Nerd Out: Exclusive Real Time Updates from Pomona!

It’s all led up to this! Three NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championships are yet to be determined. An expedited schedule means that qualifying & first round of competition will take place in Comp, Top Dragster, & Top Sportsman TODAY!I've been “nerding out” for 2 months, and I'm not about to stop now! Check out the new Luke Bogacki Motorsports YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/@LukeBogacki?ra=mI'll be sharing updates there throughout the day as the fields are set & we work our way toward what will no doubt be a dramatic conclusion to the NHRA season.

The NERD OUT continues as we head into the NHRA World Finals in Pomona, where the Top Sportsman World Championship is coming down to the wire!Lance Abbott holds the points lead, but Chanse Bullock is right on his heels, with the two entering Pomona essentially deadlocked in the championship battle. And while Abbott and Bullock are the clear frontrunners, Jeff Gillette and Ed Olpin still have a path to the title if things fall their way.With four drivers still in contention and everything riding on the final race of the season, I'm breaking down the points, the tiebreakers, and exactly what each contender needs to do to become the 2026 NHRA Top Sportsman World Champion!

The NERD OUT continues, and the Competition Eliminator championship battle might be the most incredible storyline heading into the NHRA World Finals in Pomona!Joe Carnasciale has put together a nearly unbeatable season with seven wins and one runner-up, but five-time World Champion Jeff Taylor isn't going down without a fight. After an unbelievable weekend in Las Vegas filled with mechanical failures, last-minute repairs, and an incredible final-round performance, Taylor has kept his championship hopes alive.I'm breaking down the remarkable story behind Taylor's Vegas victory, the challenges he and his team overcame, and exactly what he needs to accomplish in Pomona to claim his sixth World Championship. Three win lights stand between Jeff Taylor and the title. Can he pull it off?

It all comes down to Pomona! The NERD OUT continues as we head into the NHRA World Finals with four Lucas Oil Series World Champions crowned and three titles still up for grabs.I'm recapping an incredible weekend in Las Vegas that saw Jordan Pratt clinch the Super Gas championship and Jeff Adkinson complete a remarkable late-season charge to claim the Stock Eliminator title.Then, we're turning our attention to Top Dragster, where Brad Plourd, JB Strassweg, and Ty Gaynor are the final three contenders standing. With the championship coming down to the last race of the season, I'm breaking down the points, the scenarios, and exactly what each driver needs to do to leave Pomona as the 2026 World Champion!

What does great leadership really look like? As Moser Engineering celebrates 40 years in 2026, I'm joined by Rob Moser for a conversation about the people, experiences, and values that have shaped the company over four decades.From growing up in the family business to unexpectedly taking the reins after tragedy, Rob shares his perspective on leadership, building a strong team, and the importance of trust. We also talk about the family culture behind Moser Engineering and what it means to have the next generation carrying on the legacy.

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.