BracketLife Broadcast
By Brandon Barker & Andrew Stirk
BracketLife BroadcastApr 24, 2024
Catching Up with Brandon & Rachel | Ep. 60
Rachel is joining the show tonight for the second time ever (a first co-hosting with Brandon though)! They'll be diving into really anything and everything that comes up, including their not so successful trip to Ohio this past weekend...
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We're Headed to Pittsburgh! | Ep. 59
Brandon & Rachel are packing up their rig and heading down to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Keystone Raceway) in two weeks to begin their 2024 Season at the Stone Jug Championship Bracket Series Race! We are diving into what our preparations are looking at, as well as the Spring Fling Vegas Million that took place this past weekend! If that didn't get you fired up for the racing season, I'm not sure what will! 🔥
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Is Where You Race Your Disneyland? | Ep. 58
After travelling to Disney World last month, we still can't stop talking about it (clearly, lol)! Both Brandon & Andrew's family had an amazing time, and it really got us thinking about our experience there and how it translates into our experiences at different race tracks. Are there similarities? Is the customer service approach similar?
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WSOPM, Motorama, Gatornationals & More ... | Ep. 57
We are back after a MONTH with lots to talk about! We will be chatting about all things WSOPM, Motorama, Gatornationals and any other topics that come up!!
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Discussing Big NHRA News for Eastern Canada | Ep. 56
Brandon sits down to talk with NHRA's Glenn Grow to learn more about the Canadian Bracket Finals & National Open Series!
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Race Track Hot Button Topics | Ep. 55
We've seen a lot of debate come up over the last couple of weeks regarding 1/8th mile vs. 1/4 mile racing, new timing systems + surface upgrades, and of course, the shot clock...!!
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BracketLife Top 30 List Announced | Ep. 54
The Top 30 Nomination Form is officially closed and the votes are in – tune in tomorrow night as Brandon & Andrew unveil the names of who made it onto the list!
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Saskatchewan's Very Own, Brayden Heroux! | Ep. 53
Our first guest from Saskatchewan, bottom bulb heavy hitter Brayden Heroux, is joining the show to talk about a great performance at the Classics Bracket Races earlier this year, as well as racing at Saskatchewan International Raceway (SIR)!
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Our Bracket Racing Wish List for Santa | Ep. 52
Six more sleeps until Santa is here .... What do we hope Santa brings to Canadian drag racing in 2024? What is on our own personal wish lists? Plus, a special announcement regarding our Top 25 Canadian Drag Racer List! We are changing things up this year – tune in to hear how it's going to work this year!
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How to Grow Grassroots Racing with Eric Peterka | Ep. 51
Eric posed a great question last week and it really got us thinking: "if circle track racing can grow their grassroots racing series, why can't we do the same?" Well... we've invited Eric on the show to dive into this further!
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Please welcome to the show ... Mike Konopacki | Ep. 50
Arguably one of the most accomplished racers to have raced out of Canada, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Konopacki to the show! Mike returned home from the NHRA World Championship in Las Vegas just a few weeks ago, and we sit down with him to hear all about it!
Drag Racing Live Streams | Ep. 49
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Reviewing Season Goals & Performance and NHRA Canadian Points Series Rumours...?! | Ep. 48
As mentioned in last episode, Brandon & Andrew are ready to dive into their personal racing season goals + results! How would they rate their season performance? Did they hit their pre-season goals? PLUS, we may or may not be discussing some exciting news coming out of NHRA this week – specifically for Canadian NHRA racers! Be sure to tune in and find out whats coming down the pipeline!
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Wrapping Things Up | Ep. 47
Canadian Drag Racing is just about wrapped up for the season, which leaves us with Points Championships and Final Events to discuss! Ontario Bracket Finals, Bracket Super Tour Points Champions, and more ...
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WE ARE BACK! | Ep. 46
Brandon & Rachel have welcomed their baby girl (Alexandra) to the world, and after a two week break, we are ready to get back talking about Canadian Drag Racing! There has been a lot of exciting things happening lately, giving Brandon & Andrew a lot to discuss!
