Experience My Top Fuel Debut - Part Two

Take a look behind-the-scenes at our @nhra #Gatornats weekend, where I made my Top Fuel debut.
Be sure to follow @tsrnitro on Facebook, X and Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look each race weekend.
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Editing credit: Tony LaPorta

[@Glide1992]

Best reaction time of the event in a Top Fuel Car. Pretty impressive driving. A .021 is exceptional. Way to go Tony.

[@mattbellina5485]

Whoa! Legit!

[@paulachristopher9451]

When SMOKE was a rookie in Nascar in 1999, I was the 18th person to join his fan club. I have been rooting for him ever since. So glad he found Leah. He deserves all the happiness there is! ❤❤

[@413TomaccoRoad]

1989?

[@glennlanxton7655]

Tremendous respect for Tony honoring Andretti, a true Motorsports legend. The intimate moment of prayer before the run is special to me and other spectators alike.

[@da_blade5040]

Amen!! 👍💯🙂🇺🇲♥️♥️♥️

[@bobbolieu9013]

Your closing is why you are the caliber and type of person that you are. Humble only begins to tell the tale. You know that you're just as human as the next person. Your natural and learned capabilities propel you into an atmosphere that very few people can achieve in a lifetime. The beauty of your life is that you don't let your abilities inflate your ego, in that is the grounding for your confidence, plus you in no way feel as though you need to prove yourself to anyone to have strong inner security. Thank you for living your humanity.

[@groovelife415]

Doing awesome! Tony can be nothing but good for the sport of drag racing.

[@jfrockon]

My God I love Tony in this sport. Tony, you seem so at home and relaxed far more than at NASCAR. Welcome sir!

[@billfioretti3013]

Tony Stewart. The modern-day A.J. Foyt. The N.H.R.A. is fortunate to have him. Tony's presence and participation in this series help give the N.H.R.A much-needed cred in the motorsports world. Good luck to Tony, Leah and their associates for all they do.

[@missinglinkster]

I was not a huge fan of him in his early Nascar days but grown to love him over the years. Drug me full steam into appreciating drag racing even more!

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Amazing to have you in the big leagues, Tony. You’re the man for racing on anything! Good luck this year, Smoke!

[@metalmagicrestoration3823]

Holy Crap! It took Leah and Tony to bring in there own production team in to show the world the best behind the scenes of all time. Thank God Tony is here! Next level…

[@edfleming9600]

Watch Clay.

[@crazydaze248]

Hell yeah, Tony!!! I don’t know that there’s another driver anywhere that can showcase just pure raw driving talent like you do. Kick some ass this season, Smoke!!!

[@americanmadexb]

Tony, being an Indiana boy myself I've been a fan a LONG time. I didn't watch Nascar much after Dale passed and definitely stopped watching after you retired and got more into NHRA. Definitely glad you're enjoying it and we are enjoying watching you! FINE, AND YOU? 🤣

[@stratostatic]

I got to talk to Tony after a USAC Midget race in California back in the 90s. I had done some dirt track racing years earlier, and learned we had the same perspective on how much fun hard fought races were, even for a 3rd place finish. I've been a fan ever since.

[@mattmorford7489]

Thank you Tony for showing what you felt, thought, and all the other emotions you went through. All the behind the scenes with your teams and support of others. Thank you. Keep this going on content, brings a whole different side of the racing. Thank you again

[@user-zx8vc5ro5m]

Tony had that clutch just the way he wants it. He will kick ass this year!! It’s a feel!!

[@oliviaschannel548]

Smoke fans are going to go crazy at zmax in charlotte when you get there glad to see you smiling damn NASCAR never seen you this happy in that series thanks Ms. Leah finally get to see Tony that I always was looking for at Indy in 08, and Daytona in 07, did get to see him win charlotte all star race 😅

[@darrellsmith2658]

Tony Stewart is a fucking animal! His ability to compartmentalize the chaos, is what truly sets him apart.

[@mcfritter]

A champion is a champion. No matter what you're competing in. Never been a Nascar guy but i know you're good for drag racing. It won't be long before you're making your mark

[@laneholmes8815]

Clay Millican is such an awesome human. Go SMOKE!!

[@lorddatastorm7139]

Tony, also I love Mopar. I have a 1967 Dodge Charger, numbers matching, all original.

[@5525demond]

Tony, please don't stop your KZbin videos! I love um and the only way I can see you race!👍🇺🇸🙏

[@gordonbaxter7872]

I’ve been going to NHRA for 26 years….I’m 28 lol. I really wish you the best of luck to you and your wife my man. I’ll see you in Texas!!!!

[@joeshmoe1585]

Looks like Tonys Dad Nelson at 5:05. Nice guy, I knew him when I lived in Indy...

[@SilverThunder710]

Hey Tony, I actually watched the Gatornationals. I never knew that you were driving Top Fuel cars now so it was an amazing surprise to see you competing.

