Camrie Caruso

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  Camrie Caruso is a pioneering NHRA Pro Stock drag racer who made history as the second female driver to win the Auto Club Road to the Future Award (NHRA’s Rookie of the Year) in the Pro Stock category.

  EARLY YEARS

  Born in New York, Camrie grew up immersed in automotive culture thanks to her family’s deep ties to motorsports and their business, Caruso Automotive. Under the guidance of her father, Del Caruso, a former drag racer and mechanic, she developed a hands-on understanding of cars from an incredibly young age—even sitting on his lap as he worked on engines before she could walk[1].

  EARLY SUCCESS

  By age six, Camrie was racing her first go-kart built by her father. Her talent quickly emerged at age eight when she won her first championship in the Capital District Karting Series, competing against older peers[2]. This early victory cemented her confidence and set the foundation for her racing career, as she progressed through quarter-midgets and competitive karting before advancing to more powerful vehicles.

  NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2019: Won the NHRA Division 2 Top Alcohol Dragster Championship and secured her first national event victory in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta (May 5, 2019)[3].
  • 2022: Made her NHRA Pro Stock debut, qualified No. 1 at her fourth career race in Houston, reached the final round, and became a finalist for the NHRA Rookie of the Year award[4].
  • 2023: Reached her first NHRA Pro Stock national event final round at the Arizona Nationals in Phoenix (February 26, 2023)[5].
  • 2024: Earned her first NHRA Pro Stock victory at the Gatornationals in Gainesville (March 24, 2024)[6].

  REPUTATION

  Caruso has quickly established herself as a competitive force in the highly technical Pro Stock category. Her rapid adaptation to Pro Stock competition—qualifying No. 1 at just her fourth career race and reaching the finals—demonstrated both her natural talent and technical understanding. Racing for her family-owned team initially before joining KB Titan Racing, she’s recognized for her quick reaction times and methodical approach to one of drag racing’s most challenging disciplines.

  FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

  Looking beyond 2024, Camrie aims to secure a Pro Stock World Championship while expanding her influence in motorsports through advocacy for greater diversity. She plans to focus on mentoring young racers, particularly women, through initiatives tied to her sponsors including Powerbuilt Tools and Thank A Veteran Today. “I want to help build a pipeline for the next generation while chasing wins,” she has stated about her long-term vision[7].

  References:

  National Speedway Directory, “Camrie Caruso: From Karting to Pro Stocks,” 2022
  Speed Sport News, “Young Guns: Camrie Caruso’s Rise,” 2018
  NHRA.com
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  NHRA.com interview, 2023