We have a paving company in Kentucky. So what do I know? And you might not even have been here a few years ago. You seem so personable and outgoing, though. And of course, that battle can always come back to haunt you later in the season. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But I probably tweet the least. On September 15, Rhodes secured a spot in the 2017 Truck Series playoffs. Ben Rhodes - No. 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! Thats not good. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. Benjamin J. The grass isnt always greener. And if this persons got a rhythm going on, well dang, they just exposed a huge weakness to you. 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! People remember that, and nobodys gonna want to cut you slack. 1. I have a bad habit of liking to fight, and its definitely bad. 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. Thats turning away and focusing on something thats happy. Weve all done it. 8. 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. I didnt know anything about it. So typically I just keep talking and we dont get out of the conversation. And then I immediately try to get back on the horse. Sign up to receive emails about sales, new merch, and more. Rhodes won the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Championship with Turner Scott Motorsports. 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. We didnt really feel like doing an announcement on Twitter or anything. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. But I do think I have enough wisdom to say, Hey, gratitude is good. And thats your high school sweetheart, right? Im very happy with where Im at in my life. Earned one official pole at Pocono International Speedway, setting a new track record. There was a lot of positivity and optimism coming from that, even for the old-school racers. I just get distracted and then I dont make it a priority sometimes to text back. Probably The Kings Man or Gods of Egypt. Kind of a weird combination. 4 of 30 Sean Gardner | Getty Images 5 of 30 Sean Gardner | Getty Images Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels made quite a. Ahh. So one to three weeks (per month) Im in Sandusky for multiple days. [17] On September 30, Rhodes held off eventual champion Christopher Bell to win his first Truck race at the Las Vegas 350. But you really just need to shut up and get it done. Well just kind of show up to the racetrack with a baby one day and people will ask if its ours or not. In 16 races, had 6 poles, 5 wins, 11 top 5s, 13 top 10s (average start: 2.6; average finish: 5.8). So Facebook would be gone. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 26 years old? So I would spend like a day and a half to two days in Charlotte just to do the simulator, because of my travel. So I wanted to check back in with you on that same question: What is week like now? Getty Finished within top 13 four out of 10 starts. He is not dating anyone. Let's debate, (Top photo: James Gilbert / Getty Images). There could be some tax advantages. [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. Im the biggest negative self-talker. And then completely out of the blue, I get a call back. Terrible. She is married to Ben Rhodes. Its been my racing career. On May 31, 2021, it was revealed through the release of the entry list for the Cup Series race at Sonoma that Rhodes would make his debut in the series in the No. When Im home, Im paving. A magic genie appears and offers you the chance to go back to the beginning of your racing career and start all over. But gosh, that seems to be like a more and more common occurrence. Ill just retire now and just hang the hat up. My whole mood changed, I was looking elsewhere and I was done. 2022 Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. All Rights Reserved. During their years working for the Obama administration, Ann and Ben lived in an unpretentious neighborhood in Washington, DC. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. So I try to do that during the week as much as I can. 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. So what I immediately thought of right there was the Coliseum race and LA. AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Ben Rhodes wasn't known as the most patient of drivers throughout five years driving in NASCAR's Truck Series. And were all gonna die one day.. 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. But I might have a rash judgment and may want to go try to fight. And lo and behold, I lose the battle and my tires are not in good shape and I lose a couple of positions. After winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship, Ben Rhodes had a hilarious post-race press conference with the media.#NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #BenRhodesSUBSCRIBE for more from NASCAR on FOX: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeNASCARonFOXThe all-new FOX Sports App, built for the modern sports fan: https://tinyurl.com/y4uouolbFOX Sports YouTube channel: http://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSPORTSPBC ON FOXs YouTube Channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribePBCONFOXWWE ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeWWEONFOXFOX Soccers YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSOCCERCFB ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeCFBonFOXSPEED - MOTORS on FOXs YouTube Channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeSPEEDSee more from NASCAR on FOX: https://foxs.pt/NASCARonFOXLike NASCAR on FOX on Facebook: https://foxs.pt/NASCARonFOXFacebookFollow NASCAR on FOX on Twitter: https://foxs.pt/NASCARonFOXTwitterFollow NASCAR on FOX on Instagram: https://foxs.pt/NASCARonFOXInstagramAbout NASCAR on FOX:Your home for NASCAR on FOX, from Raceday to Radioactive and all of the racing action in between.Ben Rhodes' hilarious post-race press conference | NASCAR ON FOXhttps://youtu.be/0fXeGK5oNQwNASCAR on FOXhttps://www.youtube.com/c/NASCARonFOX So I would say giving baby a bath, but I dont want to not have to do it again. [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. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. "Ben" Rhodes (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. This next one is a wild-card question. Led 203 laps and completed 91.7% of all laps in 23 races. And I can always hear him telling me that even if hes not around. Led 55 laps and completed 91.9% of all laps in 23 races. On September 15, Rhodes secured a spot in the 2017 Truck Series playoffs. And we hadnt really announced anything yet, but we have a baby on the way now, which is exciting. Daniel Dye, 5. 