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Robbie Brewer, a long-time veteran of Bowman Gray Stadium, passed away on Saturday after having a medical incident in his car on lap four of the first of two 20-lap features. Brewer was 53 at the time of his passing.
Bowman Gray Stadium released a statement, confirming that Brewer passed away after he was transported to a nearby hospital.
"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," The statement read. "Robbie was a talented and passionate racer and a highly respected competitor among his peers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robbie’s family and friends at this time."
Brewer appeared to lose control of his Sportsman and slam into the wall exiting turn four, track officials worked to tear the roof off the vehicle to pull Brewer out and get him to the ambulance.
The Local NBC affiliate, WXII in Winston-Salem, shared a video from the track of the safety crew working to remove Brewer from his car.
FloRacing, the broadcast partner of Bowman Gray Stadium, received information from sources near the incident that Brewer appeared to have suffered a heart attack. However, there is no official word from the team, family, or track regarding the nature of the medical incident.
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