Rajah Caruth to Replace William Byron at Talladega, Debuts New Paint Scheme

Rajah Caruth's back-and-forth between teams has been a key storyline in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Despite the changes, Caruth has remained competitive, holding 12th place in the standings. This weekend at Talladega, Caruth returns to the No. 88 Chevrolet. Meanwhile, William Byron's No. 24 car will sport a new Phorm Energy paint scheme, highlighting the partnership between Phorm Energy and Hendrick Motorsports.

Tyler Ankrum will debut in the No. 32 Chevrolet, adding another layer to the weekend's driver lineup changes. The No. 88 car has been shared by multiple drivers, with Hendrick Motorsports Cup Series drivers splitting 10 races. This strategy allows Caruth to maintain full-time status and playoff eligibility.

Caruth is set to drive the No. 88 full time to finish out the season, giving him a shot at the playoffs.

Rajah Caruth is the primary driver for the No. 88 in select races, with Hendrick Cup drivers filling the remaining races.

The new 'Screamin’ Freedom' paint scheme highlights Phorm Energy's sponsorship and partnership with Hendrick Motorsports and Byron.

Caruth is scheduled to drive the No. 88 Chevrolet in the final 11 races of the season, including the entire postseason.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series sees Rajah Caruth back in the No. 88, William Byron with a new Phorm Energy scheme, and Tyler Ankrum making his series debut. Caruth's playoff hopes hinge on his performance in the No. 88, while the shared rides add intrigue to the season.

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