I cant say there was something big that didnt work out because Im very, very happy with where Im at, Ben Rhodes, the 2021 Trucks champion, says of his team, ThorSport. [2] [2] Overall, Rhodes had 2 wins, 8 top five finishes, 16 top ten finishes, 19 lead lap finishes, an average finish of 9.3, and no DNF's. Mark Bowden, best-selling author and national correspondent for The Atlantic, moderates.. I saw something I was doing I was investing way too much time and energy into a battle with somebody on the track. Youll never hear from me. Thats very true. (Rhodes lives in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.) So Im not running into other racers. (Laughs) Or, Oh man, Im sorry I got a real bad case of diarrhea. (Laughs harder). I found it very pure, the way that its one on one. You wont catch us wearing stripes. And that goes with people, too. [23], The 2021 season began with Rhodes winning the first race at Daytona International Speedway after passing leader Cory Roper as they approached the finish. Instagram, I like looking at pictures. I was done racing and I retired. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, driving the No. Started on the pole once and the outside pole two additional times. But theres no guarantee those moves would be better. Id be willing to move or whatever we had to do to make that happen. Earned one Sunoco Rookie of the Race award (Iowa). Kaz Grala, 5. But where would I be? We pick, Fresh on the scene here at @daytona! I wish I knew that (earlier), because we werent big on baths initially you know, nervous with our first child and getting around water and the nerves of trying to put them into the seat. So f, We had a fast @kubotausa #F150 today at @txmotorsp, We met a lot of really awesome people today at the, We coasted across the finish line 10th today after, Thanks for the hookup @ahbeefbrand! When you think about NASCAR five years from now, what are you the most optimistic about and what worries you the most? I dont have the skill of ending conversations. Ben and Ann have two children. Louisville, KY 40214, Please send a self addressed stamped envelope to: What do you do to make yourself feel better when youre having a crappy day? All of us have them and, if you have just one, youre probably lucky. Raced to a sixth-place finish in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway (VA) in April. Earned three top-five finishes in 5 UARA-STARS Late Model Stock starts. Im very happy with where Im at in my life. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. The memo also refers, briefly to Ann Norris, mentioning that she is Rhodes wife and implying that her position, as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for legislative affairs in the State Department, may benefit Rhodes. Not at a race shop with the championship to my name. Earned first-career NCWTS victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 30. 88 Chevrolet Camaro with Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kasey Kahne. 1. I learned that I was always a lot more angry when I let people take advantage of me, and I was angry with myself. Everybody knows he has his sealcoating and paving business. Ben Rhodes's Tweets. And we hadnt really announced anything yet, but we have a baby on the way now, which is exciting. What is the single most important skill a race-car driver can possess? Im not saying I live that out every day. Rhodes, irate with Poole after the race, twice tried to physically confront Poole before being pulled away. Ben Rhodes after his 2018 win at Kentucky Speedway. Thats fairly common though. ABOUT BEN Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. I try to keep it to myself. So what do I know? In March 2019, Rhodes participated in the Michelin Pilot Challenge sports car race at Sebring International Raceway, driving a Ford for Multimatic Motorsports alongside ThorSport Racing teammates Matt Crafton, Grant Enfinger, and Myatt Snider. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. Or is it kind of like youve got a one-truck team and youve already got the body shop, youve got all the resources to make one truck. This all looks like a game from afar, but they are human beings who are in these jobs and it can take a real toll., Ann Norris, Ben Rhodes Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Replies. Rhodes was available due to the Truck Series having an off weekend that weekend. Career best finish of 2ndat Gateway Motorsports Park. I dont think Id be willing to change a whole lot to run one more. Rhodes would also make his ARCA Racing Series debut at his home track Kentucky Speedway, starting fifth but finishing 27th after a crash. Maybe Im being hard on myself. Its not like a normal sport where it doesnt cost that much to to do this. If I could Flintstone it from the passenger seat, I totally would. Nov 6, 2021 703 Dislike Share NASCAR on FOX 135K subscribers After winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship, Ben Rhodes had a hilarious post-race press conference. "Ben" Rhodes (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. The r, Rolling through tech here at @itsbristolbaby! Rhodes and Johnny Sauter were in contention for the win at Kansas but both crashed on the final lap, allowing William Byron to secure the first win of his career. Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Rhodes blamed Eckes driving him into the wall for retaliation against him, and blamed Chandler Smith for the wreck with Bilicki; Rhodes later exchanged words and had a shoving match with Eckes after the race. He is the 2021 Truck Series champion. I was just ranting to my wife (Caitlynn) about this because its like one of my biggest pet peeves. Went on to win the next night at Hickory Motor Speedway (TN). In mid-March 2014, it was announced Rhodes would make his Camping World Truck Series debut at Martinsville in the Kroger 250 for TSM, and drive in three additional Truck series races that season. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. NASCAR Craftsman Truck fastest laps with points standing positions, percentage and total fastest laps: . 