Originally Posted by mac miller:
Actually, nascar could do all of their teams a favor and save them a little money by eliminating the most ridiculous position ever created. nascar should ban the use of blocking coaches.....er, I mean, "spotters" and replace them with a few nascar officials, on "the roof", who could relay any legitimate safety information through a one way radio link to all drivers simultaneously.
If the driver actually needs an "assistant driver", that guy should be seated in the car so he could give far more accurate and carefully considered advice than is possible from "the roof", where he is safe from the consequences of bad advice that he may give.
"spotters".....Phooey!
Mac, 1962 called, they're still waiting for you.