And by no means am I a high-profile person, but I have some insight into these other high-profile worlds that exist. Hanging out with my wife and kids. I love Talladega. 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. What is your secret to being able to say what you want and not get in trouble for it? BG: Make no mistake about it. So when I got the phone call from (former MWR executive) Ty Norris, who was laughing about it, he was like, I have to address this with you because it got sent to us. I was like, Ty, this persons an idiot. . When you see what Im tweeting, thats me. It seems like nobody really goes at Dale Jr. Preece after Clash showing: "It sucks giving them away", Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale, Horner rebuffs "amusing" rumours over AlphaTauri sale However, his net worth will likely rise as he continues representing his clients in high-profile cases. You may or may not think it's a big deal but I'd be willing to bet you most of the "BIG" wrecks at Phoenix happen in turns three and four or on restarts. The two aspects in his point were the financial side of things and the racing side of things. Anybody who knows me knows I love to have a good time. It's not a bad track just a tough place for us to really help the drivers. After mocking Majors earlier in the week on his podcast, Earnhardt got upset and cussed at him during the race. Last week, I debuted the first article of the Spotters Series, featuring Joey Meier, spotter for Brad Keselowski. 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. Door Bumper Clear is a podcast out of the Dirty Mo Media stable. A mindset. 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. Baby Jessica, it appears you've fallen into the well. Spotter. You dont do what we do for as long as we have without the desire to win races. That race at the end became a game of chance over a game of skill. 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. Its fun seeing faces at the track but were usually in a hurry to get from point A to point B so there is not a lot of time to talk. It's because of the way the cars race. 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. Shaharyar is an F1 & NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way. I have to earn the right for you to follow me. And, one particular rant, caught the attention of NASCAR. He even cited the example of the Atlanta Motor Speedway, which he firmly believed, produced some great racing. When he first offered it to me, I thought I was going to throw up, because I said, What if I cant do this? I called him back and said, Ill spot for you as long as you dont fire me as your spotter and business manager on the same day. Because most people who reacted to the spotter's tweet also felt the same. So far this year he already has a top 5 finish only six races in to the season. AM : How do you get along with the other spotters? Brett Griffin a a spotter for Kaulig Racing. That little bump with the cars bottoming out and doing what they needed to do, especially on low air.. You were wrecking a lot., I said, You still were wrecking. 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. We had an absolute blast. 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. 14 car for Stewart Haas Racing, in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and aspiring back up dancer for Janet Jackson. When you hear me on the radio, thats me. 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 moviePowderwill be able to go shoot basketball at the Y.So thats the first time I met him, a very long time ago. I like tweetups, Quiet Track pictures, 12 Questions interviews and polling you on whether it was a good race. Someone has to get the blame, right? 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 See, Im short and Im chubby and I have a gap between my teeth and I have a bald spot. That same year was Patrick's first full-time season of Cup racing and she landed on the pole. But Brett Griffin, the NASCAR spotter, has a theory as to why the tide is turning in terms of how fans perceive Busch, and according to him, a big part of that change is the change he made between 2022 and 2023. Thats not the way that played out at all.. I do that more with my Facebook stuff. We signed 11 races with AJ Allmendinger, and so far hes won three of them.. I grew up in a really small town where there were two things that were important: Sports and winning at sports. Ive been very fortunate to be very close to all three drivers Ive spotted for in the Cup Series. Griffin helped Burton navigate the free agency market with the remaining sponsorship dollars he had. Cox hired Griffin to work on Sadlers Citgo program and Michael Waltrips BAND-AID team. 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. Griffin started spotting for Sadler back in 2000 at Wood Brothers and has been with him ever since. He also wondered where Busch would go if he left JGR: Who can afford to hire Kyle Busch other than Joe Gibbs Racing?. 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Freddie Kraft is the spotter for Bubba Wallace. 