Up next: Ben Rhodes, the 2021 Truck Series champion who is in his eighth year driving for ThorSport Racing. Heres his question for you: Youve run one Cup race. Man, Im calling back to my previous advice here: Dont do anything rash. You can read more about that memo here. I go to the simulator (in North Carolina). Voted by the fans as the 2014 NKNPSE Most Popular Driver. Let's debate, (Top photo: James Gilbert / Getty Images). He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. You have to pick one. I went to work to write speeches for Barack Obama! Enjoy where youre at, because its a journey. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. If they told me tomorrow, It was a good run, I would just say, Thank you. I wasnt expecting to be here. Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. Ben Rhodes, the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, and wife Caitlynn pose for photos with the championship trophy prior to the NASCAR Awards at the Music City Center in. The problem is I would talk, but it would be probably too much. The next interview is going to be with John Hunter Nemechek. The r, Rolling through tech here at @itsbristolbaby! Its getting harder and harder. Earned one official pole at Pocono International Speedway, setting a new track record. I wasnt managing the pace properly and managing the distance to the leader properly. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. I very seriously doubt if I was racing somewhere else that the team would have put in the effort Duke and Rhonda did to keep me in a race truck. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, who drives for ThorSport Racing. Each week, I ask a driver to give me a question for the next person. Yeah, you need somebody to be the bad guy and step in and be like, Oh, Im sorry. He DNF'd at 31st place at Las Vegas, but made up for the loss with three consecutive top-five finishes before winning at the Bristol dirt race. (Laughs). So just be patient and try to call family or some friends to talk about it. I could go after an apprenticeship, but obviously I wouldnt be racing to do that. 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. Earned first-career NCWTS pole April 2nd at Martinsville Speedway. 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). Replies. Mar 29, 2020 Updated Mar 29, 2020. 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. 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. Rhodes, irate with Poole after the race, twice tried to physically confront Poole before being pulled away. Whatever was in the center of your life (before), it boots it to the outer peripherals a little bit and the kid takes front and center. Its like efficiency. A long time ago, I went from the K&N Series to working with JR Motorsports. 136 Outer Loop If you could only pick one form of social media to use and drop all the rest, which would it be? How do you feel about people reclining their seats on airplanes? Thanks for the hospitality @ph. I call a lot of people and I dont really like texting. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Ahh. What does he think thats going to change in his personal life? 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. 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. Id rather meet people. Im going for it. He also has previously competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and what is now the ARCA Menards Series. 41 truck, now a Ford F-150, with Troconis returning as crew chief. [16] Rhodes came close to victory at Kansas when, after passing Kyle Busch late in the race, his engine expired with 10 laps to go. This is a wild card question where Im mixing up for each person. 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. 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. But I might have a rash judgment and may want to go try to fight. And then, obviously, I still go to Sandusky about every two weeks and I spend about three days in Sandusky. 88 Chevrolet Camaro with Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Kasey Kahne. Earned first-career NXS pole position August 29th at Elkart Lake, WI. 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I was just angry in general. You can read her full work and education history on her LinkedIn page, here. So I dont know if I would take that offer. 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. What gets me more bothered on airplanes? As far as interrupting celebrations, probably not because that seems kind of trashy. But theres no guarantee those moves would be better. Ben Rhodes is recognized as the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion at the awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. Up next: Ben Rhodes, the defending. She is married to Ben Rhodes, who served as President Obamas Deputy National Security Adviser. [21] Later in the regular season at Eldora Speedway, Tyler Dippel forced Rhodes into the wall in the late stages of the race, again knocking Rhodes from a top-ten finish, and then rammed his truck into Rhodes on the cooldown lap. ). So I try to do that during the week as much as I can. "Ben" Rhodes (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Well, its funny. 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. Ben Rhodes is in his eighth full season competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. [22], Rhodes returned to ThorSport in 2020. Ben Rhodes Retweeted. On October 20, Rhodes announced that he had left JRM, intending to run a full-time Xfinity schedule in 2016. 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. And we hadnt really announced anything yet, but we have a baby on the way now, which is exciting. Voted third nationally in Speed51.coms 2012 Late Model Most Popular Driver contest. * Most laps led. If Im looking for directions, I need to pull over and try to work the GPS. Daniel Dye, 5. If you wanted to maximize your gains, maybe live in the house for a couple of years if you wanted to fix it up. Dippel, in return, directed an expletive-laced tirade at Rhodes and called it "cool" that Rhodes would miss the playoffs, which Rhodes indeed did. We didnt really feel like doing an announcement on Twitter or anything. Im very happy with where Im at in my life. So its a whole new perspective, whole new reality shift for me and all in the best way. So whats it been like compared to what you thought it was going to be like for you? Weve all done it. I would love to run more than just 23 races in the Truck Series. Earned second-career victory at home track, Kentucky Speedway on July 12th. 