Latest Luke bogacki Podcast Episodes
Perfection
Daily Driver - May 01, 2023 15:55 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAre you a perfectionist? Have you convinced yourself that such perfectionism serves you? I've often held myself to incredible standards... And I've been very hard on myself when I've failed to uphold those standards. Often times, that constant drive - that incessant pursuit has helped ...
Patience
Daily Driver - April 24, 2023 15:31 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThere is an element of patience in what we do - this HARD game that we choose to play; and how patiently staying the course (even when the destination isn’t completely clear) has a tendency to pay off (often when we least expect it).
Passion
Daily Driver - April 17, 2023 01:21 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe Daily Driver podcast presented by ThisIsBracketRacing.com is a daily podcast dedicated to helping sportsman drag racers become the best version of themselves on the race track. Each day in season 2 (which stretches from November 1 through November 30), 3-time NHRA World Champion Luke Bogacki ...
Morning of the Million
Daily Driver - April 07, 2023 12:17 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA speech for the ages. Listen in on what reads like pre-game pump up message to those competing on the biggest stage of their careers. Taken from an exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE strategy session, this episode describes competing in the most electrifying atmosphere our sport has t...
Analyzing Outcomes for Growth
Daily Driver - March 31, 2023 22:57 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsI believe that we tend to overestimate the presence of skill in our own positive outcomes. And that we tend to overestimate the presence of luck in our negative outcomes. When we view others, however, that gets flipped. We tend to overestimate the presence of luck in other's successes....
Weather Factors
Daily Driver - March 21, 2023 13:06 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhile we typically use this podcast space to focus on the psychology of competition (partly because you've requested it, but mostly because that's totally my bag!), we occasionally get requests for more specific, technical, on-track insight. The most common of those requests often revol...
Hoops Reflections (Part 2)
Daily Driver - March 13, 2023 14:23 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn a previous episode, I shared some takeaways from coaching youth basketball that I think apply directly to driving a race car. If that may have seemed like a stretch, this week's show may provide a more direct parallel. In it, I discuss some of the lessons that coaching has to offer t...
Hoops Reflections (Part 1)
Daily Driver - March 06, 2023 13:09 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat does coaching 4th and 5th grade basketball have to do with drag racing you ask? Well, maybe more than you think. In this episode, I share what I've learned about staying in the moment when we're surrounded by overwhelm. When there are 7 different things I could focus on, how do I p...
Build a new sand castle
Daily Driver - February 27, 2023 12:39 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur game is filled with ups and downs. It's easy to go from "hero to zero" and feel like we're only as good as our last run down the race track. In this episode, I share a mindset you can use to combat this constant battle of ups and downs.
Potential bye
Daily Driver - February 22, 2023 12:35 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode we discuss the (obvious) benefits of a potential bye run and the common pitfalls racers often overlook when sitting on the bye. While these pitfalls can have a negative impact on performance, a simple mindset shift in the staging lanes can help you avoid them altogether....
Where to begin?
Daily Driver - February 13, 2023 14:04 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhere do you start when you're new to this? How do you "catch up" when you feel like you're years behind the rest of your competitors? In this episode, I share what I believe to be the best approach for accelerating your learning curve when you're new to bracket racing.
"We need you back for a re-run..."
Daily Driver - February 06, 2023 14:54 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsGetting called back for a re-run doesn't happen very often, but when it does... It's often associated with some feelings of discontent. In this episode, I share some of my "re-run" experience and how I approach these rounds.
Leveling Up
Daily Driver - January 30, 2023 15:53 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhen should you "level up" to the next class? Or should you at all? In this episode, I discuss this question and share key factors you should be considering.
Cultivated Ignorance (Part 2)
Daily Driver - January 23, 2023 15:18 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsLast week we discussed the idea of "cultivated ignorance"- purposely ignoring distractions or annoyances that we find ourselves in at the race track. This week, I share a story of a staging lanes argument I had many years ago that drives this point home.
Cultivated Ignorance (Part 1)
Daily Driver - January 16, 2023 15:34 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat if we could ignore everything upsetting or distracting in the race car? To have that trash-talking opponent's words go in one ear and out the other? These annoyances only affect us to the extent that we let them... In this episode, I share how to adopt a sense of "cultivated ignoran...
Starting Line Procedure
Daily Driver - January 09, 2023 16:58 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAn age old problem: your car "rocks" forward/backward when you set the transbrake. Should you wire-in a Line Lock to fix this issue? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to approach this issue.
Marathon Events
Daily Driver - January 04, 2023 15:11 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsEver prepare for a Marathon? How about a Marathon race? Yea, the 4+ day mega races, with high stakes. Whether it's a Million dollar bracket race, the US Nationals, or even your annual trek to the bracket finals... These races present unique challenges (and opportunities) from your typica...
Boldly optimistic
Daily Driver - December 26, 2022 05:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIs the choice to be optimistic as black and white as I tend to make it out to be? In this episode, I share some perspective that will help you understand the value in being "boldly optimistic" at and away from the race track.
Judging track conditions
Daily Driver - December 19, 2022 19:11 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe Daily Driver is back! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our listeners, we have decided to continue posting new Daily Driver episodes on a Weekly basis; every Monday. To kick things off, here's a new episode on "Judging track conditions"!
The future of the Daily Driver
Daily Driver - December 19, 2022 19:11 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou asked... We delivered! Starting today, we'll post new Daily Driver episodes on a weekly basis. You can expect a new episode to drop every Monday morning.
Sympathetic Joy
Daily Driver - December 02, 2022 16:17 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, I share a mental framework that challenges the way we often think about the success of those around us.
Raw Data
Daily Driver - November 30, 2022 22:10 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat aspect of your program needs the most work? In other words, how do you determine where you should be focusing your efforts to improve? In this episode, I share how you can use "raw data" (instead of emotion) to pinpoint this areas and start improving.
Burnout
Daily Driver - November 29, 2022 13:30 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat to do when you feel "tired" of all this racing. It's a common feeling; burnout after a long season. But there's no need to feel guilty about it. In this episode, I share how to manage racing "burnout".
Take .00x or go dead on?
Daily Driver - November 28, 2022 14:30 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat's the best finish line strategy? Should you focus on trying to "take" .00x at the stripe? Or is it more about trying to "match the scoreboard" and go dead on? To be honest, my answer on this has changed over time. In this episode I explain my personal opinion and share how you can a...
Optimal ET?
Daily Driver - November 25, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhat's the best ET for bracket racing? Is a 4.40 dragster better than a 4.60 dragster? Do faster cars have the advantage? Is there a "Sweet spot" for door cars? The truth is, ANY of these ET ranges can win (they do all the time). The "optimal" ET is more than just a number. In this episo...
The addiction of our time
Daily Driver - November 22, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHigh achievers often face a common dilemma; the unattainable pursuit of perfection. How can we embrace this challenge to keep things exciting?
The Way of the Bee
Daily Driver - November 21, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIs there such thing as an original thought? Or is every new idea the combination of numerous ideas we've already heard?
The value of the Physical
Daily Driver - November 20, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDoes physical health affect performance on the race track? In this episode, Luke shares his answer along with some examples to support his case.
Whatever happens
Daily Driver - November 19, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings"Everything happens for a reason"... Whether you believe this or not, there's a powerful mindset tool hidden in this message.
Overnight success
Daily Driver - November 18, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou've heard that quote right? "It takes 20 years to make an overnight success". Racing is kind of like that. Race by race, it may feel like you're failing to make progress. But when you look up after 5 years you can be in a totally different place. How do you make sure that happens? Tha...
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