July 25, 2025 – Indianapolis Raceway Park
In a dramatic post-race development, Stewart Friesen has been disqualified from Friday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) after his truck failed post-race inspection for being too low on front heights.
Friesen, who crossed the finish line in a strong third place, has now been officially moved to last place in the final results.
📉 Inspection Failure Ends Strong Run
Following standard post-race technical inspection procedures, NASCAR officials determined that Friesen’s No. 52 truck did not meet the minimum front ride height requirements, a violation that leads to automatic disqualification under the rulebook.
The team has not issued a formal statement yet, but such a penalty typically nullifies all stage points, earnings, and playoff implications from the event.
🗣️ NASCAR’s Statement
NASCAR released a brief statement late Friday night:
“The No. 52 was found to be too low in the front during post-race inspection. Per the rulebook, the vehicle is disqualified, and Stewart Friesen will be credited with a last-place finish.”
🚛 What It Means for Friesen and the Standings
The disqualification is a major blow to Friesen, who is fighting to stay in playoff contention. What would have been a momentum-boosting podium finish is now a setback, especially with just a handful of regular-season races remaining.
Friesen has been a consistent presence in the Truck Series for years and is one of the veteran drivers fans look to when the pressure mounts. Friday’s result, or lack thereof, puts even more urgency on the team heading into the next race.
🏁 IRP Shake-Up
Friesen’s DQ also reshuffles the official results from the IRP race. The fourth-place finisher now moves into the podium, and others gain valuable points as a result. It’s another reminder that in NASCAR, the race isn’t truly over until post-race tech inspection clears the field.
📌 Final Thoughts
Friday night at IRP will be remembered not only for the action on track but for the drama after the checkered flag. Stewart Friesen’s ride height infraction turns a great run into a frustrating setback—a harsh but clear reminder that compliance matters at every level in the NASCAR rulebook.
Stay tuned for potential appeals or comments from the Halmar Friesen Racing team.
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