Overview

• Tony Stewart captured his first NHRA Top Fuel victory at the Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, marking a milestone in his substitute role for Leah Pruett.
• Stewart currently ranks second in the 2025 NHRA standings after four events, emphasizing consistency over outright speed in his early-season performance.
• He has ruled out a return to IndyCar or the Indianapolis 500, citing the competitive gap after more than two decades away from the series.
• Leah Pruett plans to test this summer to reacclimate to the Top Fuel dragster, though Stewart does not expect her to return before the end of the year.
• Stewart reiterated his commitment to stepping aside for Pruett whenever she decides to resume racing, while also ruling out future NASCAR team ownership.