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Beloved Racer Robbie Brewer Dies During Race at 53

8/11/2025

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Robbie Brewer, a beloved 53-year-old racer from Winston-Salem, NC, tragically passed away from a heart attack during a race at Bowman Gray Stadium. With just four laps to go in the Sportsman division feature, his car crashed, ending a remarkable 35-year career that included 11 wins and a championship in 2011.

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Robbie Brewer, a beloved 53-year-old racer from Winston-Salem, NC, tragically passed away from a heart attack during a race at Bowman Gray Stadium. With just four laps to go in the Sportsman division feature, his car crashed, ending a remarkable 35-year career that included 11 wins and a championship in 2011.