NASCAR spotters make light of becoming 'human barbecue'

BY foxsports • September 9, 2016

Taken as a group, there aren't a funnier bunch of guys in NASCAR than the spotters who stand high above the track and work all race long to keep their drivers out of harm's way.

It's a tough job, so being able to laugh helps a lot.

And that's especially true at Richmond International Raceway, where this weekend temperatures could approach 100 degrees before Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 400.

And you could tell by the social media chatter Friday afternoon that some of NASCAR's best spotters weren't too thrilled at the idea of being human barbecue under the blazing sun at RIR.

Be nice on days like this we could wear shorts since the sponsor banners now block the wind on the stands ??? https://t.co/sopbUrqVte
— Spotter Bob (@EyeInTheSky14) September 9, 2016

Spotters @RIRInsider wear "cool sleeves" on their arms to stay "cool"....Which spotter would be 1st to wear a "cool body suit"? #NASCAR
— Joey Meier (@2Spotter) September 9, 2016

I'd go almost naked if it was cooler. This is ridiculous. Long pants. No shade. Need umbrella girls. https://t.co/clC8lybdCs
— Brett Griffin (@SpotterBrett) September 9, 2016

That would be @Tjmajors, since the arm sleeves would practically cover his whole body. https://t.co/5qV6sCyzxi
— Josh Williams (@joshtwilliams) September 9, 2016

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