Rajah Caruth Suits Up with Jordan Anderson Racing in a 10-Race Deal for 2026
In the wide world of stock car racing, finding a home is paramount. For a young driver trying to carve out a name for himself, stability is the rarest commodity in the garage. It’s the difference between wondering if next week is your last race and knowing you have the runway to learn, adapt truly, and attack.
That’s why the news dropping out of Statesville, North Carolina, this Thursday feels significant. Rajah Caruth isn’t just picking up a few rides. He’s solidifying his place in the sport. Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport confirmed that the rising star will be back in the saddle of the No. 32 Chevrolet for a 10-race stint in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
A Reunion Built on Respect and Speed
This isn’t a blind date. Caruth and Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) have history, and it’s the kind of history that builds championships. After getting his feet wet with the organization in two starts during the 2025 season, the chemistry was undeniable.
Jordan Anderson, a man who has built his team brick by brick with grit and determination, sees a kindred spirit in the young driver. “We’ve enjoyed getting to know Rajah and watching him continue to grow each year as a driver,” Anderson said. “He brings great energy to our group and works well with everyone here.”
That “energy” Anderson mentions? It’s palpable. If you’ve ever watched Caruth walk through the garage or interact with his crew, you see a student of the game who is soaking up every ounce of data, every tire mark, and every lap of experience. Anderson knows talent when he sees it, and his commitment to putting Caruth in the car for a significant chunk of the season speaks volumes about the team’s belief in his potential.
Piecing Together the Championship Puzzle
Here is where things get interesting for the stats geeks and the championship dreamers. This isn’t just a 10-race deal in a vacuum. This is the final piece of a much larger puzzle, by combining these 10 races with Jordan Anderson Racing and his part-time duties in the No. 88 for JR Motorsports.
Caruth has successfully stitched together a full-season schedule. That means he isn’t just showing up to run laps. He’s showing up to fight for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to see two Chevrolet-backed organizations, JAR and JR Motorsports, collaborate like this.
It’s a testament to the manufacturer’s belief in Caruth’s ceiling. They aren’t letting a talent like this slip through the cracks because of sponsorship gaps or seat availability. They are making it work. They are ensuring he is on the grid every single week, collecting points, learning the rhythms of the season, and battling for hardware.
The Evolution of a Front-Runner
Let’s be honest: The jump from the Craftsman Truck Series to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is a canyon, not a crack. We’ve seen plenty of hotshots burn bright in trucks only to fade when they hit the higher horsepower and stiffer competition of the Saturdays series.
But Caruth has shown he’s built differently. Since making his debut in 2022, he’s logged 22 starts across three different organizations. He hasn’t had the luxury of staying in one seat for long, yet he’s managed to adapt. His time with Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series was a revelation.
Two victories and a deep postseason run proved he possesses the raw speed to win. Now, the question is about consistency.Can he take that raw speed and refine it against the likes of seasoned veterans who have been running these tracks for a decade? Can he manage his tires over a long run at Darlington? Can he keep his cool in the draft at Talladega when three lanes are pushing and shoving at 190 mph?
Looking Ahead to 2026
The No. 32 entry will operate as a multi-driver program again in 2026, but for those 10 races with Caruth behind the wheel, it will be the focal point of the garage. For the fans who have followed his journey from iRacing simulators to the asphalt of America’s toughest speedways, this announcement is a validation.
It’s proof that hard work, combined with talent and the right opportunities, still pays off in NASCAR. As we look toward the 2026 season, keep your eyes on the No. 32. Caruth has the car, the schedule, and the hunger. The learning curve is over; it’s time to see how high he can climb.
