Daily Driver | Taylor tries to do the unthinkable, Hidalgo looks to hold on, and Vetter should clinch this week in Vegas

The NERD OUT continues as the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil season heads into its final three events, and the championship picture is coming down to the wire.

This time, I’m diving into three key categories: Competition Eliminator, Super Comp, and Stock Eliminator. From Jeff Taylor’s pursuit of Joe Carnasciale to Trey Vetter’s historic season and the challengers looking to take down Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., there’s still plenty on the line.

With Las Vegas up next, I’m breaking down the points, the remaining championship scenarios, and why some of the current leaders could play just as big a role in deciding who wins as the drivers chasing them.

What is Daily Driver ?

The Daily Driver podcast presented by ThisIsBracketRacing.com is a daily podcast dedicated to helping sportsman drag racers become the best version of themselves on the race track. Each day in season 2 (which stretches from November 1 through November 30), 3-time NHRA World Champion Luke Bogacki explores a topic of competition and shares the insights and experience that he’s gained as a racer, teacher, and perpetual student of the game.