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The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedCan Dragsters even win anymore? Fall Fling Recap, NHRA, and Bottom Bulb action at Summit Motorsports Park!Big episode, Luke and Jed recap the Fall Fling at Bristol, which of course was dominated by door cars! Luke catches us up on various NHRA points chases, and a great Bottom Bulb race at Summit Motorsports Park. All of that and more! Tune in now! 2023-10-061h 06The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedNHRA Battles Shaping Up and Light Bracket ActionJed joined Luke on the eve of the Labor Day $250k for this week's Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast. In it, we packed a ton of discussion about both the past week and a monstrous Labor Day weekend on the horizon:
Brad Burton and Tyler Caheely made big strides toward a Super Stock national championship: are they on a collision course to battle for the title?
A new title contender in Super Comp?
Could a 16-second pickup truck be the weapon of choice in Stock Eliminator?
A we ready to crown the next bottom bulb king?
Bold predictions (sure...2023-09-011h 10The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedJegs Speedweek, Final Mile High Nationals, ECF and more!Luke and Jed discuss results from a few races around the country, mainly highlighting Jegs Speedweek and the points implications that went along with those results. The final Mile High Nationals at Bandimere and the feel good stories from there. Of course, Luke spent last week at the Eastern Conference Finals, and highlights the main points from that event. 2023-07-211h 21The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedRex Simmermaker on WinLight Bets and the pending marriage between drag racing and sports wageringLuke is joined by Rex Simmermaker of WinLight Bets, as they discuss the changing climate of sports betting and gambling in general, and the opportunities afforded to sportsman drag racing as a result. Rex details the new WinLight Bets App, his vision in founding the organization, and where it could lead. Is real time (and real money) wagering on the horizon? If/when that does happen, what are the chances that wagering impacts the validity of competition? Where does the money come from, and where does it (or could it) go? Prior to bringing R...2023-05-1959 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedInside the Fling: A deep dive into the 2022 Spring Fling Million.In honor of this year's Spring Fling Million, Luke & Jed were joined by Peter Biondo to dive deep into the competitive elements of the most-prestigious race of the year: The Moser Engineering Spring Fling Million.This bonus episode includes over 2 hours of strategic commentary and race insight from Luke, Jed, and Peter. Listen in as the guys go round-by-round from Round 6 to the Final round.The video version of this production is available for free, complete with live stream clips, live timing data, and commentary video.Watch at thisisbracketracing.com/recap2023-04-042h 13The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWelcome to the Mystic podcast, where Luke & Jed can tell the future!Luke and Jed have started the season with some killer predictions. They cover Baby Gator results, the Top Bulb 150 at Gulfport and the West Coast Bracket Races event at Tucson. A relatively action packed weekend for March! Tune in now to hear the guys take on the weekends happenings. 2023-03-101h 15The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedJonathan Maugans and NCAA Bracket update!Luke and Jed get to catch up with Jonathan Maugans, they talked lots of bottom bulb racing, and introduced us to the Bottom Bulb Explosion which will be contested at Mid-America Dragway April 29-May 1. Near and dear to Luke's basketball loving heart, he keeps us up to date on the NCAA Sportsman Racing "ideas" bracket. 2022-04-011h 26The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedNHRA Sportsman Kicks off for 2022Luke and Jed are back together to kickoff some of the first major racing of 2022. Luke reports from the west coast, where he will be spending a couple months with the NHRA series along with the Spring Fling Million. They also cover some results from the King of the Coast and Southern Big Bucks Shootout, both of which that had really strong crowds. Tune in now to hear their take on all of it! 2022-03-041h 21The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedLuke’s Big Announcement, TIBR Drivers Series and Electric Cars!Huge announcement out of the Luke Bogacki Motorsports camp for the 2022 season! Jed weighs in on a couple of footbrake race rule changes that are trying to keep the spirit of the "footbrake" racing where they belong. Finally, Ashley Thompson joins the guys to discuss this years This Is Bracket Racing Driver Series, with its awesome nationwide competition and huge payouts! 2022-02-111h 20The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedAll Champions All the TimeLuke and Ashley recap the This is Bracket Racing Drivers Series. Jed joins Luke to cover the Summit E.T. National champions, as well as confirmed locks on NHRA Sportsman champions. 2021-11-051h 44
The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedTroy Williams on the MillionAfter last weeks million drama, Troy Williams asked to come on the show to give his perspective, honest, and to the point. Luke, Jed, and Troy also preview and make picks for the NHRA ET Championships. Luke details some NHRA points changes after Rockingham, and finish out with some more bad beats. A long, interesting, must listen episode. 2021-10-292h 44The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed250: Troy Williams on the MillionAfter last weeks million drama, Troy Williams asked to come on the show to give his perspective, honest, and to the point. Luke, Jed, and Troy also preview and make picks for the NHRA ET Championships. Luke details some NHRA points changes after Rockingham, and finish out with some more bad beats. A long, interesting, must listen episode. 