The Craftsman Truck Series playoffs are now underway, and one driver has shocked NASCAR fans with his sheer domination at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The winner of this year’s Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 is Rajah Caruth of Spire Motorsports. Through his impeccable driving skills, Caruth led the race for 38 laps from the pole position, single-handedly outperforming the likes of Tyler Ankrum, Corey Heim, Taylor Gray, and Christopher Bell.

With this win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Caruth became the only third person of color to win a race in NASCAR’s top three major series. The others are Wendell Scott and his mentor, Bubba Wallace. Yes, Bubba Wallace has taken on the role of a guiding light for the 22-year-old. The 23XI Racing ace driver provided valuable guidance to Caruth after a multi-truck wrecking incident in a regular season race at Daytona International Speedway.

After this historic win and the guidance from a seasoned Cup Series racer, Rajah Caruth has revealed his secret to winning the Craftsman Truck Series Championship this year.

Bubba Wallace’s disciple shares his success mantra!

The young No. 71 driver for Spire Motorsports suffered a devastating wreck that caused the 12th caution of the race at Daytona, forcing Caruth into a disappointing second-place finish. After the race, Bubba Wallace pulled the youngster aside on the pit road to discuss the incident. Wallace provided guidance on how to handle such situations. Later on, Caruth confirmed that Wallace was like a mentor to him, saying that the 30-year-old has always been there for him.

Fast forward several months, and Caruth is a changed man. He was discussing the possibility of winning the Truck Series championship on a podcast when the interviewer asked, “Rajah Caruth will win the championship if..” The 22-year-old’s instant reply was, “If I do my job. And that’s it.” Not only the statement, but the Spire Motorsports racer also had an interesting rationale, giving the impression that Bubba Wallace had groomed him for the better.

Caruth further explained his answer, saying, “I mean, can’t control what other people do, so I am not chipping on it. I know if I do my job. I believe in my team. I hold my team accountable. I hold myself accountable. And just do my job. There’s no reason why we can’t be one of the four and make it all the way.” This is Rajah Caruth’s first time trying to achieve the ultimate glory in the Truck Series. He will progress to the Championship finals if he achieves a decent result in the Round of 8 and Round of 10.

Rajah Caruth was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents of Caribbean ancestry. He first got inspired by racing after watching Disney Pixar’s ‘Cars’ as a child. His first NASCAR experience was at Richmond Raceway in 2014, and since then, there has been no looking back. He started his professional racing career in the ARCA Menards Series in 2022. In the same year, he got the opportunity to race part-time for Alpha Prime Racing in the Xfinity division. His career in the Craftsman Truck Series has also impressed fans and critics alike.

Raja Caruth has already defied the odds by securing a playoff spot. But can the underdog win the most coveted prize in Truck Series racing this year?

Caruth; a step ahead of Wallace!

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Rajah Caruth’s mentor, Bubba Wallace, had an impressive career in the Truck Series of his own. The 23XI racer won six races in his Truck Series career, but he could never qualify for the playoffs. In that regard, Caruth has surpassed his mentor by securing a playoff spot this season. Not only that, but the youngster also looks to be in impeccable rhythm after winning the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway convincingly. The No. 71 driver for Spire Motorsports has also secured eight top-10 finishes and three top-5 finishes. Bubba Wallace, in his best season, managed to secure 804 points in the Truck Series. Caruth already has 2,009 Truck Series points this year.

These stats suggest that Caruth can surpass his mentor. But will it happen this year? Will he manage to overcome the challenges of Milwaukee and secure a spot in the finals? Only time will answer these questions. What are your thoughts on his performances? Do you think he can surpass Bubba Wallace and shine as a better Truck Series racer? Do you think he has the right attitude to do so? Let us know in the comments.