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. Im going for it. The memo also refers, briefly to Ann Norris, mentioning that she is Rhodes wife and implying that her position, as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for legislative affairs in the State Department, may benefit Rhodes. I (recently) watched the Las Vegas race from last year and I was so mad at myself. 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. Thats five to six hours depending on traffic. But saving tires versus knowing the proper pace is different in NASCAR. I had the Secret Service actually patrolling my block at some point. Ben and Ann have two children. So Ive been learning as much as I can when Im in Sandusky, whether its in the race shop or spending time with (ThorSport owner) Duke Thorson. https://t.co/2aq7xBaDza, The New Yorker (@NewYorker) May 7, 2018. [13] Rhodes started the season with a 7th-place finish at Daytona. Ben Rhodes wants his second consecutive NASCAR Trucks title at Phoenix Raceway. Rhodes and his ThorSport Racing crew each earned $25,000 bonuses from Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis. I dont think Id be willing to change a whole lot to run one more. [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. What movie do you think youve seen the most times over the last year? Rhodes capped off the 2021 season with his first title in. [18], For 2018, Rhodes returned to the No. We made this., So Im gonna have fun balancing a baby, a business, the simulator and Sandusky now. @nascaronfox photo, P2 for the race and P2 for the championship. What are you willing to change about your current career and life to run one more? Benjamin J. Rhodes[1] (born February 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver. First full time season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Led 99 laps and completed more laps than any other driver throughout the season. I saw something I was doing I was investing way too much time and energy into a battle with somebody on the track. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, driving the No. Earned fifth-career NCWTS Victory at Daytona International Speedway at a rain filled road course on February 19th. 99 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. Each week, I ask a driver to give me a question for the next person. Career best finish of 2ndat Gateway Motorsports Park. /span>. It really has. And then as I got older, I started boxing and getting into kind of MMA and enjoying that sport. Its getting harder and harder. But if you make it doing this for the entire year, you never have to do it again for the rest of your life. The biggest thing Ive found is time. And who would I be racing for? Squirrel! Made series debut in March at Martinsville Speedway (VA), finishing eighth. I found it very pure, the way that its one on one. Ill do sales. 18.3k Followers, 327 Following, 1,097 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ben Rhodes (@benrhodes) Ben Rhodes, 6. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. [5] Rhodes would claim TSM's second consecutive K&N Pro Series East Championship through five wins, 11 top-five finishes, and six poles. Thats why PR people are a must around me. 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. Im a race-car driver and I love being in the race car, whatever it is. Ty Majeski, 4. Heres his question for you: Youve run one Cup race. And its like, Oh, OK. I dont mind. On pit road after the race, Rhodes tried to drag Dippel from his truck before calling him a dirty driver. So myself, my dad, my parents and really my whole family is kind of involved. PHOENIX "It's really quiet in here, I just came from a party.". AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. Thats fairly common though. This is hard to tell you a serious conversation about this. Ben Rhodes Motorsports, Inc. Camping World Truck Series championship driver, Ben Rhodes, wife Caitlynn Rhodes and coowner of ThorSport Racing, Allison Thorson (L pose for photos. I always like talking about parenting because its a big part of my life. Finished ninth in first-career start (Bristol Motor Speedway, TN). Ben Rhodes began his racing career in go-karts in 2004, at just seven years old. 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. 41 truck, now a Ford F-150, with Troconis returning as crew chief. No joke. Its a big drafting track and people catch up to you really quickly. Im no longer going to Sullivan University and doing all that. Im asking people an advice-column question that was submitted by readers. 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. I was expecting to be fixing air conditioners right now. Earned Rookie of the Race award in first UARA-STARS start of 2012 with third-place finish at Hickory Motor Speedway (NC) in March. After six. Norris went to college at UCLA, graduating in 2000 with a dual degree in International Relations and US Literature. [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. It seems like people are getting more rude to one another. 4. Im wearing stuff you probably wouldnt expect me to wear. ), * 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? He enjoys that and it makes me happy, too. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Laps Led Leaders. Ann Norris grew up in California and went to college at UCLA. Norris apparently turned down the womans request, which she found too bizarre to be true. So its a whole new perspective, whole new reality shift for me and all in the best way. I would love to run more than just 23 races in the Truck Series. Ben Rhodes is a NASCAR Champion and Feelin' Good. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Newlywed NASCAR truck series driver Ben Rhodes found himself with some . Andwas it your idea to start that or your whole family got together? If it gets bad, I will spiral the day even worse and shes the one who just says, Im gonna pick you up off the floor, dust you off and send you back on your way again. So shes very necessary. Mark Bowden, best-selling author and national correspondent for The Atlantic, moderates.. 41 Toyota Tundra. 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. Dippel, in return, directed an expletive-laced tirade at Rhodes and called it "cool" that Rhodes would miss the playoffs.