Spotter (auto racing)

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A spotter in auto racing is a trained team member whose job is to relay information to their driver, keeping them alert of what is occurring on the track.^[1][2] They are typically positioned higher, atop one of the grandstands or other support buildings, to see the entire track.^[1] Spotters keep in constant contact with their drivers via two-way radio communication. Spotters are considered the drivers' "eyes" and are one of the more notable yet simple, safety measures adopted by professional auto racing in the past two decades.