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NASCAR Icon Tony Stewart to Race vs. Wife in Top Fuel Dragster Series

On Thursday, Richard Freeman announced Tony Stewart will race for Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, creating a rare spouse rivalry with Leah Pruett despite their teams' alliance.
After a family break, Stewart said `I said from the very beginning that I was just keeping Leah's seat warm and that it was hers as soon as she was ready to come back`; Pruett took over after a year off following Dominic's birth.
Entering 2026, Tony Stewart starts his third Top Fuel season after earning NHRA Rookie of the Year , with five races left he ranks second in points.
Team owner Richard Freeman said his Top Fuel operation was purchased earlier this month from Josh Hart; he warned funding is needed and praised Stewart, calling him a "great driver" who can handle anything.
Given funding needs, Tony Stewart plans to continue as an owner and driver to support both organizations while Richard Freeman secures funding for the Top Fuel program.

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NASCAR icon Tony Stewart to race against wife Leah Pruett in Top Fuel dragster series

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart announced his plans to compete for Elite Motorsports against his wife, Leah Pruett, in the Top Fuel drag racing series in 2026. Stewart’s announcement comes weeks after he said he planned to give his Tony Stewart Racing seat to Pruett, who took a year off to give birth to son Dominic. However, Stewart said Thursday on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour Podcast: “I said I would not race against my wife and I’ve lied to myself,…

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