2021-10-292h 48The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedBest Halloween Costume Ever!!! Oh and Some Racing Talk!Luke and Jed have a huge episode on tap. A ton of racing, all over the country, big bracket racing turnouts, along with Luke racing in Ohio. Of course this time of year, an episode wouldn't be complete without an in depth update on NHRA points implications. Tune in for another sportsman racing filled episode!2021-10-151h 55The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed247: Real Housewives of...Comp Eliminator?Luke and Jed put together a huge show, with a ton of entertaining discussion. From Fall Fling results with similar names, to Luke being in OHIO...to Comp Eliminator Drama, you name it you'll find it. A great show on tap, be sure to tune in! 2021-10-092h 05The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed237: ECF Winners, NHRA results, and Some Big Money Bracket RacingLuke and Jed cover racing from all over, among that coverage Luke goes mini-nerd out on some really close NHRA points battles that are shaping up. The Eastern Conference Finals had some great performances, as well as some various big money racing around the country. Tune in for a great show! 2021-07-231h 22The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed235: WFC RecapLuke and Jed are together this week after what was a very successful weekend for both. Jed, after another very successful WFC, recaps some of the results and stories from his weekend. Luke, fresh off a Super Gas divisional win at Summit Motorsports Park, discusses some of the results and stories from the NHRA side. They also discuss the SFG 500k postponement. Tune in for another entertaining show!2021-07-091h 44The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed233: NHRA Mid-Season Review with Kevin McKennaLuke and Jed come together to start the episode for a couple minutes to honor Kyle Seipel. Luke then catches up with our return guest Kevin McKenna, Sr. Editor of NHRA National Dragster, to review the NHRA season as we find ourselves mid-season in lots of exciting points battles. Tune in now to hear their take on this seasons progress. 2021-06-251h 02The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed231: Rock Haas and TIBR Driver Series Update with Ashley ThompsonLuke catches up with some of the past weeks racing, and then gets to sit down with long time NHRA standout Rock Haas. They discuss Rock's "Rocking Super Class Shootout", and the advent of these races that are are occuring with NHRA type competition without being under the NHRA umbrella. In the second part of the show Luke catches up with TIBR Driver Series brainchild Ashley Thompson and discusses the series progress, and some big news. 2021-06-111h 10The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed229: Dream Team Shootout RecapLuke and Jed spend a fair amount of time recapping the Dream Team Shootout as well as results from Holly Springs, and other large races around the country. Luke discusses some of the red hot sportsman drivers to keep an eye out for. Finally Jed finishes us off with a #manscaped ad, that is most definitely worth listening to. 2021-05-281h 07The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed228: Is Nick Hastings the greatest ever?Luke and Jed are back together this week. They go into a lengthy discussion about the reign on big money racing that Nick Hastings currently holds on the sport, as well as comparisons and opinions on the "greatest ever" discussion. Luke discusses early season NHRA success, and results. As always some entertaining #manscaped reads and general racing discussion from the past few weeks. 2021-05-201h 30The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed211: Jody Lang 2020 NHRA Stock Eliminator ChampionLuke continues the winter interview series with 2020 NHRA Stock Eliminator Champion, Jody Lang. After a pair of points runner up finishes and a slew of top 10's Jody finally was able to seal the deal in 2020. Luke gets to talk about Jody's championship run in this weeks episode! Be sure to tune in. 2021-01-221h 04The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed209: Pre-Season Top 25Luke and Jed are back for the new year! After a few weeks off, Luke and Jed recap a few of the recent races including the SFG Christmas Bash at Bradenton and the New Years Nationals at Palm Beach International Raceway. After that the guys go down the ever popular "Top 25" list path. This is the 2021 pre-season top 25. Tune in to hear where your favorites land on the list! 2021-01-081h 38The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedTIBR Webinar Special EpisodeLuke Bogacki and Justin Lamb recorded their live This is Bracket Racing Elite webinar from 12/1/2020. This is Bracket Racing Elite open enrollment ends Friday 12/4! 2020-12-033h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed206: The "Poddy's"This weeks episode, one of the most fun of the year, has become affectionately known as "The Poddy's" (our "awards" show). Luke and Jed will break down all the happenings from 2020 and hand out their "awards", ok so we don't actually have any awards to hand out...but it makes for really great podcast content! Tune in to hear this years "Best Appearing Driver" and the GOAT...or goat were according to Luke and Jed! 2020-11-252h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed205: Thomas Gall (GallstarTV) InterviewHere at the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast with Luke and Jed, we really have a favorite time of year, and thats "interview season", while no racing is happening in most of the country, we begin catching up with racers, and their stories. We kick this years interviews off with Thomas Gall, originator of GallstarTV, a bracket racing youtube channel (5:55). Luke gets to delve into Gall's background, how the channel came to fruitition and where its heading in the future. A really interesting episode be sure to tune in! GallstarTV2020-11-201h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed201: NHRA analysis and OG Million predictionsLuke is joined by NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna to recap NHRA points to this point and look at possible scenarios going forward with 5 events points eligible events remaining. As the OG million is underway as this episode goes live, Luke and Kevin discuss it's history and make some predictions. 