Stewart Friesen Involved In Dirt Modified Crash In Canada

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Stewart Friesen, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular, was involved in a crash Monday night while racing at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, that will require surgery.

Friesen, who was competing in a Super DIRTcar Series event, was injured in a wreck that sent his No. 44 car airborne and into flames.

The 42-year-old jumped the cushion and hit the outside wall. His car flipped, barrel-rolled, and erupted in flames before coming to a stop. The vehicle was then struck by a fellow competitor who was unable to avoid the crash.

According to a post from his wife, Jessica Friesen, on his social media accounts Tuesday, Friesen will require surgery for a broken pelvis and a fractured right leg.

“Thank you to the manufacturers who have made dirt modifieds as safe as possible, and to the track crew for their patience and hard work getting Stew out of the car,” Jessica said in Tuesday’s update.

Friesen secured a spot in the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs with a win at Michigan International Speedway on June 7.

Last Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Friesen finished third but was disqualified after his No. 52 Toyota failed to meet post-race minimum height requirements. His Halmar Friesen Racing team is appealing the penalty.

Jessica Friesen stated that her husband remains in a hospital in Canada but is expected to be transferred to a hospital in New York on Wednesday. His surgeries will take place in the coming days.

“We want to thank everyone here at the hospital in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, for the outstanding care, and several members of the racing community who have helped facilitate getting Stewart closer to home,” she said.

“The outpouring of support from all our racing family has been overwhelming in the best way.”

This story will be updated.