Rajah Caruth’s victory in Friday’s Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway attracted the eye of one of many greatest names in sports activities media.
On Monday’s telecast of ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith counseled Caruth’s efficiency at Nashville. Each Caruth and Smith graduated from Winston-Salem State College.
After his pit crew helped get him to the lead late within the race, Caruth held off Corey Heim and Layne Riggs within the closing laps to notch his second profession win and his first of 2025. The win additionally ensures Caruth a berth within the Truck Collection playoffs for the second season in a row.
“I received to wipe my tears,” Smith mentioned as he watched the highlights of Caruth’s win. “I do not wish to get emotional, however I am pleased with the younger fella dealing with his enterprise like he did these final 15 laps. He had some champions on his heels, however he dealt with his enterprise. (He) held it down and ended up successful for the primary time at Nashville.”
