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Speedmaster has elevated from co-primary to full primary sponsor for Josh Hart’s Top Fuel dragster with John Force Racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, while Burnyzz Speed Shop remains part of branding. The Speedmaster-backed car debuts its primary sponsorship at the Winternationals, following Hart’s season-opening Gatornationals win and placing the team second in points heading into Pomona.
Josh Hart, in his debut with John Force Racing, won Top Fuel at Gainesville’s NHRA Gatornationals, beating reigning champion Doug Kalitta. Chad Green won Funny Car in back-to-back Gainesville victories, Matt Hartford took Pro Stock, and Richard Gadson claimed Pro Stock Motorcycle on his birthday, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season starts with a dominant showing across classes.
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher were named the second group of NHRA Top 75 Drivers as part of the sport's 75th Anniversary celebration; five new members will be unveiled weekly through Feb. 2, expanding the roster from the original Top 50 to 75 and honoring champions across eras, with a commemorative book planned when the full list is revealed.
Scott Okuhara was named co-crew chief for the Will Smith–driven Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar, as the operation partners with SCAG Power Equipment to strengthen the organization and resources across the race program.
The 2026 NHRA Drag Racing Series season is set to be an exciting milestone year with its 75th anniversary, new venues, a more competitive field, and engaging fan initiatives, including a new docuseries and digital experiences, while also featuring significant team shakeups and a wide-open championship race across categories.
Tony Stewart will continue his drag racing career in 2026, driving a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports and competing against his wife Leah Pruett, who will resume her role at Tony Stewart Racing after a break, marking a unique family rivalry in the NHRA season.
Tony Stewart is set to drive for Elite Motorsports' Top Fuel team in the 2026 NHRA season, pending funding, as part of a broader expansion and collaboration with Tony Stewart Racing, with Stewart also supporting the development of other drivers and maintaining his own racing ambitions.
Tony Stewart plans to continue racing in Top Fuel for the 2026 NHRA season with Elite Motorsports, contingent on funding, as he aims to expand his involvement in drag racing alongside his team owner Richard Freeman and support his wife Leah Pruett's return to racing.
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was injured in a crash during a private test session at Flying H Dragstrip while preparing for his NHRA Pro Mod debut, suffering burns, possible broken ribs, and smoke inhalation, and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
UFC legend Randy Couture was seriously injured in a car crash during NHRA practice in Kansas City, suffering burns and trauma injuries, and is currently hospitalized but expected to recover.
Leah Pruett, NHRA Top Fuel dragster driver, has decided to step out of her racing seat in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, Tony Stewart. Although not pregnant, Pruett wants to avoid disrupting her Tony Stewart Racing team during the season. In the meantime, Stewart will take over her driving seat and compete in the Top Fuel ranks. Pruett expressed gratitude for her racing career and the success of her team, and she plans to return to racing as soon as she feels ready.
Leah Pruett, a 12-time NHRA Top Fuel event winner, is stepping aside from racing in 2024 to focus on starting a family with husband Tony Stewart. Stewart, a versatile racer with championships in NASCAR, IndyCar, and USAC, will replace Pruett as the Top Fuel driver for Tony Stewart Racing. Pruett will continue to be involved in the team and assist with technical projects. Stewart is honored to fill in for his wife and is looking forward to the challenge of racing in the highly competitive Top Fuel class.
Leah Pruett, a successful NHRA drag racer, will step away from the sport in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, Tony Stewart. Stewart, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, will replace Pruett in the Top Fuel dragster next season. The decision was made due to personal circumstances and the desire to plan for their future as a family. Pruett, who won two races this season, cited the challenges of being a female racer and her health condition, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, as factors in her decision. Stewart, who ran the full NHRA season in 2023, expressed his support for Pruett's choice and his gratitude for the opportunity to fill in for her.
NHRA drag racer Leah Pruett will step away from the sport in 2024 to focus on starting a family with her husband, NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart. Stewart will replace Pruett in the NHRA Top Fuel dragster next season. The decision was made due to personal circumstances and the desire to plan for their future as a family. Pruett, who won two races this season, cited the limited time available for female racers and the need to prioritize family. Stewart, who already retired from full-time racing, has expanded his racing empire and will take over Pruett's seat.
The 22nd edition of the Dodge Hemi Challenge, a popular vintage car race, will be held at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. The event features '68 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda factory "package cars" that dominated the NHRA SS/AH class. The winner will receive $15,000 and a custom-made trophy. Back-to-back winner Steve Comella will compete for his third straight win, while four-time winner Jim Daniels Jr. returns aboard his '68 Dart. The race will be streamed live on NHRA.tv.