POMONA – Leah Pruett gave birth to a son and NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Stewart, the father, went to Phoenix on Saturday for the delivery. He returned Sunday for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Dominic James Stewart was born in Phoenix on Saturday night. Stewart left Pomona after qualifying to be with Pruett.
“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.
Stewart qualified seventh for the NHRA Finals in Pomona. He faced Billy Torrence in the first round.
Pruett is a Top Fuel driver and has won 12 events in her career.