A brutal crash has thrown a wrench into the Truck Series Playoffs. Stewart Friesen, a dirt racing veteran and current Truck Series playoff contender, was severely injured in a horrifying wreck during a dirt modified race in Canada. With fractured bones and an uncertain recovery timeline, his postseason status is now in serious question—just one month before the playoffs begin.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Friesen, who finally found momentum with a Michigan win earlier this year, only to be plagued by crashes and now injury. From DQs to DNFs and now a fractured pelvis and leg, his 2024 season has been a rollercoaster. While a playoff waiver seems likely, whether he’s physically ready by August 30 is a whole other question. Also in this episode, a promising update on rising talent Jade Avedisian and a look at the razor-thin battle atop the Cup Series standings—featuring Elliott, Byron, Larson, and a surging Denny Hamlin. There’s more on the line than you think with those bonus points.
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