Daytona is a place where legends are made, and Ben Rhodes is looking to write another chapter in his Truck Series career. The two-time Craftsman Truck Series champion secured the pole position for tonight’s Fresh From Florida 250, leading the field to green in what promises to be an electrifying season opener.
Rhodes’ First Pole in Six Years—A Sign of Things to Come?
Rhodes’ blazing-fast qualifying lap earned him his sixth career pole and his first since 2018—a reminder that when ThorSport Racing brings speed, Rhodes knows how to capitalize on it.
His teammate Ty Majeski wasn’t far behind, locking in a ThorSport front-row sweep after initially setting a blistering pace. With both trucks showing dominant speed, the Louisville native may have just set the tone for his 2025 title campaign.
Can Rhodes End His Winless Streak?
Rhodes’ last trip to Victory Lane came in 2023 at Charlotte, and despite being a two-time champion, he struggled through 2024 with a winless campaign. However, he knows exactly what it takes to win in Daytona—he pulled off a season-opening win here in 2021 on his way to his first Truck Series title. Could history be repeating itself?
Field Loaded with Talent—Who Can Challenge Rhodes?
The top-10 qualifiers for tonight’s race include a stacked lineup of veteran contenders and young guns ready to make a statement:
- Ben Rhodes – ThorSport Racing (Pole Winner)
- Ty Majeski – ThorSport Racing
- Corey Heim
- Grant Enfinger
- Jake Garcia
- Chandler Smith
- Dawson Sutton
- Kaden Honeycutt
- Cley Greenfield
- Johnny Sauter
With Corey Heim returning after a dominant 2024 season and Christian Eckes moving to Xfinity, there’s a major power shift in the Truck Series this year. Heim is poised to continue his dominance, and Rhodes will have to fend off his own teammate in Majeski—who stormed to a title-clinching win in Phoenix last season.
Will Daytona 2025 Be Cleaner Than 2024?
Last year’s Truck Series race at Daytona was a wreck-fest, plagued by cautions early and often. If the field can stay clean and race smart, this year’s opener could be a classic superspeedway showdown.
Championship Mindset: Does Rhodes Have Another Title in Him?
A fresh season means a fresh start. Rhodes knows how to win championships—he’s done it twice before. With a ThorSport powerhouse team behind him, can he finally reclaim his place atop the Truck Series?
The green flag drops at 7:30 PM EST, and Ben Rhodes will be right where he wants to be—leading the charge at Daytona. Now, can he seal the deal? 🚀🏁
