Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, etched his name in motorsports history once again on Sunday after he clinched his first-ever Top Fuel win at the NHRA Nationals. Stewart roared to victory in just his ninth career Top Fuel start, defeating veteran racer Antron Brown in the final round.
The 53-year-old Stewart, who clocked a winning run of 3.870 seconds at 317.42 mph at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, left fans stunned by his seamless transition from NASCAR to drag racing.
After the win, Stewart said, “You sure as hell appreciate it more when you struggle like we did. All the credit goes to this team. I’m so proud of my guys. There’s so many great partners here and I have a great team standing there. I have a feeling I’m really going to be hurting in the morning, but it sure as hell is going to be worth it.”
Tony Stewart Stuns Fans After Conquering New Racing Frontier
Stewart embarked on his drag racing career in 2022. In 2024, he moved to the Top Fuel division, replacing his wife Leah Pruett in the Tony Stewart Racing Top Fuel entry after she took a break to start a family with Stewart.
Kenny Wallace, joining in the celebration, commented on Stewart’s Instagram post, “All around greatest Race Car Driver since AJ Foyt.”
After witnessing the historic win, Stewart’s fans took to social media to share their thoughts. One fan said, “Dude congratulations! I cannot imagine the concentration it must take to have that many fuel cars idling next to you when it’s time to cut a light.”
Another fan shared, “Way to go.. Tony is awesome …. Congrats to the whole team . Was just a matter of time.”
Congratulating the winning team, a fan said, “Congratulations Smoke and team that’s gonna be a hell of a party.”
“Congratulations!! So excited for you all!! We knew it was coming!!!,” added another racing fan.
“WOW CONGRATULATIONS!!! STEWART FAMILY. I am so beyond excited for you guys and LV is screaming her ever loving brains out!!!! We Love You All So Much! Go Smoke,” shared an excited fan.
A fan shared, “I new you get W you conquer everything true champion.”
“Way to go, Tony!! Congrats on your first Top Fuel Wally! Definitely proved again why you’re one of the greatest of all time!!,” an elevated fan added.
As the NHRA season continues, all eyes will be on Stewart to see whether this historic win is the first of many in a new another chapter of his racing career.