Three high-profile spotters are moving to new teams and drivers after last weekend's Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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TJ Majors will move to Legacy Motor Club after guiding Brad Keselowski at both Team Penske and RFK Racing. Nick Payne will move to Front Row Motorsports after multiple seasons guiding Tyler Reddick at 23XI Racing.
Kevin Hamlin, a longtime spotter for Hendrick Motorsports, will end his tenure after 14 years. He will also head to Legacy Motor Club in 2027.
Majors will reunite with Josh Berry, who takes over the No. 42 Toyota. This move comes as Keselowski remains uncertain about where he will race next year after parting ways with RFK Racing.
Hamlin will work with Riley Herbst, who will drive the No. 84 Toyota. Payne has not provided details about the driver he will guide in 2027 and beyond.
"I look forward to doing that," Majors said while recording an episode of The Dale Jr. Download. "Me and Josh worked with each other at (JR Motorsports) and had a good relationship there.
"Josh is in a... I'm looking forward to it. They got a lot of good things going on there."
Payne's move to Front Row Motorsports brings to an end a partnership that featured some major moments. He and Reddick celebrated double-digit wins, which included the Daytona 500 this season. They won the regular-season championship in 2024.
"Final ride on the 45 machine today with 23XI," Payne wrote on X. "What an incredible 4 seasons with some of the best people in the sport. 12 wins and countless good times. Wishing those guys nothing but the best.
"Couldn't be happier to join (Front Row Motorsports) in 2027 and beyond. Honored to be a part of what they're building and can't wait to get to work on this next chapter. LFG."
Hamlin's tenure included time spotting for both Kasey Kahne and Alex Bowman. He guided both drivers to multiple wins. This includes Kahne winning the 2017 Brickyard 400 and Bowman winning on the streets of Chicago.
"It's been an incredible 14-year journey making some great memories and even better friends," Hamlin wrote on Instagram.
"I'm beyond excited for a new chapter with Riley and Legacy Motor Club. An amazing opportunity for me and my family, and I cannot wait to get started."
