Along its 75 years of captivating the fandom, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has certainly evolved, metamorphosing into America’s most popular racing spectacle, even rivaling the likes of behemoths like Formula One. To add credit to that, NASCAR promotions have evolved over the years, spreading their wings to become the million-dollar promotions they are today and updating their rulebook.

While many of its amendments and changes have earned the promotion stiff resistance from loyalists, a number of those shifts are in a positive direction for the sport in general. With the 2024 season right around the corner, NASCAR has dropped the bomb with new spotter changes, with enthusiast and veteran reporter Bob Pockrass sharing NASCAR’s new spotter changes for the upcoming season.

Bob Pockrass uncovers the massive updates in NASCAR for 2024

From featuring its first-ever road course in the tight city lanes of Downtown Chicago to fielding a car in the 24 hours of Le Mans, NASCAR certainly has shattered the perceived notion, establishing itself as a racing juggernaut. On the other hand, traditionalists despised the idea of racing Cup cars on a street course; however, the event turned out to be a runaway hit, crossing landmarks for NASCAR.

Likewise, the organization is yet again making major reforms. Spotters moving on won’t have to count laps on their fingers; instead, they’ll be getting extra tools. They can now use cell phones on the spotter stands, so can they use a third two-way radio under the organization’s regulation? Tweeting out the massive update, Pockrass noted down, “Spotters getting extra tools — they will now be able able to carry a device to monitor timing and scoring … and they can now use cell phones while on the roof … they also get a third two-way radio (previously it was two) but one radio must be issued/programmed by NASCAR.” 

While the major update is good news for spotters, it did not sit well with fans, as they blatantly denounced it as wrong-calling. With that being the case, popular NASCAR spotters and podcasters Freddie Kraft and Brett Griffin pranced into action, sharing their thoughts.

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Popular spotters divulge their thoughts on the updated rule book

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Concerned by the update, one fan commented on Pockrass’ post, mentioning how things work in USAC and citing that NASCAR’s new spotter reform will essentially kill sport in the long run. He noted, “USAC and world of outlaws and all series are banning sticks and communication devices because outsiders are telling the drivers which lines are faster. While NASCAR is literally providing it. This will destroy the racing.”

But is that the case here? Well, 23XI Racing spotter Freddie Kraft is “pumped.” Reacting to the new update, Kraft retweeted the Fox reporter’s post with his own words, relaying his thoughts. In his “X” post, he penned, “Big news here. I’m always sitting there wondering what time it is. Glad I can finally check my phone now. And excited that I don’t have to count the lap times on my fingers anymore. Pumped for ‘24.” 

His close friend and fellow NASCAR spotter, Brett Griffin noted, “It’s nothing new. But an updated rule book is always a good thing.” What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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