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Originally Published 8 days ago — by NHRA
The 2026 NHRA Drag Racing Series season is set to be an exciting milestone year with its 75th anniversary, new venues, a more competitive field, and engaging fan initiatives, including a new docuseries and digital experiences, while also featuring significant team shakeups and a wide-open championship race across categories.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Tony Stewart will continue his drag racing career in 2026, driving a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports and competing against his wife Leah Pruett, who will resume her role at Tony Stewart Racing after a break, marking a unique family rivalry in the NHRA season.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by speed sport
Tony Stewart is set to drive for Elite Motorsports' Top Fuel team in the 2026 NHRA season, pending funding, as part of a broader expansion and collaboration with Tony Stewart Racing, with Stewart also supporting the development of other drivers and maintaining his own racing ambitions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NHRA
Tony Stewart plans to continue racing in Top Fuel for the 2026 NHRA season with Elite Motorsports, contingent on funding, as he aims to expand his involvement in drag racing alongside his team owner Richard Freeman and support his wife Leah Pruett's return to racing.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Drag Illustrated
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was injured in a crash during a private test session at Flying H Dragstrip while preparing for his NHRA Pro Mod debut, suffering burns, possible broken ribs, and smoke inhalation, and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MMA Fighting
UFC legend Randy Couture was seriously injured in a car crash during NHRA practice in Kansas City, suffering burns and trauma injuries, and is currently hospitalized but expected to recover.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by RACER
Leah Pruett, NHRA Top Fuel dragster driver, has decided to step out of her racing seat in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, Tony Stewart. Although not pregnant, Pruett wants to avoid disrupting her Tony Stewart Racing team during the season. In the meantime, Stewart will take over her driving seat and compete in the Top Fuel ranks. Pruett expressed gratitude for her racing career and the success of her team, and she plans to return to racing as soon as she feels ready.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
Leah Pruett, a 12-time NHRA Top Fuel event winner, is stepping aside from racing in 2024 to focus on starting a family with husband Tony Stewart. Stewart, a versatile racer with championships in NASCAR, IndyCar, and USAC, will replace Pruett as the Top Fuel driver for Tony Stewart Racing. Pruett will continue to be involved in the team and assist with technical projects. Stewart is honored to fill in for his wife and is looking forward to the challenge of racing in the highly competitive Top Fuel class.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Leah Pruett, a successful NHRA drag racer, will step away from the sport in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, Tony Stewart. Stewart, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, will replace Pruett in the Top Fuel dragster next season. The decision was made due to personal circumstances and the desire to plan for their future as a family. Pruett, who won two races this season, cited the challenges of being a female racer and her health condition, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, as factors in her decision. Stewart, who ran the full NHRA season in 2023, expressed his support for Pruett's choice and his gratitude for the opportunity to fill in for her.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
NHRA drag racer Leah Pruett will step away from the sport in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart. Stewart will replace Pruett in the NHRA Top Fuel dragster next season. The decision was made due to personal circumstances and the desire to plan for their future as a family. Pruett, who won two races this season, cited the limited time available for female racers and the need to prioritize family. Stewart, who already retired from full-time racing, has expanded his racing empire and will take over Pruett's seat.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
The 22nd edition of the Dodge Hemi Challenge, a popular vintage car race, will be held at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. The event features '68 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda factory "package cars" that dominated the NHRA SS/AH class. The winner will receive $15,000 and a custom-made trophy. Back-to-back winner Steve Comella will compete for his third straight win, while four-time winner Jim Daniels Jr. returns aboard his '68 Dart. The race will be streamed live on NHRA.tv.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson took the early qualifying leads in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock respectively at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Kalitta set the pace in Top Fuel with a strong 3.757, while Capps claimed the provisional pole in Funny Car with a 3.894. Anderson emerged as the leader in Pro Stock with a 6.597 run. The competition was tight in all three categories, with several drivers posting competitive times.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
NHRA officials have announced a schedule change for Sunday's eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals, with eliminations now starting at 10 a.m. CT in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. CT at Heartland Motorsports Park. Other classes racing on Sunday include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Summit Racing Equipment Jr. Drag Racing Series, High School, and Jr. Street.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals are set to take place at Bandimere Speedway, with drivers in all four Professional categories ready to compete for the trophy. Brittany Force secured the top spot in Top Fuel qualifying, while Matt Hagan leads in Funny Car. Erica Enders is the No. 1 qualifier in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle's Hector Arana Jr. is aiming for a second Denver trophy. The event will be televised on FS1 and FOX.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHRA.com
Allen Johnson, the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion, has been named as the new driver of Geoff Turk's Factory X Dodge Challenger entry. Turk, who was initially scheduled to drive the Blackbird X Challenger, was involved in a testing accident and had to vacate the driver's seat due to a brain hemorrhage. Johnson, a long-time Mopar driver, eagerly accepted the opportunity to drive the Blackbird X Challenger in upcoming NHRA Factory X events. Turk, who is recovering from his injuries, believes that the Factory X class has a promising future and expects more cars to join the competition in the coming years.