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Approaching the Final 'Turn' of the Season When Chasing Points | Ep. 45
We are headed into the final leg of the racing season – on this episode we talk about how to stay focused down the stretch to get the most out of your points chase as well as highlighting champions who have already been crowned.
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Race Week Recap, 660 Sportsman Nationals Preview & More! | Ep. 44
Race Week is officially in the books and we have a lot to talk about!! PLUS Drew Buchner, the promoter of the 660 Sportsman Nationals Races is back on the show to talk about his upcoming event at Grand Bend.
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LIVE from Jasper, Ontario | Ep. 43
The Boys are back for another episode of our BracketLife Broadcast and for the first time EVER, they're in the same location! With tons of big money bracket racing happening coast to coast, there is lots to discuss! They are even sharing their predictions for the Bracket Bonanza event at Luskville Dragway this weekend!
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Why You Need The "Go Dead On" App | Ep. 42
Brandon & Andrew sit down with the developer of the Go Dead On App! If you haven't heard about this app before, it is the ultimate app for drag racers. You can track and analyze your time tickets, weather, and more right from your phone!! We've heard a lot of really great feedback on the app and are excited to learn more on the show!
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When Things Go Wrong | Ep. 41
When things go sideways in your racing operation, how do you adjust? Brandon & Andrew have both experienced some early season issues, sparking our curiosity on this topic!
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A Boat-Load of Canadian Drag Racing Results | Ep. 40
Over the last two weeks, there has been a large number (or should we say a BOAT LOAD) of Canadian Drag Racing taking place across the country! Tune in as Brandon & Andrew outline all of the excitement and results.
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Sienna Wildgust, Youngest Pro Series Class Driver | Ep. 39
Sienna Wildgust joins us for Episode #39 of our BracketLife Broadcast! Sienna has recently joined the KB Titan Race Team as the youngest to ever compete in a pro series class (+ as a female)! WHAT'S EVEN COOLER?! Sienna is from Stratford, ON 🇨🇦 and just 16-years old! AND next season (2024), she will be competing in NHRA Pro Stock!! _______________________ Where can you find us online? 🤷🏻♂️ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnis.... Online Shop: https://bracketlifebrand.com Email List: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/630e6d... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bracketlife.... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BracketLifeB.... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bracketlifebrand
Opening Weekend Takeaways | Ep. 38
The 2023 Racing Season has officially kicked off! Tune in with Brandon and Andrew as they chat about their experiences getting back to the track, takeaways from the weekend and more! Plus, with the first Bracket Super Tour event of the season coming up, there will be lots to talk about!!
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Practicing Race Tactics/Skills During A Race Weekend | Ep. 37
After talking with Matt Costabile last week about how he uses his by-runs to his advantage, we got thinking about all of the different ways to 'practice' during a race weekend! What can you do during your by-runs, time trials, etc. to improve as a racer?
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$50K Spring Fling Winner, Matt Costabile | Ep. 36
We spoke it into existence and Matt Costabile made it happen! Tune in for a BONUS Episode with Matt himself as he takes us through the journey to win $50,000 at the Spring Fling Event in Galot on Thursday!
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Let's Talk All Things WDRA with Jon O'Neal | Ep. 35
We are thrilled to introduce to the show, WDRA's very own, Jon O'Neal! With 4 Canadian tracks joining the WDRA this year, we are excited to learn more about what we can expect from the WDRA. We chat with Jon about what led to the formation of WDRA, what we can expect from them (short term and long term) and how it differentiates from other sanctioning bodies.
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Spring Fling Million Recap with Rachel & Andrew | Ep. 34
Producer Rachel joins us on-screen for a special pre-season episode! Her and Andrew dive into a recap of the Spring Fling Million, and what Canadian races, racers should be looking forward to on the schedule this year.
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Mental Approach to Racing | Ep. 33
This weeks episode is a deep dive into Brandon and Andrew's best advice when it comes to the Mental Approach of Racing! They chat about mindset, positive thought building, how to approach bad luck, how to adjust when event formats change, etc.
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World Series of Pro Mod Champion, Spencer Hyde Interview | Ep. 32
Spencer Hyde joins us on the show for Episode #32! Tune in as a we get a chance to sit down with the 2023 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Champion, and hear what he has to say about his experience and overall drag racing journey!
