A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. If there were no fans we wouldnt be here. Gamecock.Momma's Boy. and Im on Twitter. BG: I hope for a long yellow or red flag but hope that Elliott isn't the cause of it. Everything.. The two aspects in his point were the financial side of things and the racing side of things. Gamecock.Momma's Boy. Thats why I dont really listen to what goes on during the week in motorsports news, because Ive already lived this life. Journalism from Amity University, he has been a passionate follower of On the weekends, Brett serves as a NASCAR spotter, reporting from the roof to help drivers like Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler and Jeff Burton win races. Some folks are good at it and some aren't. According to Petty, the racing is great at tracks that are fairly long, and superspeedway size. Rant with us. And, I think thats all they really wanted. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He also spotted for Jeff Burton, followed by Clint Bowyer from 2012 through 2020. So we go back and forth at it. At least the drivers are not complaining, even if it did take some getting used to the new changes. You dont stop to look backwards because, if you do, youll get passed by everybody whos trying to do what youre doing. AM : What's the hardest part about your job? During a time when most NASCAR spotters are sitting home with nothing to do, Brett Griffin has something to keep him engaged. No, its great. Youre obviously, as you said, unfiltered. So I always look at it as its a right to get on Twitter, but its a privilegeto get to follow somebody because they can at any moment or time say, Youre going away.. So just because you only have four followers doesnt mean the fact I have 30,000 followers or whatever that number is, that I cant say what I think back to you. It is pretty crazy how we always hear that only 25 percent of adults use Twitter. I do it a little bit, sometimes Ill do funny stuff and I dont even know who gets it, if everybody gets it or if one person gets it. I felt his remarks were negative and terrible towards Joe Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing, and every sponsor hes ever had while hes been there. Marketer. AM: What do you do if you ever have to go to the bathroom in the middle of a race? If youre a sports fan and youre not on Twitter, youre an idiot. You dont do what we do for as long as we have without the desire to win races. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 So everything we do is for them. Like if you work a guy over and listen Im all about winning at all costs. Weve built this system around, Youve got to win a race. Not that Ive tried to monetize it the second go-around, but I havea podcast that came from this. I saw that same tweet and it was the kind of thing that crosses the line because it was somebody talking about weight. A graduate in Our attraction as spotters is the drivers we work, for first of all. But I wouldnt mind signing someones baby! Logano would go on to win the race with Byron finishing a distance 13th place. Brett gave you a great interview Jeff. Docu-Series host. Obviously Im extremely close to Clint Bowyer, too. Bahrain GP: Alonso pips Verstappen by 0.005s in final F1 practice, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR I love Talladega. Hanging out with my wife and kids. This conversation gives me chills because Ive come a long way from a really small town with a very humble beginning. Brett Griffin has been in racing for over 20 years as a spotter, marketer and driver manager. This week, Motorsport.com caught up with veteran spotter Brett Griffin, who helped Clint Bowyer end his 190-race winless streak nearly two weeks ago . Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale, Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car, Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car In my view, I kind of need these followers because if they dont click, then nobodys gonna read my stuff. Any behind-the-scenes feedback on that? Some of them are news-related, some of them are gossip-related, some of them are just facts about things that have gone on in the tech line that nobodys really talking about. Thats how that works.. There was this one really funny thing that happened. I often listen to DBC so I know his filter is pretty much non-existent. Racing Lifestyle Brand Owner. Griffin, who is the spotter for driver Justin Haley, shared the video by Clay Travis and wrote, This made me laugh. