Daily Driver

Two categories. Two very different championship battles. And it could all come down to Pomona.
In Comp Eliminator, Joe Carnasciale still leads the standings, but five-time World Champion Jeff Taylor isn't going away quietly. With three events remaining, Taylor still has a path to another title and one big win could change everything.
Meanwhile, Top Sportsman is WIDE open. Lance Abbott looks like the favorite, but with a crowded field of contenders and plenty of points still available, anything can happen.
In this NERD OUT, I'm breaking down the championship math, the drivers still in the hunt, and what it will take to come out on top as the 2026 season winds down.

Two drivers. Tied for the points lead. And a World Championship that could come down to the final race.
After a wild weekend in Dallas, JB Strassweg and J.R. Baxter sit tied atop the Top Dragster standings but their paths to get there couldn't have been more different.
From Strassweg's devastating engine fire and borrowed race car to Baxter's JEGS Allstars victory and clutch semifinal finish, I'm breaking down the drama, the tiebreaker advantage, and the contenders still in the hunt.
With Las Vegas and Pomona remaining, can Strassweg find a way to reclaim the lead, or will Baxter hold on for the World Championship?

Five races remain, and the Super Gas World Championship is still up for grabs.
Jordan Pratt leads the standings with 624 points and controls his own destiny, but the competition isn't going away quietly.
In this NERD OUT, I'm breaking down the contenders still in the hunt including Tim Powell, Kris Whitfield, Rick Mattioli, and Bo Butner, along with the points scenarios that could shake things up.
With a double divisional in Rockingham this weekend and the final races in Las Vegas and Pomona approaching, the championship picture is about to get a whole lot clearer.
Can anyone catch Jordan Pratt?

When the pressure is on, Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo Jr. just keeps delivering.
After another clutch performance in Dallas, Hidalgo now leads BOTH the Stock and Super Stock World Championship standings with 644 and 647 points.
But can he hold on to both?
I'm breaking down Hidalgo's incredible run at the Stampede of Speed, the contenders still chasing him, and what it will take to secure one or possibly TWO World Championships.
Plus, a look at just how remarkable Hidalgo's consistency has been over the past several seasons.
Two categories. Two championship leads. And plenty of drama still to come.

The NERD OUT continues as we head into one of the most pivotal weekends of the NHRA Lucas Oil championship chase. With the Texas Motorplex divisional event behind us and the Dallas national event underway, I’m breaking down where things stand, who still has a path to a championship, and which categories could see some major shakeups.
From the ongoing battles in Stock, Super Stock, and Super Gas to the challenges facing championship leaders in Top Dragster and beyond, there’s plenty to unpack. The opportunities are running out, the pressure is building, and every round matters as we close in on crowning our 2026 World Champions.
Programming note: This episode was originally scheduled to drop Friday, but a slight hiccup delayed its release. Thanks for your patience!