Summary
Tony Stewart has signed a contract with Elite Motorsports to drive a Top Fuel dragster in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. However, the deal depends on securing funding. Stewart stepped in to drive while his wife, Leah Pruett, took a break, but she will return to racing in 2026.
Key Facts
- Tony Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
- He signed with Elite Motorsports to drive in the 2026 NHRA season.
- The deal is not final until funding is secured.
- Stewart has been driving in place of his wife, Leah Pruett.
- Leah Pruett will return to racing in 2026.
- Elite Motorsports aims to have Stewart and Pruett race in the same series.
- Stewart's participation depends on the purchase of Josh Hart's team and an alliance with Tony Stewart Racing.
