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Tony Stewart Secures First NHRA Top Fuel Victory in Las Vegas

The three-time NASCAR champion's win at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals marks a major milestone in his late-career transition to drag racing.

Overview

  • Tony Stewart clinched his first NHRA Top Fuel victory with a 3.870-second run at 317.42 mph during the 4-Wide Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  • This win ends a nine-year victory drought across all racing disciplines for Stewart, who retired from NASCAR in 2016.
  • Stewart stepped into the NHRA Top Fuel class in 2024, taking over for his wife Leah Pruett after her retirement to focus on motherhood.
  • The victory highlights Stewart's adaptability in mastering the NHRA's challenging Four Wide format, where racers compete across four lanes simultaneously.
  • Stewart's triumph has reignited discussions about his legacy as one of the most versatile drivers in motorsports history, drawing comparisons to stars like Kyle Larson.