Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. With an hour to fill each week, sometimes the show can go off the rails. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 According to Brett's Instagram page (at)spotterbrett, he is a NASCAR Spotter, Brand Activations, Sports Marketing, Athlete Management, Chicken Wing connoisseur and Entrepreneur. Edit them in the Widget section of the. 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 I may get on the line of an idiot, but I think I know where its at and I usually try to stop there. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Chris Knight actually retweeted that person and he had a comment that he made to that person. Needless to say, some folks weren't necessarily happy about the blunt response, including NASCAR spotter, Brett Griffin. 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. He is a massive Washington Capitals fan, lover of history, and can be found at Dominion Raceway most Saturday nights. How do you deal with haters? Wood Brothers and Stewart-Haas Gaming pick up wins in Michigan, Roush Fenway Gaming uses consistency to fuel success, Roush Fenway Gaming uses consistency to fuel success But for the other six days of the week, Griffin is running SpotOn Activations, a marketing company with . Theres seven days a week that Brett Griffin is down to have a good time.. Lets start on the opinions. So sometimes I wanted to block people, but I felt like, I probably cant because I need those people and that was hard to ignore. Tennis, NFL, and eSports. I'm not here to save you. On Episode 251 of the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Kraft shared his opinion on Loganos maneuver after Brad Keselowski and Hailie Deegans spotter TJ Majors gave his. Hanging out with my wife and kids. Pocono is a huge track so the cars are always a long, long ways away from us and the angles are difficult to help the drivers. We missed some things here. , But, we have the freedoms to come on here and be very candid with you guys. Spotter. On the weekends, Brett serves as a NASCAR spotter, reporting from the roof to help drivers like Clint . Motorsports writer for The Athletic in my 16th season on the NASCAR beat. Brett Griffin NASCAR Spotter, Brand Activations, Sports Marketing, Athlete Management, Chicken Wing connoisseur. You obviously like to have fun with it. I need somebody to come give me a really good tutoring session on Snapchat, but its cool. Baby Jessica, it appears you've fallen into the well. Last week, I debuted the first article of the Spotters Series, featuring Joey Meier, spotter for Brad Keselowski. Racing Lifestyle Brand Owner. Tommy Baldwin Jr., a former Cup Series team owner, would also share his opinion believing Loganos bump-and-run was a cheap shot. Earl Barban (Johnson) no longer at Hendrick w/2021-TBD, Brett Griffin (Bowyer) not expected to do full 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. 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. Has a fan ever asked you for an autograph? We also try and pay attention to who is getting two tires, four tires, gas only, etc. Hes talking junk about me in the podcast. University of South Carolina . I think that's the only track that does. North Carolina, United States. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. RELATED: NASCAR Orders Denny Hamlin To Undergo Sensitivity Training For Mocking Kyle Larson After He Caused Last Lap Wreck At Talladega. So Ive always tried to keep it somewhat separate. Ill just say I may be considered elderly ???? (2/2) Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 4, 2020. He insisted that the fans are far from stupid, and no amount of gimmicks will deceive them if the racing is bad. I check twitter religiously so that might be better. Were out of jail., You can catch up on the weekly podcast via DirtyMoMedia.com, Filed Under: NASCAR Tagged With: Brett Griffin Dirty Mo Media Door Bumper Clear Freddie Kraft NASCAR TJ Majors, Michigan TV Ratings: August 2021 (NASCAR), Daytona TV Schedule: August 2021 (NASCAR Weekend), Ryan Newman comments on being called the Hardest driver to pass in NASCAR, Adam Stevens, crew chief for Kyle Busch on NASCAR teams being called cheaters, Martin Truex Jr called the move by Joey Logano a cheap shot; Roger Penske disagrees, NASCAR no longer requires team members to wear masks outdoors. However, more more than drivers are subject to a visit in the principals office. BG : In the Cup series 99 percent of the guys on the roof are good at what they do. Snapchat, I still havent figured out. It was a lot more fun early; now theyre being wimps or something. 4. BG: I've worked with Elliott Sadler in the Cup Series since 2000 but I've helped other drivers such as Kyle Busch, Greg Biffle, Michael Waltrip, Dale Jarrett, Kevin Harvick, Trevor Bayne, and many others in the Nationwide Series and Truck Series. TJ Majors is the spotter for Brad Keselowski. Out of the blue, Elliott Sadler picked up the phone and called his public relations representative and said he needed a new business manager. Win at all costs. But at least make some kind of attempt and realize maybe I cant get around him, Kraft opined. 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 On the other end of the line was Brett Griffin, a young man from the small town Pageland, South Carolina. Docu-Series host. But the leadership at Nutrien Ag Solutions announced it would leave Nascar following the 2021 season, leaving Burton without a ride. Last week, I guess they played something on (FS1s) Radioactive which I dont listen to, by the way, during the week. Over the years, Griffin has negotiated and activated over $70 million in marketing and sponsorship inside of Nascar and outside of the sport. 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. 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Preece after Clash showing: "It sucks giving them away", Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale, Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale Hes on a what 40-race winless streak or something like that? Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his longtime spotter TJ Majors reunited last weekend at Richmond for the two-time Daytona 500 winner's annual Xfinity Series race. There was an incident where a police officer lost his life and I stood behind this police officer 100 percent. Brett Griffin has been in racing for over 20 years as a spotter, marketer and driver manager. BG : It's easy: SAY WHAT YOU SEE! TJ Majors is the spotter for Brad Keselowski. Brett Griffin. This conversation gives me chills because Ive come a long way from a really small town with a very humble beginning. Seriously, just getting a good sense of trust between the driver and spotter is all you can ask for. . 