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Behind the Scenes of Putting Together A Big Money Race | ft. Michael Beard | Ep. 31
Have you ever wondered what it takes to plan a big money bracket race? We have too! This week, Brandon & Andrew bring on special guest, Michael Beard to answer some of these questions. How do you come up with the event, determine location, purse size, entry fees, etc. What happens behind the scenes that races don't see?
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Top 25 Canadian Racers | Ep. 30
The episode we have all been waiting for ... Brandon & Andrew have enlisted a Selections Panel of 16 Racers from across the Country to help narrow down who the Top 25 Canadian Drag Racers are!!
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Solo Episode with Brando | Ep. 29
We are shifting gears a little bit this week and changing the focus of the show (just until Andrew is back!). Which means, it will just be Brandon on the show tomorrow. In two weeks, we'll be back with a bigger than ever show – outlining the Top 25 Racers in Canada! We've put a panel together with racers from Coast to Coast, helping us fine-tune this list! Let us know who you think will make that list below!
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Tech Talk, Upcoming Season Schedule, Practice Tree Challenge + More! | Ep. 28
A week later than usual, but we are back on the show! Tune in as Andrew & Brandon dive into the upcoming season , what to expect at our practice tree challenge event + a bonus chat on race tech!
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Owen Henderson, St. Thomas' 2022 Mod ET Champion | Ep. 27
We are back with another Season of our Bi-Weekly BracketLife Broadcast Show! This week, Brandon & Andrew sit down with Owen Henderson. Owen is an IHRA 2022 Mod ET Top 10 Racer and the 2022 Mod Points Champion at St. Thomas Dragway!
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2022 Year End Wrap-Up | Ep. 26
Brandon & Andrew sit down for one final episode in 2022! After just having returned from Indianapolis, they break down their trip to PRI and everything that happened. They also reflect back on this past year, recapping some of the biggest Canadian moments that took place in Bracket Racing, cool guests they had on the show, personal highlights and more.
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Chevy Reeves, The Classic's Series Box Winner Joins The Show This Week | Ep. 25
As we continue to sit down with 2022 Canadian Points Champions, we head out to Alberta, to chat with Chevy Reeves – The Classic's Series TDS Box Champion! Drag Racing has been a family affair for as long as he can remember. Growing up at RAD Torque Raceway with his family, he started out his career in the junior dragster program and has now transitioned into the Box Division with his dragster. Listen in to this episode as we breakdown Chevy's Championship season, and what it's like to also work behind the scenes as the Operations Manager of RAD Torque Raceway!
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Interview with RCSS' 2022 Super Pro Champion: Blake Sutton | Ep. 24
Brandon & Andrew are finally getting a chance to sit down with some of our Canadian Points Champions of 2022, and first up is Blake Sutton (aka 'Mango'). Blake is a young racer from Ontario who has spent most of his racing career as a bottom bulb racer. But this year, he jumped into a Super Pro dragster for the first time and well .... he won his first track championship!
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Part 2: Canadian Championship Countdown | Ep. 23
Continuing our discussion from last episode on Points Champions for the 2022 Season, Brandon & Andrew dive into the results from Grand Bend Motorplex, Luskville Dragway, The Super Tour Series, Napierville Dragway, and Shannonville Motorsports Park!
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Part 1: Canadian Championship Countdown ft. Travis Ringguth | Ep. 22
Travis Ringguth is back on the show tonight as we breakdown our Points Champions from coast to coast! Canadian Series that we discuss include: Race Cayuga Sportsman Series (RCSS) [Toronto Motorsports Park], Greenfield Dragway Series, St. Thomas Dragway, Cape Breton Dragway, Atlantic Drag Racing Association, The Classic's [Alberta/British Columbia] series, Heavy Metal Series, Top E Series, and Mission Dragway [British Columbia] series.
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Competing for World Titles, Season Wrap-Up & More | Ep. 21
The season may be coming to an end, but there is still so much to discuss! Join Brandon & Andrew as they break down what took place over the last two weeks. Plus a special announcement, as they highlight the many Canadians who will be headed down south to Compete for some IHRA World Titles this weekend.
