Spire Motorsports will field Rajah Caruth’s No. 71 in 2025
Rajah Caruth has renewed his contract with Spire Motorsports for the 2025 season. He’ll drive the No. 71 full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series.
HendrickCars.com has returned to serve as the primary sponsor.
On Friday morning, the driver walked across the commencement stage. He now has a Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Management from Winston-Salem State University.
Caruth picked up his first career win last season. He also collected 12 top-10 finishes in the 2024 season.
Jeff Dickerson comments
“I’m thrilled to confirm that Rajah Caruth will be back with us in 2025 driving the No. 71 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Silverado,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson.
“He took the incredibly high expectations we placed on him to start the year and exceeded them in every way. I’m impressed with how he’s balanced his commitments to his race team, his craft, the media and his growing fanbase while managing a full workload at Winston-Salem State University.”
“Our organization believes in Raj and he has consistently shown the leadership, form and work ethic that every team looks for in a driver. Everyone at Spire Motorsports is really happy to run it back with him next season.”
Rajah Caruth comments
“It is great to have a home and stability heading into next year,” said Caruth.
“I believe this is the first time in my career I won’t be with a new team or competing in a different series at the start of the season. I really appreciate the opportunity Jeff (Dickerson) and T.J. (Puchyr) have given me, and I’m excited to continue preparations for 2025.”
“Our organization has really grown over the past year, and we have shown what we are capable of. We have set the bar high for the season and the expectation is to win more races and compete for a championship.”
“It is very special to have Hendrick Automotive Group and HendrickCars.com support me and my racing career,” added Caruth.
“When I got the opportunity to drive their Xfinity car at Phoenix in 2023, it felt like an audition for 2024. I didn’t have any plans at that point. I’m thankful for everything Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick and all the great people at HendrickCars.com and Hendrick Automotive Group have done for me. I’m super thankful for their support and I’m ready to put on a show for them next year.”
Caruth has completed 120 course hours while climbing the racing ladder.
“I’m glad to be done with school. It required a lot of hard work and sacrifice, along with diligent time management between coursework and everything associated with racing including team meetings, simulator time and travel.”
“I appreciate everything Dr. (Clay) Harshaw, Dr. (Dennis) Felder and all my professors at Winston-Salem State have done to help me finish school while chasing my dream. It is super cool to have the faculty, student body and WSSU National Alumni Association following me in my journey and cheering me on.”
“The crew chiefs I’ve had through the years have been flexible with my schedule so I could finish this chapter, and I’m ready for racing become my lone focus.”
Rick Hendrick comments
“Rajah is a young man of tremendous character and has proven to be a great representative of HendrickCars.com and our nearly 11,000 teammates across the country,” said Rick Hendrick, the chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group.
“In addition to being extremely talented, he has an incredible work ethic. We couldn’t be prouder to make this announcement on the same day Rajah and his family celebrate his college graduation. He has a very bright future in the sport, and we are thrilled to continue supporting his journey in 2025.”
