NASCAR Has Officially announce departing Josh Berry from NASCAR today and Reason Why………
As we transition from Black History Month into March, it’s crucial to reflect on the legacy of diversity (or lack thereof) in NASCAR, a sport deeply rooted in tradition. Historically, NASCAR’s driver roster has been predominantly non-diverse, with only a few trailblazers like Wendell Scott in the ’60s and Willy T. Ribbs, who drove for Jack Roush’s Roush Protofab team in the Trans-Am Series, breaking the mold. Ribbs was vocal about NASCAR’s diversity program or lack thereof, calling it a “scam,” and pointing out the glaring absence of an outreach program to interest minority kids in racing.
Attempts to follow in Scott’s footsteps by drivers like Willy T. Ribbs and Bill Lester were often solitary successes. The sport didn’t witness another Black driver consistently competing at the Cup Series level until the advent of Bubba Wallace. Wallace’s success has sparked inspiration among a new generation of drivers from diverse backgrounds, one of whom is the young and talented Rajah Caruth.
At just 22, Caruth has swiftly made waves in the racing world. What makes his journey special? His expertise in sim racing and his unwavering resolve to make a mark in a sport where opportunities for minority drivers have traditionally been scarce. As Caruth revisits Las Vegas, a year after a significant milestone, he reflects on his victory with a blend of unexpected emotions.