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It's Bristol Baby! A Full Recap of the Fall Fling | Ep. 20
Brandon & Andrew just got home from their first Fling Event, and they are still on cloud nine!! Tune in to hear them talk about the week long event and what their experience was like! If you have never been to a Fling Event or Thunder Valley Bristol Dragstrip – this is a MUST listen episode!
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Successfully Crossing the Canada/USA Border, Fall Fling Convoy | Ep. 19
With the travel restrictions finally loosened, and Canadian racers looking to head South to go racing, we have been asked by listeners to share our border crossing tips! Which comes at the perfect time, as so many Canadians are getting ready to head to the Fall Fling in Bristol, TN.
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660 Sportsman Nationals, Western Summer Classic, Napierville 10K Race Recap ft. Travis Ringguth | Ep. 18
We are back to regularly scheduled programming which includes recapping some of Canada's largest big money bracket races of the 2022 season. Sit down with Brandon, Andrew and special guest, Travis Ringguth, to hear their take on the last month of Canadian Bracket Racing!
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The 2022 Summer Fling Is Coming Up (with Peter Biondo) | Ep. 17
Brandon & Andrew have the privilege to sit down with Peter Biondo himself to discuss his upcoming Summer Fling event in Columbus, Ohio and why you want to be there! Mark your calendars for September 6-10, 2022 – this is an event you won't want to miss out on!
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Mid-Michigan Recap, Upcoming 660 Sportsman Nationals & Western Summer Classic | Ep. 16
It's the biggest and busiest month of the year for Canadian Bracket Racing! Brandon & Andrew share an update on the Western Summer Classic in Medicine Hat, AB, which will be taking place on August 26th - 28th. They also had a chance to bring Drew Buchner, promoter of the 660 Sportsman Nationals, onto the show to give everyone the run down for this weekend at Grand Bend Motorplex.
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Bracket Bonanza Race Week Recap | Ep. 15
After 11 days at the race track – we have a lot to discuss! Join Andrew on his first SOLO podcast as he breaks down what went down at the 41st Annual Bracket Bonanza Race Week! And for those who are still confused about all of the bacon talk, Andrew finally got to taste it, and will let us know what he thinks!
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A Preview Into Bracket Bonanza Race Week & Discussion on ARC Modules | Ep. 14
Things are gearing up for the 41st Annual Bracket Bonanza – the FIRST ever 4-Day Event in Canada! Brandon and Andrew will be breaking down the entire weeks worth of activities, and what they are looking forward to most about the event!
+ a bonus discussion on ARC Modules in Ontario! What are they? Are racers using them? Should we be concerned about them at our local tracks?
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Canadian Racing Recap, Bill Bader Sr. Tribute ft. Craig Johnson | Ep. 13
Canadian Bracket Racing is ON FIRE and we've got a lot to discuss this week! Including: the Oil City Classic event (Edmonton, AB), Nitro Nationals event (Toronto, ON), Summer Bracket Super Tour event (Luskville, QC), Grand Bend Canada Day event (Grand Bend, ON), and the Doorwarz event (Mission, BC).
PLUS a special tribute to Bill Bader Sr. – a man who has made a tremendous impact on Canadian Drag Racing!
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Goal Setting For Your Racing Program | Ep. 12
Brandon & Andrew are discussing goal setting for your racing program.
How do you set goals?
Why should you set goals?
How do you measure/track your progress towards your goals?
If you need help defining and setting personal goals for your racing program, this episode is for you.
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How Has Live Streaming Impacted The Sport of Drag Racing? ft. Travis Ringguth & Ryan O'Connor | Ep. 11
Brandon & Andrew start off by welcoming Travis Ringguth and Ryan O'Connor to the show. Ryan is a young western Canadian bracket racer who is making a name for himself on track! He shares how he first got into the sport of drag racing and what he has done to create a successful racing career for himself.
As the episode progresses, the boys begin discussing the impact of live streaming events, their personal experiences live streaming their own races, and how it has changed the sport over the last couple of years.
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