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LEAH PRUETT Returns Strong, Takes Top Fuel Win at Thunder Valley Nationals

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June 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT scores first win since 2023 comeback, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon with 3.794/332.43 run to claim postponed Epping Nationals crown after maternity hiatus with husband Tony Stewart.
  • Matt Hagan delivers second Tony Stewart Racing victory with 57th career Diamond Wally, denying Daniel Wilkerson’s first championship bid with 4.125/310.81 finals performance at Thunder Valley.
  • Antron Brown breaks Thunder Valley curse with 82nd career victory, topping Langdon’s dominance with blistering 3.788/331.61 run to capture first 2026 Top Fuel trophy in Bristol debut.
  • Jack Beckman claims 38th career Funny Car win in all-John Force Racing final against rising teammate Jordan Vandergriff, showcasing veteran prowess to complete rain-delayed Epping championships.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA summer series continues with championship standings heating up across Top Fuel and Funny Car divisions

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

LEAH PRUETT

denso nhra sonoma nationals, funny car, nhra top fuel, tony stewart racing

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Mike Gambill originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com