Spotter

A Spotter is a team member positioned at a high vantage point who communicates track conditions and surrounding vehicles to a race car driver via radio during a race.

Serving as the driver's "eyes outside the car," spotters help overcome the limited visibility in race cars by warning about potential hazards, nearby competitors, and upcoming traffic. They typically use standardized phrases like "car high" or "clear low" to quickly inform drivers about safe passing opportunities or threats.

Spotters are especially crucial on oval tracks and superspeedways where blind spots are significant and split-second decisions are necessary. Their guidance helps drivers maintain competitive positions while avoiding accidents, making them essential to both race strategy and safety.