Who is the new NASCAR spotter for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.?

Clayton Hughes will be the new NASCAR spotter for Ricky Stenhouse Jr., replacing Tab Boyd at Pocono.

What was Tab Boyd's controversial post about?

Tab Boyd's controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) expressed his displeasure with Mexico during NASCAR's recent visit, where he claimed to have been hustled and had money snatched. He has since deleted the post and his account.

What other NASCAR series is Tab Boyd involved in?

Despite being let go by Hyak Motorsports, Tab Boyd is still listed as the spotter for Ryan Ellis and the No. 71 DGM Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and also for Luke Baldwin and the No. 66 ThorSport Ford in the NASCAR Truck Series.

When did Tab Boyd join Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s team?

Tab Boyd joined Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 team three years ago, in 2022. Together, thay won the 2023 Daytona 500.

Has any other Nascar figure faced repercussions recently?

Yes, Spire Motorsports fined Carson Hocevar $50,000 for making insensitive comments about Mexico on a Twitch live-stream. Hocevar also has to undergo mandatory cultural-sensitivity and bias-awareness training.

Hyak Motorsports Fires NASCAR Spotter Tab Boyd

Q: why did Hyak Motorsports let Tab Boyd go?

Hyak Motorsports has not released an official reason for letting Tab Boyd go. however, the decision follows a controversial social media post by Boyd regarding his experience in Mexico.

June 20, 2025 by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

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