Leah Pruett will reclaim her place behind the wheel of the Tony Stewart Racing Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel dragster for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the team announced on Tuesday.

Leaving the sport ahead of when she and her husband, NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, started a family, the 12-time Top Fuel winner looks forward to her return.

"I'd first like to thank Tony, the team, and our partners for allowing me the necessary time on my hiatus to start our family, learn motherhood, and welcome me back," she said . "I tested in Richmond earlier this year, which, as expected, validated my eagerness and passion for racing Top Fuel.

"This announcement has been delayed for some time, as the priority has been getting through Indy and focusing on the Coun

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