DENVER, N.C. – Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will begin her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series professional career with a lot of power under the hood and all over her Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro.
With new crew chief Jim Yates calling the shots, Caruso will start the NHRA Winternationals and Arizona Nationals with California-based Powerbuilt Tools as her primary sponsor.
“I am excited to get my rookie year of Pro Stock started and I really appreciate Powerbuilt Tools coming on board for my first two races as a primary sponsor,” said Caruso. “Powerbuilt Tools will be an associate sponsor the rest of the season. I have a lot of confidence in my racecar knowing it will be put together and serviced between rounds with their tools.”
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., Powerbuilt Tools is a high quality, innovative and durable tool brand that has been in business for 40 years.
“Powerbuilt is proud is be associated with Camrie on her professional debut in Pro Stock,” said Greg Livingston, Powerbuilt CEO. “Most people probably don’t know that the catalyst that brought us together happened in the early days of Covid 2020. Powerbuilt’s weekly appearances on Quarantine with the Caruso’s Facebook show introduced us to the family and their loyal fans and friends. Since then, we’ve developed a strong bond with the Caruso Racing family and look forward to seeing Camrie and Marc make a big splash in the NHRA Camping World Pro Stock division. Good luck Camrie.”
The 23-year-old Pro Stock rookie is the daughter of former Pro Modified racer Marc Caruso and granddaughter of Joe Caruso, who raced in Super Gas, Top Sportsman and Pro Mod.
“We made some good runs in Florida and this Powerbuilt Tool Camaro will be ready for the Winternationals,” said Caruso. “My crew chief Jim Yates has been amazing, and I was getting more confident with every pass. This is one of the toughest categories in drag racing, but I am ready for the challenge.”