POMONA — Hoosier racer Tony Stewart had a busy weekend qualifying for the NHRA finals and welcoming a new baby boy.
Stewart and wife Leah Pruett welcomed baby Dominic James Stewart in Phoenix on Saturday night.
Earlier on Saturday, Stewart qualified seventh for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA finals in Pomona. He managed to make it to the birth of his son before returning to Pomona for race day.
“Momma Leah Pruett and baby are doing great. Congratulations LP and Tony Stewart on becoming new parents! Only Tony could pull off qualifying, rushing to Phoenix to make it in time for the delivery, then back to Pomona Dragstrip for race day. Let’s go win Dominic a trophy,” Tony Stewart Racing Nitro posted on social media Sunday.
Meet our new teammate, Dominic James Stewart ☺️💙
— Tony Stewart Racing Nitro (@TSRnitro) November 17, 2024
Momma @LeahPruett_TF and baby are doing great. Congratulations LP and @TonyStewart on becoming new parents!
Only Tony could pull off qualifying, rushing to Phoenix to make it in time for the delivery, then back to… pic.twitter.com/vAQ8X2Zo89
Fresh off the birth of his son, Stewart advanced to the Semifinals. He defeated Billy Torrence in Round 1 and Gary Pritchett in Round 2 before losing to Doug Kalitta in the Semifinals.
Last december, Stewart announced at the performance racing industry show in Indianapolis that he would be racing this year in NHRA top fuel, taking over for his wife in his team's car, so they could focus on having a family.
She has stayed on as a driver coach and technical advisor.
