Leah Pruett Returns to NHRA Top Fuel in Dodge TSR After Two-Year Break

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Leah Pruett is heading back to the NHRA Top Fuel ranks this season behind the wheel of a Dodge TSR, marking her return after a two-year absence. The announcement adds fresh energy to the opening round of the NHRA campaign at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, where Pruett will join forces with four-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan as part of her comeback effort.

Pruett made her name as one of the top talents in motorcycle drag racing before moving into Top Fuel competition. Her decision to return to the class in a Dodge TSR has thrilled many fans who have followed her career from the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks to some of the fastest doorslammers in the sport. The pairing with Hagan brings additional experience and insight to the team dynamic as she shifts her focus back to the quickest class in NHRA drag racing.

The Gatornationals have long served as a marquee event on the NHRA schedule, and Pruett’s appearance adds to the excitement. With her competitive spirit and past success on two wheels, her transition back into Top Fuel has drawn the attention of fans and fellow racers alike. Hagan’s presence alongside her provides a blend of veteran perspective and championship experience that could prove valuable as the season begins.

For Pruett herself the return represents both a challenge and an opportunity. After stepping away from Top Fuel racing, she now has a chance to reestablish herself in the class and adapt to the intense competition that defines the quickest category in drag racing. Her work with the Dodge team and Hagan promises to be a highlight of the early season storylines as drivers and teams look to make strong impressions in the opening races.

Fans at the Gatornationals will be watching closely as Pruett climbs back into the cockpit of a Top Fuel dragster. Her return to the class is evidence of her passion for competition and her belief in her ability to contend with some of the most powerful machines in the sport. As the lights come down on race day and the track comes alive with thunderous runs, her presence will be a reminder of how deep her roots in drag racing truly are.