Rajah Caruth extends contract with JR Motorsports for 2027 season

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Rajah Caruth extends contract with JR Motorsports for 2027 season
Summary

JR Motorsports announced that Rajah Caruth will return to drive the No. 88 Chevrolet for the entire 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Confirmed by co-owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller, this decision comes after Caruth's performances in 2026, where he achieved a second-place finish at Iowa Speedway and a top-five at Rockingham. The move aims to provide Caruth with stability and consistency, allowing him to build stronger team dynamics and compete for victories. Caruth's return signals JR Motorsports' belief in his potential and development as a driver.

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  • •Caruth drives the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in 2027.
  • •He split his time between JR Motorsports and Jordan Anderson Racing in 2026.
  • •Caruth finished second at Iowa and had a top-five at Rockingham this past season.
  • •The stability of a full-time schedule aims to improve his results.
  • •JR Motorsports believes Caruth has earned another year with the team.
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  • 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rajah Caruth Is Staying at JR Motorsports for the 2027 Season
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Rajah Caruth’s NASCAR future is becoming much clearer, and the young driver is getting another opportunity to prove himself with one of the sport’s top organizations. JR Motorsports co owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller confirmed Tuesday that Caruth will return to the organization for the entire 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Caruth will once…

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