If there’s one car you want to think twice before bumping this O’Reilly Auto Parts season, it’s the #88 Chevy of JR Motorsports. Rajah Caruth has been on a roll with finishing two back-to-back top-10 finishes at Daytona and Atlanta. But more than the results, the noise around him right now is his sublime car control that he displayed at the EchoPark Speedway. Even Mark Martin couldn’t help but endorse the Dale Jr. prodigy.

Rajah Caruth’s control steals the show

Caruth showed great consistency at the Atlanta race, winning his first Stage 2 ever. But it didn’t come easy, as there were multiple instances where he could have crashed and ended his race. But somehow, whether he was sent to the wall or hit by other cars, he made some mind-blowing control moves to maintain that same pace seconds later as if nothing happened.

When asked about those saves, he laughed, saying, “I don’t know. I’ve been saying like which time?

“It’s been too frequently the last couple weeks. But I don’t know. The car’s got great grip, so just was keeping up with it.”

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Even Mark Martin couldn’t control and showered his praise for the 23-year-old.

“Today [Rajah Caruth] made a fan for life out of me,” Martin wrote on X. “Some of the most car control I’ve seen in all my years. I wonder if he listens to any Gucci Mane. If not I’ve got a playlist to share.”

If it was one epic save, then the adulation would be just as justified. However Caruth made multiple saves, avoided wrecks and avoided wrecking himself as well. He admitted that he would have loved to win but acknowledged that he was glad he gave the fans a show.

What was also impressive was that in the last six laps, he went from 18th to finish eighth. Now, Caruth is already second in the points leaderboard with his early performances.

And fans are showering all their love on him.

Fans are full of admiration for Caruth

“Very impressive run yesterday. I’ve been a fan of Rajah since he was in the 6 Arca car and his growth has been awesome to watch. What made me a fan initially was how he carried himself outside of the car. Now I’m a huge fan of the guy behind the wheel.”

This fan had clearly been noticing the 23-year-old right from his early days when he wasn’t so known, being satisfied of how far he’s come as a driver.

Another fan had a similar sentiment, “I’ve been a Rajah fan since ARCA. He is a great driver.”

Some people were also excited about his future prospects. They said, “He’s a good one. Really hope this year continues the way it’s started and he forces JRM or Hendrick to fully commit to him next year. He’s showing he deserves it.”

Few also observed, “Super humble kid too. He is going to go far Mark.”

Many were aching to see what he can do under the tutelage of Dale Earnhardt Jr and JR Motorsports. They said, “When he signed with JR MOTORSPORTS i thought this is the move for him. He’s got a real talent for racing and yes he needs to learn more. By the time Jr gets done with him he’s gonna be ready for Cup. He’s willing and talented. He just needs the seat time and some good coaching. Look for him in the future.”

Apparently, he is so good that even rival manufacturer fans have been taking notice. As per one fan’s confession, “Been following @rajahcaruth_ for a few years now and I instantaneously became a fan. As a @FordRacing guy wish we had him in our camp. The future is very bright for this kid.”

The general sentiment is that they believe Dale Earnhardt Jr can bring out the best in Caruth: “He is at the right place now to be able to show his talent.”

Finally, one fan made a bold prediction, saying, “This kid is going places. He’s already a better driver than most. I believe he will be a winner soon.”

All in all, Rajah Caruth is making quite a name for himself. This season, he is sharing his #88 car with the Hendrick Motorsports Cup drivers. Otherwise, he is also racing for Jordan Anderson Racing in the #32 car. He shares that with Anderson and Ross Chastain, who finished sixth in the race after controversially bumping Austin Hill on the final lap.

For now, Rajah Caruth has one more race in JR Motorsports machinery before taking over the Jordan Anderson car.