Try a week on us. Youll never hear from me. Im a really bad backseat driver. What does he think thats going to change in his personal life? (Laughs). Finished third in Legends Big Money 100 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a field filled with Pro division racers. What is the best way to get out of a conversation with someone who wont stop talking? Ben Rhodes is a NASCAR Champion and Feelin' Good. But I probably tweet the least. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Laps Led Leaders - thehour.com Lets say youre at a stoplight and youre behind one car. I didnt sign up for that. So its put everything in perspective. Driver in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for ThorSport Racing He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, driving the No. We can bring puppy and baby. And its like, Whew. Thats fairly common though. What advice would you give someone who is having a hard time getting over a mistake theyve made? Its been hard for a long time actually to get real partners (to sponsor vehicles), not through like a B2B play. Benjamin J. 2021 NASCAR Champion's Week in pictures - NBC Sports He's been hosting tweetups at NASCAR tracks around the country since 2009 and was named to SI's Twitter 100 (the top 100 Twitter accounts in sports) for five straight years. 99 FarmPaint.com Ford F-150 Atlanta Race Information Started: 3rd Stage 1: 8th Stage 2: 4th Finished: 5th Laps: 137/137 Laps Led: 3 Status: Running Driver Points: 4th Owner Points: 4th What were you thinking on the final restarts? So do you accept the offer to go back and start over, or do you stay in the present? [29], Rhodes graduated from Holy Cross High School in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, finishing with a 3.98 GPA despite missing classes due to his racing career. Dont get me wrong: I could make a whole lot of other moves. When youre a first-time parent, you go into it like, Well just see what happens. And you dont realize it flips your whole world upside down. 18. . After earning a several wins, in 2012 he signed with then-Sprint Cup Series driver Marcos Ambrose to begin racing Late Model cars in the UARA-STARS Series under the Marcos Ambrose Motorsports banner. 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. So thats probably helped me the most learning how to race properly around people and really knowing where to invest your time and energy on the racetrack. Its been a huge mental toll on me. I was just ranting to my wife (Caitlynn) about this because its like one of my biggest pet peeves. 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. Go back and get more. So I was hauling asphalt last weekend since I have my CDL. But at the same time, if its going to cause problems for you going forward, you just have to weigh those two. So typically I just keep talking and we dont get out of the conversation. Youre just beating the snot out of the other person. Squirrel! When somebody does you wrong which weve all been done wrong at some point in our lives its just choosing the harder right. @nascaronfox photo, P2 for the race and P2 for the championship. Like one to two is it that big of a jump? Yeah, you need somebody to be the bad guy and step in and be like, Oh, Im sorry. He is not dating anyone. Thus began the most memorable post . 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. Media. Voted third nationally in Speed51.coms 2012 Late Model Most Popular Driver contest. Made series debut in March at Iowa Speedway (IA), finishing seventh. Kaz Grala, 5. I dont have the skill of ending conversations. Rhodes won the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship with Turner Scott Motorsports. Well just kind of show up to the racetrack with a baby one day and people will ask if its ours or not. So its a whole new perspective, whole new reality shift for me and all in the best way. Terrible, terrible. NASCAR levies L1-level penalties against Nos. Discover Ben Rhodes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. That doesnt necessarily apply in real life. So maybe thats a bad way to say it. Won 43 races in 2011, more than any other racers (over 1200 drivers internationally). 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. Its not like the old days I hear about where people are calling you up and wanting to throw cash at your team because We want to be in NASCAR. Were competing against so many different types of media. Whats the play there? [25], In 2022, Rhodes finished second at Daytona. 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. The next interview is with AJ Allmendinger. Earned second-career victory at home track, Kentucky Speedway on July 12th. 1. And if this persons got a rhythm going on, well dang, they just exposed a huge weakness to you. The biggest thing Ive found is time. NASCAR suspends Josh Williams one race: Did they get it right? Grant Enfinger, 3. . But manners are nice sometimes. Id be willing to move or whatever we had to do to make that happen. Two 2011 Winter Championships in Young Lions division: Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) Winter Heat Series champion and Auburndale Speedway (FL) Winter Nationals champion. Ben Rhodes reacts to making the Championship 4 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series after surviving a crazy race at Martinsville Speedway. I was just angry in general. Earned first-career Late Model Stock win in August at Kingsport Speedway (TN). The stoplight turns green and the person does not go. Chase Purdy: 11: 2.50: 12: 8. I know some people and this would be an awesome opportunity for me and you to do it together. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. (Laughs) My wife is the one who pulls me out of the slump, typically. Im the biggest negative self-talker. 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. On September 30, Rhodes held off eventual champion Christopher Bell to win his first Truck race at the Las Vegas 350. Ill just retire now and just hang the hat up. 