Camrie Caruso Motorsports
CARUSO RACES TO QUARTERFINALS AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
BRISTOL, TN – After her dominant NHRA Pro Stock Allstar Callout victory in Chicago 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso was 
looking to put her Tequila Comisario Pro Stock Camaro back in the winner’s circle at the Thunder Valley Nationals. Through two days of qualifying Caruso powered her KB Titan Racing Chevrolet Camaro into race day as the No. 6 qualifier. Her Saturday qualifying runs put the third- generation driver in a strong position to get her second career win and second win in the 2023 NHRA season.
In the first round Caruso pulled up beside Bo Butner and his Johnson Horsepower Garage Chevrolet Camaro in a KB Titan Racing versus Elite Motorsports match-up. The last time Caruso raced Butner was the second round of the Arizona Nationals when Caruso picked up the win and raced to the Pro Stock title. Today Caruso chased down Butner just before half track and never trailed in the race as Butner shook the tires and had to click his power off. Her 6.653 second pass was consistent with her solid qualifying runs on Saturday.
“That was a big win in the first round,” said Caruso. “You always get amped up for the first round and when I saw that win light I was pretty excited. The last time I beat Bo was Arizona and we won that race. I can’t think my KB Titan Racing team for giving me such a great car. We really made some good runs on Saturday and that set us up for today.”
CARUSO RETURNS TO BRISTOL ON CHICAGO HIGH
MOORESVILLE, NC – Last year as a rookie Camrie Caruso raced professionally for the first time at Bristol Dragway looking to put tough 
memories of her father’s racing career at the famed facility in the past. As a third generation drag racer Caruso is following in her grandfather Papa Joe and father Marc’s tire marks. During her father’s last race at Bristol Dragway the Pro Mod driver suffered a broken back that put the brakes on his professional racing career. The elder Caruso is an active supporter at every race for his daughter, who will be campaigning the Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro at the Thunder Valley Nationals.
“I really didn’t have a great feeling about racing in Bristol last year because of my dad’s accident,” said Caruso. “I just tried to put those memories out of my head and try and make my own memories. We qualified pretty well and we went a couple rounds so that definitely has me more positive to return this year.”
Last year Caruso qualified No. 2 and raced to the quarterfinals after defeating Chris McGaha in the first round before dropping the second round race to Dallas Glenn. Now Caruso and Glenn are teammates at KB Titan Racing and they have combined this season to win four Pro Stock races and the NHRA Pro Stock Allstar Callout. Caruso tallied one of those wins and the victory two weeks ago at Route 66 Raceway in the first Pro Stock Allstar race.
FIRST CHICAGO RACE HAS HIGHS AND LOWS FOR CARUSO
CHICAGO – Racing outside the Windy City for the first time in her Pro Stock career 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year experienced a whirlwind 
of emotions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals. On Saturday Caruso won the inaugural NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout picking up the big check for $28,000 defeating Cristian Cuadra, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Aaron Stanfield. Her final qualifying pass of 6.524 seconds was quick enough for the win and moved the young driver up to the No. 5 qualifier position.
In the opening round Caruso matched up with newcomer Jerry Tucker looking to pick up her second NHRA national event win of the season. Caruso had lane choice and confidence heading into the opening session. Throughout the season she has been one of the quickest drivers off the starting line and her reputation has drawn out the best from her opponents or at least forced them to take chances on the starting line. Against Tucker, who posted a perfect .000 reaction time, Caruso came up on the losing end of a very close race. At the finish line Caruso’s 6.561 second pass was not enough to advance to the quarterfinals.
“We have a good car and we made good runs yesterday and today in the first round,” said Caruso. “They just got lucky with that triple zero reaction time. To do that in a Pro Stock car is so close to a red light. Good for him and good luck in the next round.”
