Friesen to Appeal NASCAR DQ After Indianapolis Race
Team cites potential part failure for height violation
Stewart Friesen and his Halmar Friesen Racing team are formally challenging a disqualification from the NASCAR Truck Series event at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The driver was stripped of his third-place finish due to an issue with his truck’s front-end height.
Disqualification Details Emerge
Following the TSport 200 race, **Stewart Friesen** and the No. 52 truck were found to have front-end height measurements that did not meet NASCAR’s post-race inspection standards. This infraction led to his exclusion from the official results, demoting him to 35th place.
— Stewart Friesen (@StewartFriesen) July 26, 2025
Team’s Stance on Decision
The team plans to present their case to the NASCAR Appellate Board, asserting that a mechanical failure during the race caused the height discrepancy. Friesen shared the team’s intent on social media.
“The Halmar Friesen Racing team will be going to the NASCAR Appellate Board after our 3rd place disqualification in the TSport 200 race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. We believe the post-race heights disqualification was caused by a part malfunction that occurred during the race by circumstances out of our control.”
—Stewart Friesen
Precedent for Overturned Calls
The appeal is expected to be heard before the next Truck Series race at Watkins Glen on August 8. NASCAR has a history of overturning disqualifications following appeals, making this a situation to watch. For instance, in 2023, a technical infraction saw a driver disqualified, but the team successfully appealed, restoring their podium finish, demonstrating that successful challenges are possible (ESPN).
Weekend’s Racing Action
This incident occurred during a busy weekend for NASCAR in Indianapolis, with the Cup and Xfinity Series also competing. The Truck Series event took place on Friday night.