Tony Stewart is taking over his wife Leah Pruett’s Top Fuel car for a beautiful reason

There’s a good reason for this.

Tony Stewart and NHRA racer Leah Pruett had an announcement on Thursday that might surprise people: He’s taking over her Top Fuel car driven by his wife for 2024.

The reason? The couple are looking into starting a family.

Per a post from Stewart on X (formerly Twitter): “When your wife wants to try to start a family & wants you to drive her car, what are you going to say? I’m proud of [Pruett] & excited we’re going to focus on starting a family in 2024. I’m humbled Leah & Neal Strausbaugh felt I was the driver to fill in for her.”

Pruett also released a statement: “This decision did not happen overnight, and I feel that stepping out of the seat right now is what’s best for myself and Tony to start a family. This has been one of the most difficult decisions to make because of what we have collectively created at TSR, a highly successful program and enjoyable operation. I’m excited about how competitive this team is, and to be able to have Tony compete in a very safe, vetted, well-performing car with an established team.”