We are rolling off 3rd, Rolling off from the ninth position tonight at @lv, Im ready for Vegas after last nights rain sh, Raceday at @daytona! Just good people around you seems to help me the most. And walk-in units and big chillers. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, who drives for ThorSport Racing. Powered by. (Chris Graythen / Getty Images). Rhodes began his career in 2004 when he was seven years old, starting in kart racing, winning several champion titles before moving to Bandoleros in 2008, and Legends cars in 2010, then moving up to late model stock cars beginning in 2011. Earned fourth-career NCWTS Victory at Daytona International Speedway at the season opener on February 12th. If I could rephrase Rosss question to run a whole bunch of races and ThorSport being my P1 and they give me the opportunity to do it, then yeah. So what I immediately thought of right there was the Coliseum race and LA. 99 FarmPaint.com Ford F-150 COTA Race Information Started: 13th Stage 1: 9th Stage 2: 9th Finished: 10th Laps: 42/42 Laps Led: 0 Status: Running Driver Points: 3rd Owner Points: 3rd WHAT HAPPENED LATE IN THE RACE? He currently competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for his seventh full-time season and for the longest tenured teamThorSport Racing. Led 203 laps and completed 91.7% of all laps in 23 races. On September 15, Rhodes secured a spot in the 2017 Truck Series playoffs. Ben Rhodes - No. 136 Outer Loop In December 2014, it was announced that Rhodes would move up to NASCAR's second-tier national series the Xfinity Series (formerly Busch and Nationwide) with JR Motorsports for 10 races in the 2015 season, sharing the No. [2] Before moving up to the Truck Series, Rhodes competed full-time in what is now the ARCA Menards Series East, where he drove for Turner Scott Motorsports and won the 2014 series championship. Each week, I ask a driver to give me a question for the next person. What is an app on your phone that you love using and think other people should know about? Thus began the most memorable post . Career best finish of 2ndat Gateway Motorsports Park. What movie do you think youve seen the most times over the last year? Usually when I go out, Im not having fully-branded-Hello-Im-Ben-Rhodes gear on. Earned two Coca-Cola Move of the Race awards (Iowa and Greenville). Poor Ben.. Im just grateful to be where Im at because its been a hell of a journey. I just realize that, Hey, time will cure the mistakes and dont do anything rash or unreasonable right now. Ive done that in the past and its not good. My whole mood changed, I was looking elsewhere and I was done. Earned first-career NCWTS pole April 2nd at Martinsville Speedway. (Laughs) Or, Oh man, Im sorry I got a real bad case of diarrhea. (Laughs harder). I get recognized every once in a while. So do you accept the offer to go back and start over, or do you stay in the present? Earned three different poles for the season (Martinsville, Eldora, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park). 2011 F.A.S.T. Itd be a better learning opportunity than just going out there and doing it yourself and trying to learn the hard way; you can learn with all these people who have been doing it for 32 years on multiple different facets of the business.. So I was hauling asphalt last weekend since I have my CDL. Two 2011 Winter Championships in Young Lions division: Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) Winter Heat Series champion and Auburndale Speedway (FL) Winter Nationals champion. Won 43 races in 2011, more than any other racers (over 1200 drivers internationally). Im a race-car driver and I love being in the race car, whatever it is. 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. Ahh. Does the driver know that youre getting anxious about their driving? NASCAR suspends Josh Williams one race: Did they get it right? 9. Who is a person you would be starstruck by when meeting them? Some people like to eat food maybe more than others. I would love to run more than just 23 races in the Truck Series. He is the 2021 Truck Series champion. And thats your high school sweetheart, right? (Laughs) My wife is the one who pulls me out of the slump, typically. Yeah, I guess that goes back to that old soul thing. And then, hey, if he pushes me, then Ill push back and well see where it goes. It seems like people are getting more rude to one another. It makes me appreciate my wife way more, makes me appreciate what my own parents did for me. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Laps Led Leaders. Every week its on Tuesdays, but I dont go every week. And were all gonna die one day.. Rhodes and his ThorSport Racing crew each earned $25,000 bonuses from Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis. Away from it all, Ben enjoys working on his 1971 VW Beetle, aviation, movies, video games, sporting clays/range time, and boxing. I was done racing and I retired. (Laughs). So as long as Ive got some good people around me and I have my head on straight for the night, I dont think Ill do it. And as soon as you get off the plane, theyre standing in the jet bridge not to collect baggage or anything theyre just standing there waiting for somebody else or theyre confused and theyre looking at their phone trying to figure out where they need to go. But from the outside looking in, the Truck Series is as strong as ever or is as strong as it has been in the last decade at least. I look at it this way: Lets say Im sitting there trying to work the GPS or something, right? But I might have a rash judgment and may want to go try to fight. I fail on that constantly. So if that is eating a certain food or whatever maybe thats bad. So Im very curious to see what his expectations are. He is the 2021 Truck Series champion. So I dont know if I would take that offer. The wrong thing to him would be to get up in the mornings and go play a video game or not focus on making myself better. This person says: My mother-in-law passed away in November, and we inherited her house in Kentucky. Im pretty well isolated in my community. Well just kind of show up to the racetrack with a baby one day and people will ask if its ours or not. I have regrets from when I was younger when I got bullied a little bit in school and I regretted not standing up for myself for those times. So what do I know? 1. I wasnt managing the pace properly and managing the distance to the leader properly. Its not like, Oh, darn, I wish this panned out for me. On October 20, Rhodes announced that he had left JRM, intending to run a full-time Xfinity schedule in 2016. I signed with ThorSport in December 2015, so my reality has been ThorSport and I have not turned my eyes outward from within the company. Ben Rhodes is recognized as the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion at the awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. Selected in June by NASCAR to the NASCAR Next program. Finished within top 13 four out of 10 starts. 