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. Rhodes would also make his ARCA Racing Series debut at his home track Kentucky Speedway, starting fifth but finishing 27th after a crash. Sign up to receive emails about sales, new merch, and more. Haul rock if its a prep deal. 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. No, you said a few years ago that your fiancee at the time now wife said you were an old soul about some things. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. So any opportunity I can get, Im gonna jump on it, just like we did with the IMSA Ford Mustang GT4s at the Rolex this year. He finished the season eighth in points. You wont catch us wearing stripes. Im very happy racing with ThorSport. Every week its on Tuesdays, but I dont go every week. I would go from the plant here and I would hop out and do what I can on the job. 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. We made this., So Im gonna have fun balancing a baby, a business, the simulator and Sandusky now. Thats five to six hours depending on traffic. Made Late Model debut at Hickory Motor Speedway (NC) in July, finishing seventh. Its getting harder and harder. But to just run one, that doesnt lead to anything, does it? So I wanted to check back in with you on that same question: What is week like now? Time cures all and time also heals. 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. First full time season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. 3. A magic genie appears and offers you the chance to go back to the beginning of your racing career and start all over. November 6, 2021 Daniel McFadin. Check out the, @fordperformance photoshoot Or do you keep it to yourself? 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. Obtained best-career NCWTS finish of fifth at Phoenix International Raceway (AZ) in November. Benjamin J. Rhodes[1] (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Yeah, thats normal. Being in a position of experience at Kaulig, how do you balance being a leader/coach for your teammates and still being their competitor? NASCAR Craftsman Truck Laps Led Leaders. What is an app on your phone that you love using and think other people should know about? 136 Outer Loop But maybe some of thats my childhood, the fact I regretted allowing people take advantage of me. How long do you wait before you honk? Does that mean I dont have ambitions to do it? We pick, Fresh on the scene here at @daytona! (Laughs). And lo and behold, I lose the battle and my tires are not in good shape and I lose a couple of positions. I saw he just announced hes having a second baby. Rhodes later said he was mad at Poole because he believed the lapped truck cost him a shot at a win and a birth in the NASCAR playoffs. Ben Rhodes Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family 88 Chevrolet Camaro with Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kasey Kahne. What movie do you think youve seen the most times over the last year? That all goes back to the whole opportunity from ThorSport. Ben Rhodes - NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver: - ThorSport Racing Im a race-car driver and I love being in the race car, whatever it is. I dont think Id be willing to change a whole lot to run one more. 48K views, 600 likes, 35 loves, 129 comments, 315 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from NASCAR on FOX: "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE" All the best moments from Ben Rhodes and his amazing championship press. After being plagued by engine troubles throughout the year, he won his second career race at Kentucky Motor Speedway after dominating the race and holding off a hard-charging Stewart Friesen. I had the Secret Service actually patrolling my block at some point. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Voted third nationally in Speed51.coms 2012 Late Model Most Popular Driver contest. And then maybe you can come back a year later and see what the reality is. Rhodes, irate with Poole after the race, twice tried to physically confront Poole before being pulled away. Nascar Wife Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images And yeah, its been a hell of a learning experience. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. Finished second in 2013 Most Popular Driver voting. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, who drives for ThorSport Racing. We asked Ben about coming off cool as a cucumber in the car & W/ the media & about being a dad now to a two. The problem is I would talk, but it would be probably too much. Andwas it your idea to start that or your whole family got together? 1. NASCAR suspends Josh Williams one race: Did they get it right? Ben Rhodes NASCAR driver page | Stats, Results, Bio | NASCAR.com [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. And how much more difficult is it going to be to balance? Its been a huge mental toll on me. Ill be on a call with one person for at least an hour. So its a whole new perspective, whole new reality shift for me and all in the best way. PHOENIX "It's really quiet in here, I just came from a party.". Grant Enfinger, 3. . Its not because Im ignoring people although it sounds like that. Earned third-career NCWTS Victory at Darlington Raceway on September 6th. CONCORD, N.C. (June 1, 2021) - Spire Motorsports announced today that NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Championship contender Ben Rhodes will make his . 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. I dont know if we have enough facts or information to really make an informed decision. NASCAR champion portraits from 2021 awards night | NASCAR So theres something to be said about that. Prices are going up on everything. Youve grown together and youve had the same styles. Some of it goes back to when I was younger. Everybody knows he has his sealcoating and paving business. Led 232 laps for the season with eight top 5s and thirteen top 10s. 4. According to our Database, He has no children. 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. Im pretty well isolated in my community. What are you willing to change about your current career and life to run one more? Seven starts 2 top 5s, 5 top 10s, completed 94.6% of all laps. I still gotta get a little sleep every now and again. You can read more about that memo here. (Laughs), No, its fine. So I wouldnt want to make moves that would make me end up somewhere else, necessarily. Yeah, because I dont end the conversations. Ty Majeski, 4. Thanks for the hospitality @ph.