NASCAR driver Max Gutiérrez 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 are prayers are with the Gutiérrez family during this difficult time.”