The pathway from Rookie of the Year to seasoned veteran is clearly defined. 

And for Pro Stock driver Camrie Caruso, she did her best to walk that trail with as much swagger as a sophomore driver could do. Two significant wins in her second season proved she's well on making her name known for seasons to come. 

Not only did Caruso win her first national event victory in March at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, she followed the feat with an even more prestigious victory at the NHRA's All-Star Callout event at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals a couple of months later. She earned a spot in the Countdown to the Championship, finishing ninth in the regular season points standings.

If one thing the last two seasons have taught the third-generation drag racer is to concentrate on her race and not be easily distracted. 

"Not letting things bother me like starting line games is the biggest lesson I learned," Camrie said. "I have a lot more confidence and I feel like I can race with anyone. This is a tough class and you have to be on your game every run. I think just understanding how the class works was a big deal this year. In my rookie year I didn't know what to expect and this year was so much better."

Caruso ran as one of the drivers on the rebranded KB Titan Pro Stock team, formed when Ken Black Racing merged with Titan Motorsports ahead of the 2023 season. Instead of being the lone car in the Titan program, she was joined by a multitude of drivers headlined by the class' winningest driver Greg Anderson. 

"It's kind of cool to have teammates because you can bounce ideas off them and talk about track conditions," Caruso added. "We have a great mix of drivers with a lot of experience and great attitudes. It's very helpful and resourceful, especially for a young driver like me."

Next season promises even more learning attributes as Caruso has already inked a deal with Tequila Comisario as her full-season major sponsor. 

As one of three female drivers expected to compete in NHRA Pro Stock for the full 2024 season, Caruso understands the important role she holds. 

"Luckily, I have a ton of family support and I have been building relationships with companies throughout my career. I get to talk with a lot of young fans and young drivers, boys and girls, about how to move up to the professional level," Caruso said. "I try and tell them to be positive and just keep working hard. When I am at the track I try and stay focused on the racing but also the business side of things. We added a lot of sponsors because I reached out through social media and showed businesses how we could help them grow their businesses through the NHRA."

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