LEAH PRUETT Ends 499-Day Top Fuel Break Testing Husband’s NHRA Dragster

September 5, 2025

by Mayank Shukla // from www.sportskeeda.com

• LEAH PRUETT broke a 499-day hiatus from Top Fuel competition by testing her husband Tony Stewart’s NHRA dragster at Virginia Motorsports Park in scorching conditions. The 12-time NHRA winner proved that stepping away to start a family doesn’t mean stepping down from excellence, completing three solid runs while adjusting a car built specifically for Stewart’s setup.
• While Tony claimed the Regular Season Championship at Indy, LEAH was celebrating behind the scenes as NHRA’s U.S. Nationals broadcast drew over one million viewers on FOX – a 53% jump from last year. Her Instagram story reaction shows she’s still deeply invested in the sport’s growth, even during her racing break.
• LEAH’s return wasn’t just about knocking off rust – it was about proving that “racer Leah” and “mama Leah” can absolutely coexist. Her commitment to keeping her NHRA license current while balancing motherhood sends a clear message: we’re not choosing between family and racing careers anymore, we’re redefining what it means to have both.

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