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Caruth’s Vegas Truck win offers "validation" to his NASCAR career
21-year-old iRacer and college student Rajah Caruth claimed victory in the Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, outperforming Cup drivers Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell, and Zane Smith. This makes him the third Black driver to win a race across NASCAR’s national divisions, following the establishment of the Driver for Diversity program 20 years ago. Caruth’s journey from iRacing to real-life success required hard work, listening, and learning from mistakes, ultimately leading to his breakthrough win for Spire Motorsports. Despite early struggles in his racing career, support from Rick Hendrick and HendrickCars.com has propelled Caruth to a promising start in the 2024 Truck season, culminating in a playoff berth with wins at Daytona, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. Caruth’s approach to racing emphasizes patience, self-belief, and gratitude for the opportunities that have propelled him to success.
