Overview
- Friesen said on SiriusXM he will resume driving the No. 52 Toyota at Daytona on February 13 after months of rehabilitation.
- He reports walking normally with ongoing physical therapy and TRD simulator work, including a recent multi-hour session in Salisbury.
- Halmar Friesen Racing is expanding with Toyota to two full-time entries by adding the No. 62, and Friesen expects slightly fewer dirt races due to added team duties.
- Kaden Honeycutt filled in during Friesen’s absence and helped the No. 52 reach the Championship 4, with HFR finishing third in 2025 owners’ standings.
- Preseason plans include a NASCAR organizational test at Rockingham on January 27–28 and Dirt Modified events in Florida after a recent shakedown at Friendship Speedway.