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! Earned three top-five finishes in 5 UARA-STARS Late Model Stock starts. Sign up to receive emails about sales, new merch, and more. I would probably get nervous pretty quick, honestly. So theres something to be said about that. Lets say youre at a stoplight and youre behind one car. I got a call back a couple days later from Duke saying, Hey, I still really would like you to run our trucks. I guess I sound like an old guy when I say that. Rhodes said, Ben Rhodes, driver of the Clarks Pump-N-Shop Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NextEra Energy 250. Ann Norris is the former foreign policy adviser to Barack Obama. According to our Database, He has no children. 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. I wont even pursue any other opportunities. I ask this because I had not a clue. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. 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. Go back and get more. 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. Still hectic, I guess. So what I immediately thought of right there was the Coliseum race and LA. Qualified within top 10 in five of seven starts. This is hard to tell you a serious conversation about this. Its been a huge part of my life ever since. Rhodes came close to victory at Kansas when, after passing Kyle Busch late in the race, his engine expired with 10 laps to go. Not necessarily a reward, but something thats going to make me feel a little better at the time. After six. Its a big drafting track and people catch up to you really quickly. Im no longer going to Sullivan University and doing all that. I still gotta get a little sleep every now and again. [4] Rhodes would also make his ARCA Racing Series debut at his home track Kentucky Speedway, starting fifth but finishing 27th after a crash. Rhodes started the season with a 7th-place finish at Daytona. But I know thats false because I remember the first time I met Jeff Gordon, who was my favorite driver growing up. 5. Thus began the most memorable post . Maybe Im being hard on myself. Basically, I wanted to get into sealcoating because that was the area I knew from SealMaster and the Thorsons. 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. How often do you get recognized at the grocery store? Later in the regular season at Eldora Speedway, Tyler Dippel forced Rhodes into the wall in the late stages of the race, again knocking Rhodes from a top-ten finish, and then rammed his truck into Rhodes on the cooldown lap. Youve never been somewhere before and youre trying to work the GPS, and I will have somebody honk at me. 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. And the last one was with Corey LaJoie. And I will call them up and my trip just goes by fast. Led 203 laps and completed 91.7% of all laps in 23 races. In 2017, some of President Trumps advisers circulated a memo suggesting that Ben Rhodes and other former Obama staffers were conspiring to bring down the Trump administration. Thats big news. He is currently single. By Official Release. 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. Some people like to eat food maybe more than others. He finished the season eighth in points. But Im not trying to ignore them. 15. Itd be nice to have a little sleep at the track before the race.. And luckily, luckily, I got a phone call. [2] I dont have the skill of ending conversations. 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. Dont get me wrong: I could make a whole lot of other moves. 41 truck, now a Ford F-150, with Troconis returning as crew chief. During their years working for the Obama administration, Ann and Ben lived in an unpretentious neighborhood in Washington, DC. 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. Ben Rhodes, the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) champion, Rookie of the Year, and Most Popular driver pilots the No. [18], For 2018, Rhodes returned to the No. My whole mood changed, I was looking elsewhere and I was done. Norris apparently turned down the womans request, which she found too bizarre to be true. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Newlywed NASCAR truck series driver Ben Rhodes found himself with some . He told me that constantly growing up, and he meant that with people and he meant that with work. Led 55 laps and completed 91.9% of all laps in 23 races. Ben Rhodes reacts to making the Championship 4 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series after surviving a crazy race at Martinsville Speedway. [14] Rhodes missed the inaugural Truck Series Chase and finished 14th in series points. Won six Late Model Stock events across three tracks (Kingsport Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, and Greenville Pickens Speedway). 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. What do you do to make yourself feel better when youre having a crappy day? 27 Tundra. That doesnt make sense. To me, its so pure in the sense that its man versus man or woman versus woman. 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. 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. 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. Its been my racing career. For 2018, Rhodes returned to the No. So youve got to do what makes her happy. Ready to do business with @kubotausa and, LIBATIONS ARE GOOD! So last week, before heading to Vegas, I was hauling asphalt. Do you have a question I can ask him? Rhodes was available due to the Truck Series having an off weekend that weekend. Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric also visited the historic Ryman with his family, including daughter Rhen. So the right thing for me was to get up out of bed in the mornings and work. Whether that means moving to Charlotte, Im open to a lot of stuff. 99 Kubota Tractor Corporation Ford F-150 Texas Race Information Started: 10th Stage 1: 2nd Stage 2: 3rd Finished: 10th Laps: 172/172 Laps Led: 1 Status: Running Driver Points: 3rd Owner Points: 3rd Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 Ben Rhodes - No. You know, Im really not that bothered by it. If I can run a bunch, then yeah, Id be willing to change some stuff. Rhodes won his first Truck Series championship on November 5 by finishing third in the race. I would drop Facebook because I dont like the interface of Facebook; I find it kind of clunky. And yeah, its been a hell of a learning experience. If I remember correctly, the original discussions were possibly running full-time with them in what would have been 2016. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. You went and got your HVAC certification and were prepared to do that. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But Ann, a California native, told the Times that she was longing to return home to California. Finished ninth in 2008 Bandolero Nationals in Bandits division at the Speedrome (IN). Larson celebrated with his wife, Katelyn, son, Owen, and daughter, Audrey. Finished within the top 10 in three of seven starts with best finish of fourth (twice). Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. The next interview is with AJ Allmendinger. Ben Rhodes was born on 21 February, 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is an American stock car racing driver.