2020-10-231h 21The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed195: Indy Preview and TIBR Driver SeriesLuke catches up with Kevin McKenna previewing "The Big Go". In a very strange year for NHRA....and well everything, Indy will be very interesting. To round out the show Ashley Thompson from This is Bracket Racing Elite, joins Luke to further discuss The Driver Series, that is hitting limited tracks this season in its debut. Tune in to hear about the awesome series! 2020-09-041h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed193: Ten stories that will play out in 2020 and a new Top 5Luke and Jed discussed ten stories that we think will dominate the Sportsman Drag Racing discussion as we wind down 2020. In addition, they roll out another popular "Top 5" segment... This week: Our top five "post-race messages." These are mostly from a previous era: sayings on the back of race cars meant to bid a defeated opponent well (example: "Game Over"). As always, you can listen and subscribe wherever you normally access your favorite podcasts:2020-08-212h 00The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed192: Toby Baptiste Interview and TIBR Driver Series RolloutLuke gets the chance to catch up with Renegade Race Fuels founder Toby Baptiste. Toby's story is very inspirational and we are sure you will enjoy it. Towards the end of the show, Ashley Thompson from This is Bracket Racing Elite, joins Luke to roll out the new Drivers Series, which is sure to be a big hit. Listen in for more details! 2020-08-141h 07The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed191: Future of Bracket Racing and Top 5 Racing SongsLuke and Jed are back together this week. The guys discuss (not for the first time) the future of our sport, where things are going, and how they will get there. In the second half of the show, they got into some fun stuff, this weeks Top 5 list. For this week, top 5 racing songs! Great episode on tap!2020-08-071h 34The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed190: James Kunkel InterviewWe are going Luke-less this week. Producer Mark joins Jed to help out a little bit with co-hosting. They cover some of the limited racing that happened last weekend, including a pretty good showing for our own producer Mark at the Cars Protection Plus Top bulb 660. The real star of the show however was James Kunkel, who pulled off an incredible feat, doubling up in Super Comp at the double divisional in Topeka, KS. Tune in to find out why his accomplishment was extraordinarily special. 2020-07-311h 16The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed189: Various Results and Top 5 excuses for not going racing.In this weeks episode Luke and Jed recap some of the last weeks racing, but most importantly this weeks TOP 5 LIST! Top 5 "excuses" for not going racing, very entertaining. 2020-07-241h 47The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW Moroso 5-dayKevin McKenna joins Luke once again for this week's "Way Back Wednesday" Bonus episode. Together, they take a deep dive into 30+ years of the prestigious Moroso 5-Day!2020-07-201h 00The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed188: Willie Burnett InterviewLuke gets to sit down with Willie Burnett, a very entertaining episode with wide ranging topics of conversation. From state of bracket racing talk, to state of the world talk! 2020-07-171h 24The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed187: Steve Sisko, SFG 1.1 million recap and WFC!Luke & Jed recap the richest event in drag racing history, the SFG 1.1 Million and even catch up with racings latest millionaire: Steve Sisko! In addition, Jed looks back on the biggest World Footbrake Challenge in the event's illustrious 14-year history. They also hit on the California Gold Rush, look ahead to the resumption of the NHRA Mello Yello tour this weekend, and speculate on the future of the sports' premier series. As always, please support our advertisers: IHRA and ThisIsBracketRacing.com2020-07-102h 08The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW 2004Luke and Kevin McKenna are back with Way Back Wednesday, circa 2004!2020-07-021h 00The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW 2003This week, Luke and Kevin McKenna dial the Way Back Machine back 17 years to 2003: Greg Anderson's first Pro Stock Championship, John Labbous's career defining Million, Steve Bartman, and the release of iTunes!2020-07-021h 08The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed185: Jeff Miles InterviewLuke gets the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Miles. Tune in to hear their conversation! 2020-06-261h 47The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedSpring Fling Recap, “Cheating” in Louisville, and Top 5 Racer Nicknames!Luke & Jed lead off with a summary of the Galot Spring Fling and news from the first huge weekend of big dollar bracket racing in the pandemic-delayed season. They spend a lot of the show detailing a strange and alarming situation from the Derby City $50k before touching on weekend results and stories from the C.P. Promotions $50k event in Texas, the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular at Dragway 42, and the NHRA Division 6 event in Seattle. Then the duo closed with what has become a fun staple: their individual “Top 5.” This week’s Top 5: our favorite racer nicknames!2020-06-191h 47The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW 2002Kevin McKenna joins Luke once again to throw it back to 2002! They discuss all the news that is (was) news in and around the sport of drag racing from 18 years past!2020-06-181h 12The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW 2001In this edition of "Throwback Thursday," Luke and Kevin McKenna revisit 2001. Obviously the dominating story of the year came on September 11. The duo discusses where they were on that fateful day, the impacts on their lives, and (on a more trivial scale) the effect of 9/11 on the sport of drag racing. As usual, they break down the biggest stories in the year of sportsman racing: from the NHRA professional ranks, to the Lucas Oil Series, the IHRA and big dollar bracket action.2020-06-151h 13The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed183: Cheating...again? Big Race Results!A little different episode on tap for this weeks regular episode. Luke goes solo on this one! Jed's "on assignment" at the Spring Fling at Galot, so Luke took the reigns to discuss the happenings in the world of sportsman drag racing. Luke gets the chance to delve into some hot button topics, cheating devices..again, "performance enhancing drugs" and of course some results from the past week. Tune in for an awesome show! 2020-06-121h 01The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed181: Henry Roberson InterviewLuke gets the chance to sit down with Henry Roberson. Henry has made a name for himself with his Facebook Live videos racing on the west coast! Tune in for an awesome interview! 