Tony Stewart, the former champion in both IndyCar and NASCAR, has been through a tumultuous couple of years. Recently, he announced the closure of his NASCAR team and was forced to suspend his racing series for the season. Additionally, he sold his sprint car racing series due to financial and time constraints. However, amidst all the chaos, there is some exciting news for the racing legend. He and his wife, NHRA racing star Leah Pruett, are expecting their first child. Pruett, who was a championship contender in her division in NHRA, decided to take a sabbatical this season to start a family with Tony Stewart. For the 2024 season, her place was taken by her husband.
Tony Stewart took to social media to share the pregnancy announcement in a humorous way. He posted a compilation video revealing that they are expecting a boy, along with a movie poster-like announcement. The due date is November, and the driver is looking forward to welcoming his son into the world.
Although Tony Stewart has taken his wife’s place in the racing world, it was not just to have average performances. He is determined to fight for wins and achieve success. Despite being new to drag racing at the highest level, he is dedicated to learning the craft and making a name for himself.
Although Tony Stewart did not have any standout performances in his rookie year in the NHRA category, he showed promise. It will be interesting to see how the drag racing season unfolds for this racing legend.