4. You seem so personable and outgoing, though. Earned first-career Late Model Stock win in August at Kingsport Speedway (TN). On pit road after the race, Rhodes tried to drag Dippel from his truck before calling him a dirty driver. Rhodes would move full-time in the K&N East Series for 2014, with former driver Mark McFarland as his crew chief. Since leaving their jobs in the government, they have had another child. You have to pick one. Lets say youre at a stoplight and youre behind one car. But if I can vegetate and check out on my phone, excellent. My dad would always tell me to do the right thing. Like youre obviously right I should be going, I should put this down. Plus, they didnt pay for it if they inherited it. And well be like, Yeah, its our baby. Finished second in the inaugural UNOH Battle at the Beach at Daytona International Speedway (FL) in February (won his first Late Model Stock heat race at the event and started on pole). And then completely out of the blue, I get a call back. Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. Thats five to six hours depending on traffic. He enjoys that and it makes me happy, too. But I probably tweet the least. Heres his question for you: Youve run one Cup race. . Theres definitely more than one for me. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) Ben Rhodes opened the NASCAR season with back-to-back wins and closed it Friday night by winning . Lets get your seats back in and well find the sponsorship from somewhere.. 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. I thought it was a win for sure. 18. Qualified second in Dwight Huffman Memorial event at Hickory Motor Speedway in just his fifth Late Model start. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 1. I have learned that the bad days at the racetrack are so much better than having a real job. I have a bad habit of liking to fight, and its definitely bad. Its like the grass is always greener on the other side. [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. I would go from the plant here and I would hop out and do what I can on the job. What advice would you give someone who is having a hard time getting over a mistake theyve made? Discover Ben Rhodes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Youve grown together and youve had the same styles. Its something I really had to put energy into. 0:36. Started on the pole once and the outside pole two additional times. [10][4][11] Rhodes had the fastest time in the first practice at Road America in August 2015 and he was awarded the pole position after qualifying rained out. Thats turning away and focusing on something thats happy. Im the biggest negative self-talker. But to just run one, that doesnt lead to anything, does it? 27 Tundra. We can bring puppy and baby. And its like, Whew. 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. Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Does that mean I dont have ambitions to do it? Ben Rhodes Retweeted. During their years working for the Obama administration, Ann and Ben lived in an unpretentious neighborhood in Washington, DC. Earned one official pole at Pocono International Speedway, setting a new track record. What does he think thats going to change in his personal life? Ive learned a lot from (Matt) Crafton as well. [12], On December 15, 2015, Rhodes joined ThorSport Racing to run full-time in the Truck Series in 2016, driving the No. 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. 17. I drive a lot, living in Kentucky. But what would I be willing to change to run just one more Cup race? Earned three top-five finishes in 5 UARA-STARS Late Model Stock starts. Led 55 laps and completed 91.9% of all laps in 23 races. Im wearing stuff you probably wouldnt expect me to wear. But I listen to a ton of podcasts. Rhodes, irate with Poole after the race, twice tried to physically confront Poole before being pulled away. ABOUT BEN RHODES Born: February 21, 1997 Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Favorite Track: Martinsville Speedway Race Wins: 6 Poles: 5 (Official) Laps Lead: 1106 (NASCAR Truck Series) Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. 99 Campers Inn RV Ford F-150 Martinsville Race Information Started: 3rd Stage 1: 6th Stage 2: 7th Finished: 6th Laps: 124/124 Laps Led: 0 Status: Running Driver Points: 3rd Owner Points: 4th Kansas Speedway Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. So last week, before heading to Vegas, I was hauling asphalt. He currently competes in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series for his fifth full-time season and for the longest tenured teamThorSport Racing. Chase Purdy: 11: 2.50: 12: 8. Benjamin J. Rhodes[1] is an American professional stock car racing driver. Kyle Busch, driver of the Pedigree Toyota, wife Samantha and son Brexton pose for a photo on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at. I ask this because I had not a clue. I got all my certifications, but didnt really pursue it. She is married to Ben Rhodes. And I was taken advantage of, usually the first or second year until I would establish myself a little bit or start forcing my way around on the track more. I enjoy spending that time with my son. But where would I be? Louisville, Kentucky BenRhodes.com Born February 21 Joined August 2011. Their oldest is a girl, Ella, who was born in 2015. They seldom appear in pictures together or with their children. I just try to do something that I know is gonna make me happy. Im asking people an advice-column question that was submitted by readers. