Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9 or 10-inch tube pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, and oil.
With an electric mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time.Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.