Tony Stewart Racing to join NHRA in 2022 with two full-time entries

Tony Stewart Racing to join NHRA in 2022 with two full-time entries

After more than four decades of racing around in circles, Tony Stewart has embarked on a straight and narrow path, albeit at more than 300 mph.

The championship-winning racecar driver who has successfully transitioned to being a championship-winning team owner is joining the NHRA in 2022. His eponymous team, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR), will field two fulltime entries — one in Top Fuel for nine-time event winner Leah Pruett and one in Funny Car for 39-time event winner Matt Hagan. (more…)

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Here’s the Real Reason Tony Stewart Is Learning Drag Racing

Tony Stewart sat in Gary Scelzi’s Funny Car about 15 years ago—and wanted out immediately when the crew placed the body on it.

“I swore it turned 100 degrees in that shop. I said, ‘You’ve got to get me out of this.’ I can’t imagine sitting there and doing what they have to do,” the three-time NASCAR Cup champion said. (more…)

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