Spotters play a crucial role in NASCAR, acting as the drivers’ eyes in the sky, guiding them through traffic, drafting moves, and potential wrecks. In today’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, several spotters are pulling double duty, working with both Xfinity and Cup Series drivers.
Here’s a look at the Xfinity Series spotter lineup and the Cup drivers they’ll be working with on Sunday:
Xfinity Spotters & Their Cup Drivers
• (Cup Driver) – Xfinity Spotter
This crossover allows for continuity between Saturday and Sunday, helping drivers and spotters build chemistry over the weekend. Given Atlanta’s superspeedway-style pack racing, spotters will be critical in helping their drivers avoid the “Big One” and position themselves for late-race runs.
Why Spotters Matter at Atlanta
Atlanta’s reconfiguration has turned it into a drafting track similar to Daytona and Talladega, where spotters have a significant impact. With three-wide racing common and runs developing quickly, drivers rely on their spotters to:
• Call out closing rates from behind.
• Identify which lanes are moving.
• Warn about potential wrecks before they happen.
A good spotter can make the difference between a top-five finish and getting caught in a late-race crash.
With Cup Series practice set for 3:05 PM ET on FS2 today, these spotters will get a preview of what to expect before the Xfinity Series race at 5:10 PM ET on The CW.
Who will make the right calls and guide their driver to Victory Lane? We’ll find out soon at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
