Tony Stewart rushed back to Arizona for the birth of his son, Dominic James Stewart, on November 17, 2024, after qualifying seventh at the NHRA Finals in Pomona.
What happened during the NHRA Finals weekend?
The couple had originally intended to deliver the baby in Bullhead City, but plans were altered when Leah unexpectedly went into labor and the group of midwives managing the delivery was in Glendale.
Stewart was attempting to qualify for the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in California when Leah went into labor.
How did Tony Stewart balance his racing obligations?
Stewart immediately rushed to the airport and flew back to Arizona after successfully qualifying, and he barely arrived in time for the birth of his son.
He took another jet back to Pomona four hours after Dominic was born to participate in eliminations at the NHRA Finals.
What did Tony Stewart say about his wife Leah?
Stewart compared Leah to Kevin Harvick, saying she has a relentless mentality and can balance driving talent with leadership responsibilities.
Stewart believes Leah reminds him of Kevin Harvick, who can drive and build a great program.
Leah insisted on driving the majority of the journey to Glendale while in labor, and Stewart joked that she was "rifling 95 mph" toward the hospital.
The doctor told Leah that having the baby by 8:00 in the morning "does not work that way".
Stewart arrived back in Arizona at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, after completing his racing responsibilities, to meet up with Leah and their newborn boy in the hospital.
The whole experience happened during the NHRA Finals weekend at Pomona in November 2024.