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Well, I dont think I act like an idiot, I think I act like me. We kinda presented our side. Bumper. It was incredible., Baldwin added, We could have had another one yesterday and the whole world would be talking about that and how great a race it, was even though it was a really good, how great the race would have been and again the drivers get to choose how good the race is going to be, right? He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the But again, its not things like, Whoa, lets fry this person this week. Were just giving you guys insight, perspective. You may opt-out by. And we were taught at young ages if you get in a pile on the football field in sixth grade, you reach over and you pinch that guys leg as hard as you can pinch it, or you spit in his face, or you try and get in his head. That race at the end became a game of chance over a game of skill. Join to view profile SpotOn Activations . So if youre listening, get on Twitter. Kaulig Racing spotter for Justin Haley, Brett Griffin, took Joey Logano to task after he performed a bump-and-run maneuver on William Byron during the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Speedway that earned him the checkered flag. From social media to atmosphere, what would Brett like to see from NASCAR and its fans in 2020? Hes on a what 40-race winless streak or something like that? splattered across their reactions. When you click follow, its because something made you interested in what Im doing. However, his net worth will likely rise as he continues representing his clients in high-profile cases. Clearly, thats something thats came about in the last 18 months. Each week, I ask a member of the racing community about their social media usage. Any certain requirements/recommendations? Again, Im a very mouthy, candid person, so at no point am I trying to hurt anybodys feelings. 14 car for Stewart Haas Racing, in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and aspiring back up dancer for Janet Jackson. Social Spotlight with Brett Griffin. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. I enjoy the perspective and Ill say the majority of people that reply to me now agree with what I say, which I think is funny because I know there are a lot of people out there that dont. Elsewhere, former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty admitted that some race tracks produced great racing. That could have been another game changer for our sport, but now its a little bit different., Griffin, a spotter for Justin Haley in the NASCAR Cup Series and Daniel Hemric in the Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing took things to another level when he said, This is what Im the most spot-off on Joeys lame-a** excuse after the race of, I will not be bullied. You Cant Pull the Wool Over Their Eyes Kyle Petty Warns NASCAR of Next-Gen Yesterday, there was a tweet that was sent to a media person here, Chris Knight, and it was what I thought was a very inappropriate tweet. If I call somebody a dumbass, its very candidly. It takes a while." NASCAR spotter Brett Griffin wasn't the only one who found President Joe Biden shaking hands with Chuck Schumer, forgetting it, then doing it again, funny. Kentucky Speedway, Ive got a friend there who has given me some information about new elevators, those kinds of things, and she kind of freaks out when we put that intel out there in public. I think you have to be able to tell your driver things they dont know during the race. Once Griffins drivers retired from Nascar racing, he started his own company, SpotOn Activations. He comes in and hes dressed all goofy and hes like, Do you guys wanna go to the Y and shoot basketball? Im looking at this guy thinking, There is no way this guy who looks like he just walked out of the movie. And by no means am I a high-profile person, but I have some insight into these other high-profile worlds that exist. I love Talladega. Griffin said, I hate to say this, man! BG : In the Cup series 99 percent of the guys on the roof are good at what they do. Apr 5, 2018, 11:36 AM. We also try and pay attention to who is getting two tires, four tires, gas only, etc. Watching his son Cash run down the front stretch to get to Clint was something Clint will never forget and its a special memory for all of us. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson Posted by on July 2, 2022 in hospital coordinator job description. What do you make of Griffins claim that Logano is a d-bag and that he didnt own the way he raced? Hello world! BG : I love it. We missed some things here. , But, we have the freedoms to come on here and be very candid with you guys. Elliott taught me some things and working with Clint, he requires a little more information than Elliott may have wanted, so it made me step up my game when I started spotting for him. Brett Griffin, a JRM spotter for Elliott Sadler, claimed on the latest episode of the "Door. Thats not limited to podcasts. Docu-Series host. And we were taught at young ages if you get in a pile on the football field in sixth grade, you reach over and you pinch that guys leg as hard as you can pinch it, or you spit in his face, or you try and get in his head. 14 car for Stewart Haas Racing, in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and aspiring back up dancer for