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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. That same year was Patrick's first full-time season of Cup racing and she landed on the pole. I need them to come back out of their shells a little bit. They go into character when their do their tweets. Thats how that works.. Logano would go on to win the race with Byron finishing a distance 13th place. But they played something on Radioactive where I guess I said, You should have wrecked that motherfucker. And Dale Jr. News Analysis: Matt Kenseth says return to Joe Gibbs Racing is unlikely, http://media.blubrry.com/the_untitled_jeff_gluck/p/jeffgluck.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Brett-Griffin-Social-Spotlight.mp3. Our fan is an older fan. We like to have fun on this show, all five of us., So, when I got this email that we were required to come to the NASCAR hauler for a meeting, and at the time of that meeting was being scheduled, I thought like literally they listened to a segment on the show and found some humor in it., Griffin added, Well, let me tell you something, they didnt think it was funny. Because most people who reacted to the spotters tweet also felt the same. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This is a text widget, which allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. So, when a driver wrecks on pit road getting into or out of their pit stall, don't listen to the TV broadcast folks who blame that one on us. One of the biggest personalities in the garage just may be Brett Griffin, spotter for Clint Bowyer, driver of the no. 3. AM : Best and Worst tracks for spotting at? Throughout the 2018 season Motorsport.com will spotlight the winning spotter from various Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck series races. Hes worked with brands like Mars Incorporated, 5-Hour Energy, Stanley Tools, Tylenol, OneMain Financial, Offerpad and, currently, Nutrien Ag Solutions. What is your favorite thing to do outside of the racetrack? How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car If there were no fans we wouldnt be here. motorsports for a better part of the decade. We don't get bathroom breaks so you gotta go when you can. The question is what we're they about to say about him that made him kill them? Bubba Wallaces spotter Freddie Kraft then said, The biggest thing to me is, [he] never made an attempt to pass him. Freddie Kraft is the spotter for Bubba Wallace. But, I think it was just a good meeting for us to all sit down and kinda hash out both sides of, they think were idiots and we question some of the stuff they do., A lot of good came from it. I think Twitter is a magical piece of technology, so send me a tweet. 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. A Max Verstappen and Ferrari It's because of the way the cars race. So I can openly admit all that and laugh at it, so if you do that to me I personally dont care. Griffin would like to see the billionaire team owners, who have a lot of influence, pave the way for . 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. I like tweetups, Quiet Track pictures, 12 Questions interviews and polling you on whether it was a good race. I spot the same way that I talk. That's Rock Bottom. But in NASCAR, you feel like its less. 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. Well, two of us are. Again, its my personality thats coming to life on Twitter. Im very fortunate my mom is in her 70s and she absolutely loves Twitter, loves Facebook but its probably mainly because of me and my jobs. Obviously, were very opinionated on this show. Vegas has restrooms on the roof which is nice. If Im not hearing about it during the three days that Im here, Im not seeing it, Im not learning from it or its not on Twitter, then Im not meant to do it. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Once Griffins drivers retired from Nascar racing, he started his own company, SpotOn Activations. He was holding on for dear life. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory It's probably too late to turn back now anyway. We jumped through a lot of hoops and everybody kind of has their plan for the year. This effectively opened a window of opportunity to attack, and Chastain was not about to decline an open invitation. But Twitter is a lot of fun. Brett Griffin is the spotter for Clint Bowyer in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Almirola: Daytona is "the greatest place on earth to go race", Preece after Clash showing: "It sucks giving them away", Preece impresses in SHR debut Meanwhile, other race tracks have left a lot to be desired. That race at the end became a game of chance over a game of skill. and Im on Twitter. Left Joe hanging.. Sure, we mean what were saying, but we also mean it in a very joking manner. Youre obviously, as you said, unfiltered. Wow! I do that more with my Facebook stuff. 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. Ashley McCubbin : How many years have you been spotting? Last week, I made fun of Kyle Larson, Ricky Stenhouse being best friends, and theywrecked Danica, who is Rickys girlfriend, and I was like, Kyle used his whip around Rickys bae. And people were like, Youre 42 years old and youre saying all these young terms! I think what Joey did to William wasnt. Wood Brothers and Stewart-Haas Gaming pick up wins in Michigan, Wood Brothers and Stewart-Haas Gaming pick up wins in Michigan For anybody who follows me and knows me, Im pro-military and pro-police, period. And I never try to cross those lines by any means, but at the same time if you come at me, Im gonna come back at you. 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.. 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. I dont agree with tearing up racecars for that, you know, in my opinion, Majors added. Your thing is intel, my thing is, What do I see? Just a different perspective. The full time spotter had something come up and Eddie Wood handed me a headset and said you're spotting today. Couch Racer. 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. Youll say something on the podcast and Im like, Oh, I didnt know that. Are you consciousof the fact youre sprinkling new information out there? Brett Griffin the spotter for multiple Kaulig Racing cars, including Cup driver Justin Haley. It's tough to jump in and spot one race for a guy and nail it because you don't know a lot about the team synergy. We stayed in a house, nine of us, for 10 days. Click here to exit the well. 200-plus mph and our main priority is to keep them safe. Tonys Cellular > Uncategorized > brett griffin spotter 2021. brett griffin spotter 2021. brett griffin spotter 2021. Half of the time its earlyMondaymorning, and weve just gotten in (from the race). But they played something on Radioactive where I guess I said, You should have wrecked that motherfucker. And Dale Jr. tweeted that out last week when we were in Sonoma going, Brett gets all mad on the radio, just tells Elliott to wreck everybody. So I tweeted back, Dick move by my boss, or whatever I said. 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. At least the drivers are not complaining, even if it did take some getting used to the new changes.