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Robbie Brewer dies after medical emergency at Bowman Gray Stadium
The 53-year-old racer suffered a medical emergency during the 20 lap Sportsman Series and died at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hospital.
A veteran stock-car driver died after a medical emergency during a race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Robbie Brewer Dies After Medical Emergency at Bowman Gray Stadium
Robbie Brewer, 53, died after his car struck a wall and came to a stop near the start finish line during the 20 lap Sportsman Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem on Aug 9, 2025. Track workers peeled away the roof to reach him and an ambulance carried him to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hospital, where he died.
Brewer began racing at Bowman Gray in 1990 and logged nearly 260 starts in the Sportsman Division, winning the 2011 points championship. Track officials issued a statement saying they were saddened by the passing and offered thoughts to Brewer’s family.
Key Takeaways
"He was like a big brother to me even though we were not that far apart in age."
Brad Lewis, fellow Bowman Gray driver
"He was a wheelman through and through. I’m not only going to honor him the rest of the season but for as long as we race out there. He’ll be missed."
Brad Lewis on Brewer
"We are saddened by the passing of Robbie Brewer after he was transported to an area medical facility following an on track medical incident."
Track officials statement
"Robbie was a talented and passionate racer, and highly respected competitor among his peers."
Winston-Salem Journal report
The death at a storied local track shines a light on safety practices in small venues. It raises questions about medical readiness, track design and the speed of the on track response. The racing community will monitor how organizers handle communications and safety updates in the days ahead.
Brewer’s peers describe him as skilled and respected, and his loss may push communities to demand clearer safety standards and more transparency from race organizers. The incident could spark broader conversations about how short-track racing balances tradition with modern safety expectations.
Highlights
- A life spent chasing the next corner leaves a lasting mark.
- The track remembers people more than records.
- Safety is a duty as steady as the cars themselves.
- When a legend passes, action follows in the wake.
Safety review requested after driver dies during on track medical emergency
The death raises questions about medical readiness, safety barriers, and response times at short tracks. It could prompt public reaction and scrutiny of track safety practices.
The season will test how the racing community translates grief into practical safety improvements.
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