CAMRIE CARUSO WINS FIRST NHRA PRO STOCK ALL-STAR CALLOUT
CHICAGO – In another statement that second year Pro Stock driver Camrie Caruso is a serious NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series 
world championship contender, the 25-year-old third generation driver won the first ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout today at Route 66 Raceway. As the No. 8 qualifier Caruso drove the Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro to victory over Cristian Cuadra, Troy Coughlin Jr. and Aaron Stanfield to take home the $28,000 top prize.
“Honestly, it was super awesome,” said Caruso, who this season has a race win and No. 1 qualifier. “I told the guys at the beginning of the year I want to win all the specialty races this year and as many races as possible. This Pro Stock All-Star Callout gave us another chance to bring home a trophy at a racetrack I’ve never been to before. This was a whole bunch of new experiences and first-time excitement for us this weekend. We managed to get it done. I’m excited and I couldn’t be more thankful.”
On Friday the top qualified drivers had the chance to call out their competitors, but Caruso was not selected and ultimately was paired with Cristian Cuadra in the first round. In previous races Caruso held a 4-1 record against the young driver from Mexico. In the first round the 2022 Rookie of the Year was first off the line and never trailed in the drag race. The run was not perfect as her Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro suffered some engine damage.
Caruso Will Keep Moving Right Direction with CR Towing during Chicago Race
MOORESVILLE, NC – Camrie Caruso, 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year, will return to racing action this weekend at the Gerber Collision & 
Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals with her new look Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro. The 210-mph, six-second race car will also sport the branding of new associate partner CR Towing, a family-owned Joliet business that has been serving the greater Chicago area since 1927.
“We could not be more excited to introduce everyone at CR Towing to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series,” said Caruso, who has steadily incorporated local businesses into her marketing program. “At every race we have been looking to partner with a local business to expose them to the NHRA fanbase and CR Towing was a perfect fit for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals. This is their first drag racing sponsorship, but they have done some things with dirt racing.”
Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso Looks to Double Up in Chicago Debut
MOORESVILLE, NC – Camrie Caruso packed a lot of success into her rookie season last year. The reigning NHRA rookie of the year took 
another huge step forward over the first five races of the 2023 season picking up her first Pro Stock win, her second No. 1 qualifier and qualifying for the first ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout this weekend during the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals. Caruso will have a new look for this race and the next ten this season as the team switches to the Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro. The combination of a specialty race and an NHRA national event will make for a busy weekend, but thankfully not a new experience for the young NHRA rising star.
“I am glad we raced in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge during the Winternationals because that was like a warm-up for this Pro Stock All-Star Callout,” said Caruso, who has never competed in a big money Pro Stock race before. “This Saturday race will be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to see who gets called out on Friday. If I get called out I will be ready to take on any of these drivers. I am glad I have three KB Titan Racing teammates in this race with me. This will be a jam-packed weekend for the fans for sure.”
Caruso has never competed at Route 66 Raceway so the wrap around stadium look will be a new visual for the second-year professional. Last year Caruso took on over a dozen new tracks as she cut her teeth in one of the most competitive classes while also figuring out facility and track layouts. As a new member of KB Titan Racing Caruso has more time to focus on her driving and sponsors.
Camrie Caruso Makes Switch to Tequila Comisario in Chicago
MOORESVILLE, NC – Beginning with the Gerber Collision and Glass NHRA Rt. 66 Nationals, May 19-21, Camrie Caruso will campaign a new look Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category. Caruso, the reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year, will race the Tequila Comisario Camaro for eleven races, an increase in races over the marketing relationship which began during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season. In addition to the primary sponsorship Caruso will also be making select appearances in advance of NHRA national events to promote Tequila Comisario and she has been added as brand ambassador with CW Spirits who handles online purchases for Tequila Comisario.
“I am super excited to be back in the Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro,” said Caruso, who won her first Pro Stock national event this season at the Arizona Nationals. “The Tequila Comisario team has been great to work with and we are thrilled to help them grow their brand. I am now an ambassador for CW Spirits so fans can get a discount code when they purchase online. There will be a lot of cool events off the track and some more announcements later in the season.”
