Leah Pruett Announces Her Final Return Before Taking a Break From Racing to Start a Family

On December 7, 2023, racing power couple Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett shared the news that Pruett, the NHRA drag racing series driver, would be putting her racing gloves on the shelf in 2024. The couple is revving up for an exciting new adventure: starting a family. In addition to that, Stewart is set to fill her boots next season, taking the wheel of the Top Fuel dragster that Pruett zoomed to a career-high third in the NHRA standings this year. But as per the latest updates Pruett, a die-hard racing enthusiast, isn’t bowing out without a blast.

Recently, Pruett decided to hit the track one last time before taking her break. Her grand finale would be the NHRA Gator Nationals in March 2024, where she’ll compete in the PRO Superstar Shootout. It’s it’s a big deal for Pruett and her team. With a whopping $250,000 prize on the line and a chance to make some unforgettable memories, it’s the perfect lap to cap off her racing chapter for now.

Leah Pruett has decided to race in the one-of-a-kind event for her team

The upcoming event, PRO Superstar Shootout, not under the NHRA umbrella, is dangling a jaw-dropping $1.3 million prize purse. The stakes? A cool $250,000 for the champs in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and $125,000 for the top dog in Pro Stock. PRO—Professional Racer Organization is behind this game-changing event. Since 1991, they’ve been the voice for 33 teams and 47 drivers, making sure their opinions don’t get lost in the roar of the NHRA.

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Leah Pruett, thrilled to hit the track again, is doing it all for her team. She’s pumped about being part of this landmark event – a race by the racers, for the racers. “I am honored to be a part of such an elevated inaugural event for the racers put on by the racers,” Pruett shared.

For Pruett, the PRO Superstar Shootout isn’t just about the thrill of the race. It’s a chance to fill her team’s pockets with that hefty $250,000 Top Fuel prize. The race is her one and only show in 2024, and she’s soaking up every second of this monumental occasion with her crew and fans. “Really, the shot to line my guys’ wallets from a huge win is a strong driving force,” Pruett declared. Also, it isn’t just another race for Pruett; it’s a grand finale, a tip of the hat to her illustrious career, and a heartfelt goodbye as she steps away from her racing passion.

Meanwhile, off the track, Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett are gearing up for a new adventure: parenthood. Although Tony admits he’s a bit jittery about becoming a dad, it’s a thrilling new chapter for the couple.

Tony Stewart is nervous about the dad role at 51

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Deciding to have a kid at 51 isn’t a walk in the park, and for Tony Stewart, it’s like navigating a twisty racetrack. He’s not quite in the parenting mindset yet, and in a candid chat with Bob Pockrass from FOX Sports, Stewart opened up about his fatherhood fears.

The three-time Cup Series champion, known for his cool under pressure on the track, admits that the thought of starting a family has him breaking a sweat. “I’ve been asking myself that literally the last seven days. I am way more scared about starting a family. I can barely take care of myself,” Stewart confessed. “If this kid can make it to three years old on its own, it’s got a shot at surviving.”

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Stewart, who’s no stranger to the adrenaline of racing, sees fatherhood as uncharted territory. “I don’t have any experience as a parent but I have a lot of experience driving. This is definitely one of the biggest jumps I’ve made in my driving career.”