Tony Stewart, legendary NASCAR and IndyCar champion, marked a heartfelt milestone this weekend as he celebrated his first Mother’s Day with his wife Leah Pruett and their newborn son, Dominic James Stewart. The family occasion unfolded just months after Dominic was born in November 2024, adding special meaning to a day traditionally observed on the second Sunday in May, which this year was the 13th.
Leah Pruett, known for her achievements as a 12-time Top Fuel winner, temporarily stepped back from drag racing to focus on family after her third-place finish in the 2023 NHRA Top Fuel standings. Instead, Tony Stewart, her husband since 2021, took over her seat in the Tony Stewart Racing dragster last season. He has since made notable strides in the NHRA series, including a major win at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas last month.
Pruett, embracing her new role as a mother, received her first Mother’s Day bouquet ahead of the holiday and proudly shared the flowers on her Instagram story. Social media posts reflected her gratitude and emotional response to this new chapter. Alongside Stewart, she described their recent victories as deeply personal, with Stewart openly stating during a post-race press conference that celebrating wins as a family makes every triumph more meaningful.
The couple met after the Tony Stewart Racing team began fielding two entries in the NHRA drag racing series. Pruett’s recent break from competition allowed Stewart to shine, as he reached his third straight final in Charlotte, besting Doug Kalitta with a 3.779-second run before taking third place in the finals. Stewart’s consistent performance now places him second in the NHRA points standings behind Shawn Langdon, heightening anticipation ahead of the sixth event set for May 16 at Route 66.
This Mother’s Day marked not just a celebration for Leah Pruett, but a new chapter in life for Tony Stewart, who continues to balance family and the demands of professional racing. Experts and fans alike see this moment as a sign of the evolving priorities of the multi-series racing champion, with the unity and joy shared by Stewart, Pruett, and their newborn son drawing admiration and support across motorsports communities.