Last season Caruso raced the Tequila Comisario Camaro during six NHRA national events including the Western Swing, Topeka, the U.S. Nationals and the first race of the Countdown in Reading. The expansion of the program shows the marketability of not just Caruso but the NHRA. In recognition of this successful program fans interested in buying Tequila Comisario can make their purchase through www.cwspirits.com and use the discount code “Caruso” to receive a 5% discount on their purchase. The program has also brought more eyeballs to Tequila Comisario through the strong NHRA television package that includes FOX and FS1.
CAMRIE CARUSO PROUD TO TAKE PART IN FIRST PRO STOCK ALL-STAR CALLOUT
MOORESVILLE, NC – Second year Pro Stock driver and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso is proud to be one of eight Pro 
Stock drivers set to compete in the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, May 20 as part of the NHRA’s return to Chicago at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Caruso who this season collected her first win at the Arizona Nationals and followed that up with a No. 1 qualifier and semifinal finish at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals is eager to test her skills against some of the best and brightest stars in Pro Stock.
Caruso clinched her spot driving the Big Jeff Audio Chevrolet Camaro at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, photo courtesy of SR Driven Media.
“You look at the talent of the drivers and the quality of the Pro Stock cars. I know this is going to be a great event for the fans and the class,” said Caruso, when she saw the official list of participants. “I know my dad was keeping up with my qualifying position all weekend in Charlotte since that was the last chance to earn points. It was cool to clinch racing the Big Jeff Audio Chevrolet Camaro since they are a new sponsor for our team. We will switch to Tequila Comisario as our primary sponsor starting in Chicago and I appreciate all the support we have received all season from Powerbuilt Tools, VP Racing and DENSO.”
CARUSO OUT EARLY AT CIRCLE K NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS
CONCORD, NC – Racing four-wide for the first time at her home track, zMax Dragway, 2022 Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso continued her development in the unique format. The third generation drag racer introduced new sponsor Big Jeff Audio to the NHRA community with an eye-catching car design. Through two days of qualifying Caruso showed she had a race car that could go rounds and capture her first four-wide win light. The young driver made four qualifying passes with her quickest pass of 6.561 seconds at 209.59 mph, quick enough to position her in the top half of the field at No. 7. She was placed in a first round quad with No. 2 qualifier and KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn, No. 10 qualifier Mason McGaha and No. 15 qualifier Fernando Cuadra Jr.
The Pro Stock category had to wait out a nearly three-and-a-half-hour rain delay before they could hit the track. Once Caruso’s Big Jeff Audio team rolled up to the starting line, she was eager to take on the competition. All four cars rolled into the pre-stage and then they all staged waiting for the tree to activate. Unfortunately, Caruso hit the gas before her tree fired, disqualifying her strong 6.590 second pass that was the third quickest of the session. Glenn made a clean pass followed by Cuadra to advance to the next round.
Professional Staffing Solutions Joins Caruso’s Charlotte Efforts this Weekend
MOORESVILLE, NC – A combination of existing sponsor relationships and a passion for supporting the North Carolina drag racing community led to NHRA rookie 
of the year Camrie Caruso adding Professional Staffing Solutions to her Big Jeff Audio Chevrolet Camaro livery for this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Tameka Jenkins, General Manager of Professional Staffing Solutions, wanted to try a different approach to find quality job candidates and help her existing clients reach a new audience and picking one of the rising stars in the NHRA was just the avenue she was looking for.
“The main reason I am involved in drag racing is because of my son CJ who races junior dragsters now but wants to eventually race professionally,” said Tameka Jenkins, General Manager Professional Staffing Solutions. “This is the only event in North Carolina, so we wanted to support that as well. We are aligned with Camrie already because we are both with Right Trailers, so we wanted to support her and start getting involved more in the sport besides just racing. We want to see what kind of feedback and awareness we can get for Professional Staffing Solutions and get a better understanding of the NHRA fan base. I could spend money on an Indeed search or try something unique to find people that support a sport that I am passionate about and so is my son CJ.”
