In early 2024, Leah Pruett stepped away from NHRA Top Fuel racing to start a family with husband Tony Stewart, leaving the driver’s seat to him while she focused on her pregnancy. Their son, Dominic, was born in November 2024, and during her absence from racing, she stayed active behind the scenes, helping with technical projects, working with partners on marketing, and remaining engaged with the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) team’s operations. Now, after a private test in Virginia in mid-2025 that confirmed she still had the speed and hunger for competition, Pruett has announced a return.

As Pruett prepares for her 2026 return, reclaiming her role in the Dodge/SRT Direct Connection dragster, Stewart has expressed his support, stating, “I’m excited to see Leah get back in a race car… I know

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