Leah Pruett

Drag racing // American

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nickname:

Top Fuel Leah

Birthday:

May 26, 1988 (37)

Birthplace:

Redlands, California, United States

racing type:

Drag racing

team(s):

racing status:

Retired

height (cm):

175

residence:

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

inspiration(s):

Her father

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Leah Pruett is a groundbreaking NHRA drag racer who has made her mark in Top Fuel competition, inspiring a new generation of female racers with her aggressive driving style and impressive championship accomplishments.

EARLY YEARS

Born on May 26, 1988, in Redlands, California, Leah was immersed in motorsports culture from infancy, attending her father Ron’s land speed racing events when she was just six months old. By age eight, she began racing Jr. Dragsters, quickly demonstrating exceptional talent by collecting 37 trophies and two Division 7 championships while following in the footsteps of her older sister Lindsey.

EARLY SUCCESS

Pruett’s professional breakthrough came in 2010 when she captured the Nostalgia Funny Car title in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. Her talent continued to shine as she progressed through the ranks, making her Top Fuel debut with Dote Racing in 2013. The watershed moment in her early career came in 2016 at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Chandler, Arizona, where she defeated Brittany Force in the first all-female Top Fuel final since 1982.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2010: Won the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series championship in Funny Car[1].
2012: Secured back-to-back NHRA Pro Mod Wally trophies in Charlotte and Las Vegas[5].
2016: Claimed her first NHRA Top Fuel win at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Chandler, Arizona[1].
2017: Achieved four Top Fuel wins (Winternationals, Chandler, Houston, and Brainerd) and finished 5th in season points[1].
2018: Won two Top Fuel races (Atlanta and Denver) and finished 4th in points[1].
2019: Won at Brainerd in Top Fuel, finished 4th in points, and claimed the NHRA SAMTech Factory Stock Showdown championship[3].
2022: Scored the first NHRA Top Fuel win for Tony Stewart Racing at the Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway[5].
2023: Finished a career-high third in championship points with two wins and four runner-up finishes[3].

REPUTATION

In the motorsports community, Leah has established herself as a trailblazer who combines precision with aggression on the track. Her 12 event wins in Top Fuel and consistent high ranking in NHRA standings have cemented her status as one of drag racing’s elite competitors. Beyond her competitive success, she has become a powerful role model for women in motorsports, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport while earning respect from both fans and fellow racers alike.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

While currently on hiatus to focus on family, Leah has made it clear she intends to return to the NHRA Top Fuel division with the ultimate goal of capturing the Top Fuel NHRA championship that has narrowly eluded her. Though no specific timeline has been established, she remains committed to resuming her pursuit of drag racing’s highest honors once she’s ready to return to competition.