Racing Icon Tony Stewart Makes History with First-Ever NHRA Top Fuel Victory!
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, racing legend Tony Stewart secured his inaugural NHRA Top Fuel win, outperforming tough competitors including reigning world champion Antron Brown. This monumental victory occurred during the thrilling 25th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals event.
Stewart, known for his prowess in NASCAR and IndyCar, blazed down the track in his Rayce Rudeen Foundation Dodge//SRT dragster, crossing the finish line at an incredible speed of 317.42mph in just 3.870 seconds. The win not only marked his first triumph in the Top Fuel category but also added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career.
The adrenaline-pumping race saw Stewart strategically outmaneuver his opponents, including Jasmine Salinas and Justin Ashley, before edging out Brown in a nail-biting finish. With this victory, Stewart now boasts wins at every track on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the NHRA world.
Ecstatic after his historic win, Stewart expressed his gratitude, stating, “It’s unreal. I haven’t been around the NHRA that long and I realize it takes a long time to win a race in this series, but everything in my career, I never had to wait over a year to win a race.”
In other exhilarating showdowns at the event, Austin Prock clinched the Funny Car title, while Dallas Glenn emerged victorious in the Pro Stock category, adding to the electrifying atmosphere of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Prock, who dominated the track with his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS, reflected on his team’s journey to success, emphasizing their unwavering determination to secure wins and set new records. Meanwhile, Glenn showcased his exceptional skills behind the wheel, overcoming challenges to claim his well-deserved triumph in Las Vegas.
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series continues to captivate fans worldwide, the stage is set for more heart-pounding action at the upcoming 15th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. Stay tuned for more adrenaline-fueled moments as racing titans battle it out for glory on the track!