Tony Stewart ‘Honored’ To Race For Wife Leah Pruett As Couple Prepares To Start A Family

Drag racing champ Leah Pruett is briefly stepping away from driving to start out a household, however fortunately she is aware of somebody fairly good behind the wheel who can step in for her — hubby Tony Stewart, who tells us he is honored to carry issues down whereas she’s away!

Pruett — a 12x NHRA Nationwide Occasion Champ — made the surprising announcement on Thursday, declaring she’ll miss the 2024 season as she and Tony plan to have a child. Stewart, proprietor of the Tony Stewart Racing crew, will take over driving duties within the Top Gasoline dragster.

“I am thrilled that Tony will be making his NHRA Top Fuel debut in Gainesville with such an excellent caliber of people,” Pruett mentioned, “both personally and professionally.”

Stewart tells us he is excited for the chance, applauding Leah for briefly surrendering her dream job so the couple can have a child.

“This was a tough thing for her and honestly, I’m honored to be able to be the one that steps in whole she’s starting a family for us,” Steward informed us.

“I think she’s a true badass to have to make the decision she’s made and to finish the season knowing that this is the direction we were going. She’s a tough woman.”

The 3x NASCAR and IndyCar champ shall be driving a TF dragster, one thing Stewart hasn’t performed (he is raced the Top Alcohol dragster) … however with help from his spouse and crew, he believes he’ll do exactly high quality.

“I don’t know how you know if you’re really ready or not other than you just gotta get in and do it,” Stewart mentioned.

“I got the best coach you could ask for with my wife.”