# The first official 2026 "Nerd Out" - Competition Eliminator

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Podcast: [Daily Driver](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-driver-4431956)
Published: 2026-09-17T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a63a3ea
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/1a63a3ea/e93c9f1e.mp3
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## Resource

It’s that time of year again... The NERD OUT is back! With the NHRA season entering its final stretch, I'm deep diving into the championship picture across the Lucas Oil categories. First up: Competition Eliminator. Who’s in the hunt? What does the path to a championship look like? And which races, points opportunities, and potential scenarios could shape the final two months of the season? It’s time to nerd out on the Comp Eliminator championship chase.

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