Tony Stewart and NHRA racer Leah Pruett had an announcement on Thursday that might surprise people: He’s taking over her Top Fuel car driven by his wife for 2024.
The reason? The couple are looking into starting a family.
Per a post from Stewart on X (formerly Twitter): “When your wife wants to try to start a family & wants you to drive her car, what are you going to say? I’m proud of [Pruett] & excited we’re going to focus on starting a family in 2024. I’m humbled Leah & Neal Strausbaugh felt I was the driver to fill in for her.”
Pruett also released a statement: “This decision did not happen overnight, and I feel that stepping out of the seat right now is what’s best for myself and Tony to start a family. This has been one of the most difficult decisions to make because of what we have collectively created at TSR, a highly successful program and enjoyable operation. I’m excited about how competitive this team is, and to be able to have Tony compete in a very safe, vetted, well-performing car with an established team.”
When your wife wants to try to start a family & wants you to drive her car, what are you going to say? I’m proud of @LeahPruett_TF & excited we’re going to focus on starting a family in 2024. I’m humbled Leah & Neal Strausbaugh felt I was the driver to fill in for her.@TSRnitro pic.twitter.com/lbvv4xYLm1
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) December 7, 2023
⚠BREAKING NEWS⚠
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— Leah Pruett (@LeahPruett_TF) December 7, 2023