Janet Jackson. Im with TJ. I did not detect any gratitude towards any of that with what he had to say.. I think that was really, really hard racing. supporter, he dreams of a pairing of the two in future. The Trackhouse Racing driver overcame a frantic finish to somehow squeak into a victory. It's because of the way the cars race. What is your secret to being able to say what you want and not get in trouble for it? Then they show a video clip with a delayed audio clip which makes us look like a bunch of incompetent goons. The brand stuck with Chastain the following year before working with Jeb Burton. I feel no matter how long you work as a spotter you can never get complacent with what you are doing. The spotters are talking about the year Johnson won his last 500 in 2013. Joe Gibbs however was confident theyll get something worked out: Were confident were going to get things done. Anybody who knows me Elliott and Clint probably know me the best of anybody in the sport, they know Im a shit-talker. We jumped through a lot of hoops and everybody kind of has their plan for the year. This week’s article will feature Brett Griffin, spotter for Elliott . Jim Griffin's net worth is estimated to be over $1 million. This week, Motorsport.com caught up with veteran spotter Brett Griffin, who helped Clint Bowyer end his 190-race winless streak nearly two weeks ago at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, If you personally try to insult me, Im gonna laugh at you and then block you. He negotiated sponsor and team contracts with major corporate partners, forming a company with Sadler and former Robert Yates Racing teammate called Drivers Choice. Griffin has been spotting for Clint Bowyer since 2012 and is really looking forward to this season. The question is what we're they about to say about him that made him kill them? The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car So it remains to be seen whether Griffins revelations come true with Kyle Busch, in fact, leaving Toyota and Joe Gibbs for either a Ford or a Chevrolet. One of the biggest personalities in the garage just may be Brett Griffin, spotter for Clint Bowyer, driver of the no. Just to be aware of all the time that is put into these teams and we do everything for the fans. Didnt even make an attempt at passing him. Get to know Brett Griffin Posted on April 17, 2017 April 26, 2017 by fromstarttofinish2017 One of the biggest personalities in the garage just may be Brett Griffin, spotter for Clint Bowyer, driver of the no. Griffin, a spotter for Justin Haley in the NASCAR Cup Series and Daniel Hemric in the Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing . That race at the end became a game of chance over a game of skill. "I don't think this is crazy, but him going back to Chevrolet helps his brand. But for the other six days of the week, Griffin is running SpotOn Activations, a marketing company with . They just saw I was with Elliot (Sadler) and thought they should get my autograph too. With two laps to go, Logano slammed into the rear of Byron sending his #24 Chevrolet into the turn three wall. Next thing you know, Elliott asked me during the offseason of 2000 to start spotting for him full time. I hate to lose and I want to win so I stay pretty focused during the race, but I might let a (curse) word slip here and there but Im always thinking of what I can do to help my driver and team with the race. RELATED: NASCAR Orders Denny Hamlin To Undergo Sensitivity Training For Mocking Kyle Larson After He Caused Last Lap Wreck At Talladega. Meanwhile, Griffin is still spotting and, no, he was never fired from the two jobs. "I decided I want to spend a lot of time and effort on experiential marketing," Griffin said . Nobodys gonna get mad. Henry Sams (@brainbucket12) August 9, 2022. 0 Comments . brett griffin Owner at SpotOn Activations Mooresville, North Carolina, United States. But the leadership at Nutrien Ag Solutions announced it would leave Nascar following the 2021 season, leaving Burton without a ride. 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So I am the most spot off for the way he handled it in the post race, Griffin added. We watch these race cars go around 40 weeks a year, so we have a different perspective than guys that are in your side of the sport, in the media center, in the garage doing interviews. We stayed in a house, nine of us, for 10 days. I think Twitter is a magical piece of technology, so send me a tweet. