Stewart Friesen will be sidelined following a dirt modified crash that sent him into surgery
Earlier this week, NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen was injured in the Super Modified crash at the Autodrome Drummond dirt track.
He was first transported to a hospital in Canada after officials cut the roof off the car to help remove the driver. He was then transferred to a hospital in New York for multiple surgeries.
Friesen has completed the extensive surgery. He’s now on a long road of recovery following pelvic fractures in addition to a leg fracture.
The next NASCAR Truck Series race is scheduled for next weekend at Watkins Glen International. Obliviously, Friesen is not in any condition to race the car.
Halmar Friesen Racing has selected Christopher Bell to drive the No. 54 truck for next weekend. Bell is the 2017 NASCAR Truck Series champion and currently runs full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Hear from Stewart Friesen and Christopher Bell below.
View the medical updates on Stewart Friesen
Stewart Friesen comments
“I want to thank everyone for their outreach and support as I continue to recover,” said Friesen.
“I know Christopher will give our truck a great run. We will be watching and cheering the team on this Friday.”
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Christopher Bell comments
“I was honored to receive the call to run this truck for Stewart, a fellow dirt racer and Toyota teammate, in Watkins Glen,” said Bell.
“I’ve spent time with the team these past few days and we are working hard to continue the great season Stewart has had and deliver a great finish for him and his partners.”
Bell has collected 7 wins in the NASCAR Truck Series.
The NCTS team was qualified for the driver playoffs. However, Friesen will no longer be able to compete. Yet, the team remains in the battle for the Owners’ Championship.
HMR will make drivers announcements for other events are forthcoming.
NASCAR driver Stewart Friesen transported in dirt track crash (Video)
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