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). Holds the highest average starting and finishing position of all fulltime drivers in the NCWTS series for 2021. So I probably would be doing HVAC right now. Midwest Young Lions division champion. I use Spotify a lot. Thats why PR people are a must around me. 10. It makes me appreciate my wife way more, makes me appreciate what my own parents did for me. Midwest Bandolero Bandits champion. Won six Late Model Stock events across three tracks (Kingsport Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, and Greenville Pickens Speedway). The NASCAR champion has competed in numerous series and vehicles to climb the racing ladder. He's been hosting tweetups at NASCAR tracks around the country since 2009 and was named to SI's Twitter 100 (the top 100 Twitter accounts in sports) for five straight years. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the 2021 Truck Series champion who is in his eighth year driving for ThorSport Racing. When you think about NASCAR five years from now, what are you the most optimistic about and what worries you the most? Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, who drives for ThorSport Racing. The title sponsor of the Truck series posted $300,000 in season-long bonuses before the race. Id rather meet people. Ty Majeski, 4. Earned Toyota the manufacturer championship as well as their 200th win. 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. It blew my mind how fun that side of racing is. Norris worked as foreign policy adviser to California senator Barbara Boxer for nine years. Its hard to get good drivers sometimes; its hard to get people right now as it is. And then I immediately try to get back on the horse. Led 149 of 150 laps to win the Fall Brawl in October at Hickory Motor Speedway. [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. We didnt really feel like doing an announcement on Twitter or anything. Lets get to the old-school Truck Series where weve got like 30 races on the schedule. I begged Seth (Kramlich, NASCARs Truck Series director) and a few others last year, I know youve got friends in high places. How do you feel about people reclining their seats on airplanes? 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. But typically, Im pushing my feet through the floorboard trying to hit the gas or the brake. [2] Made Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway with Spire Motorsports on June 6th. Lets get your seats back in and well find the sponsorship from somewhere.. And we hadnt really announced anything yet, but we have a baby on the way now, which is exciting. Ive told NASCAR, Lets step that up a little bit. Why do you think you have the fighting gene or characteristic? But what would I be willing to change to run just one more Cup race? (Photo: Kevin Abele / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Now its like instantaneous and it doesnt matter where youre at. 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. Thats turning away and focusing on something thats happy. There could be some tax advantages. Away from it all, Ben enjoys working on his 1971 VW Beetle, aviation, movies, video games, sporting clays/range time, and boxing. And you might not even have been here a few years ago. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending. Ive learned a lot from (Matt) Crafton as well. Lets have a little respect in society. Rhodes, irate with Poole after the race, twice tried to physically confront Poole before being pulled away. Manners. 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. [28], Rhodes is the son of Lori and Joe Rhodes. November 6, 2021 Daniel McFadin. My wife and I will trade off who makes dinner at night versus who gives baby the bath. Its tough to picture you being like, I cant even talk.. Ben Rhodes 'humbled' by 2021 NASCAR Truck Series championship I was retired for like five days or a week. Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. But gosh, that seems to be like a more and more common occurrence. Some of it goes back to when I was younger. ET FOX Sports 1 Ben Rhodes - No. 6. And who would I be racing for? Now its Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and YouTube and targeted Google ads and TikTok influencers and reality TV and radio theres a lot we compete against. 1. This is a wild card question where Im mixing up for each person. Zane Smith, John Hunter Nemechek, Matt Crafton, and Ben Rhodes entered. 2009 F.A.S.T. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) I always like talking about parenting because its a big part of my life. , money, salary, income, and assets. Started on the pole one additional time at Gateway Motorsports Park. Since leaving their jobs in the government, they have had another child. [5], 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. And then completely out of the blue, I get a call back. Weve all done it. He is the 2021 Truck Series champion. Obtained best-career NCWTS finish of fifth at Phoenix International Raceway (AZ) in November. Rhodes missed the inaugural Truck Series Chase and finished 14th in series points. Not at all. Ben Rhodes reacts to making the Championship 4. It seems like people are getting more rude to one another. 24, 48 Cup Series . I still gotta get a little sleep every now and again. But maybe some of thats my childhood, the fact I regretted allowing people take advantage of me. (Laughs) Or, Oh man, Im sorry I got a real bad case of diarrhea. (Laughs harder). All of us have them and, if you have just one, youre probably lucky. A repeat win in 2019 with ThorSport was not to be, however, as the lapped truck of Brennan Poole made contact with Rhodes in the late stages of the race, causing tire problems and relegating Rhodes to a 19th-place finish. I had a lot of those moments and the big one that I officially retired. So I dont know if I would take that offer. ). 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. Earned career-best third amongst East drivers at Iowa Speedway (IA) in June in East-West combo. I learned that I was always a lot more angry when I let people take advantage of me, and I was angry with myself. Camping World Truck Series championship driver, Ben Rhodes, wife Caitlynn Rhodes and coowner of ThorSport Racing, Allison Thorson (L pose for photos. But if you make it doing this for the entire year, you never have to do it again for the rest of your life. Ben Rhodes passes Zane Smith late, wins Truck Series title 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. 