American Rebel Cheers Tony Stewart’s Win at NHRA Route 66

Tony Stewart grabbed his second Top Fuel victory at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago, making it his fourth final round in a row. The win came on May 19, 2025, at Route 66 Raceway, where Stewart drove the American Rebel-backed Top Fuel Dragster.

Stewart clocked a 3.67-second pass in qualifying, a fast run in cool conditions that gave his crew important data for the fall championship push. His path to victory included top performances against racers like Justin Ashley, who is known for sharp reaction times and strong qualifying runs. For more on NHRA drag racing dynamics, check out the NHRA’s official rulebook.

Stewart said his team handled tricky track conditions well, and that beating Ashley and his crew is a major accomplishment in NHRA drag racing.

American Rebel, the sponsor seen on Stewart’s Top Fuel Dragster, congratulated the entire Tony Stewart Racing operation. CEO Andy Ross praised Stewart’s performance, pointing out that four straight finals and two wins is a strong start to the NHRA season. To learn more about the business side of motorsports sponsorships, visit the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) resources.

American Rebel also supports Matt Hagan’s Funny Car team, adding their brand to both race cars at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods events in 2025. The company is set as the main sponsor for Matt Hagan at five races this year, including events in Concord, Virginia, Brainerd, St. Louis, and Las Vegas, as well as Stewart’s Top Fuel at the Midwest Nationals near St. Louis in September.

Stewart’s Chicago win highlights his rare versatility as a driver. He is the only racer with victories on the oval, dirt track, and now dragstrip at Chicago’s motorsports complex. For a deeper dive into multi-discipline racing achievements, explore Motorsport Hall of Fame of America.

This latest NHRA win joins his previous achievements: a NASCAR victory on the oval, World of Outlaws wins as a team owner, and now multiple Top Fuel finals. Stewart is also appearing as a racing analyst on TV, with a scheduled spot for the 109th Indianapolis 500’s pre-race show on May 25.

The exposure for both Stewart Racing and American Rebel is boosted by their high-profile NHRA broadcast schedule. Races air on Fox Sports, FS1, and FS2, with extra coverage and replays streaming through NHRA.tv.

Stewart, Matt Hagan, and Leah Pruett, Stewart’s wife and a former Top Fuel driver, have built strong social media followings. They combine for nearly 1.4 million fans across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, increasing reach for the team’s sponsors throughout the season.

NHRA’s new initiatives for influencers and digital content creators in the 2025 season are expected to help backers like American Rebel reach even more fans. Programs like the Cornwell Tools Burnout Box Content Creator Zone are designed to expand coverage on social media, bringing new eyes to drag racing. For insights into digital engagement in motorsports, visit SEMA’s industry trends.

This effort, paired with the sport’s regular TV coverage, means extra value for both the race teams and their sponsors.

American Rebel takes part in NHRA with not only racing support but also with its new American Rebel Light Beer. The beer is a light lager at 4.3% alcohol and about 100 calories per serving.

The brand is produced in partnership with AlcSource and is promoting that it’s made without corn, rice, or added sweeteners, setting it apart from some other light beers on the market.

With Stewart’s second Top Fuel win, his team sits near the top of the class standings, and American Rebel’s brand is in front of NHRA fans at every national event. The season continues with major races through November as Stewart Racing and American Rebel aim for more wins and stronger championship positions.

Additional teams like Alpine Kalitta Aflac have also made headlines this season, adding excitement to the competitive NHRA 2025 landscape. (https://fervogear.com/2025/05/21/news/nhra/alpine-kalitta-aflac/)

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.