Racing toward success: Rajah Caruth graduates from WSSU Motorsports Program

Winston-Salem State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Rajah Caruth, a standout graduate of its renowned motorsports management program and a rising NASCAR driver. Caruth waved the checkered flag on his academic journey during WSSU’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, joining nearly 600 other graduates on Dec. 13 at the Lawrence J. Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Caruth began his academic journey at WSSU in 2020, drawn by the university’s unique bachelor of science degree in motorsports management. WSSU is the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation and the only public university in North Carolina to offer the program. When he enrolled, Caruth was also taking his first steps in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Four years later, his achievements have made history. Caruth is now the third Black driver to win a national series race. He was named a Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award recipient and most recently, he was voted Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – all while maintaining his status as a full-time student. Caruth’s success not only elevated his own career but has also shone a spotlight on WSSU’s motorsports program, introducing a broader audience to the industry. For...