Halmar Friesen Racing Tag

By David Morgan, Associate Editor FORT WORTH, Texas – Stewart Friesen has been knocking on the door of his first win in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series, but for one reason or another, the driver of the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Chevrolet hasn’t been able to break though and end the day in Victory Lane. After several near-misses over the last year, Friesen returns to Texas Motor Speedway for Friday night’s SpeedyCash.com 400 looking to best his 2018 runner-up finish at the track by one position. “We probably couldRead More

By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer A chance at the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship was not meant to be for Stewart Friesen. The second-year Truck Series competitor had to overcome engine problems, as well as avoid two major accidents to finish inside the top-10. With an engine that was on the verge of failing, Friesen struggled to keep up in his No. 52 We Build America Chevrolet Silverado. A late caution and restart in the Fr8Auctions 250 gave his Halmar Friesen Racing team new life. However, Friesen wasRead More

By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor BRISTOL, Tenn. – Close, but no cigar…again. Stewart Friesen has come close to scoring his elusive first victory in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series numerous times this season and on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, he was within inches of finally breaking through. The only thing standing in his way: Johnny Sauter. The two waged war over the closing laps with Friesen nipping at his heels all the way to the finish, only to come up one spot short when the checkered flag flew.Read More

By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor BRISTOL, Tenn. – Ahead of Thursday night’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, the drivers and teams of NASCAR’s third tier series had a full day of preparation, beginning with two practice sessions to dial their trucks in for the 200-lap event. In the first practice session of the day, ThorSport Racing driver Myatt Snider found himself at the top of the speed chart with a lap of 15.304 seconds, 125.379 mph, with the Kyle Busch Motorsports duo of Todd Gilliland andRead More

By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer SPARTA, Ky. – The Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 was an adventure for Stewart Friesen. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver known more for racing on dirt passed more trucks than anyone else after having to start from the rear due to an engine change. “We had to make a motor swap after time trials,” Friesen explained. “The GMS crew, our HFR crew worked on it together as they have been all year. We had all hand on deck there to swap everythingRead More

By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer Despite another strong race, Stewart Friesen had to settle for a finish just inside the top-10. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver seemed poised to contend for the win in the M&M’s 200 at Iowa Speedway. However, a series of unfortunate events once again kept Friesen out of victory lane. In the fierce battle, Crafton attempted to give his teammate, Ben Rhodes, more room. Matt Crafton’s No. 88 Jack Links / Menards Ford F-150 slammed the right-rear of Friesen’s truck on lap 135. TheRead More

By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor FORT WORTH, Texas – Hours after categorizing his Chevrolet Silverado as “bad fast”, Stewart Friesen had the win in Friday night’s PPG 400 at Texas within his sights, but would have to settle for second place after falling short on the final restart. Friesen had shown speed in both practice and qualifying ahead of the 400-kilometer race, taking the green flag from the pole and holding his own throughout the majority of the race. In the first two stages alone, the driver of the No. 52Read More

By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer  If it wasn’t for bad luck, Stewart Friesen would likely have no luck at all. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver seemed poised to score his first victory in the 37 Kind Days 250 at Kansas Speedway. However, the pieces did not fall into place for Friesen, who ended up settling for a third-place finish. On the final restart, Friesen jumped to the inside in his No. 52 Halmar International “We Build America” Chevrolet Silverado. He made quick work of Kyle Busch, John HunterRead More

By Seth Eggert, Staff Writer A new season means a continued relationship with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series powerhouse GMS Racing for Halmar Friesen Racing. Stewart Friesen’s No. 52 Halmar International first aligned with GMS Racing last season. Prior to the team’s alliance with GMS Racing, Friesen’s best finish was 13th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2016. After teaming with GMS, HFR’s best result was a runner-up at Eldora Speedway. Friesen, whose background is dirt racing, backed that second-place finish up with a fifth at New Hampshire in 2017.Read More

By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer  A few weeks off for a hiatus and a new alliance with GMS Racing was just what Stewart Friesen needed. Friesen finished fifth after running inside the top-10 throughout the entire NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Friesen ran as high as third in the No. 52 We Build America Chevrolet Silverado in the running order in the late stages of the race. He battled with the likes of Grant Enfinger, Ryan Truex, as well as Playoff competitors JohnnyRead More