Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson Congratulate Rajah Caruth on His First Truck Series Triumph

Rajah Caruth won the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, signaling an influential moment in NASCAR history. The 21-year-old, Caruth, clinched his first-ever win in the NASCAR Truck Series driving for Spire Motorsports. Following his first career pole earlier in the day, he emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 0.0851 seconds over Tyler Ankrum.

This achievement solidifies Caruth’s promising career and places him alongside Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace as the third black driver to secure a victory in a national series race. Prominent drivers Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson showed their respect for Rajah Caruth’s historic victory. Their insights, gathered during pre-race interviews as they geared up for qualifying rounds, provided a unique perspective on Caruth’s achievement.

Bubba Wallace’s mentorship pays off for Rajah Caruth

Despite being absent from the race, Bubba Wallace expressed his emotions over Rajah Caruth’s victory at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In an interview following the race, Wallace showed joy and pride, stating, “I Facetimed him last night. What a cool moment to see.”

He regretted not being present at the race but emphasized his support for Caruth, saying, “Super proud of him and everything that he has been able to accomplish, you know, everything he is able to do to get to this point.” 

Wallace also highlighted the significance of Caruth’s win, drawing parallels to his own early career experiences, saying, “I can only imagine, you know, that’s 10 years ago or hell, 11 years ago for me getting my first one. And just that feeling, you know, and seeing him, go through it all and being emotional with his family.”

He revealed his mentorship role, recalling moments of guidance and encouragement, stating, “I’ve been hard on him since day one. Super cool to see him win…proud to play a small part in it.” Wallace also discussed Caruth’s growth as a driver, emphasizing the importance of race management and mindset.

Reflecting on his journey, Bubba Wallace acknowledged its historical significance while remaining humble about his role in Rahah Caruth’s success.

Kyle Larson appreciated #71’s victory

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Thrilled by #71’s triumph, Kyle Larson expressed his elation, stating, “Oh yeah. Super happy. That was really cool.”

He commended Rajah’s strong start to the season and acknowledged his dedication, remarking, “He had a lot of moments last year where he, you know, had some good runs, and then he did get a win early in the year and all that, especially with hendrickscar.com on his truck for the full season.”

Larson appreciated Rajah Caruth’s work ethic, recalling a moment from Bristol last year when he diligently reviewed race footage, noting, “He was down there in the little cafeteria like watching the replay from the truck race. He had his notebook.” Reflecting on the race strategy, Larson emphasized the importance of execution, stating, “A very important piece of NASCAR racing is just executing and letting the others make mistakes and capitalize on it.”

The win, coupled with securing the pole position, marked a significant achievement early in the year, setting a positive tone for Rajah’s NASCAR journey.

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In the NASCAR community, mentorship and support between drivers like Wallace and Larson underscore the camaraderie and unity that define the sport. Their shared pride in Rajah Caruth and his victory highlights the encouragement among racers, showcasing the spirit of celebration and mutual respect that permeates the racing world.