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Hyak Motorsports Fires Spotter After Controversial Mexico Comments

6/22/2025

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Hyak Motorsports has parted ways with spotter Tab Boyd after his controversial comments about Mexico during NASCAR's long-awaited Cup race. Boyd claimed he was "robbed," leading to his dismissal and the appointment of Clayton Hughes as his replacement. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. voiced worries about team morale, while safety concerns in international venues grow, especially after Carson Hocevar faced fines for similar criticisms.

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Hyak Motorsports has parted ways with spotter Tab Boyd after his controversial comments about Mexico during NASCAR's long-awaited Cup race. Boyd claimed he was "robbed," leading to his dismissal and the appointment of Clayton Hughes as his replacement. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. voiced worries about team morale, while safety concerns in international venues grow, especially after Carson Hocevar faced fines for similar criticisms.