Episodes

  • Understanding Data Acquisition: In the Lab w/ Mike Mans
    Apr 6 2026

    Today on The Daily Driver, I’m excited to introduce another course in our Win Light Lab program at This Is Bracket Racing - Win Light Lab: Understanding Data Acquisition, hosted by Mike Mans.

    Mike, a multi-time NHRA winner and respected shock and suspension expert, joins us to talk about the value of small-group learning and why it’s so effective for dialing in individual vehicle combinations. We also dive into how understanding and applying your data can turn a significant investment into a real competitive edge on the track.

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    17 mins
  • How can I make my car react quicker?
    Mar 30 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week comes from Brad, who asks: How can I make my car react quicker?

    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.

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    8 mins
  • What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line?
    Mar 23 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week comes from Jamey, who asks: What do you find is the best breathing technique at the starting line?

    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.

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    8 mins
  • What do racers want to hear on the mic?
    Mar 16 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week comes from Denny, who asks: What do racers want to hear during the race? Do you prefer just win loss stats(numbers)? Do you want history behind racers?

    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.

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    6 mins
  • To Double or Not to Double?
    Mar 9 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week comes from Mark, who asks: What percentage in the final round (Winner and RU) in $25k and larger races that allow it are doubled?

    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.

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    8 mins
  • How do you "game plan" when you don't know who your racing?
    Mar 2 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week comes from Robert, who asks: How do you game plan when you don’t know who you’re racing? Joining us to break it down is Kris Whitfield, guest instructor from ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, sharing insight on preparation, mindset, and strategy when the matchup is unknown.

    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.

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    6 mins
  • The top 5 sportsman racers of all time
    Feb 23 2026

    This week’s Question of the Week doesn’t actually come in question form and full transparency, I borrowed the idea from the Be00Take00 Podcast. Instead, today’s Daily Driver dives into a fun (and debatable) topic: Who are the top five sportsman racers of all time?

    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.

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    7 mins
  • Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?
    Feb 16 2026

    Today on The Daily Driver, we continue on with the Question of the Week, a segment many of you already recognize from the ThisIsBracketRacing Facebook page. Now, we’re bringing those conversations to the podcast. This week’s question: "Are Bottom Bulb Racers Really at a Disadvantage?"


    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.

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    7 mins