Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes won the 2021 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship with a season that validated years of development and perseverance in one of the most competitive divisions in motorsport. The Louisville, Kentucky native has recorded 11 Truck Series victories across more than 250 starts, establishing himself as one of the premier talents in the division. Rhodes's championship season was a breakthrough for both driver and team, as his partnership with ThorSport Racing produced the consistency and clutch performances necessary to win a title against a stacked field. His three wins that year included victories on a variety of track types, demonstrating the versatility that championship drivers require. What distinguishes Rhodes is his commitment to the Truck Series as a career home rather than a mere stepping stone. While many talented drivers pass through the division on their way to Cup, Rhodes has embraced the Trucks as his stage and competed with a pride and intensity that has elevated the entire series. His ability to contend for wins year after year at ThorSport speaks to a strong driver-team relationship built on mutual trust and shared goals. Ben Rhodes may not chase the Cup Series spotlight, but his championship and his sustained competitiveness make him one of the most accomplished Truck Series drivers of his generation.

Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference