Harrison Rhodes
A tenacious NASCAR driver who carved out a long-term career through grit, maximizing opportunities with underfunded teams in the Xfinity Series.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American racing driver·Birthday: July 15·Millennials
Biography
Harrison Rhodes represents the backbone of NASCAR—the drivers who compete not with the deepest pockets, but with sheer determination. Hailing from High Point, North Carolina, he was steeped in racing culture from a young age. His path to the national series was methodical, climbing from late models and the K&N Pro Series East. When he landed a full-time Xfinity Series ride with JD Motorsports in 2016, it was a breakthrough, but the challenge was immense: competing against powerhouse teams with significantly fewer resources. Rhodes became known for his smart, conservative approach, prioritizing clean finishes and championship points over risky, flashy moves. This consistency made him a valuable asset to smaller operations like Jimmy Means Racing, where he drove for several seasons. While victory lane eluded him, his career is a study in sustainability in a brutally expensive sport, proving that longevity can be earned through reliability, mechanical sympathy, and an unwavering passion for the grind of race weekends.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Harrison was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Harrison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Harrison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed in over 150 NASCAR Xfinity Series races across multiple seasons.
- Finished a career-high 11th place in the Xfinity Series standings in 2016.
- Earned a top-ten finish at Daytona International Speedway in July 2018.
Did You Know?
He graduated from High Point University with a degree in business administration while racing.
He drove the #01 Chevrolet for several years, a car number famously used by the late NASCAR champion Bobby Hamilton.
He is not related to fellow NASCAR driver Ben Rhodes, a fact often clarified due to their shared surname.
“You show up every week, work with what you have, and race clean.”
