SAD DEPARTURE : NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart have officially announce leaving given reason why…..👇👇
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart announced his departure from NASCAR, marking the end of his involvement as a co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, which he co-owned with Gene Haas, at the end of the 2024 season.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Departure:
Stewart, known as “Smoke,” has stepped away from NASCAR after a long and successful career, both as a driver and team owner.
Stewart-Haas Racing Closure:
Stewart-Haas Racing, the team he co-owned with Gene Haas, shut down at the end of the 2024 season.
Reasons for Departure:
Stewart cited challenges within the sport, including sponsorship and manufacturer support, as reasons for his decision to leave NASCAR ownership.
Future Plans:
Stewart has moved his focus to the NHRA, where he is now competing in drag racing, and even won the NHRA Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Impact:
Stewart’s departure marks the end of an era in NASCAR, as he played a significant role in shaping Stewart-Haas Racing since its founding in 2009.
Legacy:
Stewart has a legacy of four Cup Series championships, two as a driver and two as an owner, and is considered one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.
Haas Factory Team:
Gene Haas will keep one of the four Cup cars and both Xfinity programs and operate it as a new organization, Haas Factory Team.
Moving on from NASCAR to NHRA was a big challenge for Tony Stewart. But was it worth it for the SHR owner? Well, Tony himself has gone on to say on multiple occasions that he is enjoying his time in drag racing after his NASCAR exit. “I’m definitely having more fun than I’ve had in a long time,” Stewart admitted this way back in 2022. “I love this community. I tell everybody that… NHRA is 10 times better to be at the track than it is to watch on TV.” Two years later, in 2024, Stewart—a NASCAR Hall of Famer—went on to win the NHRA Rookie of the Year. Talk about passion! But just when it seemed like the 53-year-old had found his rhythm in drag racing, a sudden storm now threatens to derail his NHRA future.
words from none other than Tony Stewart about taking his wife’s seat in the NHRA. However, there is a stark reality in his words. At the end of 2023, Stewart and his wife, Leah Pruett—NHRA star—decided to start a new family. Hence, Stewart assumed Pruett’s duties in the TSR Dodge or Top Fuel Dragster as she embarked on her journey of motherhood.
Earlier, Stewart taking over Pruett’s place in drag racing seemed like a temporary fix until she got back on her feet after giving birth to Dominic. However, after little Dominic entered the household in November last year, Pruett admitted it would be difficult to return to the racetrack immediately. “Basically, after I had Dom (Dominic James Stewart) at the end of November, I soon realized how much did I not know about motherhood and I need to learn,” Pruett said in January 2025. However, things are not the same anymore as now the drag racer is eager to be back – and Stewart is yielding, albeit with a tearful eye.
