The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield

The Win Light Lab with Kris Whitfield

Author: Luke Bogacki February 9, 2026 Duration: 9:33

Today on The Daily Driver, I am excited to announce a new program coming to This Is Bracket Racing: The Win Light Lab. Rolling out throughout 2026, each version of the Lab will be hosted by one of our ELITE instructors including Mike Mans, Justin Lamb, Kris Whitfield, Gage Burch, Mikey Sturgill, and Matt Dadas. Each Lab will be focused on a different element of competition.

We kick things off with The Win Light Lab: The Mental Edge, hosted by Kris Whitfield, who joins us today to talk about why small-group learning matters and why the mental game is such a powerful separator in racing.


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.
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