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. Brett Griffin has been in racing for over 20 years as a spotter, marketer and driver manager. 14 car for Stewart Haas Racing, in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and aspiring back up dancer for Janet Jackson. Obviously, nobody in the sport is professionally closer to Dale Jr. than T.J. Majors is, and nobody is closer to Elliott Sadler than I am. He ran me in the fence. If youre gonna be and race like a d-bag, you gotta own it. 0 Comments . So you touched on a few things there: opinions, followers. But again, its not things like, Whoa, lets fry this person this week. Were just giving you guys insight, perspective. Needless to say, some folks weren't necessarily happy about the blunt response, including NASCAR spotter, Brett Griffin. We also try and pay attention to who is getting two tires, four tires, gas only, etc. Laugh with us. (2/2) Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 4, 2020. Were in there talking about our podcast and the things we say on it as it relates to the NASCAR industry. I love Talladega. Weve got communications contacts now, where we can present both sides of the argument. You Cant Pull the Wool Over Their Eyes Kyle Petty Warns NASCAR of Next-Gen 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. I decided I want to spend a lot of time and effort on experiential marketing, Griffin said. Whatever the case, Brett Griffin clearly did not like how the Talladega race played out. BG : In the Cup series 99 percent of the guys on the roof are good at what they do. They go into character when their do their tweets. Bumper. 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. 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. 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 motorsports for a better part of the decade. Well, two of us are. Four hours flies by at all of those tracks. I was not impressed with that package at that race track. Almirola escapes wild NASCAR Duel 2 with win; Daly makes Daytona 500, Almirola: Daytona is "the greatest place on earth to go race", Almirola back for another 500 shot I've worked for Elliott for 10 years and been his spotter the entire time. I dont get paid for what I say or dont say on Twitter. 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. Its hosted by Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft, TJ Majors and Casey Boat. What is your favorite thing to do outside of the racetrack? Why do you think youve become such a personality on there? ', Again, Im a very mouthy, candid person, so at no point am I trying to hurt anybodys feelings. 14-Foot Python Discovered On The Side Of The Road In Long Island? Couch Racer. So, that probably made it worse., Freddie Kraft jumped in, He texts me, Are they serious? I said, Yeah, theyre pretty serious. , They were probably a little angry. Up next: Brett Griffin, spotter for Clint Bowyer and Elliott Sadler and co-host of the Door Bumper Clear podcast on Dirty Mo Radio. I dont agree with tearing up racecars for that, you know, in my opinion, Majors added. 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. I definitely feel like our off the track relationship helps our relationship on race day. In my Twitter game, Im also a shit-talker. I'm not really of the opinion that we can help the driver go faster but I am of the opinion that if we don't give them important information it can screw up their day pretty quickly. Henry Sams (@brainbucket12) August 9, 2022. Last week, I guess they played something on (FS1s) Radioactive which I dont listen to, by the way, during the week. Tommy Baldwin Jr., a former Cup Series team owner, would also share his opinion believing Loganos bump-and-run was a cheap shot. Click here to exit the well. 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! You may opt-out by. So I am the most spot off for the way he handled it in the post race, Griffin added. Youve got to win a race to get into playoffs. However, more more than drivers are subject to a visit in the principals office. Possibly. Marketer. Half of the time its earlyMondaymorning, and weve just gotten in (from the race). I need them to come back out of their shells a little bit. Roundtable: Can Jimmie Johnson end his winless streak at Texas? 2. Win at all costs. But at least make some kind of attempt and realize maybe I cant get around him, Kraft opined. 