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Halmar Friesen Racing announces crew chief moves for 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season

Halmar Friesen Racing announces crew chief moves for 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season

February 7, 2026
Halmar Friesen Racing announced today a pair of crew chief assignments that will take effect beginning with the 2026 NASCAR
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 07: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen set for 2026 return

Stewart Friesen set for 2026 return

January 8, 2026
Stewart Friesen will return to the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, prepares to qualify for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 18, 2025 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen takes big steps in road to recovery

Stewart Friesen takes big steps in road to recovery

December 5, 2025
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen has reached another milestone in his comeback from serious injuries
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 20: William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 20, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday New Hampshire Notebook

Saturday New Hampshire Notebook

September 20, 2025
BELL IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen returns to the track at New Hampshire, hoping for Daytona truck return

Stewart Friesen returns to the track at New Hampshire, hoping for Daytona truck return

September 19, 2025
Stewart Friesen spoke to FOX Sports at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon. It was Friesen's first time back
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, exits his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

August 19, 2025
Heim is focused on a Truck Series title
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen will not request playoff waiver

Stewart Friesen will not request playoff waiver

August 14, 2025
Stewart Friesen, injured a couple of weeks ago in a dirt modified race in Quebec, will not request a waiver from NASCAR
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 07: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen injured in wreck at Autodrome Drummond: UPDATES

Stewart Friesen injured in wreck at Autodrome Drummond: UPDATES

August 6, 2025
UPDATE 4: We are thrilled to be reunited at home, as Stewart has been released from the hospital. It has been a long 9 days
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 01: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Former Truck Series Champion Christopher Bell to fill in for Stewart Friesen at Watkins Glen

Former Truck Series Champion Christopher Bell to fill in for Stewart Friesen at Watkins Glen

August 2, 2025
2017 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Christopher Bell will fill in for Stewart Friesen in the No. 52 Halmar International
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Indianapolis post-race Truck Series inspection: UPDATES

Indianapolis post-race Truck Series inspection: UPDATES

July 30, 2025
UPDATE 2: The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a race disqualification issued
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 07: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen wins thrilling triple-overtime NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Michigan

Stewart Friesen wins thrilling triple-overtime NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Michigan

June 7, 2025
Stewart Friesen hoisted his first trophy of the season in Saturday afternoon’s triple overtime DQS Solutions & Staffing
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 18, 2025 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen hopes to bring “The Magic Mile” Truck Series victory back to Canada this fall

Stewart Friesen hopes to bring “The Magic Mile” Truck Series victory back to Canada this fall

May 8, 2025
When New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) was added back to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) schedule for the first
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Gainbridge Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch beats Stewart Friesen at the line to win Truck race at Atlanta

Kyle Busch beats Stewart Friesen at the line to win Truck race at Atlanta

February 22, 2025
With seven previous NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Atlanta Motor Speedway trophies already on his mantle, Kyle Busch was
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After serving record number of margaritas following racing debut, Chili’s and Halmar Friesen Racing partner for Texas truck race

After serving record number of margaritas following racing debut, Chili’s and Halmar Friesen Racing partner for Texas truck race

April 9, 2024
Halmar Friesen Racing (HFR) and Chili’s Grill & Bar are capitalizing on the fan-favorite restaurant brand’s record-breaking
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, (L) and Nick Sanchez, driver of the #2 Gainbridge Chevrolet, have a heated conversation on the grid after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stewart Friesen, Nick Sanchez make contact on track and off at Bristol Motor Speedway

Stewart Friesen, Nick Sanchez make contact on track and off at Bristol Motor Speedway

March 16, 2024
Stewart Friesen and Nick Sanchez brought out the sixth and final caution flag of the night at Bristol Motor Speedway in