NASCAR inspector Brienne Davis killed in car crash
Quote selected text Published April 9th, 2008 in NASCAR News
Brienne Davis, one of the few full-time female inspectors employed by NASCAR on race weekends, was killed Tuesday in a one-vehicle accident during rush hour on northbound Interstate 77 near Huntersville, according to police and NASCAR officials.
A truck driven by Davis flipped and came to rest in the median just north of the Gilead Road exit, police said.
Davis, 28, was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center, where she died of her injuries, officials said.
In a statement late Tuesday, NASCAR said, “We are deeply saddened at the loss. … She was a key member of our team of inspectors and will be missed by the NASCAR community. ”
In 2002 at age 22, the Louisiana native began work at Dale Earnhardt Inc. as an engine builder. In 2004, she joined NASCAR as one of its full-time inspectors.
Davis was scheduled to work this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.
Funeral plans are incomplete.
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My deepest sympathy to her family & friends
That is certainly tragic for her family. The description of the accident makes me wonder if she was wearing a seatbelt?
So tragic to lose a loved one so young. My prayers go out to her family and friends. Life should not end this way.
Very sad. Here is a young lady that actually made it in NASCAR on her own terms and should be an inspiration to anyone with a dream. She was a trail blazer of sorts and she really knew her stuff. She will truly be missed by her family and the racing community. God bless you, Brienne. Thanks for making our sport and world a little bit better. Rest in peace.