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. So Im still a little bit troubled about the economics of it. NASCAR-Craftsman Truck Fastest Laps I would probably get nervous pretty quick, honestly. Ben Rhodes's Tweets. Its something I really had to put energy into. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. The New Yorker says that the Israeli plan, code named Black Cube, was deliberately targeting people who had been proponents of the Iran nuclear deal. And then, hey, if he pushes me, then Ill push back and well see where it goes. Thanks for the hospitality @ph. [26] Rhodes finished second at Phoenix and second in the standings.[27]. By Official Release. I dont think Id be willing to change a whole lot to run one more. 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. And I will call them up and my trip just goes by fast. We asked Ben about coming off cool as a cucumber in the car \u0026 W/ the media \u0026 about being a dad now to a two month old and how that has changed him in \u0026 out of the car.Where to buy General Tire https://bit.ly/3qTUCRV#speedfreaksGTFind Lucas Oil Products: https://lucasoil.com/Subscribe to the SpeedFreaks' Freak Nation videos here: http://bit.ly/36ZUB3s (make sure to hit the BELL icon to be notified of new videos) Listen to our national Sunday night radio show SpeedFreaks here LIVE at 7pmPT/10pmET: http://bit.ly/3aa1S2p SpeedFreaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeedFreaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialspeedfreaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedFreaks/ Web Site: http://www.speedfreaks.tv/ TikTk: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialspeedfreaksThe Freaks w/ Kenny \u0026 Crash Twitter: https://twitter.com/KennyAndCrash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyandcra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennyAndCrash/ [20], A repeat win in 2019 with ThorSport was not to be, however, as the lapped truck of Brennan Poole made contact with Rhodes in the late stages of the race, causing tire problems and relegating Rhodes to a 19th-place finish. We have a paving company in Kentucky. Does the driver know that youre getting anxious about their driving? Driveshaft just came right out of it Ben Rhodes - No. Im pretty content with where Im at. Ben Rhodes gives drunk press conference for the ages after winning 97 talking about this. I get recognized every once in a while. CONCORD, N.C. (June 1, 2021) - Spire Motorsports announced today that NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Championship contender Ben Rhodes will make his . (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Ben Rhodes - NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver: - ThorSport Racing [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. Went on a three-race pole streak (Daytona, Bristol, Greenville), as well as a four-race win streak (Iowa, Bowman Gray, Five Flags, Langley). This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Ben Rhodess income source is mostly from being a successful Driver. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for Ben Rhodes on ESPN.com. But theres no guarantee those moves would be better. So Im very curious to see what his expectations are. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. Its not like youre just not thinking; youre picking up on the subtle cues, just like you would at a race of what this persons going to do before they do it. Dippel, in return, directed an expletive-laced tirade at Rhodes and called it "cool" that Rhodes would miss the playoffs. Rhodes would also tie a series record set by Ricky Craven in 1991 by winning four consecutive races (Iowa, Bowman Gray, Five Flags, Langley Speedway) between May and June. But Im not trying to ignore them. And luckily, luckily, I got a phone call. Earned third-career NCWTS Victory at Darlington Raceway on September 6th. Larson celebrated with his wife, Katelyn, son, Owen, and daughter, Audrey. Norris went to college at UCLA, graduating in 2000 with a dual degree in International Relations and US Literature. Ben Rhodes. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the 2021 Truck Series champion who is in his eighth year driving for ThorSport Racing. Ann Norris is the former foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama. Youre not a big social media guy in general. Ready to do business with @kubotausa and, LIBATIONS ARE GOOD! . Ben Rhodes: NASCAR championship interview while drunk (Video) - Racing News The grass isnt always greener. Im very happy with where Im at in my life. Ben Rhodes on parenthood, honking, and what he'd do for another chance You can read more about that memo here. 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. ET FOX Ben Rhodes - No. [19] He finished the season eighth in points. Led 99 laps and completed more laps than any other driver throughout the season. On October 20, Rhodes announced that he had left JRM, intending to run a full-time Xfinity schedule in 2016. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? And thats something Im still working on. What do you do to make yourself feel better when youre having a crappy day? On pit road after the race, Rhodes tried to drag Dippel from his truck before calling him a dirty driver. 41 Toyota Tundra. Seven starts 2 top 5s, 5 top 10s, completed 94.6% of all laps. Rhodes graduated from Holy Cross High School in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, finishing with a 3.98 GPA despite missing classes due to his racing career. And then, obviously, I still go to Sandusky about every two weeks and I spend about three days in Sandusky. Ben Rhodes and his incredible championship presser - Facebook 18.3k Followers, 327 Following, 1,097 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ben Rhodes (@benrhodes) Theres definitely more than one for me. Its crazy to me, because it literally takes the center of your life. Selected to be in the NASCAR Next program for the second year. Rhodes capped off the 2021 season with his first title in. I try to keep it to myself. I totally get that. There was a lot of positivity and optimism coming from that, even for the old-school racers. Like youre obviously right I should be going, I should put this down. How often do you get recognized at the grocery store? I just try to do something that I know is gonna make me happy. 