Watch the NASCAR crash video from Talladega Superspeedway below
On Saturday, Talladega Superspeedway hosted a playoff race for the NASCAR Truck Series. There was a scary crash toward the end of stage two at the Alabama track.
Watch the Stewart Friesen crash video below.
Christian Eckes clipped Stewart Friesen in the left rear just ahead of the corner. The No. 52 truck was out of control at a high rate of speed.
Friesen lost control into turn three. He went right into the left hand corner, clipping Tyler Ankrum in the process.
Friesen made heavy impact with the turn three wall. David Gilliland was also collected.
Friesen’s truck came to a rest on the infield grass. The driver was seen struggling as he attempted to climb out of the truck on his own. However, he was able to get out.
The AMR safety team approached the driver. Friesen elected to sit on the ground before taking a trip to the ambulance.
Friesen was first transported to the infield medical center. He has since been moved to a local hospital.
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Update: Stewart Friesen medical update
Sunday Update
According to a social media post from Friesen’s personal account, the driver has been released from the hospital.
The update stated, “As of 12:25 am ET, NASCAR Truck Series driver of the No. 52 Tundra TRD Pro has been treated, evaluated and released from the hospital after the on-track accident at Talladega.”
Update: Greg Van Alst transported as well
In an incident later in the race, Nick Sanchez looked inside of Matt Crafton heading into the tri-oval. They ran out of space quickly and Crafton was hooked in the left rear.
Half the field ran into the scene with nowhere to go.
After the race, Matt Crafton approached Nick Sanchez in the garage area. According to Sanchez, he received a tap on the shoulder and when he turned around, he was met by a fist from Matt Crafton.
Sanchez and Crafton ended up on the ground as multiple crew members and drivers attempted to separate them. Sanchez was treated in the infield care center after the race and he’s told he has a broken bone in his face.
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In the crash, Van Alst was turned right into the tri-oval. He made heavy impact with the outside wall. All four wheels lifted off the ground in the impact.
After a trip to the infield care center, Van Alst was also transported to a local hospital.
Update: Medical update on Greg Van Alst
Sunday Update
A social media post from Greg Van Alst’s personal account described injuries on Monday morning.
“Greg was transported to UAB Hosp following the wreck at Talladega, where he was diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae. He was released early this morning. Thank you for the support and concern over the last hours and in the coming weeks as he recovers.”
This story will be updated if move information becomes available.
Talladega Results: September 30, 2023 (NASCAR Truck Series)
