Leah Pruett, the two-time NHRA Top Fuel drag racing champion, has been married to Tony Stewart since 2021. The couple welcomed their son, Dominic, in November 2024. However, Pruett’s personal life includes two marriages before Stewart. Her first marriage was to Todd LeDuc, a professional off-road racer and Monster Jam truck driver, followed by a union with Gary Pritchett, a clutch specialist and crew member in the NHRA circuit.
Details about Pruett’s first marriage to Todd LeDuc are not widely available, but the relationship appears to have been brief and childless. The timeline of this marriage remains private, underscoring the couple’s preference for privacy regarding this period of their lives.
Her second marriage to Gary Pritchett began after they met around 2011, likely through motorsport connections since Pritchett worked with NHRA racer Steve Torrence. Pruett and Pritchett wed in 2013 and were recognized as a notable pair within the motorsports community. Their partnership, however, ended in 2019 when Pruett filed for divorce after six years of marriage. Like her first marriage, this relationship did not produce children.
Leah Pruett’s Current Focus and Racing Plans
In December 2023, Leah Pruett announced she would step away from competitive racing to prioritize her family life with Tony Stewart, a celebrated three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer. Her decision reflects a shift from fierce competition to personal commitments following the birth of their son Dominic.
The Future of Leah Pruett’s Racing Career
Pruett recently expressed that her return to NHRA Top Fuel racing is not imminent, emphasizing the seriousness of balancing family and professional life. She acknowledged that a comeback could require Tony Stewart stepping aside, a prospect she anticipates to be challenging.
“We had a conversation at the end of last year about me getting back in the car, and I just had to be very truthful that I did not think that I could do a job for Dodge, for our fans, and be engaging with the team. And even though there’s not a strategy for it, my heart says that I’ll be back in a race car. I don’t know which one it will be or what category, what class, or what year, but it will be there. I’ve kept very busy so that I don’t lose involvement. And really, it’s about kicking Tony out of the seat. I think I’d have a harder time dealing with that.” —Leah Pruett, NHRA Champion
Tony Stewart has indicated his readiness to step aside whenever Leah decides to return to racing. Recently, he supported the commencement of a program featuring Pruett alongside fellow racer Matt Hagan, signaling ongoing engagement with the sport from both sides.
Fans continue to eagerly anticipate Leah Pruett’s eventual return to NHRA racing, hopeful that she will reclaim her place as a top contender in the drag racing scene.
