Stewart Friesen injury update: Wife provides update on NASCAR Truck Series vet after horrifying wreck

Following a horrific wreck, NASCAR Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen suffered serious injuries that will require surgery. First, he will be transferred to a new hospital.

Friesen is in serious but stable condition following his wreck during Monday’s Super DIRTcar Series race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. He suffered a broken pelvis and a fractured right leg, with both injuries requiring surgery.

His wife, Jessica Friesen, posted another update on Tuesday afternoon on Twitter. She outlined the next steps.

“Stewart continues to be in serious but stable condition here at a hospital in Quebec,” she wrote. “He will be transferred to a hospital in New York tomorrow, where multiple surgeries will take place in the coming days.”

As news of the Stewart Friesen wreck spread around the racing world — and video of the crash permeated the social media sphere — the outpouring of love and support came in. It has clearly meant a lot to the Friesens.

“We want to thank everyone here at the hospital in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, for the outstanding care, and several members of the racing community who have helped facilitate getting Stewart closer to home,” Jessica wrote. “The outpouring of support from all of our racing family has been overwhelming in the best way.

“Thank you for all of your outreach and encouragement as we continue to work through the next steps in Stewart’s recovery.”

Stewart Friesen injured in dirt track wreck

The accident occurred during the dirt modified feature event at Autodrome as Friesen was in a three-wide battle for position. Friesen went high up on the straightaway entering Turn 3, and his car flew off the main track surface and into the ARMCO barrier. His car burst into flames before coming back onto the racetrack, where another driver slammed into him.

Friesen, 42, has raced full-time in the Truck Series since 2017, piloting the No. 52 Toyota for his team Halmar Friesen Racing. Stewart Friesen, a four-time winner, currently sits 13th in the points standings, with one win, six top 10s and three top 5s in 16 starts.

He secured a playoff spot with his June 7 victory at Michigan International Speedway. There are two races remaining in the regular season before the playoffs begin Aug. 30 at Darlington Speedway.

On3’s Nick Geddes also contributed to this report.