Ricky “Rude” Proffitt
Bandit 14
2017 & 2018 Bandit Big Rig Series Champion
Born and raised in Weaverville, North Carolina, Rick bought his truck, a 1995 Peterbilt 378, at an auction in Sioux City, Iowa. He drove the truck home and began sculpting the most successful Bandit truck to turn a lap. Ricky makes do with a modest 700 angry horsepower from a C-12 CAT. He’s only on his second transmission, a 13 speed Eaton.
2018: 3 wins, 7 top five finishes
2017: 5 wins, 4 top five finishes
