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NASCAR's Elton Sawyer oversees race remotely from Charlotte

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

NASCAR's Elton Sawyer oversees race remotely from Charlotte

Summary

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Competition, supervises the Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway from the Competition Center in Charlotte on June 28, 2026. This marks a shift towards remote race control, utilizing advanced technology to monitor the race effectively from over 2,400 miles away. Despite the distance, on-site officials remain throughout the track to ensure continuity in decision-making. This approach aligns with NASCAR's modernization efforts in race management, allowing Sawyer to stay engaged while leveraging technological resources. The change aims to improve officiating effectiveness and oversight during races.

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By the Numbers

•Elton Sawyer monitors the race remotely this weekend.
•NASCAR utilizes advanced technology for race oversight.
•Remote control setup allows for continuous engagement.
•Officials remain on-site at Sonoma for decision-making.
•Change is part of NASCAR’s modernization efforts.

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What they're saying

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NASCAR’s top rules man is taking a different approach this weekend. Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer, the man ultimately responsible for many of the sport’s biggest officiating decisions, is overseeing the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway remotely from NASCAR’s Competition Center in Charlotte rather than from pit road in California. It’s…
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