Veteran Bowman Gray Stadium Racer Robbie Brewer Dies After Horrific Crash

Veteran Bowman Gray Stadium racer Robbie Brewer has died after a medical emergency led to a crash on Saturday night.

The 53-year-old was racing in the Sportsman division on Saturday 9 August when he crashed on a race restart on lap 16.

Running in fourth-place at the time, he crashed head-on into the wall, causing the No. 17 car to roll down the front stretch. Sources have told FloRacing that Brewer suffered from a heart attack which led to the head-on collision.

The on-site medical and rescue team worked to remove the roof of the car to get to Brewer before he was taken to a local hospital. His family confirmed his passing on Sunday morning.

Bowman Gray Stadium released the following statement:

“We are saddened by the passing of Robbie Brewer after he was transported to an area medical facility following an on-track medical incident during last night’s event at Bowman Gray Stadium.

“Robbie was a talented and passionate racer, and highly respected competitor among his peers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robbie’s family and friends at this time.”

Brewer was a long-time racer at the Bowman Gray Stadium, with 11 wins in the Sportsman division to his name and the 2011 championship title in the same group. In addition, he held two 602 Modified Tour championships and the 602 Super Limited Series title in 2016. He had been part of the Bowman Gray Racing community for almost four decades.

Tributes have been pouring in for Brewer on social media.

“Rest in Peace Robbie Brewer. Man a tough night at the Stadium. Life is a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow. Hold your loved ones tight, and always do what you love!”

“Today has been an awful day in motorsports, R.I.P. Robbie Brewer.”

“Tonight, The Madhouse lost one of its own. While I was on other duties tonight, I’m heavily involved in the production of Bowman Gray broadcasts. These people we cover, they mean a lot to me.

“My heart breaks for Robbie Brewer and his family, his friends, and his competitors.”

“I just wake up to see the news out of Bowman Gray. Yesterday was an extremely tough day for motorsport fans.

“It puts in perspective, how dangerous this sport can be. My prayers go out to those involved in the accident at Bowman Gray.

“Rest in peace Robbie Brewer.”

Our thoughts go out to Brewer’s family and friends at this time.