You push past me and were all rude for absolutely zero reason, just to be in the way when Im trying to get back off the plane now oh, here I am ranting again, sorry. And then completely out of the blue, I get a call back. The grass isnt always greener. [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. Thats why I tell people all the time: The only reason Im racing is because Duke and Rhonda allowed it. He currently competes in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series for his fifth full-time season and for the longest tenured teamThorSport Racing. 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. [3][4], After earning 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. He is a member of famous Driver with the age 26 years old group. 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. (That was a) phenomenal experience. In 2021, Rhodes claimed his first career NASCAR Truck Series title when he drove to Victory Lane twice, in addition to scoring eight top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. Sign up to receive emails about sales, new merch, and more. I wont even pursue any other opportunities. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Grant Enfinger, 3. . 2. Im just grateful to be where Im at because its been a hell of a journey. And now its a big part of your life after you had a baby last August. [19] He finished the season eighth in points. Earned first-career NXS pole position August 29th at Elkart Lake, WI. And then maybe you can come back a year later and see what the reality is. Heres what you need to know about Ann Norris: In June, 2017, Ann Norris, a former State Department official, who is married to Ben Rhodes, a prominent advocate of the Iranian nuclear deal, received an e-mail from a woman who introduced herself as Eva Novak. 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. Finished in the top five in first-three Late Model events of 2012 in March. I would maybe wait until they are back at their hauler and the cameras are away and say we have a conversation. Time cures all and time also heals. Ann Norris grew up in California and went to college at UCLA. Louisville, KY 40214. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) Ben Rhodes opened the NASCAR season with back-to-back wins and closed it Friday night by winning the Truck Series . I was just angry in general. The NASCAR champion has competed in numerous series and vehicles to climb the racing ladder. He is the 2021 Truck Series champion. Id rather meet people. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. 4. Why do you think you have the fighting gene or characteristic? 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. Im getting up as soon as the next person is there. On September 30, Rhodes held off eventual champion Christopher Bell to win his first Truck race at the Las Vegas 350. Im very happy racing with ThorSport. Lets say youre at a stoplight and youre behind one car. (Chris Graythen / Getty Images). I call a lot of people and I dont really like texting. Its been my racing career. ), * Season still in progress1 Ineligible for series points, "Team Event Rosters Bristol Motor Speedway Thursday, August 15, 2019", "Ben Rhodes clinches first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title", "Newest young gun? At the time you were taking night classes for HVAC and you were balancing that with sponsorship and your home life and driving from Sandusky (Ohio) to Louisville and North Carolina and all that stuff. Completed 2110 of 2112 laps during the season, leading 778 (zero DNFs). Theres a certain thing thats lost in human nature with being content and grateful for your opportunities and where you are. Earned career-best third amongst East drivers at Iowa Speedway (IA) in June in East-West combo. 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 what would you like to pick? And early on, when I got into racing, I was the youngest guy in multiple series. What are you willing to change about your current career and life to run one more? 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. My wife wants to keep it, but I want to sell it because of problems with a natural spring on the property. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. So what do I know? 1. NASCAR suspends Josh Williams one race: Did they get it right? Earned third-career NCWTS Victory at Darlington Raceway on September 6th. [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. Go back and get more. * Most laps led. Man, Im calling back to my previous advice here: Dont do anything rash. And luckily, luckily, I got a phone call. Finished second in 2013 Most Popular Driver voting. Holds the highest average starting and finishing position of all fulltime drivers in the NCWTS series for 2021. Ben Rhodes wants his second consecutive NASCAR Trucks title at Phoenix Raceway. [7] Rhodes scored five top five finishes in seven starts. I got all my certifications, but didnt really pursue it. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Check out the, @fordperformance photoshoot 97 talking about this. Two 2011 Winter Championships in Young Lions division: Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) Winter Heat Series champion and Auburndale Speedway (FL) Winter Nationals champion. He loves bath time; its like going to an amusement park for him. 1. Im not running into anybody from the racing industry. Well, heres the funny part: I dont live in Charlotte or Mooresville (N.C.) like the other guys. 2022 Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thats big news. Sign up to receive emails about sales, new merch, and more. Earned second-career victory at home track, Kentucky Speedway on July 12th. Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. But I am terrible at that. But theres no guarantee those moves would be better. Away from it all, Ben enjoys working on his 1971 VW Beetle, aviation, movies, video games, sporting clays/range time, and boxing. For 2018, Rhodes returned to the No. But the mental toll that Im having, Ive just got to do something else.. [26] Rhodes finished second at Phoenix and second in the standings.[27]. Its crazy to me, because it literally takes the center of your life. June 1, 2021. On pit road after the race, Rhodes tried to drag Dippel from his truck before calling him a dirty driver. 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. Led 232 laps for the season with eight top 5s and thirteen top 10s. If youre in Row 10 and its your turn to get out of the seat and somebody from Row 12 or 13 is like, Well, Im just going to take this opening and blast past you or whatever. (Rhodes lives in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.) So Im not running into other racers. I found it very pure, the way that its one on one. 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. This is hard to tell you a serious conversation about this. Thus began the most memorable post . Growing up, when we would sit at lights, youd sit behind somebody for quite a few seconds before anybody would honk. Its tough to picture you being like, I cant even talk.. 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. 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. NASCAR has really got their finger on the pulse for that and theyre really trying to work that angle. Whats the play there? What life lessons from a young age stick with you and affect your daily decisions as an adult? But typically, Im pushing my feet through the floorboard trying to hit the gas or the brake. His father is the president of Kentucky-based mechanical service contractor Alpha Energy Solutions which has sponsored Ben's racing efforts. Led 103 laps and completed more laps than any other driver at 99.5% completed in 23 races. Shes like, I just dont understand how its a sport. 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. Ty Majeski, 4. Rhodes won the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship with Turner Scott Motorsports. Haul rock if its a prep deal. Thats very true. So theres something to be said about that. As far as interrupting celebrations, probably not because that seems kind of trashy. I stopped sleeping very well. Im pretty well isolated in my community. 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Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, who drives for ThorSport Racing. Well, the problem is trying to narrow them down. The r, Rolling through tech here at @itsbristolbaby! In your career, whats the deal that came closest to happening that ended up not working out? 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. Ill be on the next call with another person forever. I look at it this way: Lets say Im sitting there trying to work the GPS or something, right? Led 143 laps and completed 92.8% of all laps in 23 races.
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