Behind the Wheel: NASCAR with Rajah Caruth

Behind the Wheel: NASCAR with Rajah Caruth

From Naked Sports with Cari Champion by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

May 13, 2026 · 56 min · Season 5 · Episode 20

About this episode

Cari Champion discusses NASCAR with driver Rajah Caruth, exploring his journey into racing and the challenges faced in the sport.

This episode starts with the host recapping a Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun game and raving about the in-arena experience, especially Ellie the mascot, before sharing thoughts on the WNBA’s 30th season and how the Caitlin Clark “Cinderella shoe…is now off,” as fans see more of her on-court personality and the league’s competitiveness rises with limited roster spots.  Then we meet NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth, who clears up the constant “Are you related to the other one?” question and explains how he got into racing through iRacing when money and access were real barriers. He breaks down why “racing is… the toughest barrier of entry” financially, how his first setup was “my school laptop and an $80 wheel,” and why it’s “not… plug and play” but a real entry point if you do the work.  Listeners will walk away with a fresh, practical look at how mentorship, resourcefulness, and consistency can open doors in a sport with only “36 seats” at the top. Connect   @CariChampion @RajahCaruth_ Subscribe   Cari Champion's YOUTUBE Channel   See…

People in this episode

Host: Cari Champion

Guest: Rajah Caruth

Topics covered

  • NASCAR
  • WNBA
  • mentorship
  • racing
  • sports barriers
  • iRacing

Keywords

  • NASCAR
  • Rajah Caruth
  • WNBA
  • iRacing
  • mentorship
  • sports barriers
  • Caitlin Clark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WNBA, Liberty, Connecticut Sun

Products: iRacing, Caitlin Clark “Cinderella shoe”

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