NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen is in the hospital after a wild crash during a dirt race in Quebec last night. The incident happened during the Super DIRTcar Series feature at Autodrome Drummond. Friesen’s car flipped, caught fire and was hit again after landing back on the track.
The crash happened between turns 3 and 4 when Friesen’s #44 car hit the tire barrier at full speed. The impact sent the car over the wall and landed upside down on fire.
As the field tried to avoid the wreck another car hit Friesen’s car. Safety crews were quick to respond and the race was red flagged as Friesen was taken to the hospital.
Stewart Friesen will likely miss the Truck Series playoffs
According to his wife Jessica, Friesen has a broken pelvis and a broken right leg. He’ll need surgery. CT scans cleared him of any head, neck or spine damage but the pelvic injury is an “open book” fracture meaning the break is in multiple places. He’s stable and has been moved to a bigger hospital for surgery and further care.
Friesen had already locked himself into the NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs with a win earlier this season at Michigan but his injuries now put his postseason in jeopardy.
Only two races left before the playoffs start on August 30 at Darlington. NASCAR does allow medical waivers in some cases but there’s no word yet from Halmar Friesen Racing on what the plan will be going forward.
Other drivers involved in the crash were okay. Also, officials at the scene said Stewart Friesen was awake and talking to medics after the wreck. Fans and fellow drivers have since been sending out support for the Ontario native who is well respected on both dirt and pavement.
More to come once Friesen has surgery and starts his recovery. For now his focus is on healing while his team figures out what to do for the rest of the NASCAR season.
