Spotters often play a big role in helping NASCAR drivers navigate the toughest tracks on the schedule. From Darlington to Sonoma, the men behind the wheel wouldn\u2019t be able to do what they do without the eyes in the sky. 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney believes they will once again be crucial during the upcoming Chicago street race.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Cup Series field will race in the \u2018Second City\u2019 for the third straight year. The 2.14-mile circuit in Grant Park is technically tough to overcome for a variety of reasons. The presence of multiple blind spots on exits is one of them. Blaney raised caution over it during a conversation on Door, Bumper, Clear.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cI think the biggest thing for spotters at a place like Chicago \u2014 it\u2019s a little bit of helping us out if someone is diving in there. But we can see a decent amount with the cameras. It\u2019s more like blind exits. You can\u2019t see that. That\u2019s the biggest thing. It\u2019s kind of a safety thing. We usually can peek and stuff. You can deal with (that) yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
The blind corners are what worry Blaney. \u201cI have no idea if somebody is going to be sitting off of a (turn) five,\u201d he added<\/a>.\u00a0Kevin Harvick\u2019s former spotter, Tim Fedewa, works with Blaney from up above now. The duo has produced some exemplary races together this year and will hope to do so in Chicago as well.<\/p>\n Why spotters are going to have a tough time in Chicago<\/p>\n