JR Motorsports confirms Rajah Caruth for full-time drive in 2027
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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

JR Motorsports announced that Rajah Caruth will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet full-time in 2027. Kelley Earnhardt Miller confirmed the news on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Caruth, 24, has had a season with two top-fives and nine top-10 finishes but is still seeking his first win. He has raced part-time in 2026, sharing time between JR Motorsports and Jordan Anderson Racing. As the season finale approaches at Homestead-Miami, his performance in the Chase places him ranked 12th among the drivers.
- •Rajah Caruth will drive full-time for JR Motorsports in 2027.
- •Kelley Earnhardt Miller confirmed the news during a radio show.
- •Caruth has two top-fives and nine top-10 finishes this season.
- •He ranks 12th in the Chase heading into the Homestead-Miami finale.
- •Caruth sought additional backing while racing part-time in 2026.
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