UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A former NASCAR team owner has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a house fire in Union County this month.
According to FDNY Racing, long-time crew chief Bob Rahilly was seriously injured in a fire that broke out at 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 along Stevens Mill Road in Hemby Bridge.
FDNY Racing shared that Rahilly has third-degree burns and other injuries and will be hospitalized for the next two months at Wake Forest University Hospital.
“Many of you NASCAR race fans know Bob from his Winston Cup days as co-owner of Rahmoc Racing etc. Bob, get well soon!” FDNY Racing posted.
Multiple emergency units responded to the large house fire including Mint Hill, Stallings, Hemby Bridge, Monroe, and Union EMS.
“Please use caution with heating equipment during these very cold nights. Always make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home,” the Hemby Bridge Fire Department shared.
The Union County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the origin and cause of the fire and determined it started on the back patio of the home. The fire was deemed accidental.
Rahilly was the co-owner of RahMoc Enterprises. The former NASCAR Winston Cup team operated from 1978 to 1992.