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. When Im home, Im paving. Hey, I would consult with a CPA before you consult with Ben Rhodes here. So Im not good at that. Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Completed 93.6% of laps in 10 races he entered. 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. He loves bath time; its like going to an amusement park for him. 41 truck, now a Ford F-150, with Troconis returning as crew chief. For 2018, Rhodes returned to the No. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. And his question is: What was the biggest watershed moment of your career where something happened, and if that thing had not happened, it would have been the end of your driving career? So myself, my dad, my parents and really my whole family is kind of involved. Ben Rhodes is recognized as the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion at the awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Andwas it your idea to start that or your whole family got together? Its not like a normal sport where it doesnt cost that much to to do this. Powered by. He enjoys that and it makes me happy, too. 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! Im really optimistic about that. What life lessons from a young age stick with you and affect your daily decisions as an adult? So I had a few of the coaches trying to teach me some of that stuff, too. Led 232 laps for the season with eight top 5s and thirteen top 10s. Ben Rhodes to Make NASCAR Cup Series Debut with Spire Motorsports So, how much is Ben Rhodes worth at the age of 26 years old? I just said, This has been hard enough. 2022 Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. All Rights Reserved. But Ive got seven text messages on my phone right now that I havent replied back to and I know theyre at least a day old. Enjoy where youre at, because its a journey. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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. If they told me tomorrow, It was a good run, I would just say, Thank you. I wasnt expecting to be here. 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. But I am terrible at that. His father is the president of Kentucky-based mechanical service contractor Alpha Energy Solutions which has sponsored Ben's racing efforts. 0:36. 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. AP. So Im optimistic about NASCARs ability to get back to the roots and run short tracks that appeal to old-school racers, but also the ability to make the race an event where they have this entire venue and theyve got artists and people out there appealing to all different types and different interests and bringing people together through the sport of racing. I dont know if we have enough facts or information to really make an informed decision. So last week, before heading to Vegas, I was hauling asphalt. I went a lot last year. Were all looking at gas prices; it costs an exorbitant amount to move these haulers as it is. The last one was with Ross Chastain. So if its a crappy day, I just make it worse. He is a member of famous Driver with the age 26 years old group. Im a caller. I would maybe wait until they are back at their hauler and the cameras are away and say we have a conversation. [2] And well be like, Yeah, its our baby. If I could Flintstone it from the passenger seat, I totally would. We did a podcast conversation three years ago and I had asked you what your week was like. No doubt I can have more wins by knowing what I know now. Time cures all and time also heals. I didnt know anything about it. You have to pick one. Rhodes won the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship with Turner Scott Motorsports. 136 Outer Loop But its always stuck with me. Norris apparently turned down the womans request, which she found too bizarre to be true. "Ben" Rhodes (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. But Ann, a California native, told the Times that she was longing to return home to California. What is your familys paving company called? It just doesnt happen. [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. Finished within the top 10 in three of seven starts with best finish of fourth (twice). If you live in a house for two years out of five years, you can claim this deduction on taxes for the sale price of the home, if Im understanding this correctly. But where would I be? I get it. And I go to Charlotte a lot. Rhodes would move full-time in the K&N East Series for 2014, with former driver Mark McFarland as his crew chief. I never did MMA per se, but I got into boxing and it was at an MMA gym. Made Late Model debut at Hickory Motor Speedway (NC) in July, finishing seventh. Ben Rhodes: A Memoir of the Obama White House, As former deputy national security advisor and one of President Barack Obamas closest aides, Ben Rhodes provides a behind-the-scenes account of some of the most consequential and controversial moments of the Obama presidency as described in his new book The World as It Is. 9. Who is a person you would be starstruck by when meeting them? You seem so personable and outgoing, though. Im a one. Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. Earned first-career NXS pole position August 29th at Elkart Lake, WI. Official Website of Ben Rhodes | Driver in the NASCAR Gander RV Im just grateful to be where Im at because its been a hell of a journey. Especially when you have a (professional) page and youve got to go through a personal account to get to it. 9. You have to pick one chore or obligation to do every day for a year. So podcasts and Spotify, man, I burn it up. You push it down, but the experience of working became much less joyful and cynicism does creep in and your relationships suffer a bit because you become kind of grumpy.
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