2020-06-081h 14The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed182: The Times we are Living in, and Some Actual Racing!Luke opens this week’s episode with a brief, heartfelt monologue on the sad and troubling times in our country… Then he and Jed completely flip the script for one of the more humorous and enjoyable episodes we’ve had in a while. On the docket: some (gasp) actual race coverage from the SFG event in Iowa! Also, big news from NHRA and Summit Raceway Park. Then, the good stuff… The guys dive deep into their latest top 5 breakdown: the best race car names in history. Follow that with an impromptu trivia time, and and epic list of shoutouts... Let’s just...2020-06-051h 30The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWBW-2010Today, Luke & Kevin dial the (not so) Way Back Machine to 2010: Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress, the final season of Oprah, Don Prudhomme’s retirement, and bracket domination from John Labbous, Jr. and Gary Williams.2020-06-041h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedStory Time with Kris WhitfieldLuke gets to sit down with Kris Whitfield in this weeks storytime. 2020-06-021h 09The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed180: Normalcy, Michael Jordan and Famous Track Employees!We have a HUGE episode for your listening pleasure! Luke and Jed, discuss current moves to open areas of the country, are we headed for some normalcy? They discuss the Michael Jordan documentary, and finish up with an ever popular Top 5 segment about favorite famous track employees, that we all have run across around the country! 2020-05-222h 04The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedWay Back Wednesday to 2008Luke is back with Kevin McKenna for Way Back Wednesday. This week, the duo looks back on the year of the Michael Phelps Olympics, David Tyree's helmet catch, Dan Fletcher's Competition Eliminator domination, Alan Johnson's split with DSR, and Scotty Richardson's WFC repeat: it's 2008 in the world of drag racing.2020-05-151h 24The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedTBT 2007Luke goes down memory lane this week, he and Kevin McKenna talk about 2007. Tune in to hear this weeks throw back Thursday!2020-05-081h 18The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed178: Brian Lohnes on the revised NHRA national event schedule and moreThis week, he welcomed NHRA Lead Announcer Brian Lohnes to tell Luke why he's wrong about his prediction that there wouldn't be a traditional NHRA national in 2020. In addition to providing some optimism for the proposed NHRA season, Brian weighed in with thoughts about some on-track activity as tracks in some areas of the country begin to open up. The duo closed with both grease monkey and nerdy bookworm fun as well - a little something for everyone!2020-05-061h 02The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedThrow back Thursday-2006 With Luke and Kevin McKennaOn this week's Throwback Thursday, Luke and K-Mac take us back to the time of Kid Rock & Pamela Anderson, Talladega Nights, and "The Run" (Tony Schumacher). That's right it's 2006 in the world of Sportsman Drag Racing! 2020-05-011h 17The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed177: Where do we stand?Luke and Jed are back together this week. Discussing topics ranging from what races are happening, what races are postponed, when are they happening? Then they moved into a fun topic, with all of the Netflix documentary watching going on during these times, the guys discuss which racers they'd love to see a documentary on. They even called in producer Mark to weigh in! 2020-04-291h 31The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedThrowback Thursday to 2005 w/ Kevin McKennaWe're trying something new during this social distancing/shelter in place/quarantine period, in addition to our regular weekly episodes. We're calling it Throwback Thursday! The premise is simple: each week we'll select a year from at least a decade ago; and discuss the sportsman drag racing events, stories, and standout performers... As if it happened yesterday. This episode's feature: 2005! Luke is joined by National Dragster staffer and drag racing historian Kevin McKenna for this look back on one of the more memorable seasons in sportsman drag racing history.2020-04-261h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedBonus Story Time with Tommy PhillipsThis sound came from a live interview Luke did on This is Bracket Racing's Facebook page, we bring it to you, podcast listeners, as a direct recording, no ads, no drops, or cuts, just a really cool sit down story with Luke and Tommy. Enjoy! 