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Season 2 Preview
The Daily Driver is back! We dropped 30 episodes in Season 1 one year ago. Thanks to YOUR awesome feedback, we're back for another Season, and maybe more... Season 2 w...
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Is work/life/fun balance a thing? If so, is it achievable?
Comfort Cannot be Overstated
Driver comfort is a simple concept that we, as racers, often take for granted. How comfortable are you in competition, and how can you work to elevate that comfort level?
Identity
As racers, we tend to identify ourselves by our performance. While there is a lesson to be learned from every competitive endeavor (win or lose), self judgement can al...
Trust Yourself
As racers, it's so easy to question our instincts, to second guess ourselves. Does doing so serve you?
Complacency
What simple facet of racing do you feel like you've mastered? Do you ever catch yourself taking it for granted?
The Importance of Routine (Cannot be Overstated)
Pre-race routine, when done right, can provide comfort, familiiarity, and ultimately confidence.
Data Acquisition Tools
Interested in data acquisition? Wondering if you need it all? And if you do, what do you need (& what don't you need)?
The Freedom of Process over Results
We've all heard the cliche: Process over Results! Like most cliches, however, there's something to it. How can we focus on the process of improvement, without overemph...
The Compound Effect
Is success one big secret, or a million little things, done consistently?
The Perfect Weapon
What is the ultimate machine in today's world of sportsman drag racing?
The Common Trait of Truly Elite Competitors
What's the common trait that the best racers have in common? In today's episode, Luke focuses on a quote from Edmond Richardson to shed some light on the subject.
Why?
Why did we not see the outcome that we expected? Is there a tangible lesson, or is the takeaway more of a random result? Oftentimes distinguishing between the two is m...
The Real Value of Nitrous
In the "Overestimating Opponents" episode, Luke explained why he dislikes the "spray around" strategy in typicaly competition. What then, is the value of equipping our...
Gas vs. Alcohol
The age old debate! What's the better fuel for sportsman drag racing competition: Gas or alcohol?
Overestimating Opponents
We've all had a situation where we underestimated an opponent, and it came back to bite us. What about the opposite? What happens when we give our opponent too much cr...
The Role of Aggression
Aggression has a negative connotation... But, as Luke argues here, it may be the most critical component of today's successful sportsman drag racer.
Blank Page
How a joke from Troy Williams, Jr. about hypnotism has impacted my racing outlook for more than a decade.
Resilience
What makes the best racers the best racers? Is it supreme starting line focus? Uncanny finish line ability? A willingness to put opponents outside their comfort zones?...
Own the Moment
It's easier than we'd like to admit to fall into the trap of allowing external circumstances (our opponent, an unavoidable delay, the perception of onlookers, etc.) to...
The Value of Versatility
What's the advantage to competing in a variety of classes, cars or categories? Seat time is certainly valuable in and of itself, but we'd argue that the inherent value...
How would you teach a new driver to drive the finish line?
You've got a new racer - a blank canvas, if you will. What's the best way to teach him or her the most difficult aspect of our sport: precisely driving the finish line?
Accurately Measuring Our Performance
We all want to feel like we're getting better (as a racer), and we work - often tirelessly - toward that pursuit. But how do we accurately determine whether or not our...
Getting Uncomfortable
While it may be cliche to say that "Growth doesn't come from comfort zones," in the context of improvement as a racer, it couldn't be more true. In this episode, Luke ...
Increasing the Odds
What's the difference between you and the racer that you strive to become? A lot of little things. Some of which, we can impact...
Head Down, Eyes Up
The human blink lasts approximately .6 seconds. Armed with that knowledge, as a racer, what is the one thing we cannot afford to do once both cars are staged? Yea! In ...
Confidence is a Choice
We tend to think of confidence as this uncontrollable element that rests upon the whims of performance and momentum... Only it's not. Confidence is a decision that we'...
Who Controls the Race
We've left the starting line, and we proceed down the race track. Who is in control? Is it the faster car? Is it the driver with the better reaction time? Luke shares ...
One Thing at a Time
Admittedly, the idea of improving as a racer can be daunting! There are so many facets of the game; all of which we could stand to improve! So where should you focus y...
The Value of Heroes
Who is your racing hero? Does your portrayal of this individual have a positive impact on your pursuit of improvement on the track?