Brittany Force's announcement comes the same week Leah Pruett, wife of NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, said she will return to NHRA in 2026, two years after stepping out of the dragster to start a family.
Brittany Force, 'Queen of Speed,' to retire after record-breaking season to start a family
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Pruett said a test at Richmond earlier this year “validated my eagerness and passion for racing Top Fuel” and she delayed announcing her 2026 return as she and Stewart kept their focus on the current season.
After a family break, Leah Pruett's NHRA comeback is set for 2026 following birth of her son
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