2007 WKA Karting Family of the Year award winner. Earned two Coca-Cola Move of the Race awards (Iowa and Greenville). In May, the New Yorker reported that a group of Israeli Operatives was collecting information about former Obama officials, in an effort to discredit them. How do you feel about people reclining their seats on airplanes? NASCAR Craftsman Truck Laps Led Leaders. But I really do a good part of staying incognito. And Im not slow to get out of my seat. 77 for Spire Motorsports. [4] Rhodes would also make his ARCA Racing Series debut at his home track Kentucky Speedway, starting fifth but finishing 27th after a crash. Im no longer going to Sullivan University and doing all that. But I do think I have enough wisdom to say, Hey, gratitude is good. On September 15, Rhodes secured a spot in the 2017 Truck Series playoffs. We will update Ben Rhodes's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Made Late Model debut at Hickory Motor Speedway (NC) in July, finishing seventh. But if I get wrecked, I feel like its justified: Hey, you just dumped me for the win. I know I would be angry enough to want to fight, but I know that its a really dumb thing to do. So I probably would be doing HVAC right now. (That was a) phenomenal experience. He had a tumultuous race at the SpeedyCash.com 400 in October, when contact from Rhodes caused Todd Gilliland, Christian Eckes and Josh Bilicki to retire from the race in three separate incidents. And well be like, Yeah, its our baby. Im really optimistic about that. Rhodes started the season with a 7th-place finish at Daytona. [26] Rhodes finished second at Phoenix and second in the standings.[27]. On pit road after the race, Rhodes tried to drag Dippel from his truck before calling him a dirty driver. He currently competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for his seventh full-time season and for the longest tenured teamThorSport Racing. 18. Time cures all and time also heals. Or do you keep it to yourself? Selected in June by NASCAR to the NASCAR Next program. Its a big drafting track and people catch up to you really quickly. So theres something to be said about that. Ready to do business with @kubotausa and, LIBATIONS ARE GOOD! By Official Release. But maybe some of thats my childhood, the fact I regretted allowing people take advantage of me. Midwest Bandolero Bandits champion. The stoplight turns green and the person does not go. John Lewis. After winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship by finishing third in Friday night's season finale at Phoenix Raceway, Kentucky driver Ben Rhodes celebrated his first. We did a podcast conversation three years ago and I had asked you what your week was like. Earned three different poles for the season (Martinsville, Eldora, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park). I feel like thats kind of like making a deal with the devil. Led 99 laps and completed more laps than any other driver throughout the season. If I remember correctly, the original discussions were possibly running full-time with them in what would have been 2016. [5][6] After the 2012 season, Rhodes signed a deal with Turner Scott Motorsports to begin racing part-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2013. Youve grown together and youve had the same styles. Finished ninth in first-career start (Bristol Motor Speedway, TN). I just try to do something that I know is gonna make me happy. I value it all a lot more now. Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric also visited the historic Ryman with his family, including daughter Rhen. So what I immediately thought of right there was the Coliseum race and LA. Finished second three times this season with thirteen top 10s. June 1, 2021. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season came to an end on Friday, November 5, with one final battle in the desert. Whatever makes me happy, ba-boom! My wife wants to keep it, but I want to sell it because of problems with a natural spring on the property. 17. During their years working for the Obama administration, Ann and Ben lived in an unpretentious neighborhood in Washington, DC. Andwas it your idea to start that or your whole family got together? I had so much fun with that. A long time ago, I went from the K&N Series to working with JR Motorsports. I wasnt managing the pace properly and managing the distance to the leader properly. Ben Rhodes Becomes Best Version of Himself with Rich Lushes The 24-year-old claimed the Truck Series championship in his sixth season NASCAR Matt Weaver on Nov 7, 2021 | Top They're calling him 'Bud Rhodes' after Friday night. So just be patient and try to call family or some friends to talk about it. Well figure something out. Ben Rhodes's net worth 2022 Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thats turning away and focusing on something thats happy. Or if its like a text message where theyre sending something to me and I could just write back OK sometimes I dont do that. Finished ninth in 2008 Bandolero Nationals in Bandits division at the Speedrome (IN). And of course, that battle can always come back to haunt you later in the season. Its been a huge mental toll on me. Ben Rhodess income source is mostly from being a successful Driver. @nascaronfox photo, P2 for the race and P2 for the championship. My wife thinks the whole sport is barbaric. And then, hey, if he pushes me, then Ill push back and well see where it goes. Finished third in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway (VA) behind NASCAR regulars Kyle Busch and David Ragan (best two-year average of any driver from 2012 2013). Finished second in 2013 Most Popular Driver voting. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford F-150 Bristol Race Information Started: 7th Stage 1: 18th Stage 2: 11th Finished: 19th Laps: 150/150 Laps Led: 0 Status: Running Driver Points: 3rd Owner Points: 3rd Martinsville Speedway Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. So maybe thats a bad way to say it. 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Maybe if your wife grew up in that house, then there could be a lot of value in that. Earned one official pole at Pocono International Speedway, setting a new track record. Won the 2014 NKNPSE Championship (clinched one race prior to end of season). (Chris Graythen / Getty Images). Chase Purdy: 11: 2.50: 12: 8. He is from United States. Ill be on a call with one person for at least an hour. But I know thats false because I remember the first time I met Jeff Gordon, who was my favorite driver growing up. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Ill still come and see you guys every once in a while. They cut the seat rails out of the trucks. From there, she went on to work for the State Department, first in the departments office of global womens issues, and then in the State Departments Bureau of Legislative Affairs. So last week, before heading to Vegas, I was hauling asphalt. Ben Rhodes: 3: 4.60: 22: 7. Its tough to picture you being like, I cant even talk.. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Matt DiBenedetto: 9: 2.30: 11: . The biggest thing Ive found is time. 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Whether that means moving to Charlotte, Im open to a lot of stuff. . Earned first-career NKNPSE victory at Greenville Pickens Speedway (SC) on March 22nd. But I am terrible at that. 2022 Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After six. Jeff Gluck has been traveling on the NASCAR beat since 2007, with stops along the way at USA Today, SB Nation, NASCAR Scene magazine and a Patreon-funded site, JeffGluck.com.
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