Charles Esther
Robbie Brewer, a seasoned stock car driver, passed away over the weekend following a medical emergency while racing at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Crash Occurs After Medical Incident on Quarter-Mile Track
During the event, Brewer’s car collided head-on with a wall on the short 0.40-kilometer track and came to rest near the start-finish line.
Track workers had to remove the roof of his vehicle to safely extract the 53-year-old driver. Brewer was then transported by ambulance to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hospital, where he later died.
Track Officials Remember Brewer as Talented and Respected Racer
In a statement, Bowman Gray Stadium officials expressed their sorrow over Brewer’s passing, calling him a passionate and highly respected competitor.
They extended their condolences to Brewer’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Medical Details of Incident Remain Unreleased
Officials have not disclosed specific information about the medical emergency that led to the crash and Brewer’s death.
Brewer’s Racing Career Spanned More Than Three Decades
Brewer began racing at Bowman Gray Stadium in 1990 and competed in nearly 260 Sportsman Division events.
He was the points champion in the Sportsman Division in 2011 and was well-known among the local racing community.
Bowman Gray Stadium a Popular Venue for Weekly Racing Fans
The track draws thousands of spectators on Saturday nights during the racing season, hosting events across four divisions.
It also hosted a NASCAR Cup Series preseason exhibition earlier this year.
Fellow Driver Pays Tribute to Brewer’s Influence and Friendship
Brad Lewis, a nearby competitor and neighbor, described Brewer as a “big brother” figure despite their close ages.
Lewis praised Brewer’s skills and vowed to honor his memory throughout the racing season and beyond.
