racing. Both cultivate a similar physiology. In both, we are choosing to rest in confidence. We are prepared. We are experienced. We are ready, 

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The Biggest Key to Success

Daily Driver - April 08, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
In this episode, we're going to do something a little different. I'm going to read my latest column on Confidence from The Science of Winning. If you like this format, let us know! 

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Nerves

Daily Driver - April 01, 2024 09:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Being nervous doesn't mean you are unprepared or uncertain. It is possible to be both confident and nervous. Embrace the nerves.

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Starting Line Mechanics

Daily Driver - March 25, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
When we struggle on the starting line, we inherently look for reasons why. We don’t want to admit that the weak link is us. Whether that is mental or physical mechanics. How do fix it? Train it. Trust It. 

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Guilty

Daily Driver - March 18, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
We all have our days. Days when we feel not so great or feeling perhaps even sorry for our selves. That trap we fall into seeing this life as a burden. Flip the script and see it as a gift. 

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Memory (Part 2)

Daily Driver - March 11, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Last episode we talked about memory and focused on the things we want/need to remember. On this episode, let's explore the things that we might be better served to forget!

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Memory (Part 1)

Daily Driver - March 04, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
I've raced for a long time, so I tend to take for granted some of the simple stuff. This quote can be adapted to our racing “If there’s a request that you keep forgetting, that’s a sign that it isn’t very important. The really important stuff doesn’t go away.” - Jason Fried. 

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European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström makes the move to America to compete in the NHRA!

Women Take The Wheel - March 01, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
I welcome back Ida Zetterstrom! We first met her at PRI two-years ago, and she has accomplished so much since then. She’s European Top Fuel Champion, Swedish driver of the year – and now she’s made the move to the states to compete in the NHRA! Ida talks about her plans this season with...

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Interdependence and Control

Daily Driver - February 26, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
As we prepare for the upcoming season, it's natural to focus in on goal setting. But what we think about our goals for the upcoming season, we are usually thinking of the ultimate outcome. It's important to note that our outcomes in this sport are interdependent.

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At only 17, Audrey Gerberding is competing against guys twice her age - and winning - on Midwest dirt tracks!

Women Take The Wheel - February 23, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
She has been racing since she was only seven years-old! At the ripe old age of 17, Audrey Gerberding competes with the best at dirt tracks around the Midwest. She knows what she wants and has a bright racing future ahead of her. Hear how she plans to juggle driving and college in the co...

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The Wiring of Intuition

Daily Driver - February 19, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
We have so many things in our racing and in our lives that we connect the dots seemingly automatically. Probably way more often then we even realize. Connecting the dots on what we actually hear versus what we know or assume is happening. 

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Your Finest Hour

Daily Driver - February 12, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
"To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which cou...

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FOPO

Daily Driver - February 05, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Fear of Other People's Opinions. FOPO. In racing it's easy to caught up in wanting others to see us in a positive way, to recognize our talents. How do we stop caring what others think? Or at the very least how do we care less? 

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Train It & Trust It

Daily Driver - January 29, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
In Dr. Bob Rotella's book "How Champions Think" he introduces 'Train it. Trust it'. He talks about how having that mindset can change your game. In this episode, Luke talks about how we can apply that same mindset in our racecars. 

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Catch a Drop

Daily Driver - January 22, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
We have all been there, your on a run and you get dropped on your head. Of course it always seems to be on the run when your car picks up too, right? Is there anything that you can do to prevent it? Can you really 'catch the drop'? 

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Top End Throttle Stops

Daily Driver - January 15, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
The Top End Throttle Stop. Is it a fad that is here to stay? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss. This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch for free at thisisbracketracing.com/90

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Bracket Racing vs .90 Racing

Daily Driver - January 08, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Bracket Racing versus Super Class Racing. With the technological advances in the Super Classes, the two have become much more similar.  In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the differences and similarities of each style of racing.  This episode was t...

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Learning all about off-shore powerboat racing and Indy 500 history from Ellen Greenleaf

Women Take The Wheel - January 05, 2024 22:09 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ellen Greenleaf wears many hats in the motorsports industry, including a new sport for me to learn about – Off-Shore powerboat racing! Some of the things we talk about: what she's done to help mentor girls in motorsports, her passion-project documentary, and her family connection to the...

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What changes are required for .90 racing?

Daily Driver - January 01, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
This week's episode talks in reference to a dragster, specifically if you are a competitive bracket racing looking to dabble into Super Comp. Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss what is needed.  This episode was taken from our free “Super Class 101” training. Watch ...

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Victim Mentality

Daily Driver - December 25, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Racing is hard. The margins are thinner then ever and you will lay down a run that isn't good enough. In this episode, Luke talks about the importance of not becoming the victim, the only one it happens to. 

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Linda Vaughn is the First Lady of Motorsports, a racing Ambassador & all around cool lady!

Women Take The Wheel - December 21, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
I have the pleasure of sitting down with the first lady of motorsports, Linda Vaughn! No matter if you follow IndyCar, Drag Racing, NASCAR – you know who she is. We got together to talk at the 2023 Performance Racing Industry show in the new PRI Paddock Podcast Studio. She shares storie...

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Super Class Tire Selection

Daily Driver - December 18, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Tires, we all need them to race but what kind? What size? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb discuss what works best for Super Class Racing. 

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The Argument for Holding More

Daily Driver - December 11, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Continuing on from the last episode about holding, in this episode Luke dives into the argument for holding more. Is there a benefit to being able to hold a lot? Is there a skill set involved in holding a bunch? What are the advantages? 

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It's PRI Show Week and we have PRI Executive Editor Meredith Kaplan Burns in the studio!

Women Take The Wheel - December 05, 2023 18:50 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
It is PRI week in Indianapolis, so I have PRI Executive Editor Meredith Kaplan Burns in the podcast studio with me. We talk about how the PRI Show has grown over the years and what is new this everyone to see this year. She also shares what goes into being an editor of this industry lea...

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Hold More or Less?

Daily Driver - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
To be the "driver" or the "dialer"... Which one wins more in today's bracket racing scene? In this episode, Luke shares the pros and cons of each strategy and how the answer to this question has changed over time. In 2024? The answer may surprise you.

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Divisionals or Nationals - What's harder?

Daily Driver - December 04, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Both NHRA Divisionals and National events are important to a championship-winning score card... Which one is "easier" to win? What skills are required to overcome the unique challenges each event offers? In this episode, Luke is joined by special guest, Justin Lamb to discuss the intric...

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Super Class 60' Consistency

Daily Driver - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Inconsistent 60' times are a common issue for super class racers... What goes into achieving predictable, tightly grouped 60's on your .90 machine? In this episode, Luke Bogacki and Justin Lamb dive into all the variables at play.  This clip was taken from our free throttle stop traini...

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Throttle Stop Carburetor: Is smaller better?

Daily Driver - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
In our world, bigger is often better. But when it comes to carburetors, especially on a throttle stop application, this might not always be the case. Check out this video to hear 5x World Champion, Justin Lamb's experience. This clip was taken from our free throttle stop training: Supe...

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The Argument for Going (real) Slow

Daily Driver - November 27, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
In the midst of Champ's $500K race in a slow door car, let's talk about that argument. The argument for going slow, real slow. How could being one of the slowest competitors be an advantage?