The rumors we speculated on have now been set in stone, straight from the horse’s mouth – Bob Pockrass confirmed them himself. Earlier, there was buzz that the championship-winning spotter of Ryan Blaney, Josh Williams, was cutting ties with the No. 12 team. And now, in what feels like the blink of an eye, Blaney has already teamed up with a new spotter.

It turns out, Kevin Harvick’s former spotter is set to be Blaney’s eyes on the road starting from the 2024 season. Meanwhile, Josh Williams is keeping his cards close to his chest, with his plans for 2024 still under wraps.

Ryan Blaney has swiftly bagged himself a seasoned spotter for the upcoming races

Tim Fedewa, a decade-long ally of Kevin Harvick at Stewart-Haas Racing, is set for a fresh start next season. He’s joining forces with Team Penske and the current NASCAR Cup Series champion, Ryan Blaney. Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports got the scoop on Tuesday, confirming Fedewa’s new gig as the eyes for the No. 12 Ford Mustang. While Josh Williams’ next move is still up in the air, he’s been Zane Smith‘s guardian angel in the trucks this year, making a switch to Spire Motorsports a likely bet.

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Monday afternoon saw a bit of a shakeup when Josh Williams, after a nine-year stint with Team Penske, announced he wouldn’t be back in their corner in 2024, despite their recent championship win at Phoenix.

Hot on the heels on this unexpected news, the NASCAR circuit is humming with curiosity about his next step. And there’s chatter about Chase Elliott’s spotter situation too. Word on the street is that Trey Poole, Elliott’s cousin and no newbie to the No. 9 team, might be the perfect fit. He’s been in Elliott’s corner before, making him a prime candidate for a smooth handover at Hendrick Motorsports.

That being said, fans are buzzing with excitement at the prospect of Kevin Harvick’s former spotter teaming up with Ryan Blaney.

Fans are placing their bets that 2024 might just be another standout year for the 2023 Cup Champion

Dale Earnhardt Jr himself opined earlier, saying that if he had to pick a front-runner for the 2024 Cup Championship, his money would again be on Ryan Blaney. Given Blaney’s stellar performance this season, Dale Earnhardt Jr thinks the upcoming year might just be another feather in Blaney’s cap. And now, fans are echoing this sentiment, buoyed by the strong backing from Blaney’s experienced team.

Some enthusiasts are tipping their hats to Tim Fedewa joining Blaney’s team. Comments like “W pick for Blaney. He’s gonna be on fire next year” and “he’d always do a good job at keeping harvick calm in the car so it’s a solid pickup and it’s gonna be a great relationship between the two,” are floating around. One fan couldn’t hide his excitement, tweeting, “awesome. @tenfeetofwall is one of the best.”

Others are singing praises for Fedewa, with one saying, “Awesome!! Blaney getting one of the best!! Also, it makes me feel old cause I remember Fedewa as a driver himself.” Another fan, feeling nostalgic for Josh Williams’ days on the super speedways, is nevertheless upbeat about Ryan Blaney having a top-notch spotter in his corner: “Glad to see he has a quality spotter. Gonna miss listening to Josh on the super speedways!” For one fan, the news is simply music to their ears: “This is great news!! Tim is a great spotter!!”

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Here’s hoping Ryan Blaney, with the guidance of a spotter as legendary as Fedewa, can once again clinch the title and make 2024 another year to remember.