Tony Stewart celebrates NHRA win with family and son at Route 66 Raceway, securing his second Top Fuel victory of the 2025 season while sharing a memorable and lighthearted moment with his wife and their baby, Dominic James Stewart. The crowd’s attention shifted from Stewart’s racing triumph to the witty T-shirt worn by his infant son, turning the post-race celebration into an endearing family affair.
Stewart Takes Victory as His Son Charms the Crowd
Winning at Route 66 Raceway boosted Tony Stewart’s success in the NHRA drag racing world, but what truly captured the hearts of those present was baby Dominic’s sense of humor—well, his parents’ sense of humor, anyway. As Stewart and his team gathered to celebrate, his son’s T-shirt drew laughs from the entire Tony Stewart Racing crew. The shirt playfully stated,
“I’m glad they didn’t name me Wally,”
a clever reference to the NHRA’s coveted Wally trophy awarded to race winners. The team’s joyful reactions to the shirt, captured in a clip circulated on X, highlighted a lighthearted awards ceremony surrounded by Stewart’s family and crew.
The inside joke resonated with NHRA fans who understood the trophy reference, and it showed a fun side of the Stewart family following the intensity of top-level racing. Even though Dominic is too young to speak, the moment revealed a family that knows how to enjoy itself after a job well done.
While most remember Stewart as a legendary NASCAR driver, he has quickly established himself as a force on the drag strip. Competing for Tony Stewart Racing in the Rinnai Dodge/SRT dragster, Stewart clinched victory at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals by defeating Justin Ashley in the final round. Clocking a rapid 3.777-second pass at a blistering 329 miles per hour—a personal best—Stewart showed he is adapting to NHRA racing with skill and confidence.
“Who doesn’t like winning?!” @TonyStewart gets his second Wally in three races and takes over the Top Fuel points lead!
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— NHRA (@NHRA) May 19, 2025
With this latest success, Stewart moved into the lead in the Top Fuel points standings for the first time in his career. This Route 66 victory marked his second win of the season and his fourth final-round appearance, cementing his reputation as a quick learner and fierce competitor despite being new to professional drag racing. Still, for Stewart, the cheerful post-race moment with his wife and son may have been his favorite part of the day, reminding everyone that life is about more than trophies.
A video of the family milestone was posted on social channels, quickly winning over fans who enjoyed seeing a softer side to the competition. The occasion offered a glimpse of Stewart, not just as a winning driver, but as a husband and father enjoying a laugh with his loved ones in front of the crew and supporters.
Stewart’s NHRA Momentum and Family Support
When Tony Stewart made the switch from NASCAR to full-time drag racing, some observers wondered how well he would adapt. Yet, as he progresses through his second season at the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster, Stewart is proving to be a serious contender for the championship and a major storyline in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Recent wins in Las Vegas and Chicago have placed him firmly among the most talked-about racers in the field.
Now leading the standings with raw speed and consistency, Stewart continues to draw attention. His Tony Stewart Racing teammate, Matt Hagan, also posted a strong showing in the Funny Car class during the same weekend, helping keep their team in the hunt for a title across multiple NHRA classes.
As the scene shifts to the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire, Stewart and his family are set for more racing action. With momentum on their side, Stewart will be aiming for further victories while fans hope for more lighthearted moments, both on and off the track. Whether Dominic’s next outfit tops the “Wally” joke remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the Stewart family’s enthusiasm is leaving a mark on the NHRA community.
The Route 66 celebration served as a reminder that the world of motorsports is about winning trophies and creating memories with loved ones. Tony Stewart’s headline-making weekend demonstrated how performance and personality can come together, turning a sporting triumph into an unforgettable moment for fans, team members, and the driver’s own family alike.
