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Tony Stewart Joins NHRA Top Fuel, Races Against Wife

9/18/2025

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Tony Stewart will race in the NHRA Top Fuel series in 2026, competing against his wife, Leah Pruett.
He announced his transition to Elite Motorsports on Kevin Harvick's podcast after leaving Tony Stewart Racing.
Pruett returns to racing after a year off for childbirth, during which Stewart filled her seat.
Stewart won Rookie of the Year in 2024 and two Top Fuel races in 2025, ranking second in points.
Funding for Stewart's new role is pending, as stated by Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman.

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Tony Stewart will race in the NHRA Top Fuel series in 2026, competing against his wife, Leah Pruett.
He announced his transition to Elite Motorsports on Kevin Harvick's podcast after leaving Tony Stewart Racing.
Pruett returns to racing after a year off for childbirth, during which Stewart filled her seat.
Stewart won Rookie of the Year in 2024 and two Top Fuel races in 2025, ranking second in points.
Funding for Stewart's new role is pending, as stated by Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman.