NASCAR driver Max Gutierrez involved in car accident, brother Federico dies
Brothers Max and Federico Gutiérrez were involved in an automobile accident Sunday in Mexico. Federico, the younger brother known as “Fico,” passed away. Max was airlifted to a Mexico City hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Max Gutiérrez, 20, is an up-and-coming driver who competed in four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2022 for AM Racing. He also has several ARCA Menards Series starts on his resume, including a victory in 2021 in the ARCA Menards Series East at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway.
Fico Gutiérrez, 17, was a rising star in the Mexico Truck Series. Max Gutiérrez won the 2018 Mexico Truck Series championship.
Below is NASCAR’s statement on Sunday’s tragic accident:
“We are devastated by the loss of our friend and driver Federico Gutiérrez Hoppe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gutiérrez family during this difficult time.”