2020-03-2741 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed149: Scott Lemen Interview!Luke gets a chance to sit down with Dragraceresults.com owner and co-founder of Collectortethers.com. With decades of racing experience, and an all-around industry presence. Luke gets to pick Scott’s brain on lots of topics including the status of big money bracket racing and where its headed.2019-10-0358 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed146: Luke interviews Chris GarretsonLuke gets to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Chris Garretson, made famous for finishing 6th in Super Comp National points for 2018, with a 110-mph airplane front tired and top end throttle stopped dragster.2019-09-111h 25The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed145: The Big GO Recap and NHRA Sportsman Points OutlookThe guys talk about KC Pesnell fallout, some Labor Day results from Summit Motorsports Park, and then go into the Big Go at Indy. Luke breaks down the weekend’s events. Every year around this time Luke goes full out NERD on the NHRA Sportsman.2019-09-051h 32The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed138: Luke and Jed Break Down the Big Money SceneMuch anticipated, Luke and Jed give their thoughts and opinions on the state of big money racing. They talk about race structures, effects on local programs, and what’s keeping these races so successful.2019-07-171h 05The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed134: Interview with Danny BastianelliLuke gets a chance to sit down with the “Delaware Destroyer” Danny Bastianelli. Luke gets some insight on Danny’s long history in the sport.2019-06-1856 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed128: The Peep ShowLuke and Jed get the opportunity to pick the brain of Peeps Pennington, after his win at the Spring Fling Million, with its historical $375,000 payout! Peeps shares how the day went, his emotions, and of course the after celebration!2019-05-0954 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed127: Vegas Million Re-CapLuke and Jed re-cap the Spring Fling Million, and Luke discusses his take on splits or lack thereof. From there the guys cover results from the ATI Bigfoot $40k Footbrake race, as well as the Texas Triple 10’s.2019-05-021h 09The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedSpecial This is Bracket Racing Elite Q&A Session with Luke, Kevin Brannon, and Justin LambLuke, KB and Justin, get together to answer some of your questions. Covering a wide range of topics, from Setup questions, to strategy, these guys get down to the nuts and bolts of the sport. They also talk about the benefits and advantages of being a member of This is Bracket Racing Elite.2019-03-1349 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedThis is Bracket Racing Elite Special EpisodeIn this BONUS episode, Luke and Kevin Brannon discuss racing strategy, philosophy, and execution (at both ends of the track). Luke and KB are the lead instructors within ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE, an exclusive online membership community. Within the group, they hold regular live chats in which they discuss topics and field a variety of questions presented by group members. This bonus episode is essentially a public version of that; and a bit of a glimpse inside ThisIsBracketRacing ELITE.2018-12-0853 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 102: NHRA Champions Crowned, JJ’s Top 10In this week’s episode, lead (only) Sportsman Drag Racing correspondent J.J. Pennington shares his Top 10 from October! In addition, Luke and Jed recap the drama in Las Vegas that culminated in 6 of the 7 NHRA sportsman world champions being crowned. They also previewed the upcoming Summit Series World Championships in Pomona and break down the action from the World Series of Bracket Racing in Georgia.2018-11-071h 22The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 097: Jake Howard Rules the World; NHRA Titles Still Anyone’s GuessIn this episode, Luke & Jed discuss Jake Howard’s incredible run: all he does is win E.T. Finals (that’s 5 in 3 years, and 3 in 3 weeks for those keeping score at home). Luke took a deeper dive into the NHRA national points chase in Super Stock, Super Comp, and Top Sportsman to break down the championship contenders and their odds. The guys closed the show with a couple of listener e-mails that depict some unique and thought provoking situations (re-runs, points implications, gifted rounds, etc.). Plus the usual nonsense: BTE Who’s Hot, What’s On Tap, Shoutouts and more.2018-10-031h 27The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 095: Bracket Finals DominationLuke and Jed did their best to recap an incredible weekend of racing from across the country. Jake Howard and Mikie Sturgill headlined a weekend chalk full of E.T. Finals action with rare doubles. Cory Gulitti and Andy Schmall showed out in big dollar bracket competition. We’ve got new national points leaders in two NHRA categories. Lots to talk about - plus potentially the most memorable Luke rant/tangent to date. That and more on one long episode of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast!2018-09-191h 29The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 094: Patriot Day Special & Zach Schlumpf from “Dialed In w/ Jake & Zach”In this episode, Luke & Jed get “Dialed In” with Zach Schlumpf, co-host of a new racing podcast titled “Dialed In with Jake & Zach. In addition, they recapped a fairly light weekend of racing action highlighted by a pair of NHRA divisional events, and previewed a big weekend of bracket finals action on the horizon. Jed, Luke and Producer Mark also weighed in with memories from September 11, seventeen years later.2018-09-121h 12The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 093: Devin Isenhower, JJ’s Top Ten, and all things Big GO!In this episode, the guys caught up with recent NHRA U.S. National Super Gas champion (and current Super Gas points leader) Devin Isenhower to recap the biggest win of his young career. That leads their in-depth coverage of the Big Go, and some of the stories of note from the fabled event. Lead (only) Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast correspondent JJ Pennington provided his Top 10 for the month of August, and the guys closed the show with a pair of epic Racer Confidential stories.2018-09-051h 27The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 089: World Super Pro Challenge Recap & JJ’s Top 10This episode of the podcast is jam packed with guest appearances from our lead (only) correspondent, JJ Pennington (JJ’s Top 10) and recently crowned World Super Pro Challenge $50,000 winner Chris Stine. Also: Are we understating the accomplishments (and greatness) of Justin Lamb? The weekend brought a memorable father-son final round (and nearly two) And it’s the year of the No Box racer and the No Split Final!2018-08-081h 22The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 086: 2 Big Bucks at Michigan, & our NHRA dismissals make us pay!In this episode, Luke & Jed rehash the action from the SFG Summer Shootout at US 131 as well as NHRA action from Division 3 and 6, and assorted big