Rajah Kirby Caruth, born June 11, 2002, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a rising American professional stock car racing driver competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. As of 2025, he drives the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports, standing out as one of NASCAR’s most promising young stars. Caruth made history in 2024 as the third Black driver to win in one of NASCAR’s top three national series, following Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace.
Early Life and Background
Caruth’s passion for racing sparked at a young age, inspired by watching the movie Cars and nurtured by his supportive family. Starting on the virtual platform iRacing, he caught the attention of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program in 2018. The opportunity opened doors for him to compete in legends cars, where he quickly showed potential with multiple top-10 finishes during his rookie season.
By 2020, Caruth had transitioned into late model racing, capturing his first career win at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and later becoming the first Black driver to win at Tri-County Motor Speedway, cementing his name as a breakthrough talent.
Career
Caruth’s rise through the ranks began in the ARCA Menards Series East and West with Rev Racing before advancing to the main ARCA series. His hard work paid off in 2024 when he achieved a milestone victory in the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, etching his name in history books as only the third Black driver to win in a NASCAR national touring series.
The 2024 season showcased Caruth’s potential, as he claimed his first Truck Series poles, multiple top-five finishes, and a career-best seventh place in points, making the playoffs and reaching the Round of 8. Away from the track, Caruth earned a Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Management from Winston-Salem State University, balancing his racing ambitions with academic achievement.
For 2025, Caruth returns full-time to the Truck Series with Spire Motorsports, aiming to build on his momentum and contend for more wins and a championship.
Off-Track Ventures
Caruth actively promotes STEM education and youth empowerment, focusing on increasing diversity and opportunities for underrepresented groups in motorsports. He is involved in community outreach programs, regularly engaging with fans and sponsors to inspire future generations of racers.
Net Worth
Rajah Caruth’s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $4 million, supported by his growing racing career, sponsorship deals, and public engagements.
Family Life
Rajah is the son of Roger Caruth, a communications professor, and Samantha Caruth, an admissions assistant. While rumored to be dating actress Marsai Martin, he keeps his personal life largely private. There is no public information regarding marriage or children.
Recent Controversies
Caruth has maintained a clean professional reputation, with no significant controversies reported. He is widely recognized for his professionalism, work ethic, and ambition on and off the track.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 1 August 2025
2024: Earned his first NASCAR national series victory in Las Vegas, became Most Popular Driver in the Truck Series, achieved multiple poles, and finished 7th in points.
1 August 2025: Continues full-time competition with Spire Motorsports in the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado, with primary sponsorship from HendrickCars.com, aiming for more wins and a strong playoff run.
