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Who is The Wife of Tony Stewart? Everything About Leah Pruett

Jenny Garcia
By Jenny Garcia Published February 13, 2023 10 Min Read
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The Wife of Tony Stewart
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Leah Christine Pruett, previously Leah Pritchett, is Tony Stewart’s wife and a professional drag racer from the United States. She is currently one of the most recognisable and well-known drag racers worldwide.

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Leah Pruett WikiLeah Pruett Education and Early Life The Professional Career of Leah PruettRelationship StatusHow did Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart Meet?Tony Stewart, Who is He?Achievements of Leah PruettIncome and Net Worth of Leah Pruett

Although she has a successful racing career, she inspires women everywhere because, until a few years ago, no one could have imagined a woman competing in a drag race. Leah’s career has also had its ups and downs, but she rose to fame thanks to her talent, tenacity, and determination to perform better than her competitors. Pruett likes to ski, windsurf, play golf, and play volleyball in addition to drag racing.

Leah Pruett Wiki

  • Full Name: Leah Christine Pruett
  • Birth Date: May 26, 1988
  • Birth Place: Redlands, California, U.S.A.
  • Nick Name: Leah
  • Religion: Undefined
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Education: Not mentioned
  • Horoscope: Taurus
  • Father’s Name: Ron Pruet
  • Mother’s Name: Linda Pruet
  • Siblings: None
  • Age: 34 Years Old
  • Height: 5’9 ″ (1.79 m)
  • Weight: 56 kg (125lb)
  • Shoe Size: Unavailable
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Body Measurement: Unavailable
  • Build: Ectomorphic
  • Married: Yes
  • Husband: Gary Pritchett
  • Profession: Drage Racer
  • Net Worth: $4 million
  • Crew Chief: Todd Okuhara
  • Car Number: 777
  • Career Titles: Factory Stock Showdown

Leah Pruett Education and Early Life 

Leah Pruett Education
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Leah, the wife of Tony Stewart, was born on May 26, 1988, in Redlands, California (the United States), and she is now 34 years old. Leah was also born to her devoted parents, Ron and Linda Pruett. However, she grew up with Lindsey Pruett, her lone sibling.

The dragster is a citizen of the United States and a member of the Caucasian ethnicity. On the other side, after graduating high school, the drag racer enrolled on a sports scholarship at California State University. After that, Leah’s father, Ron Pruett, was a well-known drag racer who established the record for the fastest land speed. Pruett and her sister frequently attended their father’s competitions, and racing became a family activity.

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When she was eight years old, Leah Pruett was also intrigued with cars, motors, and races, developing an early passion and aptitude for drag racing. She rapidly came to terms with her desire to drive after finishing her education.

The Professional Career of Leah Pruett

Leah is a professional drag racer. She always wanted to compete, and today she is among the most well-known drag racers. She showed an early aptitude for drag racing as well. As a result, she became interested in vehicles, motors, and races when she was eight. After finishing her education, she decided to follow her passion for driving. After successfully starting her racing career in 2012, Pruett has also made a name for herself.

Her victory over Brittany Force, one of today’s most outstanding drag racers, also made headlines. Leah also drives a dragster for Don Schumacher Racing at the moment. She is a member of the Caucasian ethnicity and also holds American citizenship. The drag racer also received an athletic scholarship to California State University after completing high school. The world record for the fastest land speed was set by her father, a former drag racer.

Meanwhile, Pruett would attend their father’s races, and racing started to feel like a family event. At eight, she started racing at the Junior level, following in her father’s footsteps. Similarly, Leah earned the NHRA Jr. Dragster National Team Champion Racing title when she was ten years old. She also consistently took home the Junior Dragster crown.

She won 37 NHRA Jr. titles by the year 2005. As a result, Leah was given a licence for the NHRA’s NitroFunnyCar after setting a record by winning a race in 5 seconds. Furthermore, in 2009’s Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car race, this individual broke the previous record by reaching 250 mph.

Relationship Status

Leah Pruett Relationship Status
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Gary Pritchett was Leah’s husband. Gary worked as a crew member for Steve Torrence, an NHRA Top Fuel drag racer. Sadly, on July 31, 2019, Leah, in Hendricks County, Indiana, filed for divorce from Gary. Leah was also detained on October 21, 2012, in Hendricks County, Indiana, on a disorderly conduct charge.

A pre-trial conversion agreement’s conditions were also fulfilled on February 7, 2014. Similarly, she was in love with the late Tony Stewart, a former NASCAR driver, and on March 18, 2021, they announced their engagement via simultaneous Instagram posts on each of their profiles.

As a result, they were wed in a joyful ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico, on November 21, 2021. Additionally, she has yet to state whether she will keep using her maiden name or adopt the last name Stewart due to her marriage.

How did Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart Meet?

NHRA champion and American auto racer Don Prudhomme introduced Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett to each other in 2019. It became clear in 2020 when the pair allegedly spent nearly a year nearby in Arizona due to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the couple announced their engagement via Instagram photos on March 18, 2021. Leah Pruett then displayed a 4 to a 5-carat diamond engagement ring. Later, on November 21, 2021, in Los Cabos, Mexico, they finally were married after an 8-month engagement. The couple has not yet had children, though.

Tony Stewart, Who is He?

Tony Stewart, Who is He
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Moving on, Anthony Wayne “Tony” Stewart, also known as Smoke, is a former American stock car racing professional. However, he currently shares ownership of both the Superstar Racing Experience and the Stewart-Haas Racing ‘NASCAR’ team.

On January 31, 2020, Tony received official recognition as a member of the 11th Hall of Fame class. He is the only driver to have captured both the IndyCar and NASCAR championships.

Achievements of Leah Pruett

  • The winner of the Brainerd Award is Leah Pruett.
  • 2016: Signed with Don Schumacher Racing; won his maiden race with Bob Vandergriff Racing (Phoenix); advanced to the Championship Playoffs; and qualified first at Reading.
  • 2017 saw a four-race winning run, six No. 1 Qualifications, six Final Round appearances, and career-best Finances in Brainerd and St. Louis. The second championship qualifying Round is approaching.
  • Two Top Fuel victories, a world championship in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown, and a career-best result (e.t.) at the Auto Club NHRA Finals were all achieved in 2018.
  • 2019: Fourth Countdown to Championship qualifier, second victory at Brainerd, second-place finish, and No. 1 qualifying position.
  • In addition, Leah was presented with the Spirit of Drag Racing Award, typically given to competitors who endure difficult circumstances. The unique dragster has taken home 11 victories, including eight top fuel titles and three Pro Modified titles.

Income and Net Worth of Leah Pruett

Net Worth of Leah Pruett
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Leah initially accumulated a spectacular $4 million net worth as of 2023. Additionally, racers do not get a set salary. Instead, compensation is based on how well one does on race day. Additionally, Pruett became one of the highest-paid racers and received $9,500 at the Atlanta Dragway. Similarly, the Californian went on to race with Don Schumacher Racing in 2016 following the demise of her previous business.

Additionally, according to the most recent reports, Leah is breaking her contract with Don Schumacher, but there have been no confirmations. On the other hand, a seasonal victory will result in a $10 million award that will be reduced to $5 million following distribution.

In addition, Pruett has a sponsorship agreement with Mopar Dodge Dragster, under which she will get a sizeable payment. The Californian also produces goods under the Hoonigan Leah Signature brand, featuring hand-drawn illustrations by Jon Chase. The merchandise consists of women’s tank tops, snapbacks, pullovers, stickers, and SS Tees.

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