Following a dramatic incident at EchoPark Speedway, Bubba Wallace has voiced serious concerns about the positioning of spotters during the race — a factor he believes directly contributed to his crash. Wallace spun out and made hard contact with the wall during a late-stage battle, and after reviewing footage and team communications, he concluded that inadequate visibility from the spotter stand may have played a role.
“From where the spotters were placed, there’s just no way they could see the entry to Turn 3 clearly,” Wallace said post-race. “We rely on them to help guide us in the heat of battle, especially when we’re racing two- or three-wide. If they can’t see, we’re basically flying blind — and that’s what happened.”
Wallace, who was running in the top 10 before the incident, expressed frustration not only at the crash itself, but also at what he calls a “preventable failure in race management.” He is now calling on NASCAR to reassess how spotter positions are assigned at tracks with limited sightlines, and to implement stricter safety measures to ensure drivers get accurate, real-time information at all parts of the circuit.
“This isn’t just about my race being ruined,” Wallace added. “It’s about all of us out there. We need consistent standards. One bad angle can end a driver’s day — or worse.”
NASCAR has yet to comment on Wallace’s remarks or any potential policy changes.
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