Learning To Lose

Learning To Lose

Author: Luke Bogacki May 18, 2026 Duration: 8:11

This week’s Question of the Week comes from Paul, who asks: My son is becoming a very good racer but he's not always the best sportsman. He doesn't handle losing well. Can you share any personal experience on how to learn to lose.

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.


Luke Bogacki has spent a lifetime at the drag strip, not just as a three-time NHRA World Champion, but as someone who constantly analyzes the minute details that separate a good run from a winning one. In Daily Driver, he channels that obsession into a daily conversation for the dedicated sportsman racer. This isn't about generic advice; it's a focused, daily deep-dive into the tangible aspects of competition. Every episode in its second season, which runs throughout November, tackles a single topic-from mental preparation and reaction times to car setup and event strategy. Luke draws directly from his own extensive experience as both a racer and a coach, sharing lessons learned through success and failure. The result is a uniquely concentrated resource that feels like having a seasoned champion in your ear each day, breaking down the craft in practical terms. For anyone who lives for the details of bracket racing and wants to refine their approach, this podcast delivers a daily dose of actionable insight straight from the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Character [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 7:26
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The perfect bracket car with Mikie Sturgill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:15
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Duration: 8:10
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Flexing the Finish Line Muscle with Justin Lamb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 8:41
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Duration: 4:20
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