Daily Driver

We're wrapping up the week with one final NERD OUT, and this time we're celebrating the 2026 NHRA Summit ET Series World Champions!
I'm shining the spotlight on four racers who earned their place at the top: Dustin Wurtz (Division 6, Super Pro), C.J. Yaeger (Division 3, Pro E.T.), Tyler Janousek (Division 4, Sportsman), and Jeff Green (Division 3, Sportsman Motorcycle).

Let's recognize their accomplishments and celebrate what it takes to become a World Champion!

The NERD OUT rolls on this week as we head into the final two weekends of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season, and the championship drama is far from over!
This time, I’m looking at Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.’s tough luck in Las Vegas, Jeff Taylor’s remaining path to the Competition Eliminator title, and an incredibly tight Top Dragster championship battle featuring J.R. Baxter, JB Strassweg, Brad Plourd, and Ty Gaynor.
With championships hanging in the balance, I’m breaking down the points, the scenarios, and what each contender needs to accomplish as we close in on crowning our final 2026 World Champions.

The NERD OUT continues as we take a closer look at two championship battles that are far from over: Stock Eliminator and Top Sportsman.

Jeff Adkinson’s clutch victory in Las Vegas has brought him within just one round of Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. in the Stock Eliminator standings, but Parker Theobald is still very much in the hunt. Meanwhile, Top Sportsman remains wide open, with Lance Abbott holding the advantage and several contenders, including Ed Olpin, Jeff Gillette, and Chanse Bullock, still chasing the title.
With just two events remaining, I’m breaking down the points, the possible championship scenarios, and what each contender needs to accomplish as we head toward the NHRA World Finals in Pomona.

The NERD OUT continues as we recap an incredible weekend in Las Vegas that saw World Championships decided, clutch performances under pressure, and some unforgettable moments in the NHRA Lucas Oil Series.
Trey Vetter officially locks up the Super Comp title following a historic season, while Justin Picillo delivers when it matters most to claim the Super Stock World Championship. I'm breaking down those performances, the championship implications across multiple categories, and where things stand with just two events remaining.
Plus, Jordan Pratt is on the verge of clinching the Super Gas title, but Bo Butner still has a path. The season is winding down, and there's still plenty left to decide!

The NERD OUT continues as we head into the final three events of the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season, and this time I’m breaking down two very different championship battles: Top Sportsman and Super Gas.
Top Sportsman is about as wide open as it gets, with nearly a dozen racers still mathematically in contention and Lance Abbott emerging as the favorite. Meanwhile, in Super Gas, Jordan Pratt remains in the driver’s seat, but Bo Butner, Kris Whitfield, and several others still have opportunities to shake things up.
With Las Vegas on deck and championship opportunities running out, I’m digging into the points, the contenders, and what it will take to come out on top.