Overview

• Halmar Friesen Racing announced on August 14 that it will not pursue a medical waiver to preserve Stewart Friesen’s eligibility for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs.
• Friesen, who suffered an open-book pelvic fracture and broken leg in a July 28 dirt-racing crash, is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
• Kaden Honeycutt will drive the No. 52 truck for the final eight races and chase the drivers’ championship while the entry continues its bid for the owners’ title.
• With no waiver request, Friesen’s playoff spot vacates and six race winners plus four drivers on points will fill the postseason field entering the regular-season finale at Richmond Raceway.
• Friesen’s absence prompted a series of midseason moves, including Christopher Bell’s substitute run at Watkins Glen and driver realignments at Niece Motorsports and Spire Motorsports.