LEAH PRUETT Shatters 499-Day Absence With Scorching Virginia Test Session

June 25, 2025

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LEAH PRUETT demolished her 499-day absence from Top Fuel competition with a defiant test session at Virginia Motorsports Park, conquering brutal 146-degree track temperatures that would make most mortals wilt. The 12-time NHRA winner’s three passes in husband Tony Stewart’s dragster proved that stepping away for motherhood doesn’t mean stepping down from being a force behind the wheel.
Her Instagram revelation sent shockwaves through the drag racing community, with PRUETT declaring victory in balancing dual identities: “‘racer Leah’ can absolutely co-exist with ‘mamma Leah.'” The seamless transition required minimal adjustments to Stewart’s setup, validating months of strategic planning while she focused on newborn son Dominic James Stewart.
Tony Stewart’s unwavering support proved crucial, with the NASCAR legend maintaining operations while repeatedly stating he’d step aside “any minute” PRUETT decides to return full-time. The test wasn’t ceremonial—team engineers targeted specific component evaluations, and PRUETT’s flawless reintegration signals she’s ready to reclaim her throne in the 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel ranks whenever she chooses.