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Majors responded to both incidents and didn't hold back, calling Earnhardt an idiot. A Max Verstappen and Ferrari Phoenix, on the other hand, there's not one good thing I can say about the spotters' stand or the view where we stand. And, I've been spotting full time since 2001. Bubba Wallaces spotter Freddie Kraft then said, The biggest thing to me is, [he] never made an attempt to pass him. The only thing that stinks as a spotter is Im usually the last one in Victory Lane to celebrate with the team. Noting that Stewart Haas Racing might be his only option, considering he doesnt fit the Penske mold, and certainly isnt going back to Hendrick Motorsports. Win at all costs. But at least make some kind of attempt and realize maybe I cant get around him, Kraft opined. Otherwise people arent gonna know ultimately who we are. I pretty much eat whatever he's having unless it's those damn green peas. It takes a while., Joe Gibbs response to these comments on Kyle Busch future when I asked Gibbs about it this afternoon: "We're confident we're going to get things done. Post on July 1st, 2022; by ; at Uncategorized . My very first weekend at the racetrack, I thought I landed this dream job and everything would be glamorous, Griffin said. Im a pretty opinionated guy. He was going to spin out if that wall wasnt there. Hello world! I decided I want to spend a lot of time and effort on experiential marketing, Griffin said. But, knock on wood, I've never had any major problems spotting for other drivers. I was so sleep deprived, I didnt know what we talked about until I went back and listened to the podcast. Sure, we mean what were saying, but we also mean it in a very joking manner. He said, I think that restart where they were battling coming off of 2 that was a trouble area the whole race. Im 26 years old, working for Elliott as his business manager, and the next day, Elliott called me and said, I want you to come spot for me, Griffin recalled. Im a pretty opinionated guy. 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Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. He insisted that the fans are far from stupid, and no amount of gimmicks will deceive them if the racing is bad. Thats not the way that played out at all.. And you can debate, argue political stuff, driver stuff, NASCAR opinions, whatever but when you cross the line and really get personal with somebody like that, thats really the dark side of social media. brett griffin spotter 2022. west end boston apartments for sale chefmaster powder food brett griffin spotter 2022. health benefits of badminton. A mindset. By no means is it making me rich its barely enough money to buy me a six pack of beer every week but nonetheless there is some value in it for people and for sponsors. Unfortunately, this transitional period did catch out a few drivers and teams in the early races. That little bump with the cars bottoming out and doing what they needed to do, especially on low air.. I called Chris Rice [president of Kaulig Racing] and said we want to come back, and I want to change the path of this sponsorship. Spotter. Give our opinions., At no point am I trying to make it personal as it pertains to NASCAR, NASCAR officials or anybody that wears that bar. Jill Raines (@raines96) August 10, 2022, Duke Smith (@RaiderMagic94) August 9, 2022, Jeremy Faulkner (@JF27064) August 9, 2022, WATCH THIS STORY:Jeff Gordons Ex-Wife Brooke Sealeys Net Worth Why Is She Richer Than Most Nascar Drivers, Joe Cauwels (@JCBOWL825) August 9, 2022. We have a lot of circles that we get a lot of information from. We had an absolute blast. We don't get bathroom breaks so you gotta go when you can. Now a lot of people would like to say some of the things that you say, whether its about their political views or their opinions on drivers, and for whatever reason they dont or theyre afraid of the blowback. AM : What do you think of the criticisms that spotters get immediately when it comes to incidents? So they sent this long email basically saying, You need to fire your spotter, hes anti-cop.. President of Toyota Racing Development, David Wilson, told NBC Sports he understands the frustration: Our vision, Joes and our vision, Toyotas vision, is for Kyle to retire out of Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota. I like going out and drinking a beer and having a good time. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, he's developed marketing programs with the likes of Coca-Cola, Mars, Best Buy and more. Not only did Griffin never get fired, but he remained with Sadler throughout the rest of his Nascar career as both a business manager and eyes from above. This public display of Twitter is phenomenal. Like do you get the sense that people in the industry listen to the podcast and are like, Dude, you said this about Larson, you said that he races like a rookie in Sonoma., Justin Allgaier actually came up to me in Talladega and he said, Hey man, I was listening to you podcast and I was in my garage and I got mad because you said I forgot how to drive in the first half of the year., And I said, Justin, you kinda did. I wouldn't say I'm ready to go be a traffic controller or anything but that's a lot of moving pieces. He is clearly a little frustrated and thats understandable to a point. