LEAH PRUETT Returns to Top Fuel with Runner-Up Finish, Eyes Pomona Win

April 9, 2026

• LEAH PRUETT returns from maternity leave sitting fourth in Top Fuel standings with runner-up finish at Arizona Nationals. The Redlands native brings 14 laps of experience into her hometown Pomona track, feeling more prepared than any previous Winternationals.
• PRUETT carries unfinished business from 2023 NHRA Finals at Pomona, where she lost championship by one round. Now competing in #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for bonus points, she emphasizes real-seat time over simulator work for competitive sharpness.
• Tony Stewart Racing shows early-season strength across both Nitro categories. Four-time champion Matt Hagan sits fifth in Funny Car points with consistent qualifying, leveraging Pomona’s historical significance where he’s won multiple times and secured championships.

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