Tony Stewart Survived a Nightmare NHRA Crash — His Reaction Says Everything

Tony Stewart Survived a Nightmare NHRA Crash — His Reaction Says Everything

After surviving a terrifying NH crash, Tony Stewart is finally opening up. Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download, Stuart admitted he didn’t understand the concern at first. “Why do they keep asking me if I’m okay,” he said. Stuart explained he’s been knocked out before and didn’t realize how violent this crash really was. It wasn’t until his wife, Leahuit, urged him to watch the replay that it hit home. She wanted me to see my head movement. Stuart said later, the pain set in. It felt like a 15lb bowling ball was dropped on my head for six straight hours. He walked away, but the reminder was clear. Even legends aren’t invincible.

Racing legend Tony Stewart is opening up after surviving one of the most frightening crashes of his career — and his reaction says it all.
Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download, Stewart admitted he didn’t immediately understand why everyone kept checking on him.
“Why do they keep asking me if I’m okay?” he said, explaining he’s been knocked out before and didn’t realize how violent this crash truly was.
That changed when his wife, Leah Pruett, urged him to watch the replay.
“She wanted me to see my head movement,” Stewart revealed.
Later, the pain arrived — describing it as “a 15-pound bowling ball dropped on my head for six straight hours.”
He walked away.
But the message was clear: even legends aren’t invincible.
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