[@cooltrkin]

Thank you, Tony, for giving love to John. John is the only one to win in each major sanctioning body. When you win in top fuel, you will surpass John as the no. One driver of all time.

[@brycedavis907]

Clay is a truly amazing positive human!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Tony Stewart is one of the nicest people in all of auto racing.

[@DrDiff952]

Tony finally goes faster than he did in IndyCar. But only in a straight line!

[@rustonluff]

WELL IN INDYVYOU DO YOUR TOP SPEED IN THE STRAIGHTAWAY AS WELL, IF THEY HAD A,WIDE TURN S BIGGER GAS TANK MAYBE EXHIBITIO RAILGoround

[@rustonluff]

15:39 15:39

[@nashguy207]

Tony you got this. I think you did a great job at your first race in a Top Fuel Car. Looking forward to see how you mature as a driver this season!

[@williammeszaros3382]

I really enjoyed seeing Tony and the crew doing their thing ! Thank you for making this available. I smell a Wally in Tony's future ! God bless John Andretti, I enjoyed seeing him in a multitude of cars. In the future, could we have more input on the car..e.t's, mph. Thank you so much !

[@truckdaddy1957]

Mentioning John Andretti was pure class!

[@sinnedsinister]

Until you mentioned it, I didn't think of John either. Your right. In a class all by yourself now Smoke. Best of luck this season. I'll be watching!!

[@earleholt4380]

The Car Chief view is awesome!

[@prostreet4780]

Excellent! keep these videos coming!!!

[@DragsterJeffCrider]

The rookie stripe made me laugh. Nice touch.

[@larsrobertsson7153]

very professional filming :) makes it very fun to watch, will follow, good luck, Lars from Sweden

[@jkdwayne]

Great to see Tonys Dad , Nelson such a good guy.

[@thomaspritchard6571]

Thanks for doing this! So much Appreciate it! Been a Fan for Decades!!!

[@davids5006]

Looking good Tony!

[@sherrytaylor9886]

You are so busy. Damn man just have some fun !! 💕

[@Mercuryman01]

So awesome to see you driving! Keep it up. You will get there!

[@AustinWhite-sw1vg]

Tony, I love to see videos like your 2 Gainesville videos every week.

[@georgedreisch2662]

Awesome stuff, for the candid view from Tony’s perspective. Gives an appreciation for how deep it all is…

[@patrickjohnson5106]

Indy 800??!! What an honor to watch you in a crown vic.

[@toddpeters9007]

You'll win some!! Good work...

[@charliewhite3992]

Keep digging you will get there you have succeeded in everything you have tried and this no different watched you grow over the years 1st time I remember seeing you was at Anderson running the 50 lap race in the 25

[@alvintarrer6914]

Keep pushing forward 👍☕️☕️👊

[@tggonzales7971]

Good to see someone who’s “been there, done that” to arrive at the purest form of motorsports there is. Tony can drive anything with wheels, and it warms my heart that he has chosen a top fuel dragster as his next mountain to conquer

[@roberthevern6169]

I haven't seen much lately about the dude that brought Leah and Tony together just as Covid forced quarantine....Don The Snake Prudhomme! Snake is getting up there, hope he's well!

[@tripprogers4814]

Clay Millican. The most calming, confident voice you would ever want to hear before a race.

[@scottfilseth331]

Hope you keep making these race weekend videos, pretty cool to get abit of a behind the scenes glimpse of what goes on during a national event. Keep grinding Tony and crew !!

[@mgbchuck6527]

Welcome to the NHRA T/F ranks, glad to have 'ya (the thoughts 'bout John Andretti very appropriate)

[@Iowa_audits]

Is good to see him happy.

[@earleholt4380]

John Andretti was awesome. Great reference.

[@mattbellina5485]

Super freaking excited for all this awesomeness from Tony & Leah! Yewwwww!

[@christopherburton2920]

That is one bad ass lookin' Hot Rod!

[@13699111]

Thank you stay healthy Tony

[@COORS5766]

Keep the faith Smoke! It will come to you!

[@russellalford5684]

I have been at more than one style of race with you in the car. You have the feel and will figure out how to win. My twin used to work on pleuger's car with Leah. There's talent in your team. If it was easy everybody could do it. Have fun life is short...🎉

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Sooooo freaking COOL 😎

[@patrickbachman2184]

Good to see you at top fuel you did well, it’s a learning curve but when you have Clay Millican come knock on your window before your run and let you know you’re gonna be fine. You could do a whole heck of a lot worse than that.

[@balloonknot3028]

Awesome video great content👍

[@AllAutomotive1410]

Hey bud good job! It’s so awesome that your dad is there for you in these moments. Forever a crew chief he is. Go get them next week.

[@stevemayo1175]

WTG SMOKE STOMPING ON That LOUD Pedal Sorry Clay

[@joechilders205]

These are awesome

[@Tyler-yn5xe]

The crew chief pov was awsome

[@davekraus7334]

My man I have grew up loving nascar. Went to nascar tech worked at petty driving experience for three years. Lost my love for that series You I love and have brought my passion back to racing just in a whole new light. 🙏 from keokuk Iowa we love u.

