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Leah Pruett to Reclaim Tony Stewart Racing Top Fuel Seat in 2026

The decision follows a Richmond test confirming her readiness.

Leah Pruett poses for a portrait at the zMAX Dragway on October 14, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • Tony Stewart Racing announced Pruett will drive its Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel dragster in the 2026 NHRA season.
  • Stewart has filled the seat since 2024 and in 2025 scored wins at the Las Vegas Four-Wide and Route 66 Nationals, clinching the regular-season title and entering the Countdown as points leader.
  • Pruett paused competition to start a family, with son Dominic born in November 2024, while remaining active in TSR operations and technical projects.
  • Dodge CEO Matt McAlear publicly backed the move, noting Stewart long maintained the dragster was Pruett’s car.
  • Pruett will reunite with crew chiefs Neal Strausbaugh and Mike Domagala alongside Funny Car teammate Matt Hagan, and Stewart’s 2026 driving plans were not disclosed.