Connor Zilisch’s rapid ascent in NASCAR has led to big changes at JR Motorsports. In August 2025, Zilisch landed a full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing, taking over the No. 99 Chevrolet for 2026 and bumping Daniel Suárez. That leap from Xfinity promise to Cup contention left a gap at JRM, prompting Carson Kvapil to split the No. 1 car with Zilisch part-time, a flexible fix for a team eyeing emerging talent.

They’ve nailed the next piece: Rajah Caruth’s joining the fold.

JRM’s new No. 88 bet

Rajah Caruth’s racing story has been one of the most remarkable ascents in recent NASCAR memory, and it’s about to get another major boost. On October 21, 2025, JR Motorsports announced that the 23-year-old Washington, D.C. native will join the team for a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series s

See Full Page