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Rajah Caruth Secures First Win of the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Season at Nashville Superspeedway

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200, Rajah Caruth emerged victorious, claiming his first win of the season. The 12th race of the season, which took place at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, May 30, saw Caruth drive the #71 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports to a well-deserved win. The event, which lasted one hour, 42 minutes, and 40 seconds, featured 32 entries and witnessed seven lead changes among four drivers, with four caution flags waved throughout the race.

Caruth’s winning moment came when he overtook season’s four-time winner Corey Heim on Lap 100, subsequently holding off the rest of the field to cross the finish line in first place. He led an impressive 61 of 150 laps, securing the checkered flag with a margin of 0.518 seconds ahead of Heim. This win marked Caruth’s first at Nashville and his second in the NASCAR Truck Series career.

The top five finishers included Corey Heim in second place, followed by Layne Riggs, Daniel Hemric, and Corey Day. Notable drivers, such as Kaden Honeycutt, Chandler Smith, and the defending Truck Series champion Ty Majeski, also made it to the top 10. Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who made his fourth start in the series this season, finished 15th in the 32-driver field.

The final results of the NASCAR 2025 Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway saw Rajah Caruth at the top, followed by Corey Heim, Layne Riggs, Daniel Hemric, and Corey Day. The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will continue with its 13th race of the season at the Michigan International Speedway on June 6, promising more thrilling action and competition among the teams and drivers.

This significant win for Caruth not only marks a milestone in his career but also sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the NASCAR Truck Series. As the series moves forward, fans can expect to see more intense racing, unexpected turns, and the emergence of new talent. With its rich history and dynamic nature, the world of NASCAR continues to captivate audiences worldwide, offering something for every racing enthusiast.