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Rajah Caruth Earns His 2nd Chance at Hendrick Motorsports

In the dog-eat-dog world of NASCAR, second chances are about as rare as a quiet day at Talladega. So, when the phone rings and it’s Hendrick Motorsports on the other end, you answer.

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Playoff field for 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is set

Here's who made the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs.

Corey Heim wins NASCAR Truck Series regular-season finale at Richmond

Jake Garcia outduels his teammate for final NASCAR Truck Series playoff spot

Richmond Truck Series race deals a heartbreaking loss to Ty Majeski

Jake Garcia outduels his teammate for final NASCAR Truck Series playoff spot

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Rajah Caruth making NASCAR Xfinity Series season debut at Dover Motor Speedway

Big announcement for Rajah Caruth as he will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series season debut this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. Caruth won the Nashville Truck Series race earlier this season for his No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Rajah Caruth compares Shane van Gisbergen to road course ringer legends

Like everyone else watching, NASCAR Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth is amazed by the talent Shane van Gisbergen has on road courses. Watching SVG take another Cup Series pole award today at Sonoma, Caruth had high praise for the Trackhouse driver.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 7

Rajah Caruth’s Honest Admission on How Racing With NASCAR Cup Stars ‘Elevates You Even if You Get Your Teeth Kicked In’

Although his eventual goal is the NASCAR Cup Series, Rajah Caruth is making a name for himself in the NASCAR Truck Series. And while some drivers dislike when Cup Series drivers “drop down” to compete in either the Xfinity or Truck Series, Caruth welcomes them.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 3

Caruth's budding career drawing eyes from around sports world

Rajah Caruth's budding NASCAR career drawing eyes from around sports world

A racing career in the upper echelons of stock-car racing seemed worlds away, and even when Caruth began to climb the NASCAR ladder, no one really knew what to expect of him.

Stephen A. Smith praises Caruth after NASCAR Truck Series win at Nashville

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall-of-Fame' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 3

Stephen A. Smith praises Rajah Caruth after Truck Series win

Stephen A. Smith praises Rajah Caruth after NASCAR Truck Series win at Nashville

Rajah Caruth's victory in Friday's Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway attracted the attention of one of the biggest names in sports media.

Ryan Blaney breaks through, earns first win of 2025 in Cracker Barrel 400

Floodgates have opened for Justin Allgaier after winning Xfinity Series championship

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Nashville

NASCAR power rankings: 2023 champ Ryan Blaney climbs after big win

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NASCAR News / HBCUs on SI / June 1

Rajah Caruth's Landmark Victory Secures Spot In NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs

Rajah Caruth leaned against his No. 71 car while sipping from his cup to stay hydrated before heading to Victory Lane. After securing his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory of the season at the 2025 Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, he embraced his family, girlfriend, and pit crew tightly.

NASCAR News / HBCUs on SI / June 1

HBCU Alum's Historic Win Secures Spot In NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs

NASCAR News / The Spun / May 31

NASCAR Driver Frankie Muniz Facing Pressure To Retire At 39

Following last night's Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway, several NASCAR fans declared that a certain Truck Series driver should retire. Rajah Caruth defeated four-time winner Corey Heim and the rest of the field on Friday night to earn a trip to Victory Lane.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

Rajah Caruth Holds off Corey Heim for Nashville Truck Win

After not getting to qualify, the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway certainly looked like it was going to belong to Corey Heim. However, he very quickly had a battle shape-up with Rajah Caruth and Layne Riggs.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 31

Cool, calm, collected Rajah Caruth relishing 'unexpected' Nashville win

Rajah Caruth drove the race of his life at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday.

Could Kyle Larson dethrone Chase Elliott as NASCAR's most popular driver?

Why Jim France's Sonoma entry getting shot down by NASCAR industry is a blessing in disguise

NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 31

Is It Time for a Spire Motorsports Breakthrough in Nashville?

After a win in Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Nashville Superspeedway by Rajah Caruth, it feels like perhaps the planets are aligning this weekend for a big breakthrough for the Spire Motorsports team in the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400.

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 30

Rajah Caruth Defeats Corey Heim, Layne Riggs for Nashville Truck Win

It’s been nearly 15 months in the making, but Rajah Caruth has returned to Victory Lane in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, capturing the victory in Friday’s Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / April 18

TRUCKS: Friesen Unsure if It's Worth Racing in NASCAR After Latest Crash

Stewart Friesen has had a really fast No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota Tundra throughout the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, but he's fallen into a slump of bad luck the last couple of races.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 17

Why it's time for NASCAR Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth to worry

It's not time for Rajah Caruth and his No. 71 team to panic, but the 22-year-old's poor start to the season must raise concerns for the driver and his crew.

Who's impressed, disappointed a quarter of the way through the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

NASCAR can no longer ignore Next Gen car's glaring issues

NASCAR power rankings: Kyle Larson dominates the weekend

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NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / April 11