Rajah Caruth will compete for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 27, driving the No. 17 Chevrolet. This highly anticipated start highlights Caruth’s ongoing partnership with Hendrick for the Xfinity Kansas event, which adds another chapter to his growing racing résumé.
Building on Past Momentum
This appearance marks Caruth’s second outing in the Xfinity Series with Hendrick Motorsports. He previously raced with the team in the 2023 season finale at Phoenix Raceway, where he secured a 14th place finish after starting 13th, showing his steady progress within the organization.
Caruth Shows Growth and Readiness
“I feel extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity and for me, I think about how much I’ve grown since the last time I was fortunate enough to drive a race car out of this building,”
Caruth told Hendrick Motorsports.
“I believe my experience I’ve accumulated the last few years in the Truck Series, and my partial Xfinity stuff will put me right where I need to be to run up front and hopefully have a good race.”
A Successful Truck Series Run
Since his previous Xfinity run, Caruth has been competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Spire Motorsports, supported by HendrickCars.com. He quickly notched his first Truck Series win at Las Vegas in 2024 and followed up with a visit to victory lane at Nashville Superspeedway in 2025, securing his second consecutive playoff appearance.
Crucial Playoff Standings and Upcoming Races
Entering the Kansas Xfinity race, Caruth is 14 points above the Craftsman Truck Series playoff cutline, with the next elimination set for September 20 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Should Caruth remain in playoff contention, he will use the Xfinity Kansas event as a brief break before Truck Series playoffs resume at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on October 3.
Significance for Caruth’s Career Path
Rajah Caruth’s return to Hendrick Motorsports in the Kansas Xfinity race showcases his steady development and increasing presence in NASCAR competition. Success in both the Truck and Xfinity Series—on tracks such as Las Vegas, Nashville Superspeedway, and now Kansas Speedway—highlights his growing potential and solidifies his place among rising talents to watch as the season progresses.
