Race Spotter

Also called: NASCAR Spotter

Watches the race from the top of the grandstand and radios the driver about cars around them.

A day in the life

A NASCAR spotter stands on top of the grandstand with binoculars and a radio, telling the driver where other cars are and when it is clear to move. One mistake can cause a crash.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$80k
High
$200k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Racing experience as a driver or crew member, then spotting in smaller series for a few years before moving up; no degree needed.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tiny.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Split-second radio calls to the driver about traffic are human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech, Physics, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.

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