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Christopher Bell’s 2025 #20 Rheem Toyota paint scheme.

Tab Boyd joins Joe Gibbs Racing as Christopher Bell’s spotter

Tab Boyd joins Joe Gibbs Racing as Christopher Bell’s spotter

June 27, 2025
Tab Boyd is one of the most experienced spotters in the sport, previously working with Hendrick Motorsports, but he most
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell learning new spotter after Stevie Reeves ‘quit’

Christopher Bell learning new spotter after Stevie Reeves ‘quit’

May 24, 2025
By Dustin Albino
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #84 Carvana Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

May 24, 2025
Veteran driver Kyle Busch will stay with RCR through 2026 season
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 22, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell gets new spotter beginning at Charlotte

Christopher Bell gets new spotter beginning at Charlotte

May 23, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed Wednesday that Matt Philpott has replaced Stevie Reeves as Bell’s spotter. Reeves had been Bell
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt/Rheem Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the Busch Light Pole at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell earns his best finish on superspeedway in Daytona 500

Christopher Bell earns his best finish on superspeedway in Daytona 500

February 19, 2023
By Dustin Albino
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

John Hunter Nemechek Rebounds from Penalty for Xfinity Win at Texas; No. 54 Car Earns 10th Victory of Season

John Hunter Nemechek Rebounds from Penalty for Xfinity Win at Texas; No. 54 Car Earns 10th Victory of Season

October 16, 2021
John Hunter Nemechek overcame a late race pit penalty to rally through the field and take his second career NASCAR Xfinity
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Spotter change for Menard:

Spotter change for Menard:

October 9, 2015
Billy O'Dea is taking over spotting duties for the #27 Menard's Chevy and driver Paul Menard effective immediately. The
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Some spotter changes in 2009:

Some spotter changes in 2009:

November 15, 2008
Hearing that Earl Barban [currentlt at the #38 team] will be back as the spotter for #48 Jimmie Johnson and current spotter
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Layoffs at Hendrick, Johnson’s spotter included:

Layoffs at Hendrick, Johnson’s spotter included:

November 5, 2008
During a modest round of layoffs Monday and Tuesday at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson's spotter, Stevie Reeves, was
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USAC Drivers Look to Busch in 2007:

USAC Drivers Look to Busch in 2007:

October 26, 2006
Bobby Santos III, Josh Wise, Bryan Clauson, Billy Wease and Stephanie Mockler are among the USAC drivers positioned to break
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Stevie Reeves back racing:

Stevie Reeves back racing:

February 5, 2005
Former USAC midget champion Stevie Reeves competed in the Copper World's Silver Crown race, his first race of any kind since
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Little E gets a new spotter:

Little E gets a new spotter:

February 4, 2004
Richie Gilmore, the new head of racing operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc., said Stevie Reeves will replace Ty Norris as
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Bobby Labonte forms quarter midget racing partnership:

Bobby Labonte forms quarter midget racing partnership:

July 16, 2002
Bobby Labonte forms quarter midget racing partnership: #18 Cup driver, Bobby Labonte has entered a partnership with Ron
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Snowball Derby Update

Snowball Derby Update

December 5, 1998
From a correspondent: There were twelve drivers there. There were only four trucks. So the drivers decided to run three
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Stevie Reeves leaves

Stevie Reeves leaves

May 17, 1998
Stevie Reeves has left the #43 BGN Team to pursue an IRL ride.(Indy Qualifying)(5-16-98)