Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Course

    • Start Here! - What is Racing IQ?
  • 2

    Starting Line

    • The Importance of Staging (How)

    • The Importance of Staging (Why)

    • Understanding Rollout

    • Setting Up Your Practice Tree

    • Mechanical Adjustments

    • Mechanical RT Adjustments - Stagger
  • 3

    Basics, Safety & Communication

    • Communication

    • How to Communicate Post-Run

    • Reading the Timeslip

    • Reading the Timeslip (Part 2)

    • Packages & Finish Line Margins

    • Packages & Finish Line Margins (L1)

    • .050 Above or .050 Ahead?

    • How the Starting Line Impacts the Finish Line
  • 4

    Finish Line Math

    • How the Starting Line Impacts the Finish Line, Part 2 (L3)

    • Time & Distance (Crew Chief)

    • Time & Distance (L3)

    • Time & Distance (Follow Up)
  • 5

    Bonus

    • You've made it! What's next?

    • Raising (Good) Jr Racers

Are you smarter than your Jr. Dragster Driver? (You should be!).

This course is a road map for giving your driver the resources they need to succeed on the race track.

This new Racing IQ Booster Course designed specifically for Jr. Dragster parents. Our goal is to provide the tools and resources, to not only increase your understanding of our game, but more importantly to provide the tools and resources to help you share that knowledge with your young driver!
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Meet our team

Championship-winning instructors with real junior experience.

TIBR Jr Driver Head Instructor

Luke Bogacki

Instructor Luke Bogacki is a 3-time NHRA World Champion and former Spring Fling Million Winner. Luke was 11 years old when NHRA introduced the Jr. Drag Racing League in 1993: he won the first Junior Dragster race at his then home track, Texas Raceway. His NHRA Division 4 J/D championship was his first of 8 division crowns. Now, bringing it full circle, his son Gary competes in the Jr Drag Racing League.

TIBR Jr Driver Instructor

Justin Lamb

Justin Lamb is a 5-time NHRA World Champion as well as a multiple time Division Champion and National Event Winner. Justin started in the Junior Drag Racing League at the age of 8 in 1995. He won his first Junior Dragster race at the old Las Vegas Motor Speedway and that became the first of a very successful Junior career that included Division Championships. Today, his son Jayce is also racing in the Junior Drag Race League.

TIBR Jr Instructor

Kris Whitfield

Kris Whitfield is a 18x Bandimere Speedway Champion, 2x NHRA Division Champion, and one of the top drivers in today's big-money bracket racing scene. Kris's drag racing roots started in the Jr. Drag Racing League and have played a large role in his success today. Kris prides himself on preparation and self-confidence and is eager to share these skills with the next generation of racers.