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NASCAR driver Stewart Friesen injured in dirt modified crash

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Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries on Monday night while racing his dirt modified at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec, Canada.

According to a Tuesday morning update from Friesen's wife, Jessica, the veteran driver suffered multiple fractures. However, his CT scans showed that he avoided head, neck, and spinal injuries.

"As most of you know by now, Stewart was involved in a multi-car incident at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec, Canada, last night," Jessica wrote in a statement. "CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck, or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.

"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. Stewart also has a fractured right leg. Both of these injuries will require surgery. Stewart was transferred to a larger hospital this morning for these procedures.

"His vitals are stable, and after receiving additional pain medication, he is in better spirits and resting."

The incident occurred when Friesen's dirt modified hit the outside wall and launched into the air. It landed upside down on the wall as flames burst into the air. Another dirt modified then hit Friesen's as it tumbled back onto the racing surface. Friesen remained alert, and he communicated with officials and EMTs who rushed to the scene immediately after the crash.

Friesen,, who competes full-time in the Craftsman Truck Series for Halmar Friesen Racing, made his 200th career start last week at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. He has four career wins, which includes a trip to victory lane this season at Michigan International Speedway.

This win put Friesen back into the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season when he won at Texas Motor Speedway. He is 13th in the series standings with two races remaining in the Truck Series regular season.