NASCAR star Rajah Caruth breaks silence after winning the Most Popular Driver award: “Definitely felt the love all year” 

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship - Source: Getty
Rajah Caruth showcased his gratitude to his fans for voting him MPD - Source: Getty

In November, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Rajah Caruth was named the 2025 Most Popular driver in the series. Following that, Caruth recently uploaded a video on his X account expressing his gratitude to his fans ahead of Thanksgiving.

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The 23-year-old driver debuted in the Truck Series in 2022 while competing part-time for Spire Motorsports and driving the #7 Chevy. The following year, he landed his first full-time seat with GMS Racing and drove the #24 Chevy in the 2023 season. Later, he moved back to Spire Motorsports in 2024 and has been driving the #71 Chevy for the team since then.

Rajah Caruth had a decent season this year. He posted one victory at Nashville Superspeedway, secured five top-five finishes, and 13 top-ten finishes. Furthermore, Caruth finished the 2025 season in sixth place and won the Most Popular Driver award once again.

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Reflecting on the same, the Spire Motorsports driver stated [00:35 onward]:

"So anyway, making this quick video just to say thank you, everybody, for voting me for most popular driver. Obviously, we had a lot of support this year across not just social media, but at the racetrack. I definitely felt it at driver intros and going to different things, whether it was Dicas tents or running the dirt car or going to late model races or anything like that."
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"So I just wanted to say quickly that I appreciate every single one of you. Hopefully, for those that celebrate, you guys can have a great Thanksgiving and a great holiday season. For those that are able to sending all love from the Caruth family and myself included," he added.
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Rajah Caruth also confirmed his move to the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in the 2026 season. He will be driving the #88 Chevy for JR Motorsports and the #32 Chevy for Jordan Anderson Racing. He competed in three Xfintiy Series races this season and secured a best finish of 18th at Kansas Speedway.


"I think it's important to have a person or a vessel to talk through": Rajah Caruth on taking therapy

In October 2025, Spire Motorsports driver Rajah Caruth was featured in an interview with NASCAR veteran Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the Dale Jr. Download podcast. During the episode, the duo opened up about taking therapy and how it has helped the #71 Chevy driver in his life.

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The Truck Series driver emphasized that therapy is super important, and he has been taking it for a long time. Additionally, he compared the therapy sessions to tuning up your car. Caruth also addressed that previously, he was hesitant to take therapy, but he had to work through his issues.

However, after going for a few sessions, Rajah Caruth's views changed. He stated:

"But I think it's important to have a person or a vessel to talk through what’s going on in your mind, because that’s what makes you money at the end of the day. The headspace you’re in, what you’re intaking, whether it's what you have going on or what you’re consuming online. It’s super important.”

Rajah Caruth concluded that therapy helped him throughout various phases of his life. It helped him finish his graduation and stand where he is now in his life. Also, Caruth visits his therapist at least once a month, even if things have been going smoothly in his personal or professional life.

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Edited by Karan Yadav
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