dollar bracket events across the country. Two former world champions that the guys dropped from their team last week showed out over the weekend and forced them to rethink those decisions… Luke previews the upcoming JEGS Summer Door Car Shootout, and they close the show with a popular #RacingAnswers topic: dealing with the first round (or final round) jitters.2018-07-1849 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 085: 2018 NHRA Re-Draft!National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joined Luke & Jed for this week’s show, as the trio performed their mid-season re-draft of Sportsman champions. That closed an episode that led off with Jed’s World Footbrake Challenge Recap, as well as insights from Luke’s weekend at the Firecracker Bracket Nationals in Byron, IL. In addition, they touched on results from the Tenn-Tuck series, and NHRA national and divisional action. Jed was tired and slurring his words... Luke shouted out half of Minnesota… It was a pretty typical Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast!2018-07-111h 20The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 084: Happy Birthday America!This episode features our monthly segment from the best 12-year-old announcer and podcast personality in the land, JJ Pennington: JJ’s Top Ten. In addition, the guys discuss the holiday weekend events, introduce a new Siebert Performance Who’s Hot, and close with some final thoughts on the constantly changing landscape of big dollar bracket racing in 2018.2018-07-051h 04The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 075: Retro Drag Racing Phrases and JJ’s April Top 10This week’s episode kicked off with the monthly breakdown from Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast Lead (and only) Correspondent, J.J. Pennington. In it, the best 12-year-old announcer in the world unveiled the second edition of “J.J.’s Top Ten.” Luke & Jed then reviewed an entertaining list of “retro” racing phrases submitted by you the listeners and threw in a few entertaining stories to boot. They recapped the past week of on track action, highlighted by the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, as well as big bucks bracket action from across the country.2018-05-021h 15The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 070: JJ’s Top 10 DebutThis episode features the first segment from the lead (and only) correspondent of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast: J.J. Pennington and the debut of J.J.’s Top Ten! In addition, PJ North knocks it out of the park with some professional sound for the Final Four of the podcast bad beat bracket and the intro for J.J.’s Top Ten. The guys touch on big bucks action from Huntsville, AL, bottom bulb action from Gulfport, MS, and the NHRA Lucas Oil Series from Houston, TX before closing with a Final Thought on track prep. Today’s episode i...2018-03-281h 05The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 065: Guest Host Kevin BrannonIn this episode Jed is welcomed by co-host Kevin Brannon, while Luke goes on vacation and takes the week off. Jed and KB discuss a pit incident at Gulfport dragway over the weekend, as well as some King of the Coast results. The guys discuss KB’s move into racing full time, and the upcoming divisional at Orlando. They also highlight a few upcoming events. To finish up the episode, Luke gives us a #RACINGANSWERS segment on top end driving.2018-02-2248 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 064: Bottom Bulb Top 25Bottom bulb racers have been waiting for it: It’s the Bottom Bulb version of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast Top 25! Luke, Jed, and Mark recruited 12 distinguished panelists to assemble the top 25: listen to see who came out on top, who earned Top 25 status, and who got snubbed! Luke Siebert, of Siebert Performance and a notable bottom bulb racer of his own right, joined the show this week to break down the results and give his take. In addition, Luke & Jed cover the weekend’s results from Pomona and discuss upcoming events slated for this weekend.2018-02-141h 01The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 063: Interview with Lynn EllisonOn this week’s episode, Luke & Jed sit down for a lengthy interview with reigning NHRA Top Dragster World Champion Lynn Ellison. Within that segment, Lynn recaps his amazing 2017 season, talks about the opportunity to compete alongside his daughter Madison, and what it’s like to bracket race at well over 200 mph. In addition, the guys rehash their NHRA picks from last episode in preparation for the NHRA season opener in Pomona. The episode closes with an appearance from newly minted Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast correspondent, JJ Pennington! 2018-02-071h 08The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 062: NHRA Pick’emNational Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joins Luke and Big Jed this week as they perform their annual NHRA Championship Draft. A year ago, Luke smoked Big Jed in the competition: and as a result, Jed’s “Big Red” Nova will feature a custom decal throughout 2018 to make sure everyone knows it! This year, Kevin, who helped the duo with their picks last season, got in on the action and picked a team of his own. The trio each selected three drivers in each of the NHRA sportsman categories as their own “Dream Team” of sorts. The show is a bit NHRA hea...2018-01-311h 10The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 050: Southern Footbrake Challenge & NHRA Points BattlesIn today’s episode, Luke & Jed revisit last week’s discussion on safety and break down the past week’s major events: big dollar Footbrake action at the SFC, NHRA national event competition from Las Vegas, and the final Division 2 event from Rockingham. They’re joined by recent Las Vegas winner Marko Perivolaris and Luke brings everyone up to speed on NHRA championship possibilities with just 2 weeks remaining in the 2017 season. And of course, the duo discusses their NHRA pick ‘em contest with an emphasis on the recourse for the loser.2017-11-011h 10The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 044: Impending IHRA DramaIn this week’s episode, 2-time IHRA World Champion and current points leader Danny