ERICA ENDERS Competes as LEAH PRUETT Praised for Mentoring Tony Stewart

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April 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ERICA ENDERS qualified 11th in Pro Stock at 6.554/210.41mph in her Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage entry, defeated Cody Anderson before falling to Dave Connolly in eliminations, maintaining fifth in points.
  • LEAH PRUETT credited as integral mentor to husband Tony Stewart’s drag racing development, providing 95% of his learning curve according to Stewart after his breakthrough Pomona victory on her home track.
  • Stewart honored Pruett’s childhood connection to Pomona Dragstrip, where she would skip school to attend Friday races, making his first victory at the facility particularly meaningful during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, Charlotte – April 24-26, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com