Derrike Cope News

Connectyx Technologies to sponsor Stratus Racing:

Connectyx Technologies to sponsor Stratus Racing:

January 19, 2010
Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc. is pleased to announce that it is co-sponsoring Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope and Stratus Racing during the Nationwide race during Daytona 500 race week on February 13, 2010. In addition, Connectyx will be co-sponsoring

Connectyx Technologies to sponsor Stratus Racing:

Connectyx Technologies to sponsor Stratus Racing:

January 19, 2010
Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group Inc. is pleased to announce that it is co-sponsoring Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope and Stratus Racing during the Nationwide race during Daytona 500 race week on February 13, 2010. In addition, Connectyx will be co-sponsoring

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

ARCA Testing Day 2: Danica Patrick Goes Drafting:

ARCA Testing Day 2: Danica Patrick Goes Drafting:

December 20, 2009
During the second day of a three-day test session in preparation for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on Saturday, Feb. 6, open-wheel star Danica Patrick got a full day of on-track activity behind the wheel of the #88 Chevy for JR Motorsports. Patrick was able to work

Ten females testing ARCA cars at Daytona:

Ten females testing ARCA cars at Daytona:

December 19, 2009
Besides Danica Patrick, there are nine other female drivers at Daytona International Speedway for the ARCA Series test. Leilani Munter, driving the #59 Mark Gibson Racing Dodge; along with Alli Owens, Milka Duno, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Michelle Thoriault, Jill George, Alison

Cope forms new team; plans full season:

Cope forms new team; plans full season:

December 15, 2009
Derrike Cope and co-owner Dale Clemons announce the launch of the new motorsports company Stratus Racing Group, Inc. The full service company with racing facilities in Mooresville NC is equipped for participation in the ARCA, NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide

Cope forms new alliance; plans to run full truck schedule:

Cope forms new alliance; plans to run full truck schedule:

December 15, 2009
Racing veteran Derrike Cope and co-owner Dale Clemons announce the launch of the new motorsports company Stratus Racing Group, Inc. The full service company with racing facilities in Mooresville NC is equipped for participation in the ARCA, NASCAR Camping World Truck

#08 team to attempt Texas UPDATE:

#08 team to attempt Texas UPDATE:

November 4, 2009
The #08 Carter/Simo Racing team will make the trip west to Texas Motor Speedway to compete in the Dickies 500 on November 8th.(Carter/Simo Racing) AND the NASCAR Entry list has Derrike Cope listed as the driver of the #08 Toyota.(11-3-2009) UPDATE: the entry list now

#08 team to attempt Texas:

#08 team to attempt Texas:

November 3, 2009
The #08 Carter/Simo Racing team will make the trip west to Texas Motor Speedway to compete in the Dickies 500 on November 8th.(Carter/Simo Racing) AND the NASCAR Entry list has Derrike Cope listed as the driver of the #08 Toyota.(11-3-2009)

The Entry List

The Entry List

November 2, 2009
for the Dickie's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway is posted, 48 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of 2009 owners points: #02-David Gilliland (56th in owners pts/1 attempt) #08-Derrike Cope (50/7) #09-Mike Bliss (2009 Race Winner as owner)(

Lepage Looking:

Lepage Looking:

October 27, 2009
Derrike Cope has made the decision to not run his cars the final three Nationwide races of the season. Kevin Lepage is now looking for a ride for the remainder of the season.(10-27-2009)

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Martinsville:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice on Friday at Martinsville:

October 23, 2009
if things stay the same, these eight drivers would make the race: #82-Scott Speed,12th fastest overall #37-Travis Kvapil 27th #87-Joe Nemechek 28th #71-David Gilliland 29th #36-Michael McDowell 32nd #09-Sterling Marlin 33rd #66-Dave Blaney 35th #64-Derrike Cope 43rd

Cope withdraws #75; will run #64:

Cope withdraws #75; will run #64:

October 23, 2009
Derrike Cope says on his website, "I will be driving the #64 Sprint Cup car for Larry Gunselman at Martinsville, VA. I withdrew the #75 car because it looks like rain is eminent for Friday and the opportunity for me to drive was available."(Derrike Cope site). So with

The Entry List

The Entry List

October 19, 2009
for the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway is posted, 44 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: Not in top 35 of 2009 owners points: #09-Sterling Marlin (2009 Race Winner as owner)(38th in owners pts/31 attempts) #36-Michael McDowell (42/31) #

Cobb hopes to race Sprint Cup:

Cobb hopes to race Sprint Cup:

October 1, 2009
Jennifer Jo Cobb will be attempting her 4th NASCAR Nationwide Series start as well as her 8th ARCA Re/Max Series start at her hometown track, the Kansas Speedway, this week. Cobbs ultimate goal is to be the first woman competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in over