India, Oct. 30 -- Lloyd Garner, the longtime NASCAR spotter who helped guide driver Corey Heim through the early years of his racing career, has died at 54. News of his death emerged on October 28, 2026, prompting tributes from people across the motorsports community.

Garner was known for his work in short-track racing and NASCAR, where spotters help drivers by providing information about nearby cars and track conditions. His death has also brought attention to his battle with cancer, which his family had shared publicly in the weeks before his passing.

Garner's family has not publicly confirmed the exact cause of his death in the information available. However, his sister, Angela Medina, revealed in a GoFundMe update in September 2026 ...