Derrike Cope News

Cope Driving for Jay Robinson at Mexico: UPDATE: 2

Cope Driving for Jay Robinson at Mexico: UPDATE: 2

March 1, 2007
From the Derrike Cope web site: "I will be driving a Busch Series car in Mexico City for Jay Robinson in a couple of weeks".(DerrikeCope.com) UPDATE: "I will not be driving the Jay Robinson Racing Chevy next weekend as earlier noted. At the last minute there has been

Martin leads points…for now:

Martin leads points…for now:

February 26, 2007
#01-Mark Martin has the Nextel Cup Points lead by 5 over #31-Jeff Burton, it is the first time since September 22, 2002 when he lead after the race at Dover. Martin is planning on running a partial schedule this season [22 total Cup races]. It is the first time ever

Hooter’s Energy Drink to Sponsor Kingsland/Cope:

Hooter’s Energy Drink to Sponsor Kingsland/Cope:

February 15, 2007
Hooters officials say the restaurant chain's Hooters Energy Drink will sponsor the #7 Pennington Motorsports Chevy and drivers Casey Kingsland and Derrike Cope in the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series and in five Busch Series races.(SceneDaily.com)(2-15-2007)

Cope to enter Daytona race: UPDATE 2: Hooters Energy Drink to sponsor some Busch races too:

Cope to enter Daytona race: UPDATE 2: Hooters Energy Drink to sponsor some Busch races too:

February 1, 2007
Hearing that Derrike Cope will be the driver for the #7 Pennington Motorsports Chevy at the season opener at Daytona. This part-time team formed late in 2006 and attempted a few races with driver Casey Kingsland, who reportedly was not cleared to run the superspeedway

Cope not testing at Daytona:

Cope not testing at Daytona:

January 11, 2007
per the Derrike Cope site....Derrike confirmed that the #74 Dodge will not be testing in Daytona. No further information is available at this time.(1-11-2007)

Cope back in the #74 in 2007:

Cope back in the #74 in 2007:

December 4, 2006
Derrike Cope, #74-McGlynn Racing and Sundance Vacations will now begin looking at their options to further the team's productivity for next year. Cope adds, "I want to thank all of the crew for their hard work and dedication. They are all giving their time each week

News & Notes – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

News & Notes – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

October 23, 2006
A solid finish coupled with the championship leader's bad luck has put Johnny Benson (#23 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota) closer to Todd Bodine (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) than any challenger since June 1. Just 79 points separate the pair heading into Saturday's EasyCare

Cope to again drive for Key Motorsports in Atlanta:

Cope to again drive for Key Motorsports in Atlanta:

October 19, 2006
Derrike Cope will be looking to finish the business the second time around for Key Motorsports after agreeing today to again drive the #40 Chevy Silverado in the Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 200, Craftsman Truck Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway next

Ramblings – Charlotte Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Charlotte Qualifying Notes:

October 12, 2006
Scott Riggs took the Bud Pole tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway for Saturday's Bank of America 500....and it's a sweeper for the driver of the #10 Stanley Tools/Valvoline Dodge. His other pole this season came here in May, and this is the third top-spot of his NEXTEL

Mark Martin wins the John Deere 250 at Talladega Superspeedway:

Mark Martin wins the John Deere 250 at Talladega Superspeedway:

October 7, 2006
A spectacular crash on the final lap brought out a yellow/checkered flag and Mark Martin came out the winner. This was Martin's fifth win for the 2006 season. Mike Wallace and Derrike Cope were both turned right head-on into the turn three wall, with Cope nearly turning

Newton-Everett Biotech to Sponsor #74 and Cope:

Newton-Everett Biotech to Sponsor #74 and Cope:

October 3, 2006
Newton-Everett Biotech, the world renowned maker of premium supplements and nutraceuticals will #74-Derrike Cope in the Nextel Cup Series. Newton-Everett Biotech will market Vialafil, a natural male enhancement supplement on the #74 Dodge beginning at UAW-Ford 500

Cope to drive for #40 Key Motorsports at Talladega:

Cope to drive for #40 Key Motorsports at Talladega:

September 27, 2006
In an effort to remain in contention for top 30 status in team owner points for the 2006 Craftsman Truck Series season, #40 Key Motorsports has hired veteran Derrike Cope to drive its entry in the initial Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway next weekend. Were

Cope to drive for #40 Key Motorsports Truck at Talladega:

Cope to drive for #40 Key Motorsports Truck at Talladega:

September 27, 2006
In an effort to remain in contention for top 30 status in team owner points for the 2006 Craftsman Truck Series season, #40 Key Motorsports has hired veteran Derrike Cope to drive its entry in the initial Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway next weekend. “

News & Notes Part I:

News & Notes Part I:

September 25, 2006
In typical NASCAR Truck Series fashion, the championship points battle is intensifying as the series heads towards its fall finale. Todd Bodine (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) continues to lead, but his once-mammoth margin of 182 points, which he held after the 15th

Ramblings – Dover Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Dover Qualifying Notes:

September 22, 2006
The Chase rolls on and for the second week in a row we've got a "Chaser" in the top-spot. Jeff Gordon took the Bud Pole today for Sunday's Dover 400 with a time of 23.053 (156.162 mph) for his first pole of the season and 55th of his Nextel Cup career. This is his