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. And, I've been spotting full time since 2001. Sure, we mean what were saying, but we also mean it in a very joking manner. It is. My Facebook is totally private, I have to accept you to come on. According to Petty, the racing is great at tracks that are fairly long, and superspeedway size. So thats the first time I met him, a very long time ago. Ive known Dale Jr. since 1999. Again, its my personality thats coming to life on Twitter. Ashley McCubbin : How many years have you been spotting? TJ Majors is the spotter for Brad Keselowski. Griffin, who is the spotter for driver Justin Haley, shared the video by Clay Travis and wrote, This made me laugh. Ive done two races in my life, one at Watkins Glen and one at New Hampshire in 2000. Social Spotlight with Brett Griffin. Its always funny to me when youre leaving and youre like, I dont know if that was a good podcast because I dont know what we talked about and then you go back and listen and start getting tweets from people and feedback and its like, Oh my God, I cant believe you guys said this, you did this.. Hands down, its winning. He insisted that the fans are far from stupid, and no amount of gimmicks will deceive them if the racing is bad. When I got to Stewart-Haas Racing, I dont know if I can say this or not but Ill say it anyway, we had to sign a social media policy that basically says I wont act like an idiot. However, it appeared that this race finish rubbed some people the wrong way, particularly NASCAR spotter Brett Griffin. 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. How can fans show their appreciation for you? I cant lose two jobs at one time.. A graduate in Join to view profile SpotOn Activations . Posted by on July 2, 2022 in 3 bedroom house for rent houston. While Griffin worked with Bower at the Cup level, he continued on as Sadlers spotter in the Xfinity Series. I was not impressed with that package at that race track. It's all about giving pertinent information in short, concise statements the drivers can understand and use to their benefit. (Brad Keselowski spotter) Joey Meier and I bothhave been in situations where people anonymously emailed our bosses and said, You need to fire your spotter, or, You need to get rid of Brett. I actually think thats kinda funny because I get paid to spot. I would imagine its probably not the last time were going to get called in there. BG: If it's a long yellow it usually entails finding a restroom. Im a pretty opinionated guy. This past week, I went to bed at4 a.m. and here we go doing this podcast at9 a.m. Our fan is an older fan. But (thats) insight the fans arent gonna necessarily get see if we arent going back and forth. No, its great. 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 That race at the end became a game of chance over a game of skill. He and I have been working together since 2001 and I also spot for Myatt Snider in the (NASCAR Camping World) Truck Series. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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Im a pretty opinionated guy. . Thats how that works.. Griffin said, Its surreal for me to think back and talk about it. After winning Logano celebrated his victory saying, Youre not going to put me into the wall, and not get anything back. Its more about my personal life than it is (about) my job. https://t.co/LFtdGV15CA, Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) April 23, 2022. Tennis, NFL, and eSports. Amidst the growing uncertainty on the future of Kyle Busch with Joe Gibbs Racing, Brett Griffin gave some crucial insider updates. He also cohosts the "Door Bumper Clear" podcast. He was holding on for dear life. Brett Griffin a a spotter for Kaulig Racing. The spotters job has changed a lot over the last 10 years. 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I saw that same tweet and it was the kind of thing that crosses the line because it was somebody talking about weight. Everything.. I spot for Elliott Sadler in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Thats not limited to podcasts. The only thing that stinks as a spotter is Im usually the last one in Victory Lane to celebrate with the team. University of South Carolina . AM : Best and Worst tracks for spotting at? Up next: Brett Griffin, spotter for Clint Bowyer and Elliott Sadler and co-host of the Door Bumper Clear podcast on Dirty Mo Radio. Throughout the 2018 season Motorsport.com will spotlight the winning spotter from various Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck series races. Griffin, who has 12,000 Twitter followers and has earned a reputation for being outspoken, will make quite the combination when paired with the wide-open Bowyer. But I think the things people are attracted to the most about me are Im very unfiltered and my candidness back to people when I reply or even my initial tweets. We can't see the bottom of turns three and four and the cars are constantly coming directly at us or going away from us which makes the depth perception very difficult. He must be fun Monday-Wednesday. NASCAR Spotter Brett Griffin Reacts To Kyle Buschs Ungrateful Comments Regarding Future With Joe Gibbs Racing. Seriously, just getting a good sense of trust between the driver and spotter is all you can ask for. Aston Martin hit "aggressive" development targets for 2023 F1 car, Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers, Perez: "Worse" 2023 rear tyre good news for F1 drivers If you could say one thing to all NASCAR fans what would it be? How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR When I grew up, all we had was Benny Parsonson Mondaynight to kind of get recap and then John Kernan on RPM 2Night. 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. 