Friesen Injured In Quebec Modified Crash

DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec — Northeast modified kingpin and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence common Stewart Friesen was significantly injured in a crash Monday night time on the Autodrome Drummond.

Friesen was concerned in a multi-car crash, which noticed his acquainted No. 44 modified flip and be impacted by oncoming site visitors.

Friesen’s spouse, Jessica, who can be a profitable racer, up to date his situation this morning on social media.

“As you realize by now, Stewart was concerned in a multi-car accident at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec final night time. CT scans have come again away from any head, neck or backbone accidents. Sadly, he’s nonetheless in an incredible quantity of ache,” she posted.

“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, which means his pelvis is damaged in two or extra locations, with a big hematoma on the realm. Stewart additionally has a fractured proper leg. Each of those accidents would require surgical procedure. Stewart was transferred to a bigger hospital this morning for these procedures.”

A winner of greater than 400 short-track options throughout his profession, the 42-year-old Friesen is a full-time competitor within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Sequence.

Friesen secured a playoff spot within the Truck Sequence when he drove his Halmar Friesen Racing No. 52 to victory at Michigan Int’l Speedway in June.