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. I dont know if we have enough facts or information to really make an informed decision. 12 Questions with Ben Rhodes (2022 edition) Jeff Gluck Mar 16, 2022 8 Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. 88 Chevrolet Camaro with Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kasey Kahne. Not at a race shop with the championship to my name. This happens every flight: We go to get off the plane and the people from the rows behind you get up and they start trying to push past you and they wont let you get out of your seat and get off the plane. Led 103 laps and completed more laps than any other driver at 99.5% completed in 23 races. Finished third in Legends Big Money 100 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a field filled with Pro division racers. But I was bouncing ideas off of my father and I was like, Hey, I think Im going to do this., We were looking at this equipment and a day or two passes and he calls me and says, Hey, you know, theres actually this local company for sale thats been around for like 32 years. 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. Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric also visited the historic Ryman with his family, including daughter Rhen. Ill be on a call with one person for at least an hour. Well, its funny. But once I saw how much he enjoyed it, its relaxing for me because I dont have to do anything. Ben Rhodes Retweeted. You wont catch us wearing stripes. Im really optimistic about that. Now its like instantaneous and it doesnt matter where youre at. Obviously, it didnt work out. 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. Or do you keep it to yourself? If Im looking for directions, I need to pull over and try to work the GPS. I get it. Rhodes was available due to the Truck Series having an off weekend that weekend. Rhodes came close to victory at Kansas when, after passing Kyle Busch late in the race, his engine expired with 10 laps to go. Usually when Im driving, I know who those people are who can talk and theyre very well gifted in gab. He missed the school's graduation ceremony on May 15 because he was in Iowa to prepare for his Xfinity Series debut the next day; the school's president traveled to the race to present Rhodes with his diploma during driver introductions. Finished 19th in points despite only competing in seven of 14 series events. Rhodes later said he was mad at Poole because he believed the lapped truck cost him a shot at a win and a berth in the NASCAR playoffs. If you wanted to maximize your gains, maybe live in the house for a couple of years if you wanted to fix it up. Ben Rhodes: 3: 4.60: 22: 7. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. What is your familys paving company called? As far as interrupting celebrations, probably not because that seems kind of trashy. But I am terrible at that. Made series debut in March at Martinsville Speedway (VA), finishing eighth. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. (Caitlynn) has been on me, like, Weve got to get like a travel trailer or something so I can go to these races and bring baby with us. The usual driver of that car, Justin Haley, a full-time Xfinity Series driver, was at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the race in that series that weekend. Im not running into anybody Ive worked with in the past. Dont get me wrong: I could make a whole lot of other moves. 99 Ford for ThorSport Racing. Voted by the fans as the 2014 NKNPSE Most Popular Driver. Dippel, in return, directed an expletive-laced tirade at Rhodes and called it "cool" that Rhodes would miss the playoffs, which Rhodes indeed did. Hey, I would consult with a CPA before you consult with Ben Rhodes here. Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Maybe I could be successful on some other avenue in my life and if I apply the same energy, Im sure I could find success. And when I started giving it back, I could leave the track and I didnt carry that anger with me. Ben Rhodes, 6. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. 6. Youre just like sitting there and theyre happy. Do you have a question I can ask him? Yeah. 3. We will update Ben Rhodes's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Rhodes won the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship with Turner Scott Motorsports. And now its a big part of your life after you had a baby last August. He is currently single. The Larson clan - Kyle, wife Katelyn, son Owen, and daughter Audrey - take a moment on Lower Broadway. Get y, Rolling off 3rd tonight at @martinsvilleswy! Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. /span>. Earned first-career UARA-STARS pole position at Kingsport Speedway (TN) in May. [13] Rhodes started the season with a 7th-place finish at Daytona. He also has previously competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and what is now the ARCA Menards Series. And that goes with people, too. Seven starts 2 top 5s, 5 top 10s, completed 94.6% of all laps. Rhodes would also make his ARCA Racing Series debut at his home track Kentucky Speedway, starting fifth but finishing 27th after a crash. Id rather meet people. So one to three weeks (per month) Im in Sandusky for multiple days. When you think about NASCAR five years from now, what are you the most optimistic about and what worries you the most? So if its a crappy day, I just make it worse. Its not like a normal sport where it doesnt cost that much to to do this. Go back and get more. Made Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway with Spire Motorsports on June 6th. When not at the racetrack, Ben can be found back in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky with family and friends or in Sandusky, Ohio with his team. [5] 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. Grant Enfinger, 3. . Rhodes scored five top five finishes in seven starts. Finished second in 2013 Most Popular Driver voting. 792 Following. , money, salary, income, and assets.
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