For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is Brett Griffin. I’m @SpotterBrett on Twitter, half of the “Door Bumper Clear” podcast on Dirty Mo Radio and someone who has been around this sport for over 20 years as a spotter, marketer and driver manager. I’m thrilled The Athletic has asked me to contribute from time to time and hope you get some knowledge or at least some entertainment from these posts. So, let’s go.



I’m pretty sure you’re well familiar with Ross Chastain by now. If not – as I like to say on my show – what an idiot! Where have you been?



OK, I’ll be honest. There was a time not so long ago when I personally had heard of Ross but paid very little attention. As luck would have it, that was about to change in a big way. And having worked with Ross over these past few months, I feel like I have some insight to share about some things you probably don’t know.



So in my...