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Tony Stewart Walks Away From Top Fuel Crash at Reading, Plans Return This Weekend

A post-finish left-front tire failure on Doug Kalitta’s car sent it across the center line into Tony Stewart’s lane, with both drivers checked and released at Maple Grove.

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Tony Stewart poses for a portrait at the zMAX Dragway on October 14, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina.
Fox host Tony Stewart looks on during the NTT IndyCar Series109th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • NHRA said Kalitta's dragster crossed the center line past the finish after its left-front tire came apart, striking Stewart in the left lane during Round 2 at Maple Grove Raceway.
  • Stewart’s dragster went onto its side, came back down, and hit the left guard wall before stopping; both drivers exited under their own power and were cleared onsite by NHRA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Surface.
  • The run had already been decided, with Kalitta advancing on a 3.787-second, 335.73 mph pass over Stewart’s 3.809 at 326.71 mph.
  • Stewart told Fox Sports 1 he does not remember the crash and reported a strong headache and a banged left hand, later thanking the Safety Safari and noting PBRC-built cars for their safety.
  • In a social update, Stewart said he is sore but expects to be back on track Friday at the 4-Wide Carolina Nationals in North Carolina, as video from teams shows the left-front tire failure that precipitated the collision.