Tony Stewart has always been that guy who lives for the rush of racing, turning every moment on the track into a hard-earned lesson fueled by pure determination. As a NASCAR Hall of Famer with three Cup Series titles to his name, he’s racked up championships in IndyCar, midgets, sprints, and USAC Silver Crown cars, always pushing for the next win without letting up. But when it comes to NHRA Top Fuel dragsters—machines that rocket past 330 mph and hit over 4 Gs in an instant—that’s a whole different beast. Even someone like Stewart, with all his experience, hits walls that remind you growth in this sport doesn’t come easy.

Look at what happened at the NHRA Reading Nationals back on September 14, 2025, when his dragster had a tire blowout and smashed into Doug Kalitta’s ride at more than 3

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