Ben Rhodes Clinches Second NASCAR Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway
The 2023 NASCAR Truck Series season came to an exciting conclusion on Friday, November 3, at Phoenix Raceway. After a thrilling race, Ben Rhodes of ThorSport Racing emerged as the winner, securing his second Truck Series title. Rhodes finished in fifth place, ahead of his fellow championship contenders Corey Heim, Carson Hocevar, and Grant Enfinger.
Christian Eckes also had a memorable race, becoming the second driver to win four races in the 2023 Truck season. Eckes crossed the finish line in first place at the season finale race, solidifying his success throughout the season.
With his fourth win of the season, Eckes earned 51 points, propelling him to fifth place in the overall standings with a total of 2319 points. Rhodes, on the other hand, gained 32 points and maintained his position at the top of the Truck Series standings. He currently has 4032 points, one win, and seven top-5 finishes to his name.
Among the other notable drivers in the season finale race was Jake Garcia, who finished as the runner-up. Garcia gained 37 points, placing him 13th in the points table with 534 points and three top-five finishes.
Although Corey Heim had started the race on pole, he failed to capitalize on that advantage and finished in 18th place. Heim earned 19 points for his performance, ending the season in third place in the points table with 4019 points. He secured three wins and 12 top-five finishes throughout the season.
As the 2023 NASCAR Truck Series season comes to a close, let’s take a look at the final drivers’ standings:
1. Ben Rhodes (P) – 4032 points
2. Grant Enfinger (P) – 4031 points
3. Corey Heim (P) – 4019 points
4. Carson Hocevar (P) – 4008 points
5. Christian Eckes – 2319 points
6. Nick Sanchez # – 2258 points
7. Zane Smith – 2194 points
8. Ty Majeski – 2185 points
9. Matt Crafton – 2167 points
10. Matt Dibenedetto – 2102 points
11. Chase Purdy – 582 points
12. Stewart Friesen – 537 points
13. Jake Garcia # – 534 points
14. Tanner Gray – 533 points
15. Taylor Gray # – 490 points
16. Rajah Caruth # – 482 points
17. Tyler Ankrum – 456 points
18. Daniel Dye # – 389 points
19. Hailie Deegan – 385 points
20. Dean Thompson – 370 points
21. Colby Howard – 340 points
22. Lawless Alan – 317 points
23. Bret Holmes – 303 points
24. Bayley Currey – 260 points
25. Timmy Hill – 222 points
26. Jack Wood – 198 points
27. Kaden Honeycutt – 190 points
28. Spencer Boyd – 165 points
29. Kris Wright – 150 points
30. William Sawalich – 138 points
31. Jake Drew – 116 points
32. Ryan Vargas – 114 points
33. Conner Jones – 111 points
34. Matt Mills – 108 points
35. Tyler Hill – 102 points
36. Josh Reaume – 101 points
37. Jesse Love – 85 points
38. Toni Breidinger – 55 points
39. Mason Maggio – 53 points
40. Cory Roper – 45 points
41. Nick Leitz – 41 points
42. Marco Andretti – 39 points
The NASCAR Truck Series has seen an exhilarating season, with drivers showcasing their skills and battling for the championship title. Ben Rhodes’ victory in the season finale race solidified his position as the champion, making it a remarkable achievement for him and ThorSport Racing. With Christian Eckes also making a mark by winning four races, the 2023 season has been one for the books.