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. NASCAR spotter Brett Griffin was one of the most recent people to comment on the topic. I didnt even look at that persons profile without blocking. They go into character when their do their tweets. If that trust isn't there, then the driver isn't going to trust the spotter and trust me, we know what we're saying and we can tell whether or not the driver is listening. Needless to say, some folks weren't necessarily happy about the blunt response, including NASCAR spotter, Brett Griffin. The respect they gave while they were wrecking each other. Its a lifestyle. Key Account Manager (Account Manager) at Atlas Copco Usa. I need them to come back out of their shells a little bit. Possibly. https://t.co/LFtdGV15CA, Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) April 23, 2022. So I can openly admit all that and laugh at it, so if you do that to me I personally dont care. Hughes had been the longtime spotter for Martin Truex Jr., and he served as his eye in the sky for his march to the 2017 Cup Series championship. On the run-up to the line, race leader Erik Jones moved over to block Kyle Larson. But for you to stay here, obviously, I have to earn that right to keep you, if you will. So once again Dale Jr. knows me, he knows how I am. 14-Foot Python Discovered On The Side Of The Road In Long Island? Shaharyar is an F1 & NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. You wont know how to come back from that, how to manage all the personal aspects of it.. Marketer. 03 Mar 2023 18:05:25 Nascar team spotters watch the race during the Nascar Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Las Vegas [+] Motor Speedway on March 05, 2022. NEXT:Jeff Gordon Promises William Byron Will Payback Joey Logano, After Loganos Bump And Run Earned Him The Victory At Darlington, Brett GriffinFreddie KraftJoey LoganoNASCARTJ MajorsTommy Baldwin Jr.William Byron. Its certainly not being buttholes with each other. Tennis, NFL, and eSports. Griffin helped Burton navigate the free agency market with the remaining sponsorship dollars he had. Amidst the growing uncertainty on the future of Kyle Busch with Joe Gibbs Racing, Brett Griffin gave some crucial insider updates. Lets start on the opinions. Listen to this article. Davis was wondering if maybe thats the first time any podcast has been invited into the principals office., Kraft concluded, It will improve our show going forward., Griffin added, I think so too. Well, two of us are. Now we have all these different outlets to which fans can consume our media, which is great in the sense of, If you want it, its out there. But for me, I just choose to live in this little world fromThursdaynight toSundaynight and thenMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday I try to worry about other stuff. And this person took my tweet I dont know if they were drunk or high or what they were doing when they read this tweet as I was saying more people need to be against our cops and against our police. Meanwhile, other race tracks have left a lot to be desired. Couch Racer. Whether its Waylon, Willie and legends of the past, or superstars in the making like Zach Bryan, our finger is always on the pulse of true country music. NASCAR Spotter Brett Griffin Reacts To Kyle Buschs Ungrateful Comments Regarding Future With Joe Gibbs Racing. Anybody who knows me knows I love to have a good time. He must be fun Monday-Wednesday. Best comment ever: If youre a sports fan and youre not on Twitter, youre an idiot. Ive been very fortunate to be very close to all three drivers Ive spotted for in the Cup Series. ', Again, Im a very mouthy, candid person, so at no point am I trying to hurt anybodys feelings. Youve even gone at Dale Jr. a couple of times this year. So Im not gonna hide who I am. Four hours flies by at all of those tracks. Weve talked about clearly youre unafraid to go at people back and forth. Do you see what I said? Yeah, I just have to come to you with this. I guess (it was) from an HR perspective. Recently though, the spotter claimed that not only has JGR stepped off the pedal completely, but two big manufacturers have also entered the scene as he made a point about Busch not potentially having a seat next season. And, one particular rant, caught the attention of NASCAR. If youve got Chevrolet now entering the conversation to come after you, and youve got one Ford team thats talking to you, and Gibbs has essentially, potentially stopped talking to you, you dont have a lot of options if youre Kyle Busch, Griffin said in the recent episode of the Door Bumper Clear podcast. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. I dont think we are. I feel like its single digits. His retweet was then followed by a flood of reactions from fans who also found the whole thing funny, with a pinch of sarcasm (or not?) Hes worked with brands like Mars Incorporated, 5-Hour Energy, Stanley Tools, Tylenol, OneMain Financial, Offerpad and, currently, Nutrien Ag Solutions.