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. In my Twitter game, Im also a shit-talker. Byron previously ran Logano into the wall earlier in the race to take the lead from Logano after a restart as you can see below. Theres seven days a week that Brett Griffin is down to have a good time.. Our number one priority is to keep the driver safe. You Cant Hit a Man When Hes Sitting on the Ground Bubba Wallace Once What is the secret to you developing a following? Clearly, thats something thats came about in the last 18 months. I feel no matter how long you work as a spotter you can never get complacent with what you are doing. But Twitter is a lot of fun. Change). 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 . Yes. 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. 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. Wood Brothers and Stewart-Haas Gaming pick up wins in Michigan, Wood Brothers and Stewart-Haas Gaming pick up wins in Michigan Ive got a lot of friends in country music and Ive got a lot of friends who Ive met through football or college football, and obviously Ive got a lot of friends in NASCAR. Brett Griffin also had in mind that Kyle Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion in 2015 and 2019 and also won the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2009 including wins in the Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500, Brickyard 400, and also in the iconic All-Star Race and he also happens to be the face of the sport according to Griffin after having acquired multiple victories in all three series, 60 in the . I may get on the line of an idiot, but I think I know where its at and I usually try to stop there. I like going out and drinking a beer and having a good time. Chase Briscoe to replace Bowyer at Stewart-Haas in 2021, Clint Bowyer: "Its time to allow somebody else to have fun, Bowyer talks decision to retire Thats why they came to me about this podcast, was the personality I am on Twitter, the personality I am in real life. Then, Sunday, the very next day, it couldnt have been any crazier., We got safety trucks on the track during qualifying, we got curbs blowing up, cars blowing up. Brett Griffin has been in racing for over 20 years as a spotter, marketer and driver manager. Entrepreneur. 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. In a recent episode of theDoor Bumper Clear podcast, Griffin expressed his disdain for Buschs comments: M&Ms has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into Kyle Busch. brett griffin spotter 2022. west end boston apartments for sale chefmaster powder food brett griffin spotter 2022. health benefits of badminton. Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. He is a massive Washington Capitals fan, lover of history, and can be found at Dominion Raceway most Saturday nights. We kinda presented our side. 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. I think that was really, really hard racing. Im with TJ. Listen to this article. Has a fan ever asked you for an autograph? That's a lot of radios to manage and listen to all at the same time. Rant with us. DISINFECT COVID-19; OUR SYSTEM; GET FREE QUOTE; 888-584-6999; I actually quit Twitter one time, a long time ago. Brett Griffin the spotter for multiple Kaulig Racing cars, including Cup driver Justin Haley. When you click follow, its because something made you interested in what Im doing. There was an incident where a police officer lost his life and I stood behind this police officer 100 percent. Because most people who reacted to the spotters tweet also felt the same. Over the years, Griffin has negotiated and activated over $70 million in marketing and sponsorship inside of Nascar and outside of the sport. Racing Lifestyle Brand Owner. He also spotted for Jeff Burton, followed by Clint Bowyer from 2012 through 2020. It was late 2000, and the next day, Sadler called and made a second offer that would change Griffins life. Really the only thing that gets you the block button is being completely ignorant. 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. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. 03 Mar 2023 18:05:25 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. Were very candid on this show. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I check twitter religiously so that might be better. The Trackhouse Racing driver overcame a frantic finish to somehow squeak into a victory. I enjoy blocking people, but I enjoy more when they block me because that tells me that I really got under their skin. There was this one really funny thing that happened. Nobodys gonna get mad. I think he had plenty of time to pass him, he continued. "It'll be fun," Bowyer said. First of all, I didnt know they were being serious when they called us to the hauler, Brett Griffin stated via the Door Bumper Clear podcast on DirtyMoMedia.com. Martinsville Speedway is one of the tracks that Clint has always ran well at and its a race we always circle on our schedule. 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