Christine, Markie, and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mark was a great man, and the track, and the world won't be the same without him.

AJ, it's funny you mention "Trusty number 53," because that's one thing I always will remember about Mark. One of the first year's we had the SSS, Mark had an X number for about the first half of the season, and wasn't racing as well as he typically did. I can't remember, but I think he sent Christine to the tower, but he may have came himself.... she says, Mark doesn't want to run his X number anymore. He's switching back to his usual #, 53. He says it's bad luck!

Sure enough, Mark came back from a few spots out of bracket finals to climb easily onto the team, and into the top 10... I think he even won a couple of races in the remainder of the season. I thought he was a little crazy at first, but I guess 53 truly was his number.

RIP #53, you will be missed.


Josh

condolances from the entire Donato Family. Mark was a true friend to all and he would do anything to help anyone. I am truly sorry to hear the news. God Speed mark.

Mark E. Brewer, 49, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in UPMC Shadyside, with his family and best friend by his side, as a special little angel came and took him to heaven. Born April 29, 1960, in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Catherine Cecelia (Menchio) Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Brewer Jr. Mark is survived by his best buddy and loving wife of 24 years, Christine (Yusko) Brewer; four sons, Jerry Moyer, of Madison, Joey Devola and Sonya DeRienzo, of Ruffsdale, Luke Brewer, of Greensburg, and Markie Brewer, at home; a brother, Joseph Brewer and wife, Christine, of Shelocta; a sister-in-law, Suzanne Brewer, of Ligonier; best friend, Dave Dominick, of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. Mark was the heart and soul for 22 years of "THE MOTORWORKS" in Greensburg. His passion was building and listening to his motors tell a story and drag racing at Keystone Raceway, now re-named Pittsburgh Raceway Park. Mark enjoyed helping his fellow racers, who remain his extended family forever. Mark was called to heaven to build God a small block Ford race motor and to help a certain little angel, Nikki, with her pink junior dragster. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Nosal officiating. Interment to follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mark's memory to Family House Shadyside, 5245 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or www.beatsarcoma.com.

The '66:



The '69 and Mark:

These pics from Joan are great:

from Christine:

Chuck,
This is the Cobra kit car Mark built by himself. It took him 14 years and it was down at Daves for him to do some of the finishing touches. He built the 428. He took his brother last Sunday for a ride. It was the last time he drove it. Watson, Dave's dog is sitting in it. He wanted to go for a ride!!

Some scanned pics from Dave Dominick:

From Dave Domick, in his own words:

this was a picture i took before i sold that car, i always wanted to get someone to remove the back round and make it in to a tribute to Mark for all the accomplishments we had with that car, i loved to make him proud of me it was the only way i knew i could try to repay him for all that he had done for me. Mark not only helped me in racing but also in life he was a inspiration to me and the greatest friend i ever had.

Cool story Josh. I think everyone that knew Mark has a good story to tell about him.
RIP

I used to see Mark and Christine, in the staging lanes and he always had something nice to say, So Sad and Sorry to hear about the news. He was always first class in my book.. We will all Miss him..

Shelby Ruby Megan

Condolences to the Brewer family. Prayers. Mark is a True Inspiration

My condolences and prayers to the entire Brewer family. I still can't believe Mark has passed, as I sit here and type this. He was truly a stand up guy. I got a chance to sit and talk with him, one on one, by ourselves at QC this pass summer. There was a stoppage in the program, it was hot out, and we sat in his trailer and talked about racing and tuning, etc. He was more approachable than I thought and very willing to share his knowledge. He will be missed. And, as previously stated, if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitiate to ask. God speed Mark!

A fitting tribute:

Awwww.... very fitting.....

Very thoughtful, and a great tribute..

upon driving up to the funeral home, I warm smile was brought to my face just seeing Mark's car on the trailer surrounded by Fords! Looked like the Ford God's were guarding the funeral Home! Very appropriate

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Originally posted by ChuckT:

A fitting tribute:

Bob Deniker in the classic jacket:

Every day, on my way to work, I pass World Class Transmissions on Rt. 66. This morning, when I drove by, I noticed that on their sign they have "In Memory of Mark Brewer."