[@cadillacshak5600]

Smoke got this!

[@tbone67gthenderson78]

Congratulations Smoke can’t wait for the win it’s coming..😎

[@pegasusracingmanson576]

Happy Birthday Leah pruett

[@shakiracharriez9811]

Tony well done on your first race of the season. Amazing performance and reaction time. You have a beautiful wife, awesome crew and fan base that is behind you. I wish you all the best.

[@roadman14]

Hey Tony, missed you when you quit driving in NASCAR. Glad your back, I lost interest in NASCAR and went the HHRA way when you left. It's now a very big toss up between you and Clay, what a problem to have loving it!!!

[@mrmiscast]

You'll never get a answer from Tony on which auto racing format is best, or which group of fans is the best. How can he give a direct answer? Meanwhile, the NHRA is so very different from other forms of motorsports that it's got to be such a warm reception and enjoyable weekend for Tony. Going to drag racing, especially at this level has got to be tough as there just isn't much that compares to other forms. My hope for Tony is his usual sucess at some point and just enjoy the fans. Best of luck to him and Leah by the way..

[@thisismescotthathawayistha4071]

I am a huge Tony stewart fan he was my favorite driver not named earnhardt,anyhow i was so bummed when he retired, ut look at him now this man is a renisance driver he was a champion in indy and nascar now hopefully nhra top fuel go smoke go make it happen...

[@tico4940]

sMOKE,MY FAVORITE DRIVER ALL AROUND.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

So proud of Tony.. Keep on going SMOKE!🥰👍

[@oldiron2413]

What an insight to the duties of the driver not only to obviously drive the car but as the face of the brands it must be so hard to do all the autograph sessions all the media times all that throughout the day and then when you get in the car have to turn that off and focus on making 4 seconds perfect exhausting.!!

[@ryanfolks6024]

Smoke, what a great tribute to John Andretti. I'm sure he's smiling down on you. Maybe you should reach out to Taco Bell and see if they'll allow you to do a throwback car at Indy like Capps did with Snake... Look forward to cheering you on in person at the Virginia Nats.

[@scottquasebarth677]

May you and the team have many visits with Wally this season, God bless you and all the other drivers and crew and everyone in NHRA

[@user-ne8wx3tq7r]

>> Tony. > *Crewed on 6 Top Fuel Dragsters & Nitro F/C's.. *A, .021 Light Is Absolutely Fabulous.!! *Way To Go " DRIVER" ...

[@peteh4312]

Thank you for mentioning the late John Andretti

[@7viewerlogic670]

In car cam is wild! Go TSR.

[@nicholasehrhart8916]

Only thing missing for the top fuel drag race car is Office Depot Burger King old spice and Home Depot throwback to 2002 to 2009 and 2011

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Team seems to click right along That's awesome I knew you'd be a tree killer Solid Get after it man!!! See ya out in Div 7

[@MiscRocketVideos]

Thank you. Great stuff and so interesting to see the hugely dynamic racing career you have had so far and are continuing to build on. I hope to see a lot more videos from you like this.

[@jeffcourtney8101]

You guys are fun to watch and the videos are put together killer! Team looks strong. Driver not to bad either👍

[@earleholt4380]

Love the camaraderie among the drivers

[@jedgeled759]

nice job !!!!!!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Raced and won races there many times. One of my former NHRA AA/FC cars is at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala FL.

[@paulg.gerard4804]

Nice work.

[@PapaJohn1969]

All I need to say is 2005 and the fence climb. We were watching the 400 right behind Dale Jr pit. And in the low 90’s.

[@waynewilliams8554]

You said it yourself. I'm a racer, not a racecar driver. Well done mate!!

[@jimwark2200]

Nice job Tony and Team.

[@DennisSchultz-js6kk]

I love it

[@jessuproerig939]

where do you start with this. first the pure joy in your dads voice say he gets to be a real part in this team. shows how much more family involement in the NHRA. to hear Tony talk about how the car is down track shows he is ready for this. also everyone talks about the run A to B, but i would love to hear Tony and Leah"s point of view on how hard B to stop is. when chutes hit and balls not being to one side or the other ( ask Capps) what type of extra protetion did Leah where for her chest? how bad have you got the car bouncing in the shut down area?

[@DrColoso]

I hope one day his team can land in IndyCar, I always liked in that time with the menards team, great racer👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffhenson1994]

god damnit Tony i love it

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

🙏Keep him and the others Safe Lord 🙏

[@81carrerasc]

Good stuff TS, love the content (from Downunder)

[@user-ne8wx3tq7r]

>*A, ROOKIE ? ( NO MORE )

[@susanmckinney3007]

You are the best race car driver there is. You can race anything and when. Not very many people that can say that