My 9th Q&A continues this week, with NASCAR spotter Joey Meier. Meier currently spots for Brad Keselowski in the Cup Series (no.2), the no.22 in the Xfinity whenever Brad gets to drive, and the no.19 for Daniel Hemric in the NASCAR Camping Word Truck Series. Meier is also a co-host with Woody Cain on MRN Motorsports Monday.
1. When did you get an interest in racing?
Meier: Was hired by Dale Earnhardt Inc in 1997, but raced at local short tracks all thru high school and beyond. My dad raced on the beach in 1958. It was in my blood.
2. When did you begin spotting, and who was your first driver to spot for?
Meier: Was a 2nd spotter for Dale Jr.
3. Do you have any pre-race rituals?
Meier: Walk pit road, check equipment. Nothing considered a ritual. Not a superstitious person.
4. Name one talent that you have which no one knows about?
Meier: Some people know, but I'm a descent bowler. Wanted to do it professionally. Have 3 perfect games.
5. Favorite Race Track?
Meier: As a spotter it's either restrictor plate track or Bristol.
6. Did you have a racing hero growing up?
Meier: My God father was well known in South Florida. Marty Handshaw (237). Would give anything to go by the shop, as a kid.
7. Is there any driver from the past you wish you got to spot for?
Meier: Those guys (drivers) didn't have spotters. Not sure how they would respond. Would like to meet Tim Richmond.
8. Day or Night Races?
Meier: Night racing is my favorite. Fans don't like it though.
9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Meier: Don't have a special track location, but a design would have to be like Richmond/Iowa/old Bristol.
10. Finally, what's one track you wish that was still on the NASCAR schedule?
Meier: Always wished I could have gone to North Wilkesboro. It's still there in location, but it's a ghost track.
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