History of Rajah Caruth in Timeline

Rajah Caruth is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports and the No. 32 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Jordan Anderson Racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 11, 2002: Rajah Caruth's Birth

On June 11, 2002, Rajah Kirby Caruth was born. He would later become a professional stock car racing driver.

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2018: Fundraising for iRacing sim

In 2018, while balancing school, basketball, track, and a summer job, Rajah Caruth and his family raised funds for an iRacing sim.

2019: Racing in legends car at Charlotte Motor Speedway

In 2019, Rajah Caruth caught the attention of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program and raced in a legends car at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bojangles' Southern Shootout.

June 2020: Subject of NASCAR documentary "Through the Fences"

In June 2020, Rajah Caruth was the subject of a NASCAR documentary, "Through the Fences," which aired on Tempo Networks, highlighting his racing career and acceptance into the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program.

2020: Move up to NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series

In 2020, Rajah Caruth advanced to the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series. He secured his first late model race victory at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and concluded the season with three top-five finishes and nine top-ten finishes across nineteen late model starts.

2020: Graduation from School Without Walls High School

In 2020, Rajah Caruth graduated from School Without Walls High School, a magnet school known for its humanities programs.

February 3, 2021: Announcement of full-time participation in ARCA Menards Series East

On February 3, 2021, Rajah Caruth announced his participation in the ARCA Menards Series East for Rev Racing, competing for Rookie of the Year honors. He ended the season third in the standings with two top-fives, three top-tens and three top-fifteen finishes.

May 1, 2021: Caruth wins at Tri-County Motor Speedway

On May 1, 2021, Rajah Caruth achieved a significant milestone by winning at Tri-County Motor Speedway. This victory marked him as the first African-American driver to win at this track and represented his fourth late model win overall.

July 23, 2021: First ARCA Menards Series start

On July 23, 2021, Rajah Caruth made his first ARCA Menards Series start at Iowa Speedway in the 2021 Shore Lunch 150, starting twelfth and finishing ninth.

August 30, 2021: Announcement of full-time participation in 2022 ARCA Menards Series

On August 30, 2021, Rajah Caruth announced that he would drive full-time in the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season with Rev Racing.

2021: ARCA Menards Series West start

In 2021, Rajah Caruth made his ARCA Menards Series West start in the Arizona Lottery 100, starting and finishing the race in eighth place.

April 2, 2022: Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway

On April 2, 2022, Rajah Caruth made his Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway in the No. 44 car, starting 22nd and finishing 24th.

May 31, 2022: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut

On May 31, 2022, Rajah Caruth made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the World Wide Technology Raceway for Spire Motorsports. He initially finished in tenth place, but was later scored in eleventh.

December 1, 2022: Report of Caruth driving full-time in Truck Series

On December 1, 2022, TobyChristie.com reported that Rajah Caruth would drive full-time in the Truck Series in 2023, driving the No. 24 truck for GMS Racing.

December 27, 2022: Joining Richard Petty in the Rose Parade

On December 27, 2022, it was announced that Rajah Caruth would join Richard Petty on NASCAR's float in the 2023 Rose Parade.

2022: Finishes third in the ARCA Menards Series

In 2022, Rajah Caruth finished third in the ARCA Menards Series standings after earning eight top-five finishes and fourteen top-ten finishes throughout the season. His best finish was second at the Dutch Boy 150.

2022: One-off start in the General Tire 125

In 2022, Rajah Caruth made a one-off start in the General Tire 125, starting fifth and finishing fourth. He also ran three combination races with the main series that season.

2022: Second ARCA Menards Series West start

In 2022, Rajah Caruth made his second start in the ARCA Menards Series West in the General Tire 150, starting seventh and finishing fourth.

January 27, 2023: Returns to Alpha Prime Racing

On January 27, 2023, Rajah Caruth announced his return to Alpha Prime Racing for the 2023 season, running a partial schedule.

2023: Full-time Truck Series debut and Rookie of the Year standings

In 2023, Rajah Caruth drove full-time in the Truck Series for GMS Racing. He earned his best career finish of sixth at Darlington Raceway and finished the season sixteenth in points, fourth in Rookie of the Year standings.

2023: Joining Richard Petty in the Rose Parade

In 2023, Rajah Caruth joined Richard Petty on NASCAR's float in the Rose Parade.

2023: Subject of Outside Line documentary

In 2023, Rajah Caruth was the subject of another documentary, Outside Line, which premiered on November 9th during the Doc NYC Festival.

February 7, 2024: Full-time drive for Spire Motorsports

On February 7, 2024, it was announced that Rajah Caruth would drive full-time for Spire Motorsports in the 2024 season, driving the No. 71 truck.

November 22, 2024: Named Most Popular Driver of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

On November 22, 2024, Rajah Caruth was named Most Popular Driver of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

December 13, 2024: Return to Spire Motorsports in 2025

On December 13, 2024, it was announced that Rajah Caruth would return to Spire Motorsports in 2025.

2024: Graduation from Winston-Salem State University

In 2024, Rajah Caruth graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Management.

July 14, 2025: Debut with Jordan Anderson Racing at Dover

On July 14, 2025, Jordan Anderson Racing announced Rajah Caruth would compete for the team at Dover in their No. 32 car, finishing 22nd after starting sixteenth.

October 21, 2025: Announcement of part-time role with JR Motorsports

On October 21, 2025, it was announced that Rajah Caruth will run part-time for JR Motorsports in the 2026 season, driving their No. 88 car.

2025: Second playoff appearance

In 2025, Rajah Caruth began the season with a DNF at Daytona and earned his first win of the season at Nashville. He advanced into the playoffs for a second year, but was eliminated at the conclusion of the Round of 8 at Martinsville.

2026: Full season with Jordan Anderson Racing and JR Motorsports

In 2026, Rajah Caruth plans to return to Jordan Anderson Racing as their main driver in the No. 32 car and will run the full season between both teams.