SCORE Motorsports, a joint venture between NASCAR Busch Series veteran Hermie Sadler and retired NBA Star Bryant Stith, announced the hiring of Ernie Cope as Crew Chief and General Manager. Cope previously served as crew chief for Derrike Cope and car chief for Evernham Motorsports. ÃÂÃÂErnie is very talented and his experience will make a tremendous impact on our team,ÃÂÃÂ stated Hermie Sadler. ÃÂÃÂWe are proud to have him and are looking forward to a very successful season. WeÃÂÃÂre gearing up to run the first eight NASCAR Busch Series races and select NEXTEL Cup races. IÃÂÃÂve been very impressed with ErnieÃÂÃÂs knowledge and work ethic and know his hard work will pay off with solid results.ÃÂÃÂ Sadler also announced a partnership with Jenkins, Jenkins and Jenkins. The LaPlata, Maryland based law firm will join SCORE Motorsports as a major associate sponsor for 2004. SCORE Motorsports is seeking additional sponsorship in order to run the entire 2004 schedule and compete for the NASCAR Busch Series Championship. Sadler will run the #02 Chevy’s in both series.(Elliott Sadler Enterprises/Score Motorsports PR)(1-13-2004)
