Leah Pruett to Step Away From NHRA Top Fuel Competition to Focus on Family
Leah Pruett will be stepping away from NHRA Top Fuel competition at the conclusion of the current season to concentrate on growing her family with husband Tony Stewart, with plans to be a spectator during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, September 18, 2026 — Leah Pruett, a notable figure in NHRA Top Fuel racing, has announced her intention to step away from competition at the close of the current season. This decision comes as Pruett aims to focus on her family life with her husband, Tony Stewart.
Pruett’s departure from the NHRA Top Fuel circuit will take effect after the final event of the current racing season. She has indicated that her focus will shift towards growing her family. During the 2024 and 2025 racing seasons, Pruett plans to attend events as a spectator, observing the competition from the sidelines rather than participating.
The exact timeline for her return to racing, if any, was not specified. The duration of her hiatus is planned to encompass the entirety of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Information regarding any potential replacements or team adjustments for the upcoming seasons has not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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