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NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will continue his drag-racing career in 2026 — and he will compete against his wife. Stewart says he will drive a Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports next season. The move comes a week after he announced plans to turn his NHRA seat back over to his wife, Leah Pruett. Pruett took a little more than a year off after welcoming their son, Dominic. Pruett will resume her role at Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, and Stewart will now race against her even though their teams have a marketing alliance.
Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel world champion, has announced her retirement at the end of the season to focus on starting a family. Known as "The Queen of Speed," she recently set a new NHRA Top Fuel world speed record of 343.51 mph. Force, who turned 39 in July, has been a prominent figure in drag racing, with 18 wins and nine of the 10 fastest runs in Top Fuel history. She plans to step away after a successful career but hasn't ruled out a return to racing. Her father, John Force, praised her achievements and dedication to the sport.