Waters, Jr. helps the guys break down the IHRA finale and the championship contenders in each category. In addition, Luke and Jed cover last weekend’s national, divisional, and E.T. Finals events, and preview the upcoming Fall Fling. Plus, Luke tries to explain what the heck he’s doing in Salt Lake City and they debate the idea of giving a time trial in the middle of competition.2017-09-201h 24The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 038: IHRA FocusIn this episode, Luke & Jed dive into the IHRA points chase in all of the sportsman categories. In addition, they recap the week that was in NHRA competition: huge western swings for Jody Lang and Justin Lamb, as well as John Labbous Jr.’s continued domination of the super classes. Plus, they touch on the two big bracket events contested in the state of Michigan last weekend. Jed relives a devastating kickball defeat, and Luke talks about losing 4 semi-final rounds in under an hour. It’s a jam-packed podcast to say the least.2017-08-091h 14The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 034: Dan Fletcher’s Milestone WinThis week, Luke & Jed do their best to tackle a monumental weekend in sportsman drag racing. Dan Fletcher earned his milestone 100th NHRA national event win in Chicago. At the same event, David Rampy picked up his 95th win, and Luke himself became the 25th driver in NHRA history to double at a national event. Meanwhile, Jed had a big weekend of his own, hosting the 11th annual BTE World Footbrake Challenge. They discuss all that, and catch up with the man of the hour himself: Dan Fletcher. Plus Luke rants in the newest segment of the podcast, This Week’...2017-07-121h 43The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 031: NHRA Mid-Season ReviewIn this episode, Luke & Jed welcome National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna to the show to review the first half of the 2017 NHRA season. Kevin assists Luke & Jed with their NHRA World Championship re-drafts, as they lock in #TeamLuke and #TeamJed for the remainder of the season. In addition, they recap the weekend’s events from Nashville, TN to Denver, CO and several points in between. Plus, Jed shares that he is the (self-proclaimed) “Greg Maddux” of his high intensity adult kickball league.2017-06-211h 13The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 029: Announcer Talk with JJIn this episode, Luke & Jed relive a big weekend of NHRA competition highlighted by the national event in Epping, NH and three Lucas Oil Series Events. They also cover the No Box Bonanza at Summit Raceway Park, and preview the upcoming DragRaceResults.com Ultimate Series event at Huntsville Dragway (June 23-25). In addition, they roll out their first #RacingAnswers segment with an emphasis on finish line safety… But the highlight of the show is an interview with up and coming bracket race announcer JJ Pennington!2017-06-071h 16The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 028: Memorial Weekend BreakdownIn this episode, Luke & Jed recap the weekend’s events from coast to coast: From NHRA at Bowling Green and Maple Grove to major events in Fontana, CA, Ardmore, OK, Steele, AL, Atco, NJ and Rockingham, NC and big bucks Footbrake action in Elk Creek, VA. Results include Matt Sayers domination, a Scooter Hamlin double, and even a Spencer Massey siting! Plus, they preview the Racing RV’s Exclusive 150 and Luke talks about become an outdoorsman. 2017-05-311h 06The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 027: Big NHRA WeekendIn this episode, Luke & Jed recap the weekend’s events and their potential implications on the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Championship races. Austin Williams won the Menard’s NHRA Heartland Nationals. Surprise, surprise: this marks the fifth consecutive season he’s won the Topeka event! Jed & Luke discuss his success, and recap the NHRA divisional events in Atlanta, Norwalk, and Fontana with an eye on how they’ll ultimately impact the 2017 national championships. They also touch on last weekend’s big buck action at Capitol Raceway and preview the 11th annual World Footbrake Challenge (which returns to Bristol Dragway July 6-9)2017-05-241h 02The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 026: Guarding against & preparing for theftThis episode is dedicated to guarding our racing operations against theft, and what to do in the event that your race car/trailer/operation is stolen. Jed & Luke discuss with Brian Cireddu, the well-known and accomplished Ohio No Box racer who recently had his entire operation stolen from a motel near Las Vegas following the Spring Fling Million. In addition, they touch on various anti-theft devices, GPS tracking and alarms, and insurance options. It’s not the most fun episode, but hopefully one of the most impactful! Luke & Jed also touched on what little racing took place over the holida...2017-05-171h 12The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 025: Galot/Atlanta Recap, West Coast Classic PreviewLast weekend, Luke & Jed were in attendance at the biggest races in the land: Jed was at GALOT for the Spring Fling, while Luke attended (and won SC at) the NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta. They cover those races in depth, as well as results from Huntsville, AL and Boise, ID, plus some fun racing related trivia and news and notes from across the country. They’re joined by longtime racer and promotor of the upcoming Figspeed West Coast Classic, Chris Forsythe. Chris previews the big event, which comes to Auto Club Raceway (Fontana, CA) on May 25-28, and discu...2017-05-101h 16The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 022: Luke’s Big Win at the Spring Fling MillionIn this episode, the guys recap the 2nd annual K&N Spring Fling Million, which brought the biggest victory of Luke’s career. What’s more? Jed and Luke squared off in round 5 of the main event! They talk about that, the spoils of victory, what went into the win, and they recap the entire week in Las Vegas. This is one Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast you don’t want to miss!2017-04-191h 09The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 019: Marketing in Sportsman Drag RacingIn this episode, the guys