NASCAR Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen endured a terrifying crash during a Super DIRTcar Series race at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, on July 28, 2025. In a high-stakes, three-wide battle entering Turn 3, Friesen’s car soared off the track, slammed into the ARMCO barrier, burst into flames, then drifted back onto the pavement—where another car violently collided with it.
Jessica Friesen, speaking on behalf of her husband, revealed the severity of his injuries: “Stewart has suffered an unstable/open‑book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area. He also has a fractured right leg. Both of these injuries will require surgery,” she confirmed. Fortunately, CT scans showed no head, neck, or spine trauma . She added poignantly, “Unfortunately he is still in a tremendous amount of pain” .
Despite the chaos and damage, Friesen remained alert and communicative with track officials immediately after the wreck. Safety crews swiftly extracted him from the car and he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and care .
Jessica Friesen’s message is raw and heartfelt: alongside grim medical details, she conveyed the emotional toll of watching her husband endure such a violent crash. More encouragingly, initial reports describe him as responsive and fighting through the pain with his family at his side.
Racing fans, peers, and the broader motorsports community have rallied in support, sharing prayers and well-wishes for Stewart’s recovery. While the coming days will bring surgeries and rehabilitation, the Friesen family’s exacting account underscores both the dangers inherent in dirt‑track racing and the resilience of one of its most battle‑tested competitors.
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