Beloved race car driver dies after mid-race catastrophe has officials tearing his car apart

A beloved race car driver died following a case of extreme circumstances at a historic North Carolina track.

Robbie Brewer , a veteran driver with wins across multiple divisions, lost his life at just 53 years old following a race at the Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Saturday.

The 87-year-old venue recently welcomed the NASCAR Cup Series back to the stadium after more than half a century in 2025, which sparked renovations, investments, and a promise of more NASCAR events in the coming years. The stadium's revitalization makes the death of Brewer even more tragic, especially when coupled with the unique circumstances that led to his passing.

'I gave my last fist bump to Robbie last night.'

With just four laps remaining in the Sportsman division race on Satu