Leah Pruett to Step Away From NHRA Top Fuel Series
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett is stepping away from the drag-racing series at the end of the season to focus on having a second child with husband Tony Stewart.
Amarillo, TX, September 18, 2026 —
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett has announced her intention to step away from the series at the conclusion of the current season. The decision comes as Pruett plans to focus on her family life, specifically on having a second child with her husband, Tony Stewart.
Pruett, a prominent figure in the Top Fuel category, has been a competitor in the NHRA series. Her departure marks a significant personal choice to prioritize family during this next chapter of her life.
The driver’s plans to expand her family with Tony Stewart, also a notable figure in motorsports, were cited as the primary reason for her hiatus from professional drag racing. Specific details regarding the timeline beyond the end of the current season, or potential future return to competition, were not provided in the announcement.
Further information regarding the NHRA season’s remaining schedule and Pruett’s participation in upcoming events has not been detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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