Jessica Zemken-Friesen is the wife of dirt track racer Stewart Friesen, who recently crashed during a NASCAR Truck Series race; find out more below
Jessica has seemingly carved out her own path in the motorsports world, gaining recognition both on dirt tracks and in NASCAR circles.
Her husband Stewart Friesen was racing in the Super DIRTcar Series race at Autodrome Drummond when the car hit a wall and flipped violently through the air resulting in him breaking his hip and leg.
Friesen is in serious but stable condition following his wreck during Monday’s Super DIRTcar Series race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec after he suffered a broken pelvis and a fractured right leg, with both injuries requiring surgery.
His wife, Jessica Friesen, posted another update on Tuesday on Twitter.
“Stewart continues to be in serious but stable condition here at a hospital in Quebec,” she said. “He will be transferred to a hospital in New York tomorrow, where multiple surgeries will take place in the coming days.”
Who is Jessica Zemken-Friesen, wife of Stewart Friesen: Bio, age, son, Instagram and net worth
Congratulations to Jessica Zemken Friesen and Stewart Friesen on the birth of their baby boy Parker Taylor Friesen. pic.twitter.com/8L8ieaP42d
— Mike Mallett (@DTDMike) December 4, 2015
Update from Jessica Friesen. pic.twitter.com/r87lsjGcm1
— Stewart Friesen (@StewartFriesen) July 29, 2025
Jessica Zemken-Friesen biography and age
Jessica L. Friesen is an American professional dirt track racing driver who was born on May 6, 1986, in Gloversville, New York, United States. She is currently 39 years old and primarily competes in sprint car racing, having raced in series like the “All Star Circuit of Champions” and “World of Outlaws.” Jessica grew up immersed in the dirt racing scene and began competing at a very young age. She quickly gained a reputation for being a fierce and talented competitor, and that same reputation has stayed with her across various racing disciplines.
The couple also run a t-shirt business called ‘One-Zee Tees’ and live in Sprakers, New York.
Education
Although there are no exact details available about her education, Jessica reportedly completed her high school education in New York. Following which she fully committed her life to motorsports.
Our boy is on his way back to the US. @StewartFriesen pic.twitter.com/SxH0XX8ETo
— Todd Bodine (Official) (@Team_Onion) July 30, 2025
Profession and career
Jessica Zemken-Friesen launched her racing career during her teens, winning five track championships and over 100 feature races by the young age of 14. Over the years, she has competed in modified, sprint car, sportsman, and midget classes. Back in 2010, Jessica joined Tony Stewart Racing and ran in the World of Outlaws and All-Star Circuit of Champions with the 1z team. She eventually joined NASCAR with Halmar Friesen Racing, where she drove the #62 Toyota in select Truck Series events.
Although her net worth isn’t known, her husband Stewart is worth $5 million.
Achievements
Over the years, Jessica Zemken-Friesen has earned several accolades throughout her career, most notably the 2009 “Outstanding Woman in Racing” award. Later in 2021, Jessica made NASCAR history with Stewart after becoming the second married couple to race in the same event, after she finished ahead of him at the Corn Belt 150 in Knoxville.
Marriage and children
Jessica Zemken-Friesen married Stewart Friesen back in 2014, just two years before his full-time debut in NASCAR. The couple got married in a private ceremony, with just their close-knit family and friends in attendance. The couple has one child together, named Parker who was diagnosed with autism.
#NASCAR Truck Series driver #StewartFriesen was involved in a scary accident during Monday night’s #DIRTcar Series #KingOfTheNorth race at #AutodromeDrummond in #Canada. He was alert & talking with officials before being transported to a hospital to be evaluated for injuries.🙏 pic.twitter.com/4ZTJofgv3y
— Last Lap Insider. (@LastLapInsider) July 29, 2025