Stewart Friesen was supposed to be racing close to home Monday night, competing in familiar territory on Quebec dirt. Instead, the NASCAR Truck Series regular found himself airborne in a horrifying crash that left him with multiple severe injuries and his racing future uncertain.
The 42-year-old’s Big Block Dirt Modified car hit the outside wall at high speed, flipped through the air, burst into flames, and tumbled down the track before another car slammed into its door at full speed. When the chaos finally stopped, Friesen’s car was barely recognizable, with the chassis exposed and parts scattered across the track.
How Serious Are Stewart Friesen’s Injuries and What’s Next?
The full extent of Friesen’s injuries became clear when his wife Jessica issued a detailed statement following the crash. While CT scans brought relief by clearing him of any spine, head, or neck injuries, the news wasn’t entirely positive. Friesen suffered an unstable, open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis broke in multiple places, accompanied by a large hematoma in the area.
Beyond the pelvic damage, the Halmar Friesen Racing driver also broke his right leg. Both injuries require surgery, adding to what Jessica described as a “tremendous amount of pain” her husband was experiencing.
The latest update from Friesen’s wife shows the situation remains serious. Currently admitted to a hospital in Quebec, Canada, Friesen continues to be in “serious but stable condition” as of July 29. The plan calls for transferring him to a New York hospital on Wednesday, July 30, “where multiple surgeries will take place in the coming days.”
#NASCAR Truck Series driver #StewartFriesen was involved in a scary accident during Monday night’s #DIRTcar Series #KingOfTheNorth race at #AutodromeDrummond in #Canada. He was alert & talking with officials before being transported to a hospital to be evaluated for injuries.🙏 pic.twitter.com/4ZTJofgv3y
— Last Lap Insider. (@LastLapInsider) July 29, 2025
The timing couldn’t be worse for Friesen, who recently celebrated his 42nd birthday and was building momentum in the NASCAR Truck Series. Competing part-time in the Super DIRTcar Series while maintaining his full-time NASCAR commitments, the crash occurred on what should have been friendly territory in his home province.
Just last weekend in Indianapolis, Friesen had shown his racing prowess by leading 20 laps and crossing the finish line in third place, marking his 200th career NASCAR start in memorable fashion. However, that celebration was short-lived when his truck failed the post-race inspection. Officials deemed his truck too low after it failed the front height check, costing him the podium finish and all the stage points he had earned.
Now, instead of focusing on his next NASCAR race, Friesen faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery process. The statement from his wife emphasized both the severity of his injuries and the medical team’s cautious optimism about his condition remaining stable.