discuss marketing and sponsorship at the sportsman level. Who better to speak on that topic than longtime NHRA standout and representative for a multitude of racing & non-racing related companies: Tommy Phillips. Tommy discusses some of his keys to marketing success, how he applies the same principles to his role in event promotion, and even shares a comical story about choosing to race for a living over… Law school! In addition, Luke & Jed recap the week that was, including the DRR Ultimate Series opener in Huntsville, AL, NHRA in Houston, IHRA in Darlington, and big buck e...2017-03-2924 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 018: Recapping a Big WeekendIn this episode, the guys discuss the NHRA Gatornationals, as well as big buck races from across the country and the IHRA event in San Antonio. Luke & Jed also announce the finalists for the LAST Big Thing, discuss the upcoming weekend events in Huntsville and Gulfport, and lament their NCAA tournament bracket failures. Listen with caution: Luke has gone vegan and he’s in a foul mood about it.2017-03-2254 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 016: The Next BIG ThingIn this episode, the guys talk with the seventeen-year-old driver who you listeners voted the NEXT BIG THING in sportsman drag racing: Caleb Ellison. In addition, Luke & Jed discuss the week’s results from Oklahoma to Arizona and points in between. Plus Luke breaks down the Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament (because you care), and they discuss the closing of the iconic small track that Luke called home: Texas Raceway.2017-03-0855 minThe Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 015: Race Results, Excessive Braking & The NEXT Big ThingWhat else could Luke & Jed possibly lead with in this episode? They discuss Jerry Emmons’ disqualification for excessive braking in the quarterfinal round of the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, at length. In addition, they review the results from Phoenix, as well as the NHRA Division 2 opener in Orlando and the Super 7 Series bracket event in Montgomery, AL. Luke & Jed close with some thoughts on the upcoming Next BIG Thing vote, which will conclude next episode, as well as their thoughts on the 2017 DragRaceResults.com Ultimate Series, as it prepares to kick off in Huntsville, AL on March 24-26.2017-02-281h 03The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 014: Women in Drag RacingIn this episode, the guys discuss some of the obstacles facing women in our sport. Since Luke & Jed’s insight is obviously limited in that area, they enlisted 2-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders to share her opinions. In addition to her thoughts on climbing the ladder and shattering the glass ceiling, Erica also shares fascinating insights on Pro Stock competition, as well as some of her most memorable moments and most stinging defeats. Luke & Jed also cover recent bracket events in Arizona and Mississippi, and talk about the latest developments (and call outs) in the All-State Race...2017-02-221h 09The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 010: The State of Local Bracket RacingIn this episode, the guys debate and discuss the state of local bracket competition; with an emphasis on what we, as racers can do to make it better. They enlist the insights of Bill Bader, the co-owner and president of Summit Motorsports Park for opinions on what can be done from the race track side to improve the grass roots level of the sport. In addition, Luke & Jed talk about JJ’s youth basketball team and Luke’s tricky decision as to whether or not to include his wife, Jessica on the Illinois All-State team.2017-01-251h 26The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 009: Most Embarrassing Moments (Part 2)In this episode, the guys make a big announcement about the All-State Debate. In continuing last week’s “Most Embarrassing” discussion, Jed shares his epic Super Chevy Show story, plus he and Luke are joined by 7-time World Champion Peter Biondo, who tells his own most embarrassing tale. Finally, the guys decided that their favorite story of embarrassment came from Kentucky’s Jared Bargo; so they bring him on the show to tell it (as only he can). This is almost without question the most entertaining Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast to date!2017-01-181h 10The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 008: Your Most Embarrassing MomentsIn today’s episode, the guys pay tribute to George Howard and Gary Moore, two hall-of-fame promoters who recently passed away. Luke & Jed each share their most embarrassing on-track moment. And Luke tries to talk Jed, a diehard Alabama fan, off the cliff following the College Football National Championship.2017-01-121h 00The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 007: The All-State FinaleIn this episode, the guys discuss their new year "parties," and their thoughts on promoters competing in their own events and/or "house cars." That precludes the finale of the All-State debate, in which Luke & Jed narrow the "Final Four" (LA, NJ, AL, and OH) down to one champion. Did you know that Jed has never drank a sip of alcohol in his life? Did you assume that Luke can't make that same claim? Hear all about it & more on this episode of the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed.2017-01-041h 18The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 004: Round 1 of our "All-State" DebateIn this episode, the guys introduce the 16 "All-State" teams that made the cut and debate their merits. The first round of the "All-State" tournament is discussed and decided, setting the Elite Eight for next week’s show. Luke & Jed also discuss some big announcements regarding sportsman racers, a race track/racer social media feud, and Luke's inability to defeat his 3-year-old in a family card game. 2016-12-141h 21The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & JedEpisode 000: About the Sportsman Drag Racing PodcastIn this introductory episode, hosts Luke Bogacki and Jared Pennington introduce themselves, discuss their own careers in racing, and the talk about the motivation behind the Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast. 2016-11-2943 min